2x6 Bench
2x6 lumber was treated.
2x6 bench. That s a lot of measuring and drilling so let s turn our attention to the bench top. Less than 70 in total cost including screws. Read this before you even start planning your project.
If you don t have a set of clamps this long at least 28 you can simply add a couple of 1x4s across the bottom and screw them into each 2x6 to keep things aligned. It requires a single 8 long 2x12 one 8 long 2x4 and three 1 2 deck screws. Cheap lumber from lowe s about 3 per 2x4 was used to create the bench.
This bench is a gift to my mom and she hadn t picked out a finish at this point. Used a coffee stain and 3 coats of urethane for the finish. The bench is 5 long and stands just over 1 5 off the ground.
11 2x4 8 and 1 2x6x8 using the simple diy 2x4 bench plans from this site. You would need to adjust the plan so that the bench is 1 2 narrower. This material was given to me.
The completed bench is ready for finish. All you need to know about building a diy bench for indoors at home. Modern wood bench there are plenty of diy projects that will be both decorative and functional around your house.
That would mean 2 2x6 would measure 11 wide 1 2 short of the plan. One of our favorites is a diy bench which is always a great way to provide a practical and decorative accent both inside and out. A kreg jig was used to make pocket holes for the top 2x6 piece to join with the vertical slats on the back.
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. I glued my top together using long clamps to add pressure for a tight bond. If you are planning on using the bench outdoors you may want to use cedar or pressure treated material to withstand the outdoor elements better.
