How to Build a Leopold Bench with Spike Carlsen - The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects

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10 жыл бұрын

Spike Carlsen, author of The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, shows step by step how to make a Leopold bench - all it takes are six boards and two hours. It's cleverly designed, easy to build, and super comfortable. If you're looking to kick off your homestead building journey, you can't beat this easy outdoor furniture project. The bench is a great place to rest once your gardening work is done!
Storey Publishing's Backyard Homestead books have helped thousands become more self-sufficient through growing and raising their own food. With the 76 projects in The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, author Spike Carlsen unlocks the key to fully equipping and enjoying a productive homestead.
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@colehalford1893 Жыл бұрын

I wish I would have watched this video first before I cut my wood. Your video is perfect

@MLFranklin 11 ай бұрын

This is one of the clearer videos I've seen on this bench. Thank you for sharing it.

@warrenherdic3977 3 жыл бұрын

warren you do the BEST show to build do. i ever seen. THANK SO MUCH....

@b.agusto1268 2 жыл бұрын

I used this video to build benches for the neighborhood kids, and for the busstops close. Ever since then they including their parents appreciated it.

@wellingtonpham8652 3 жыл бұрын

The best instruction so far for building this nice bench.

@ladykenja2700 3 жыл бұрын

- Truly, truly luv this bench. This is the simplest version of how to make it. Thanx 4 sharing.

@happyhoundsse Жыл бұрын

Excellent !! Many thanks

@gus473 4 жыл бұрын

👍Hey, Spike! Your articles really helped me do lots of repairs & upgrades to our first house! This project will be just for FUN -- for a change! Thanks for all your help over the years! ✌️😎

@harryvangrieken6950 2 жыл бұрын

nice. A fun easy project. Thank you.

@DJO87028 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome Build.....easy, not too much material involved, your DIY was simple and easy to follow. .... Much Mahalo!!! From Vegas!!! CHEEEEHOOOOOOO!!!!!

@bkkushwah8525 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much sir your technique so easy I will try

@Provid 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I put the book on my Amazon shopping list!

@cleeveofford1720 4 ай бұрын

Love it

@jacksondstokes 6 жыл бұрын

These are perfect and this video explains how to easily make these great benches. Thank you!

@wagnerluis764 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing bench...👍👍👍👍👍👍

@dsartain3404 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Spike, great video and so easy to build-just built one in under 2 hours!

@maurolimaok 3 жыл бұрын

Nice project!

@Reallivingwarren 8 жыл бұрын

love the bench.

@simonandjacquihodges6839 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - I am definitely going to have ago at building one of these - thank you!

@sidsambrano1660 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! thank you for sharing!!

@unlcelew 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice and thank you for the details and instructions for it. Thank you

@umaasankarinatarajan817 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, clear instructions. Maybe this would help me get started on carpentry. Thank you...

@fouroakscrafts7240 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Your video helped inspire to make a Leopold bench a couple weeks ago. I still need to stain and add some spar urethane. I prefer using untreated wood for furniture projects.

@MotherFynest 5 жыл бұрын

But, nice work. I did learn something.

@jonomagro5296 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic instructions! Built the bench in 1 hour.

@Beatnikzombie 7 жыл бұрын

We are going to make a few of these for out by the fire pit.

@4x4me2 8 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a quick and easy bench. This looks perfect.

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@eduardoomar8213 2 жыл бұрын

@Aries Skylar Instablaster :)

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@ariesskylar489 2 жыл бұрын

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@eduardoomar8213 2 жыл бұрын

@Aries Skylar you are welcome =)

@muraligara9366 8 жыл бұрын

Why 8 dislikes for this simple and nice project ?

@Legman688 4 жыл бұрын

Because the instructions aren't good. He didn't allow for the kerf of the saw blade when marking out his legs, so three out of the four of them are going to be too short. Using screws to join the legs together is... iffy, even with construction adhesive. Bolts would be better. And finally, he didn't bevel the back of the long legs before putting the back stretcher on, so it's going to be angled backward, causing it to dig into your back and/or promote really uncomfortable posture.

