DIY Redwood 2X4 Outdoor Bench: Simple Building Plans and Instructions

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3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our DIY outdoor bench project! In this video, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of building a beautiful and functional bench using redwood 2X4 lumber. Our simple building plans and detailed instructions will make this project a breeze, and you'll soon have a stunning outdoor seating spot to enjoy.
🪵 DIY Redwood 2X4 Outdoor Bench: Simple Building Plans and Instructions 🪵
Transform your outdoor space with this charming and durable DIY bench made from redwood 2X4s. Whether you're looking to add extra seating to your patio, garden, or backyard, this project has you covered.
💡 Tip: Prepare Your Lumber and Tools 💡
Before diving into the building process, take some time to prepare your redwood 2X4 lumber and tools. Ensure your wood is properly measured, cut, and sanded to achieve a smooth and professional finish. Having all your tools organized and ready will make the construction smoother and more enjoyable.
🪚 Step-by-Step Bench Building Guide 🪚
In this video, we'll show you how to create this outdoor bench from start to finish. Our detailed instructions will help you build a sturdy and stylish seating solution for your outdoor oasis. Follow along as we cover everything from assembling the frame to attaching the slats.
🌲 Enjoy the Beauty of Redwood 🌲
Redwood not only offers a natural charm and warmth to your outdoor space but also boasts excellent weather resistance. This bench will stand the test of time, allowing you to relax and enjoy its beauty for years to come.
🪑 Customize Your Outdoor Seating 🪑
Once the bench is complete, you have the creative freedom to customize it to your liking. Add cushions and pillows for extra comfort, or stain the wood to match your outdoor decor. The possibilities are endless, making this DIY project truly your own.
🪵 Let's Get Building! 🪵
Get ready to enhance your outdoor area with this functional and attractive DIY redwood 2X4 bench. Follow our building plans and instructions for a rewarding and satisfying woodworking experience.
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@charlesgerlach7059 21 күн бұрын

awesome build, only would do different is take your redwood saw dust and mix with glue and use that to plug the holes sanding them down when dried

@sflagg0817 2 жыл бұрын

Great build the biscuit jointer was a great idea, now it gives me a chance to use the one I bought for a project.

@billyblackie9417 Жыл бұрын

That is a good job and great you mentioned outdoor glue as many people don't know you can get this outdoor glue as well as the normal glue for indoor woodwork. Great job

@dimontvd5183 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked how frame was build. Simple but reliable. Thank you for making this video.

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback!

@marianosaab2560 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, gonna surprise grandma with this one. Thanks!!

@stephentoback 3 жыл бұрын

I gave you a like even before I watched the video because of your adorable helper!!!

@jamietarkowski3510 Жыл бұрын

Excellent visual and verbal instructions.

@houseoftimbers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@bobbiewaldron5508 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job 👏 I can imagine how happy she was and very proud of you

@houseoftimbers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a fun project!

@Mr69souprman 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the bench especially you walking us through each step & measurement. Was looking for the perfect build for a bench and think I found it. Thank you ❤

@evelynmartin238 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Bench u mead it looks so easy

@houseoftimbers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@luckyluck3685 3 жыл бұрын

Well done great job and thank you for sharing

@jorgereyes4787 3 жыл бұрын

I liked that project ,plus make look so easy Thank you

@bigbigdog 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I just spent 4 hours building a bench using extra 2x4s that I have laying around! Thank you for the idea!

@houseoftimbers 5 ай бұрын

That's so awesome! Thank you for watching!

@2logj 2 ай бұрын

Very good project. looks like family project.!

@edzmotivates 3 ай бұрын

Really nice and instructional video

@paul-ne1bh 3 жыл бұрын

Its nice to see a young lady doing some diy ,well done to you and i love the bench 1 class .And may you have a nice christmas

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a nice comment, thank you! May your holidays be wonderful as well!

@paul-ne1bh 3 жыл бұрын

@@houseoftimbers many thanks paul

@simonborko7402 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job👍

@legrandeileen4863 Жыл бұрын

Lovely and so neat. Well done .

