We used treated 2 x 4s and 36" wide hardware cloth. The tables are approx. 6 feet long by 3 feet wide. We made 3 tables for the inside and 1 table that I am going to use outside. I am working on convincing DH to make a top part for the outside table that will have rods so I can hang baskets on it. I have too much time on my hands to think of things for poor DH to do especially since Winter came early. I hope Spring will come early so I can get started in there.