@muletrack 4 жыл бұрын

@@Legman688 I built one like this out of heavy, rough cut, lumber. I weigh 250 lbs. It's kept outdoors in North Dakota, and works excellently. Just screws and glue -- old lumber reclaimed from the floor of my cattle trailer.

@stephenlomas8555 6 жыл бұрын

Don't mark up all your cuts in one as the saw cuts a few millimetres out in each cut so mark after each cut.

@stevetakacs849 3 жыл бұрын

In this case it doesn't matter.

@hueycarter5306 3 жыл бұрын

Spike, I'm wanting to use scrap 2x6s on this project. Any recommendations/guidance? Thanks

@jonhohensee3258 Жыл бұрын

Adhesive is optional.

@drehahaha Жыл бұрын

Thank you! One thing I'm missing out is the rounded edge bench seat - where did you get it from?

@amandadushane8755 9 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to start on this project. I've got all my materials together except one. I am a newbie at wood projects, so could someone tell me how much stain I would need to purchase to cover this bench? Thanks!

@tonydtea 9 жыл бұрын

the smallest tin they sell. which these days not very small, but the cheapest.

@edtrumble7336 8 жыл бұрын

how tall is the seat with these dimensions? If I wanted a taller back can I just go with a longer, Long board 33 incher or would you up size the hole thing?

@sherriatsavinh4995 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for idiot proofing it! I always have issues with the degrees and uou showed close enuf do I understood! Thank you

@Radioman2537 8 жыл бұрын

do you have a cut list and written direction somewhere to print off?

@GottaWannaDance 5 жыл бұрын

What does '   ' mean?

@gus473 4 жыл бұрын

@@GottaWannaDance A term of art known only to the masters, perhaps...?.🤔✌️😎

@Mixwell1983 2 жыл бұрын

What is the cut list? I have another video that uses 4 (2x8x8) for a larger bench.. this one seems to use smaller dimensional lumber but u lost me on the x12 seat board. I did the math on this vs the 4 (2x8x8) vs your (2x8x10 and 2x6x12) the your bench is about $10 less but doesnt have as deep of seating for me. I am all for going to the basics but for $10 more per bench i can make a modifiied one that seats 3 properly

@sammensah674 8 жыл бұрын

Should you haven’t already, google Hyezmar’s plans collection, it’s a draft of one great woodworking book full of projects. Have an epic week!

@johnkhanwayne6988 4 жыл бұрын

Keep promoting the SCAM, scumbag!

@patmcdaid200 7 жыл бұрын

When I cut my short legs at 30 degrees, the are now only 11.5 high,?

@gus473 4 жыл бұрын

Whoops! Back to the lumber yard! Happens.....🤷‍♂️

@MotherFynest 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't hear the length of the bench.

@muletrack 5 жыл бұрын

I think he said the top back piece was 39 inches -- which would make the seat 36 inches. Cozy.

@MotherFynest 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@msalim2122 4 жыл бұрын

i made it*

@msalim2122 4 жыл бұрын

good

@nemesisss2870 5 жыл бұрын

@diane7460 8 жыл бұрын

@ShakespeareCafe 4 жыл бұрын

Don't use treated wood for the seat...who wants to sit on a toxic piece of wood. The whistling music is extremely distracting but appreciate your effort

@gus473 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, probably more dangerous than driving a truck or heating a house with combustion! ¯\(°_o)/¯

@romaineathey6512 7 жыл бұрын

Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.

@borysfomichev9100 6 жыл бұрын

My works too. Used woodprix handbooks and build it with no problems.

@romaineathey6512 7 жыл бұрын

I am sure you can still buy handbook with all info you need on woodprix. Just google it.

@antonshkabara3090 7 жыл бұрын

I check a lot of woodworking handbooks. These one from woodprix are the best.

@keliweisgerber3896 7 жыл бұрын

This time I'll use woodprix instructions to make it by myself.

@brassfieldzendejas806 5 жыл бұрын

All of my woodworks I am making with woodprix. Google and try it.

@willworthoberg6818 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Spike. I used it to build two benches so far with more on the way. Also, lots of comments referencing the Woodprix site. I looked it up, and there are numerous warnings on the web saying Woodprix and Ted's is a scam. Just thought I'd share that...