How To Build
A Bench Seat
There are several kinds
of bench seats that can be made. If you have basic woodworking
experience, you can do this yourself. But do take the time to read the
instructions carefully. Here are a few simple instructions on how to
make a bench seat.
Requirements
1. Good quality wood- choose at least
2x6s of a good wood
2. Circular saw or a hand saw
3. Screws
4. Pliers
5. Nails
6. Sanders and sandpaper
7. Paint and polyurethane
8. Measuring tape
9. Hammer
Instructions
1. Trawl the internet to find the right
design that you are looking for. There are many kinds of bench seats
that are present on the internet. A few sites will also offer you free
plans on how to make them the right way. For example, you can check the
www.doityourself.com for detailed step by step instructions.
2. Choose your material according to the
design that you have selected. We have specified Douglas fir wood for
outdoor benches but you can use any kinds that you are looking for.
Bathroom benches can be set up with plastic, resin or ceramic tiles.
3. Measure the location properly.
Remember the old adage; measure twice cut once. Once you have the
measurements at hand you can modify the free bench plan to produce a
design according to your requirements
4. For a basic design, cut the seat parts
in to 6 foot lengths of three parts. Each piece has to be sanded and
prepared for the final polish. Make sure that you take care of the
corners too.
5. Prepare three cleats for placement
underneath the bench seat. Most benches are usually 20 inches in width.
Attach the cleats according to the plan that downloaded from the
internet. Use galvanized screws to attach the seat to the planks. Three
screws provide the best kind of attachment.
6. Ensure that the leg is about 18 inches
long and is attached to the base of the bench. Brace each leg to the
bench with a 45-degree angle to prevent slippage
and the put in a
straight 2x4 between the legs.
7. Ensure that you sand every part of the
bench to get the best fit. You can simply leave the bench as is to get
a rustic look or paint the bench with polyurethane finish to make it
more hard and resistant to the weather.
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I hope this guide
has
been helpful and you're able to build a great looking bench.
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