Building your own foldable picnic table is the perfect way to add extra eating areas in your yard without taking up too much space. Because of its foldable design, you can easily store this picnic table when not in use or transform it into regular seating.
Although you can buy foldable picnic tables, building your own ensures that the picnic table meets your expectations exactly. Plus, handmade foldable picnic benches tend to be much more durable than premade ones. Luckily, there are tons of foldable picnic table bench plans to choose from.
Below, you will find nine foldable picnic plans. The first few will cost you a bit to purchase the plan, whereas the bottom are completely free. Browse through both sections to select a perfect plan for your yard, needs, and budget.
Because of how popular foldable picnic benches are, most of the plans on the Internet will cost you money. Most of these plans are within the $5 to $10 range. Although these plans cost money, they are some of the most extensive and helpful. If you want the best plans possible, we recommend one from this category.
The HorizonDesignStudios Folding Picnic Table is one of the most convenient foldable picnic table benches. Its designs are simple enough that any beginner can get started with ease. The price of this table is a bit more affordable too. You can expect to spend anywhere from $100 to $125 in total, and the plans cost about $6.
Once you purchase the plans, you will get an instant download. With the download, you will get two PDF files and one JPG. The plans come with everything you need, including a materials list, simple diagrams, and step-by-step instructions.
The BuildEazy 1 Piece Folding Picnic Table stands out from the rest in that it only has one final piece that you can easily break down or set up to be a picnic table. This one-piece design makes this table ideal for individuals tight on storage space.
As with the other plans we have looked at so far, you will get the plans instantly through a download. With the download, which costs about $5, you will get a single PDF file that contains all the information you need to build this convenient picnic table bench combo.
If you love this project but don’t want to spend the money on the plans, read all the way down for our final free plan, which is a free version to this extract bench.
The most expensive picnic table bench plan on this list is the SandmanSpecialties Convertible 6ft Bench to Picnic Table. Although expensive, this table is one of the most professional looking and includes some of the most helpful instructions and guides in the plan.
The plan itself costs about $10. This plan is a bit more expensive because it does not offer traditional blueprints. Instead, the blueprints are broken down in a step-by-step process so that even beginners can build this table. Once purchased, you will be able to instantly download the plan.
The HorizonDesignStudios Picnic Table isn’t exactly a folding table, but you might want to consider it if you are looking for fantastic picnic table plans. This picnic table is large enough that it can seat eight people, and its seats are individual. This means you don’t have to swing your legs around the person next to you to get in or out.
It is estimated that you will spend about $150 when constructing this table. The plans are about $7, and they will automatically download after purchase. Once again, keep in mind that this is not a foldable bench plan. Instead, it is a classic picnic table design.
Even though the majority of folding picnic table bench plans cost money, there are a few great free options as well. These free plans are not available for download, but you can access them from a browser so you can get the plans completely for free.
The HerToolBelt Convertible Picnic Table and Bench Plan is another fantastic option that is completely free. These plans come with pictures, a materials list, a cut list, step-by-step instructions, and anything else you would need to finish the project.
Better yet, you can choose to view these plans on your browser, print them out, or download them directly to your computer. This makes these plans one of the few free options that can be printed or downloaded.
The Construct 101 Folding Picnic Table Plans can help you build a simple yet effective foldable picnic table. This table is designed so that when broken down, it forms two separate benches that you can place elsewhere in your yard.
With these plans, you get a shopping list, cutting list, and step-by-step instructions that are paired with animations for visuals. The only downside of this plan is that it does not include any actual pictures of the final product. The pictures are only animated.
The last plan on our list is the BuildEazy One-Piece Folding Picnic Table. This is the free plan for the previously mentioned BuildEazy plan that costs money. This plan creates the same foldable picnic table, but the plan is free.
Because this plan is free, it is more difficult to follow the instructions than with purchased ones. Still, it comes with a YouTube video to follow, step-by-step instructions, and visuals to help you throughout the process. We recommend checking out the instructions to see if they offer enough guidance for you before purchasing the paid-for plans.
We hope that one of these plans allows you to create the most attractive, convenient, and versatile foldable picnic table bench for your yard. Good luck and happy building!
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