@houseoftimbers Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@tyronepelfrey8192 Жыл бұрын

Love the shop shoes 🤣🤓

@MartinBrabi 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpfull 👍

@duniadelgado4291 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way came out after all

@channeleverydaythings3195 Жыл бұрын

Good job.!!!

@houseoftimbers Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@singsonthomgin3255 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so giving this vdo please give one other easy to make it

@jobolnick 3 жыл бұрын

This is really nice! Do you know the finished seat width/depth and the back height? I’d like to see if I can get cushions to fit before I build it.

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for the delay. I sold the bench and don't recall the exact measurements I used. I do have a link to the plans in the description though that will give you a good idea. Thanks for watching!

@Tiggerpepper Жыл бұрын

I want to build one ☝🏼 those

@louisd95714 10 күн бұрын

I would love t try this build. I don't have a meter saw, but I do have circular and jig saws. Would I still be able to build it?

@boss-ih6uk Жыл бұрын

I the past I did staining the same way. In the future I'm going to stain the wood before I put it together.

@shea9091 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Great bench and a nice easy build. What countersink part are you using in this video?

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

It's a steel countersink bit set by Dewalt that I got from HD. There are several options, and I highly recommend them. Very easy to use.

@nickymardell9222 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Job looks great .Just one thing dont drop anything on your feet Could be painfull!

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I actually have been wearing tennis shoes in the shop more for this very reason lol. Thanks for watching!

@ChristianD1992 3 жыл бұрын

Is this just standard internal stud work wood? Struggling to find the same looking wood in the uk... 🤷‍♂️ good job by the way!

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is exterior grade redwood 🙂

@amppower 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@xs732 3 жыл бұрын

9:31 That's what she said lol

@stephenfishman4964 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you use exterior screws if you intended to use plugs? A detail but I have to remind myself to keep exterior screws on hand and it's simpler to use plugs to seal the screw holes.

@pepperman9 3 жыл бұрын

If you would like a few tips. Spend a few bucks on a plug bit, make your own plugs from the same wood you're using. Next time use a 2by for the top rail in the back and 1by for the uprights, using the table saw cut a grove 3/4" into the top rail underside and let the back support pieces go in it, also make a lower rail and do the same. The spaces in between each slat, you just cut small pieces of 1by that fits in there and the groove all but disappears. Me personally, I don't build anything with a straight back, I tilt all my benches chairs a minimum of 15 degrees. I hope this helps you consider more options for your next build, there is nothing wrong with what you made here, just a different approach that will help the quality improve.

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback! There are a lot of techniques that I have yet to try. I did just get my drill press set up, so getting a plug bit is a great tip that I'll likely do. I understand the tip for the upright, but is it better than the biscuit joiner or just another technique? I also agree on the 90 degree angle. It's not as comfortable, but the space the bench will be unfortunately doesn't allow for that kind of modification. In another area, I would absolutely want an angle for the back.

@pepperman9 3 жыл бұрын

@@houseoftimbers It is certainly a much better technique than biscuits, one major reason is most biscuits are not exterior grade.

@tdimauro529 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of screws did you use? What did you also use for the drill bit size?

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check on the bit size, but I used regular 2 1/2" screws. If you don't plan on filling the holes after and keep the screws exposed I would recommend using stainless steel screws as they hold up to weather better and won't rust.

@tdimauro529 3 жыл бұрын

Plott Designs thanks!

@Chris_Lan 3 жыл бұрын

what type of wood is that? and how much are they?

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

It is redwood! With the inflation of lumber right now, the price will vary depending on your area.

@richardrodgers1883 Ай бұрын

I know this is an older post but I have a question. How do I download the plans? Every time I try to download it just takes to different pages to download and install PDF reader/viewer programs even thou I have Adobe Pro installed and then still can't get the plan download after installing 2 of the programs. So anyway I uninstalled both of the programs since they did nothing for me.

@stephaniecribb9989 Жыл бұрын

So there’s actually 6 @ 52 in? Including the seat…

@pparvez2302 3 жыл бұрын

Two. Girls 👭 and one 1⃣ 👦 a. 💔 Brothers two

@jaronsampson8231 2 жыл бұрын

How much would this sell for?

