He found some rough cut maple wood at a local lumber store and was able to make this simple wood bench from just a couple pieces of wood.
Modern wood bench diy.
I envisioned it being a modern design using some perpendicular lines as well as some 45 degree angles.
He said get over here and we will make this because he was really wanting to add some seating in his garden this year but he wanted to do something quickly because his nieces and nephews were coming over and he wanted to teach them.
Finished pine see cut list below.
Apply wood glue on top of the wood and lay an 18 inch piece on top of the 14 1 2 piece overlapping at the top corner of the bench.
Line everything up with a speed square and nail together.
Wood glue liquid nails or titebond iii or other adhesive.
Easy diy wood benches with 2x4s.
All you need to know about building a diy bench for indoors at home.
Lay a 3 piece down and place a 14 1 2 piece perpendicular at each end of the 3 piece.
Repeat on opposite corner.
I m always trying to keep that blend of modern with a nod to the character and age of our.
I think the rough cut lumber helps to give it a slightly older rustic vibe which fits in well in old farmhouse.
Here s how we made our version.
Also you may want to use pressure treated wood if your bench is going to be exposed to the elements though it is more expensive exterior grade liquid nails or titebond iii or other construction adhesive made for wood bar clamps.
Ana white diy candy painted diy benches with storage.
Even if you have to buy a few things it s going to be way less than 999.
My friend built an entire backyard office out of pallets so when i saw this diy modern concrete and wood outdoor bench on youtube i had to tell him right away.
Regular 2 x 4s pine not pressure treated see cut list below.
One of our favorites is a diy bench which is always a great way to provide a practical and decorative accent both inside and out.
I used the osb as the substrate and i just glued and nailed down the pallet wood to it.
You may have walked by a modern wood bench at west elm or william sonoma and think to yourself.
Modern diy 2 6 bench waterfall bench if you are dire need of both sitting and storage space and don t want to use further extra inches of the floor space then do choose this very gorgeous 2 6 waterfall bench that is too beefy to live long.
I could build that for 20 with 2x4s.
These two beautiful wood slats diy garden benches are perfect examples.
After that was dry i used my circular saw and the table saw to clean up the edges of the bench top.