Jazz up your patio!

Build a unique three-piece patio set for your braai area, and be prepared for summer braai-ing.

Two-Seater Bench

What you will need from Builders
32 x (4 x 90 mm) cut screws
184 x (4 x 60 mm) cut screws

Cutting list
Pine planks:
22 x (502 x 92 x 22 mm)
24 x (524 x 92 x 22 mm)
4 x (1310 x 75 x 50 mm)
4 x (516 x 75 x 50 mm)
4 x (440 x 75 x 50 mm)

Tools
Electric drill/screwdriver, screw bit, Woodoc 30 wood sealer, paintbrush, tape measure, sandpaper, sanding machine

1.To build the bench, assemble the frame as seen in the diagram (above) using the 50 mm pine planks and the 90 mm cut screws.

2.Once the frame is complete, sand it to a nice, smooth finish.

3.Begin with the top of the bench. Place 12 of the 502 x 92 x 22 mm planks along the length of the bench, leaving equal spaces at the ends and between each plank. The ends of each plank will extend over the frame. Screw the planks into place with the 60 mm cut screws.

4.To clad the sides you will need five of the 502 x 92 x 22 mm planks per side, placed horizontally. Line the top plank up with the top of the bench, then space the planks evenly as you did in Step 3. Screw these into place with the 60 mm cut screws.

5.For the front and back of the bench use the 524 x 92 x 22 mm planks. Place them vertically, lining them up with the top planks and leaving even spaces at the ends as in Step 3. Screw the planks into place with the 60 mm screws.

6. Sand the bench and seal it with a product like Woodoc 30 Outdoor Polywax Sealer

Braai-tainment Table

What you will need from Builders
32 x (4 x 90 mm) cut screws
140 (4 x 60 mm) cut screws

Cutting list
Pine planks
10 x (1070 x 92 x 22 mm)
25 x (572 x 92 x 22 mm)
4 x (557 x 75 x 50 mm)
4 x (378 x 75 x 50 mm)
4 x (990 x 75 x 50 mm)

Tools
Electric drill/screwdriver, screw bit, woodoc 30 wood sealer, paintbrush, tape measure, sandpaper, sanding machine

For the cocktail table, repeat steps 1 – 6 using five of the 572 x 92 x 22 mm planks for the top and 10 for each side. Use five of the 1070 x 92 x 22 mm planks for the front and five for the back. Once the cocktail table is sanded and sealed and has had time to dry, attach a hook rack to one side to use as storage for braai utensils.

Side Table

What you will need from Builders
32 x (4 x 90 mm) cut screws
100 x (4 x 60 mm) cut screws

Cutting list
Pine planks
10 x (524 x 92 x 22 mm)
15 x (480 x 92 x 22 mm)
4 x (557 x 75 x 50 mm)
4 x (286 x 75 x 50 mm)
4 x (440 x 75 x 50 mm)

Tools
Electric drill/screwdriver, screw bit, Woodoc 30 wood sealer, paintbrush, tape measure, sandpaper, sanding machine, light fitting, light bulb, light switch, plug, two-core electrical cord

For the side table, repeat steps 1 – 6 using five of the 480 x 92 x 22 planks for the top and five for each side. Use five of the 524 x 92 x 22 planks for the front and five for the back.

Once the side table is sanded and sealed and has had time to dry, install a light inside it for some ambiance. To do this, wire a light fitting and screw it onto the frame inside the table, using 60 mm screws, and insert a bulb. Next, run the cord and install a switch in a hidden but accessible spot on the side of the table. Run another piece of cord from the switch, and safely and correctly wire a plug to the end.