02/22/2026
Hey everyone, update from the hobby hut!
Sorry for the long read but want to make sure I cover everything for the new season coming up. If you got a table last year, please check it over, especially if it sat snow covered. Most polyurethane and Thompson's water seal can need a fresh coat every year or two. Contact me if you have questions.
Weather is warming and it's time to make my neighbors stare again. Picnic table and bench orders opening now! I will not be posting to marketplace until end of the week, I'm letting everyone who follows this page know first so you get first opportunity to order. I will be getting started this week once our lows look to be above freezing at night.
I have upgraded a lot of equipment and spent a lot of time trying to improve my skill and knowledge to improve quality and appearance. While my goal is still to offer the quality rustic style for a good price, the goal is for it to be on your porch or patio for many years, so I have a post pinned on care and maintenance.
All tables are secured with galvanized carriage bolts and deck screws. They are very solid. My 95 lb wife sits on every one to test it🤣.
As for wood burn, I can do any level of darkness you want. From dragon scale char to light surface burn, your choice. Pics show differences, and I have samples. Each board is burned individually prior to assembly.
All edges and corners are softened for safety. Tables are sanded to minimum 320 grit, with focus on tabletop and seats being nice and smooth.
Here are the base prices for the tables and benches. All pricing includes table burn and includes Thompsons Water Seal. Polyurethane or varnish is $50 using varathane ultimate spar urethane. It offers good UV protection. I apply the finish prior to assembly so every bit of every board is coated. Then a final coat once it is assembled.
I do require 1/2 up front before I get started. This isn't negotiable, I have to cover cost of material. Everything I do is to order, I typically have no stock. This is a hobby that I do from my garage, not a corner market with a little barn.
I normally use douglas fir 2x6 and pine 2x4(in prices below). If this will be on the grass or gravel direct, I can use treated wood for the legs for extra durability. Oak, cedar or other woods are available, but my material sources are mostly retail right now, just being up front. Get with me and I can get an answer fast.
4' Picnic table -$200
6' Picnic table-$250
8' Picnic table-$300
Bigger than 8', contact me for a price.
End bench for picnic tables(prices with burn and poly finish)-$50 for one and $75 for two
*$40 for one or $60 for 2 with table purchase.
2x6 8" long picnic table dolly with wheels(2)- $40. One under each leg of one end and you can lift other end and roll the table around. A life saver for me moving them around. I use them by myself, I'm not known for my personal safety, but for safety reasons it is safer and recommended to have 2 people to place these under the legs.
Bench
5' bench 2x4 frame, 1x4(yellow pine) seat/back and 1x6 armrests-$175
Add cupholder cutout (1/2" deep by 2.5" round) on 1x6 armrests, with drain hole-$20
Also,
I can do custom engraving and inlays type stuff, just reach out if you are wanting something custom and hopefully we can come to a price we are both happy with. If it is something I am not comfortable doing, I will tell you straight out and refer you to someone if I can. This is a hobby, I work within my skillset and knowledge. I do also make picture frames, jewelry boxes and items like that, on request.
I'm very open to working with anyone to get the table built how they want, the main thing I ask is to come get it once it is done. Space gets limited and I do not have a way to deliver at this time so holding tables limits work I can do for others.
As always, 10% of my profits goes to Broken Warrior Ranch and I still plan to keep the Tables for Vets program going. If you know of a Veteran based facility or charity in need of a bench or table, get with me. I do what I can based on financial ability.
Thanks for taking the time to read all of this, and for your support. Have an awesome day!
Sunshine
