Balcony Bar

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A bar table that can be used as a bar to have a drink or meal on a deck or balcony, or it can be used as standing desk on deck or balcony.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Clamps
    Clamps
  • Bandsaw or Jigsaw
    Bandsaw or Jigsaw
  • Drill
    Drill
  • Miter saw
    Miter saw
  • Tape measure
    Tape measure

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Wood lumber , 2" x 2" - 8'
  • 4 Wood lumber , 1" x 3" - 6'
  • 3 Wood lumber , 1" x 2" - 8'
  • 2 Wood corbel , 7 in. x 11 in. x 5/4 in.
  • 2 Wood corbel , 5 in. x 8 in. x 5/4 in.
  • 2 Wood corbel , 3 in. x 5 in. x 3/4 in.

Hardware & Supplies

  • 54 #8 x 1-1/4" exterior wood screws
  • 8 #8 x 1" Exterior wood screws
  • 78 1 1/4" pocket hole screws (std)
  • 2 4" x 4" x 1.5" L bracket
  • 2 U-bolt to secure to the deck
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Back leg , 34 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" - 2x2 lumber
  • 2 Top filler , 10 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 3/4" 1x3 lumber
  • 7 Slat , 48" x 2 1/2" x 3/4" - 1x3 lumber
  • 2 End rail , 48" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" - 2x2 lumber
  • 4 Brace , 6 5/8" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" - 1x2 lumber
  • 2 Back brace , 4 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" - 1x2 lumber
  • 2 Back slat , 45" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" - 1x2 lumber
  • 2 Back rail , 48" x 1 1/2" x 3/4" - 1x2 lumber
  • 1 Front leg , 11" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" - 2x2 lumber
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Directions

  • Create the frame of the bar

    Take the 2 back legs and attach the corresponding corbels using exterior pocket screws. The 7"x11" corbel should be flush with the top, while the 5"x8" corbel should be placed 11" from the bottom of the back legs. When attaching the corbels place in the center of the 2x2 back legs.

    Step 1

  • Bar top assembly

    Assemble the bar top by creating the frame of the top by connecting the 2x2 end rails with the 1x3 top fillers. Next line up and screw the 1x3 slats in place. Ensure the slats are even before screwing in place and spaced out 3/16".

    Step 2

  • Foot rest assembly

    Assemble the foot rest by butting the 1x3 slats up against one another and linking together with 4 - 1x2 braces.

    Keep in mind the two end braces should be 1 1/16" from the edges.

    Step 3

  • Back assembly

    Assemble the back of the bar top by starting with the 2 1x2 back slats. Attach using pocket screws to the 2 back braces. Then cap the ends with the back rails. Space the rails by 3/8".

    Step 4

  • Attaching the bar

    Now assemble the balcony bar from the top down, starting by screwing the bar top in place. It should be flush with the two legs. Add metal corner braces under the bar top for additional support given the length of the bar.

    Step 5

  • Attaching the foot rest

    Attach the foot rest to the bottom corbels and center the front leg under the foot rest.

    Step 6

  • Attaching the back

    Attach the back of the bar top using wood glue and screws. And you are done. Use the appropriate sized U-Bolts for your deck or balcony and secure the bar to your balcony or deck railing.

    Step 7