This step by step woodworking project is about wooden 2 4 bench with back plans.
Build an outdoor bench with a back.
With our backyard ice rink up and running this winter an outdoor bench to take a break on was a priority project.
Work with attention also take a look over the rest of my garden bench designs especially this one.
Bench materials for a 54 long bench.
How to build a wood bench with back support and arm rests.
She wanted the bench 4 1 2 54 but you can easily alter the bench length for your space.
Measure over about 6 from the 42 board ends pre drill countersink holes to attach the top pieces to the base.
An old bed frame is excellent material to build a bench from as it already features a back piece the headboard as well as four legs.
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I have designed this outdoor bench with backrest so you can get the job done in one weekend.
There are links to lots of fun outdoor diy projects at the bottom of the post.
After doing some research i stumbled a design called the leopold bench which was named after the conservationist aldo leopold who built them for.
I wanted to use this opportunity to come up with a design that would be easy and cheap to build look good and be comfortable.
Attach the top boards to the base with 2 1 2 screws.
The top will overhang 1 2 from the 13 pieces on the side and about 4 from the ends.
You can build this bench with just 7 boards of 2 4 lumber and 2 1 2 screws.
The double x bench assembled and ready for finish.