Picnic table
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A picnic table (or sometimes a picnic bench) is a modified table with benches, expressly for the purpose of eating a meal outdoors (picnicking). Picnic tables are often 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 seating on the bottom platform. Picnic tables are generally found outdoors 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.
[edit] Types and Uses
Picnic tables generally come in two distinct types, full-sized picnic tables with full bench seating, and folding picnic tables with limited or no seating.
Full sized picnic tables generally seat from six to ten individuals, and are generally placed in a location, such as a back yard, park, or barbecue area, permanently or long-term. Oftentimes, full-sized picnic tables are installed and foundationed directly into the ground, especially in parks and public spaces where theft is a concern. Full-sized picnic tables are very widely used in public spaces and private homes, but are generally too bulky to use for casual outdoor picnics.
Folding picnic tables are tables that are folded away and stored until needed. These tables are generally too small for large family gatherings, as most seat about four people. There are several types of folding picnic tables, including plastic or wood tables that include small bench-style seats and can be folded up into a suitcase, and smaller floor-tables made of bamboo or wood that can be rolled into and carried easily in one hand. These do not include seats of any kind.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Types of Folding Picnic Tables: http://www.divinedinnerparty.com/folding-picnic-tables.html
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