This classic english style garden bench is a great introduction to basic mortise and tenon construction and a comfortable addition to any deck or garden.
Classic garden bench plans.
Required tools for this project.
Another free bench plan can be had at diy garden plans.
I can t thank you enough for the great bench plan dan says.
This garden bench is truly a north american classic with heavy 3 square legs and thick 1 1 2 arms.
For best results and the longest life for your bench you should recoat it every year.
Now you can sit back relax and enjoy the view.
Don t forget to add an extra dose of finish on the end grain of the wood where it contacts the ground.
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The bench is 5 long and stands just over 1 5 off the ground.
You now have 28 different garden bench plans and ideas to choose from.
Dan multiplied the bench plans by two and constructed a corner table that connects the matching benches.
The design is an arbor with a bench under it.
As you can see in the image this bench isn t made up of anything too complex so it should be a perfect project for a beginner.
There are also detailed plans to help you along with the build.
It requires a single 8 long 2x12 one 8 long 2x4 and three 1 2 deck screws.
There are many woods to choose from and because i wanted a bench that would last for years i decided to use a hardwood.