Make sure that the damage can't be repaired by simply sanding the wood. If that’s not possible, follow the steps below to replace a bench slat at the Gargantua picnic table.

• Demount the bench from the table
• Take out the damaged slat
• Place the new slat, nicely centered
• Put a piece of tape on the drill at 15 mm from the tip. This will indicate how deep you can drill
• Drill the holes 15 mm deep
• Screw in the new screws
• Caution! Don't tighten it too much, the screw should hug the frame softly

You just DIY-fixed your table! There may be a color difference with other planks, but this will fade over time when the furniture is outdoors.