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WoodNet 2x6 Contest

The forums on WoodNet are having a contest to design something from a single 2x6x8'. I am making a 1/3 scale picnic table. Why? Because I can! Enjoy!
One 2x6x8' purchased from Lowe's
One 2x6x8' purchased from Lowe's
Cut into four 2' sections
Cut into four 2' sections
Each section was resawn into three 1/2 (approx) pieces
Each section was resawn into three 1/2" (approx) pieces
The top and seats were ripped to width
The top and seats were ripped to width
Gluing up the leg assembly.
Gluing up the leg assembly.
The completed leg assembly.  One more to go and I can install the top and benches.
The completed leg assembly. One more to go and I can install the top and benches.
Both leg assemblies have been completed.
Both leg assemblies have been completed.
Gluing the middle brace to the underside of the top.
Gluing the middle brace to the underside of the top.
Gluing the leg assemblies and braces to the top.
Gluing the leg assemblies and braces to the top.
Almost done.  Just need to install the benches.
Almost done. Just need to install the benches.
One bench is glued on.
One bench is glued on.
And now the second one is drying.
And now the second one is drying.
I had more wood left over than I expected.  I'm guessing almost 30%.
I had more wood left over than I expected. I'm guessing almost 30%.
The completed picnic table.
The completed picnic table.
Table for 1?
Table for 1?