Wooden Spool Patio Table

I had the opportunity to receive a 4 foot tall and 3 foot wide wooden spool that was going to be taken apart for fire wood. So I decided to turn it from a trash spool to a treasure picnic table for my upcoming gravel patio at my new house

Supplies

Large wooden spool

jig saw

8- 2x4x8's

pocket hole jig

orbital sander

screws

glue

2 large hinges

hook latch

2 quarts of stain

Sanding

Sand off all sides of the table making sure to get rid of any wooden splinters and nail points.

I also routed the edges with a round over bit so there would be no sharp edges.

Cutting the Base

draw a 4” line all around the base of the table with two straight cuts at opposite sides and cut it out with a jig saw. After you cut the base many of the boards may be coming apart so glueing and clamping them together is very important.

Making the Seat Tops

Cut the two base pieces in half in order to make four seats. I then sanded and used a round over bit around the edges to make it smoother.

Making the Door

Find a good place to connect the hinges, bending and hammering them around the curve of the spool.

then cut the top and bottom of the door and install a latch to keep the door shut.

Making the Legs for the Chairs

Connect an 18" 2x4 to two 7" pieces then cut the legs at an angle you like. Mine were roughly at a 60 degree angle.

Cut two leg support pieces that match the angle of the legs.

Put one support 2x4 in-between the two legs.

Final Sanding and Cleaning

I sanded with 80 grit and then used an air compressor to blow out the dust in-between the cracks.

I also vacuumed the inside of the spool to get any saw dust out.

Staining

I put one layer of MinWax Golden oak stain, not wiping it off.

Additional Touch

I added a bottle opener to the side.

Final Product

since the spool and the chairs are made of pressure treated lumber they will be good to stay out in the weather for years to come.

The center hole can also be used as an umbrellas holder just like you would find in any outdoor table.

This project turned out amazing and is a great way to save money on a picnic table by using a salvaged spool