Wood Replacement for Glass Patio Table

The glass top on this patio table has broken a number of times. I replaced it with a wood top because it was cheaper and more durable.

Supplies

Materials: Seven 1 x 6 x 6 cedar boards, four 2 x 2 x 40" pressure treated, 2" deck screws, eight 1 1/4" deck screws.

Step 1: Cross Pieces

Cut the 2 x 2's the width of your table. Dato off the edge if your the rim of your table is U shaped. Fit the pieces inside the rim. Drill a hole through the rim where the cross pieces intersect and screw the rim to the cross pieces with 1 1/4" screws.

Step 2: Cut Slats

Cut the 1 x 6's in half lengthwise. Cut them approximately to length, leaving some extra to make a straight cut later. I made them two inches longer than the length of the table. Chose one piece and drill a 1 1/2" hole in the direct center of the board for the umbrella.

Step 3: Screw Slats Onto Cross Pieces

Using the 2" deck screws, fix both edge pieces onto the cross pieces so they hang over the edge about 1/2 inch. Flip the table over and place the rest of the slats, evenly spaced between the two edge pieces. Flush up the ends with a straight board. Screw them onto the cross pieces.

Step 4: Trim the Top

Using a straight edge, draw a line along each end and cut it straight. Using a coffee can, draw a curve on each corner and cut it off. Sand all surfaces and stain, if you'd like.