An architectural-grade, heavy-duty outdoor bar designed to withstand seasonal movement and weather elements. It features a structural A36 steel welded frame, a thick, naturally resilient White Oak top mounted on slotted expansion brackets, and a custom-cast reinforced concrete footrest mounted via integrated blind threaded inserts.
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Materials
- 8/4 FAS Grade White Oak (S2S to 1.5")
- 2" x 2" 11-Gauge (0.120" wall) A36 Square Steel Tubing
- 1/4" x 2" Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar
- Quikrete 5000 High Early Strength Concrete Mix
- 3/4" Melamine-faced Particle Board
- #3 (3/8" diameter) Steel Rebar
- Outdoor Wood Glue (Titebond III)
- Steel Gussets (3/16" thick, triangular 3"x3")
Tools Required
- MIG Welder or TIG Welder
- Angle Grinder
- Metal Band Saw or Chop Saw
- Table Saw
- Jointer / Planer
- Heavy Duty Clamps (Pipe/Cabinet clamps)
- Drill Press
- Concrete Mixer / Mixing tub & shovel