Hello, i'm a newbie to such things, can some one tell me exactly what i need to buy to build a table if i buy this unit. thank you

Divya, you may need to buy some extra screws, because sometimes the kit doesn't have enough. I recommend #10x1" stainless screws, they are available at Lowes. Probably at Home Depot too. You might want to buy enough to do the whole table and bench kit with the stainless steel screws. Otherwise, you'll need at least 20 2x4s. 8 for bench seats (4 each). 2 for the under-bench supports (1 each), 8 for the table top, and 2 for the under-table supports. You can use regular pine, spruce, or fir, pressure treated, or cedar 2x4's. I've used them all with great success. You can make them as long or as short as you'd like for the space you have. All of mine were 72" long. The underneath supports can be longer than you need, just let them stick out a little from the legs. I also recommend adding some cross supports mid way for each bench and table, and diagonal supports for each bench and the table. This will increase the rigidity, and should help the screws stay in place. I recommend you stain or paint all of the lumber surfaces prior to assembly. I have built 6 of these tables and am very happy with each.

Can I purchase the picnic table alone without the benches

Yes you can buy only the table it is at Amazon do a search on "Hopkins" and it will show up, however the kit with the benches is only $10 more, and the benches by themselves sell for $22 each so for $10 you are better off buying the kit. You can use the bench parts to build end tables if you don't need benches.

Can’t find the size of the plastic frames, LWH

Width of frames are 2 1/2". Bench frames are 14 3/4" W x 15 1/2" H. Table frames are 29" W x 27 1/4" H.

I received my table today, but there were no screws included. Can anyone tell me what type and size screws this comes with so I can buy at the store.

Jonathan, I've built 5 tables, and each was short at least one screw. The screws supplied are #10 x 1" plated steel, and I suspect they will rust quickly. So, I find that Lowes sells #10 x 1" stainless steel pan Phillips head machine screws in packs of 35 (WeatherMaxx brand). You'll need 3 packs to complete a table/bench kit. Those work fine, but the heads are slightly smaller in diameter than the 2x4 Basics supplied screws. So, if you use the Lowes screws, be sure to keep the screws deep into the "V" on the legs. And, they won't rust. Good luck.

Manufacturer	2x4basics
Part Number	90182ONLMI
Product Dimensions	80.77 x 76.2 x 20.32 cm; 204.12 g
Item model number	90182ONLMI
Size	2x4
Colour	Sand
Style	Modern
Material	Resin
Pattern	Solid
Item Package Quantity	1
Number of Pieces	1
Special Features	Portable
Included Components	Assembly Guide
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	204 g

2x4basics 90182ONLMI Custom Outdoor Picnic Table Kit, Water Resistant, Make a Set of Table and Chair upto 8ft/ 96", Sand Color

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