Build A Tree Bench
Make the bench s template and size the sections.
Build a tree bench. A simple and easy design. To build a bench around a tree construct a hexagon out of wood boards and add legs and braces to support the structure. Before taking this project on know that you need some experience working with a miter saw to craft a tree seat.
Step 2 create a template photo by matthew benson. In this video matt walks you through how to build a tree bench. Luckily a tree bench is pretty to build and you don t need to be a furniture making genius to make one.
First up you need some good quality lumber. We start with the most famous free plan. You ll make the bench from six sections of.
How to build a tree bench is pretty easy as long as you have the tools and the tree to build around. Sandpaper any rough edges and then paint or stain your new tree bench. Building a tree bench in steps.
Assemble the complete bench around the tree before you bolt the final piece in place. The classic hexagonal plan source. Make sure that you leave the ends of the right and left seats unbolted so you can continue to attach the support pieces until nine total seat sections are connected.
Build a custom bench around a tree to gain sitting space and garden interest while protecting the tree. Step 5 finish up. They estimate the cost at 770 and the time required as 20 hours.
Attach the seat boards to the leg assemblies install the bench around the tree and add the backrest and apron.