Joinery suggestions for outdoor butcher block
I am making a butcher block table for by my grill. I plan to glue up some 2x4s to make the top then use PT 4x4 for the legs. My father in law drew up some plans that had me mortise 2” into the top to lock everything in (1st picture). Was planning on using glue to connect it but now worried about movement especially bc it’s gonna be outside near the ocean in New York.
I am also making a L shape table (2nd picture). Was gonna make 2 butcher blocks connecting the red section to the white section using dowels and glue but also worried about the movement.
I’m trying to do this on the cheaper side and not making anything that I expect to last decades. But also wanted to challenge myself a bit to make it nice. Just wondering if this plan will work or rip itself apart after a few seasons.