Wood Bench Plans

If you want to build a nice wooden bench for your garden, you should pay attention to the following instructions.  Therefore, you should work with attention and plan everything from the very beginning, as to save both time and money. Select the right wood bench plans, in order to fit within the budget and to match the style of the rest of your garden. Take a look over the related projects to see more alternatives.

If you are going to place the wood bench directly in the sunlight and exposed to rain, we recommend you to invest in weather-resistant lumber. Select straight slats and make sure they don’t have any kind of visible flaws. Work with attention and pre-drill the components before inserting the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. Apply a few coats over the components to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the bench.

Wood Bench Plans

Building a wood bench

Materials

• A – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 13 1/2″, 4 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 17″ LEGS
• B – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 41″, 2 pieces – 14 1/2″, 1 piece – 11 1/2″ FRAME
• C – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 48″, 1 piece – 48″ SLATS

• 3 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 1/2″ screws
• wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

• Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
• Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
• Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

• One day

Building a wood bench

Building the legs

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the legs of the bench. As you can notice in the plans, we recommend you to joint together a piece of 2×4 lumber with a piece of 1×4 lumber. Cut the components at the right size and lock them together with several screws and waterproof glue. Clamp the pieces of wood together, making sure they are aligned in a professional manner.

Building the frame of the bench

Continue the woodworking project by making the frame of the bench, using the information shown in the plans. Cut the components at the right size and lock them together with galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints and make sure the corners are right-angled. Drill pilot holes through the components to prevent the wood from splitting.

Attaching the legs to the bench frame

Next, you have to attach the legs to the frame of the bench, as shown in the image. Plumb the legs with a spirit level and drill several pilot holes before inserting the screws into the frame. Don’t forget to countersink the head of the screws, if you want to get a neat appearance. In addition, check if the bench frame is horizontal after fitting all the four legs.

Building the seat slats

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to attach the wooden slats to the frame of the bench. If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to lay the slats on a level surface and to attach the frame on top. Use a piece of 2×4 lumber and two pieces of 2×6 lumber, making sure you space them as in the plans. Add waterproof glue to the joints, in order to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Wood bench plans

Last but not least, you should take care of the finishing touches. Check if the components are secured into place properly and if the frame is rigid. Make sure there are no protruding screws or sharp edges that could injure you.

PRO TIP: Fill the holes with a good wood filler and smooth the surface with 120-grit sandpaper. Apply several coats of paint or stain over the components, in order to protect them from decay.

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