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Picnic table

A picnic table (or sometimes a picnic bench) is a modified table with benches (designed by Jake(tool). and Zachary and little help from the family dog anne.) expressly for the purpose of eating a meal outdoors (picnicking). In the past, picnic tables were made of wood, but modern tables can be made out of anything from recycled plastic to brushed metal. Picnic tables are used to sit and eat on. Food is kept on top with butts on the bottom platform. Picnic tables are generally found outside and in many parks.

A picnic table can be constructed using 2x4 or 2x6 wood. Some protection for the wood (stain, paint, or wood protectant that repels water) is considered necessary to protect it from the elements (cracking, warping, or rotting due to moisture).

The table-top and bench-top boards are attached to the trusses or beams using wood screws or nails. The legs can be secured with carriage bolts fastened by nuts and washers.

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