Here is an alternative between a standard picnic table and our octagonal picnic table designs – hexagon picnic table plans. I actually find these plans slightly more difficult than the octagon tables because the angles are not just 45s and 90s. However you should still be able to build this table in a weekend with limited tools and even without much experience in wood working.

Materials Required / Rough Cut List

Please note, the below cut list does not cover the angles at which the ends of these boards need to be cut. Review these hexagon picnic table plans in their entirety before starting to cut.

• 1 – 2×4 @ 122 1/2″ (lower frame)
• 2 – 2×4 @ 60 1/2″ (lower frame)
• 2 – 2×4 @ 60 3/4” (lower frame)
• 1 – 2×4 @ 72″ (upper frame)
• 2 – 2×4 @ 35 1/2″ (upper frame)
• 2 – 2×4 @ 35 1/4” (upper frame)
• 6 – 2×6 @ 62″ (outer seat board)
• 6 – 2×6 @ 55 1/2″ (inner seat board)
• 6 each – deck boards or 2×6, untreated for the table top.
  • 6 1/2″
  • 13″
  • 19 1/2″
  • 26″
  • 32 1/2″
  • 39″
• 6 – 2×6 @ 33 1/2″ (legs)
• 2 1/2″ exterior wood screws
• Exterior grade pocket hole screws

Tools Required

• Miter saw and/or circular saw
• Kreg pocket hole jig
• Drill / driver combo
• Quick clamps
• Tape measure
• Square
• Sander and sand paper

Step 1: Build the upper frame

The upper frame of this hexagon picnic table consists of five pieces of 2×4. The first pieces is cut to 72” in length, with the bottom half of the ends clipped at a 45° angle. Alternatively, you can just cut the ends off at 60° angle, the point of the cutoff angle is so that you don’t bang into a sharp corner when you sit down. Next you are going to cut two pieces at 35 1/2”, but you’ll need to use your miter saw to cut the inside end off at a 60° angle instead of a square 90°. Check the diagrams below for visuals. The last two boards need to be cut to 35 1/4” in length, but the inside end needs to be cut to a 120° mitered point. All of these boards should have the same clipped end.

To secure these boards together, use three pocket hole screws on the inside end each of the shorter 2×4 pieces as per the diagrams below. Note that the 35 1/2” pieces need to be secured first, and the side with the 60° cut should go past the center of the 72” board by 7/16”.

Step 2: Add the legs

Once you have the upper frame built for this hexagon picnic table you’ll want to add the legs. These are all exactly the same, cut from 2×6 at 33 1/2” in length, with each end cut at parallel 60° angles. Attach the legs to the upper frame using four 2 1/2” exterior wood screws per leg. The legs should be inset from the outer end of the frame by 6”. I find it useful to use a quick clamp to hold each leg in place as I’m putting in the first two screws.

Step 3: Install the lower framer

The lower frame is constructed the exact same as the upper frame, the boards are just longer. The first board is cut to 122 1/2”, then the ensuing boards are cut to 60 3/4” with a 60° miter on the inner end and 60 1/2” with a 120° mitered point on the inner end. Again clip all outer ends with a 45° cut and use three pocket hole screws on each inner end to secure the frame together.

To attach this lower frame to your legs, use four 2 1/2” wood screws per leg. Mounting the lower edge of the frame 12 1/2” up from the end of the legs will give a comfortable seating height for most adults. If you have a family who are all a bit taller than normal, you may want to adjust this up slightly but then it would also be good to increase the length of the table legs by a similar amount to ensure there is good clearance between the bench and the bottom of the table.

Step 4: Add the table top

Note that for the table top you do not want to use pressure treated lumber. It is fine, and recommended, to use pressure treated lumber for the rest of the table. However you do not want any food coming into contact with pressure treated wood before consumption. So I find it best to use standard lumber and then use a good food-safe sealant or just an oil like teak oil on the top.

It is easiest to built the top of this hexagon picnic table by starting from the center. There are six wedges, and all six should be exactly the same if the upper frame was built correctly. Set your miter saw for a 60° cut for all of these boards. We’ll start by cutting off six triangles, with one edge 6 1/2” wide, and the other end a point. These boards should all fit together to form a hexagon if your cuts are correct. Use two 2 1/2” wood screws on each side of each wedge to screw them into the upper frame boards.

As you start adding the next set of boards, and each series after that, start by using your speed square as a spaced (it should be 1/8” in thickness). Then lay your board in place and mark where to cut. The diagram below should be accurate for the appropriate lengths, but I find it can be much easier and quicker to mark each series of boards by laying them in place and using the upper frame boards as a guide.

Once all of your boards for a series are cut, lay them in place to ensure they fit correctly. Then use three 2 1/2” exterior wood screws per end to fasten them to the upper frame.

Step 5: Add the bench seats

Last but not least in these hexagon picnic table plans are the bench seats. These are cut and secured the exact same way as the table top, but starting from the outside in. You’ll want to use 2×6 boards for the seats to help prevent any deflection.

Step 7: Sand all corners and surfaces

Now that you have your hexagon picnic table completely built, it’s time to sand all of the corners down to have a nice rounded over edge. While you’re at it, it’s also a good idea to give the seats and the top a good once over with 120 grit sand paper. We don’t want any of our party guests getting splinters!

Once you’re done the sanding, add a coat of stain or paint to protect your new picnic table from the elements. You’ll want this piece to last for years to come!

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