@houseoftimbers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Price is very dependent on the area, but I usually charge materials plus my rate per hr. Depending on location and project I might charge a markup as well. Personally, this is a $300-$350 for me.

@paulbeeker1927 2 жыл бұрын

Have you got a printable plan. Dimensions❓👍😀

@houseoftimbers 2 жыл бұрын

These are the plans that I used, thanks for watching! myoutdoorplans.com/furniture/2x4-bench-plans/

@paulbeeker1927 2 жыл бұрын

I'll get to a real computer and printer & try printing it 💪👍😲 thanks. Be in touch.

@gerrykeenan2585 3 жыл бұрын

To straight for lounging in you need to slant the back 15-18 degrees and the seat 5-7 degrees drop to the back to stop sliding of seat good job though well done ..

@houseoftimbers 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The bench was going to be placed in a walkway with limited space, so we decided to build it like this to allow for more room to walk past. However, I'll opt to put a slant in if I build one again. Thanks for the input!

@alextitley3680 3 жыл бұрын

flip flops for workshop, what happened to SAFETY?

@kornyque8081 2 жыл бұрын

Hello is this bench comfortable?

@houseoftimbers 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! It's a great bench, but if you have the option I would slant the back to a slight angle to improve comfort. This one had to fit on a narrow sidewalk and didn't allow for that option. However, it is still very roomy and comfortable for an evening sunset 😁

@kornyque8081 2 жыл бұрын

@@houseoftimbers thank you and thanks for the awesome video

@kornyque8081 2 жыл бұрын

@@houseoftimbers hello sorry to bother you again...I'm going to start building this bench tomorrow...how would you go about putting an angle onnit bnb for more comfort? Thanks!

@houseoftimbers 2 жыл бұрын

No bother, I love to help! Unfortunately my skills aren't advanced enough to know how to slant the back and maintain the same design. I've just had a few "pro's" suggest slanted backs are more comfortable. You might look at another style to achieve that. I do still think this bench is comfortable and serves great purpose if you are a beginner/intermediate like myself. Wish I could offer better advice.

@kornyque8081 2 жыл бұрын

@@houseoftimbers no worries I appreciate the response! I am a beginner, so I'm just gana try out your bench, either way it looks awesome and doesn't look to hard so I'll let you know how it went

@TiaCSmith-cb4ot 4 ай бұрын

But your plans said that there are eight pieces at 8 feet long. There are some discrepancies related to the video in the actual plans.

@houseoftimbers 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The actual plans are not my own, I included the link for a reference point for those who may want to build the same bench. I used the plans as a guide, but chose to make the bench longer and therefore adjusted those measurements and bought 10' long boards. Hopefully that helps clear the confusion.

@b3ns902 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just leaving this here... 9:30

@youallanone 2 ай бұрын

Great job, however it cost nearly $300 just for the material when you add glue and screws . Inflation!

@Motocicleiros 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this video we can easily spot who is the man in the house. LoL. JK.

@gopakitv7721 2 жыл бұрын

The rule of thumb is, never to work in the shop while wearing flip-flops.... if a heavy piece of wood or a tool falls on your foot, it's not going to be good.

@swordofesau952 Жыл бұрын

10:25 she realized the back of the bench is to straight to sit on; so she decided to sit on top 😆 and the whole thing hanging on screws 😒

@baldeagle7604 2 жыл бұрын

Eek, relying on 4 screws to hold the seat up. Nice bench but not a wise design.

@MrKaebee 3 жыл бұрын

i like working in bare feet also

@pparvez2302 3 жыл бұрын

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@dougsandercott583 Жыл бұрын

I am not a skilled woodworker or carpenter. Following your instructions and watching your 2 helpers I made this bench and am very proud of my accomplishment. I encourage anyone to give it a try, it's good fulfilling project that really looks good in the backyard. Thanks for posting this. And like everyone else nice family. Doug

@houseoftimbers Жыл бұрын

What a great comment, thank you! I'm so glad you were able to have a successful project following my video!