This step by step woodworking project is about garden bench plans free. A garden bench will most certainly enhance the look of you yard and make your afternoons enjoyable. If you want to get the job done by yourself, you should choose the plans that fit your budget, tastes and needs. In this article, we show you all you have to know about building a basic bench out of common materials and tools.
Choose the lumber with great attention, making sure all the slats are perfectly straight and in a good condition. In addition, if you will place the bench in your backyard, we recommend you to buy weather-resistant lumber, such as cedar, redwood or pine. Drill pilot holes trough the wooden braces and lock them together to the legs with carriage bolts. In addition, plumb the side frames, before attaching the seat slats. See all my Premium Plans HERE.
Projects made from these plans
Cut & Shopping Lists
- A – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 17” long FRONT LEGS
- B – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 36 3/4” long, both ends cut at 15º BACK LEGS
- C – 4 pieces of 1×4 18 1/4” long, 4 piece of 1×4 lumber 22 1/2” long BRACES
- D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 25 1/2′ long’, 1 piece of 2×6 lumber – 11 1/2” long SUPPORTS
- E – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber and 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 57” long SEAT
- F – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 57” long, 1 piece of 2×6 lumber – 57” long BACK SUPPORT
Tools
Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square
Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander
Time
One day
Building a garden bench
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Building a simple bench for your garden is a great weekend project, as you can get the job done quickly and admire the result of you work. Although there are many designs and shapes you could choose from, if you are a carpentry novice, these plans are the right choice for your needs.
Top Tip: Before attaching the components into place, we recommend you to round their exposed edges, as to enhance the look of the bench and to increase the comfort.
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Building-the-legs-of-the-bench
The first step of the project is to build the legs of the outdoor bench out of 2×6 lumber. In order to get the job done accurately, we recommend you to make the cuts with a circular saw, having a sharp blade.
Top Tip: If you want to build the components quickly, them this bench design would fit your needs perfectly. Use the blueprints to build the back leg properly.
Fitting-the-crossbrace
After building the front and back legs, you should lock them together with 1×4 cross-braces. In order to assemble the both sides of the bench in a professional manner, you should work on a level surface. Align the braces at both ends and drill pilot holes with a drill machinery.
Top Tip: Drive in 3 1/2” carriage bolts trough the holes and tighten the nuts properly. Check if the braces are perfectly horizontal.
Installing the seat slats
Afterwards, you need to attach the seat slats to the frame of the bench. As you can see in the image, you need to align the slats at both ends and plumb the sides of the bench, before driving in 2 1/2” galvanized screws trough the slats. Regular screws would rust easily.
Use two 2×6 and one 2×4 slat, leaving about 1/2” between them, as to enhance the look of the garden bench.
Fitting the back support
Next, you need to attach the back support slats. In order to get a symmetrical appearance, we recommend you to use the same techniques described above. Don’t forget to pre-dill the lumber before driving in the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting.
Top Tip: We recommend you to countersink the head of the screws, otherwise the bench won’t have a neat look.
Installing the supports
On the other hand, you need to increase the rigidity of the bench by fitting several braces, as in the image. Instead of fitting a stretcher longitudinally, we decides to install two braces at angle. Cut the braces at the right size and angle, before locking them into place with screws.
Top Tip: Align everything at both ends and make sure the sides of the bench are plumb, before driving in the 2 1/2” screws.
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Last but not least, you should take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the holes with wood putty and let it dry out properly. Sand the surface with 120-grit sandpaper. Round the exposed edges with a router.
Top Tip: In order to protect the garden bench against decay, we recommend you to apply several coats of stain. Make sure you paint it in a properly-ventilated room.
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