Build your own bench with quality materials and expert advice from your local Co-op Home Centre. Follow our comprehensive and easy-to-understand assembly instructions to ensure your project will be a success.
This classic bench design adds a timeless and functional touch to any porch, backyard or outdoor space, while its pressure-treated wood construction ensures it can withstand the elements. Although it encompasses relatively few materials and assembly steps, this plan does include a number of bevel cuts that require someone who knows their way around a circular saw. Consider painting or staining your bench for added personalization!
Dimensions
Length: 65” Width: 31-1/4”” Height: 37-1/2"
Materials List
Lumber:
- Pressure Treated 2x4 – 10 ft., 5 boards
- Pressure Treated Deck Boards 5/4x6 – 10 ft., 2 boards
- Pressure Treated Deck Boards 5/4x6 – 12 ft., 2 boards
Hardware:
- 21/2-inch ACQ Deck Screws, 72 screws (0.75 lbs.)
- 3-inch ACQ Deck Screws, 36 screws (0.5 lbs.)
- 3/8-inch x 31/2-inch Hex Bolts, 14 bolts
- 3/8-inch x 5-inch Hex Bolts, 2 bolts
- 3/8-inch Flat Washers, 32 washers
- 3/8-inch Hex Nuts, 16 nuts
Recommended Tools
- Safety glasses
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Square
- Compass
- Miter saw
- Handheld circular saw
- Jigsaw
- Sanding block
- Clamps
- Drill & bits
- Wrenches
- Screwdrivers
Power tools can be substituted with the applicable hand tools. If available, additional power tools, such as a table saw, impact driver or power sander, can be used to improve efficiency. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's operating instructions when using power tools and take all required safety precautions.
