Make a fold away BBQ bench in one afternoon

Fire up the braai, throw on the steaks and set this table up in less time than it takes to open a beer. The legs of the table tuck under the top for easy storage, and a handle attached to the front makes it portable.

 

Tools required include a drill, saw and basic hand tools. The table is made from 96 x 22mm boards of pine, meranti or the timber of your choice – flat, straight and free of knots. Stain or oil the bench with an exterior finish. The timber and other components are available at Builders Warehouse.

 

Making the bench out of SA pine makes it light to carry but you could also make it with a hardwood frame with decking as the slats.

 

CUTTING LIST

Part    Item (cedar board)    Size    No.
A    Top slat    480 x 90 x 19    12
B    Long side piece    1060 x 90 x 19    2
C    Short side piece    400 x 90 x 19    2
D    Leg    730 x 90 x 19 (15°angled end cut)    4
E    Leg stretchers    400 x 90 x 19 (cut to fit)    2
F    Leg spacers    200 x 90 x 19    2
G    Leg stop blocks    110 x 90 x 19 (15°angled end cut)    4