$30 Outdoor Bench with Back from 2x6s [Only 3 Tools and 30mins]

[@daivdkuehn5722]

just want to let you know, we built this project for my son's eagle scout project, it came out fantastic. we built 8 of them!. and we then donated them to Alafia State Park , here in florida for a primitive camping site. they are currently sitting around a fire ring. they are beautiful and so comfortable!. thanks for the design and instructions.

[@heathwilson1893]

Woah that’s exactly what I’m doing for my project!! Except I’m building 6 of them for my moms outdoor classroom for her school!

[@arupp7039]

Thats crazy. I used to live right by there in Riverview, great park!

[@lan-phuongnguyen4304]

This is what my son wants to do for his eagle project to donate to an elementary school. How much weight do you think it holds? Did your son seal the wood?

[@noahw2404]

That’s what I’m gonna do too😂

[@Fricker112]

I'm currently looking at putting one of these next to my project. Love to hear from other scouts!

[@raeannwaymack704]

Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!

[@roscmon]

Thank you for your time showing how to do this! I'm a 65 year old female who doesn't know much about carpentry but I can use the tools I need for this. The part I'm grateful for is that you took your time and explained each step. You explained it well enough that I feel confident in trying it for my path I made in the woods behind my cabin. Thank you!!!

[@kylerunyan5950]

I built 2 of these from your original video a year or so ago. These benches are SURPRISINGLY COMFORTABLE and easy to put together. They were made for the girlfriend's birthday to put around the fire pit.

[@michaelmulcahy9096]

Just built it with my son! 30 minutes turned into 3 hrs 😂 it came out well. Great instructions!!

[@scottweiderman9286]

thank you for not using 250,000 bucks worth of festool to get these made! great video and something I can actually make!

[@vickiesims643]

I understand your frustration about the cost of tools . It took five years to buy all my tools . One piece at a time . Good luck 👍🏽

[@orionsbelt3332]

I built the 2x4x8" benches and they are amazing comfortable! Everyone that has sat in them said the angle and lean of the seat and back are perfect and I have to agree! Thank you so much for taking the time and these videos!

[@RandomNEGuy]

short answer - awesome and simple - obviously, first time on any new project takes longer than banging out the second one.

[@shawnlennon1947]

Really comfortable and sturdy bench. My cat passed away earlier this year and I put the bench right next to where I leave her flowers. I’m gonna put some sort of plaque on the bench with her name. It’s gonna be real classy. Thanks 🙏 ❤

[@chuckhouck1485]

I built one of these using your plan and it came out great and I just wanted you to know that with the two longer leftover pieces I found a way to make arm rests with cup holders. You just cut out a long notch in the middle of each that would wedge into or over top of each long leg and underneath the lower back support cutting an angle in the front portion of the notch to match the angle of the front part of the long leg, then cut out about a 4" hole at the front/center of each arm for a cup holder and then epoxy a shaped piece of thick rubber padding on top of the holes reaching the width of the arm and part of the length and finally cutting a cross slit at the hole location. I did not know how to add a picture of what I did, sorry.

[@monicahernandez-sw1bm]

I would love to see pictures!

[@dinourbani4068]

I built this today. I live in Canada. The materials cost about 70 bucks. The prices of wood are ridiculously high right now. It was super easy to make. Instructions were easy to follow.

[@patrickroy414]

I am normally a blacksmith, but lately it has been just too hot to light a coal fire. What fun! I first made 5 Leopold benches using the 2X8 lumber Plan. Yesterday I completed one using 2X6 lumber. In the middle of all this I also made 5 Viking Camp Chairs. Luckily the plans don't require too many tools. I find these benches very comfortable as do some friends who think they will become owners. I'm 75 and still able to learn.

[@Cragun.]

I followed the original plans with 2 x 6 boards and just added a 2 x 4 between them. Looks great.

[@rockstar-en7hf]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰 Great work with detail steps

[@jakengle]

Built two of these and they really are as easy as he makes it look. If you build two, then you only need 7 2x6x8' boards. These are very stable and don't tip forward or backward easily and are quite comfortable.

[@chriscoughlin1691]

I made the 2x8 version and it is just a little too big for my porch so I might give this one a try. Thanks for the speed square lesson too. 😎

[@billjoat]

Thanks!! Just made it. Took about 45 minutes for me. Looks perfect!!

[@purplecocoa]

I built this bench over the weekend! It was my first time doing any woodworking (even my first time using a circular saw...)!! Though it's not as precise and perfect as this one in the video, it's a bench! This video was incredibly helpful and so thorough. I learned a lot and now have a bench to enjoy :)

[@CarlMadsen]

I've used the earlier 2x8 video and made a dozen of these benches, but using 2x10 material instead. The benches are very heavy, very sturdy. Thank you!

[@pinoficara]

Made one entirely by hand, using a japanese saw. Came out great! Thank you!

[@derekpeel8324]

Perfect use for some old weathered but still usable lumber i have sitting around. looking forward to the look on my neighbors faces when they see me sitting on this out front.

[@nigelorion]

just built one for our firepit area out of scrap wood I had. super comfy. thanks for the detailed vid!

[@DavidBrown-kv1jy]

Brilliant bench. Just made a half size one for my Grandson. So simple and looks great.

[@NeoRichardBlake]

Not a woodworker, but I like watching and imagining. Having never used a speedsqaure, I had no idea it could measure angles beyond 90 and 45. Thanks. I learned something today. 😋

[@matthewfox8105]

Exceptional tutorial, very clear and thorough communicator! (Also great sound editing) Thank you!

[@woodworkingaspirations1720]

Simple elegant and functional. Planning to make some benches this weekend. Thank you.

[@jseadog1394]

Thanks a bunch!! Just completed my first one and ready to sit in the woods for some Zen time.

[@vickiesims643]

I finished my bench today. It looks great. I just want to say it took five years to buy all my tools , miter saw , table saw , router, gig saw .. drills , bits , etc one piece at a time ..

[@jameschristian8117]

Well explained and nicely done DIY project,, i love it,, i like how u use simple tools unlike some videos that says all you need is a simple saw and then brings out tools that some of us never seen before... great video... thanks bro.💯💥👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@alanhedrick4517]

Jameson. Thanks so much for a great video. Wish I could add pics. We used your general design and made two rough wood pond benches. They turned out great. Totally appreciate you sharing the video.

[@DDKirkpatrick]

I might try this. Thanks for using basic tools and not saying you can and then just use the fancy tools to do it. Also I would consider using construction adhesive to make it a little stronger, but also making sure I don’t use too much and have it squeeze out.

[@jimlamb3577]

Great build. I added arms and built 2 for my porch at the lake house. Very comfortable.

[@dabdulsalam]

Thank you will be building this weekend.

[@I_Stack_Metal]

Just wanted to say thanks. Built this and it turned out great.

[@virgiljohnson4260]

very cool. i have a ton of left over deck boards from a recent deck project and this will work perfectly

[@vickiesims643]

I’m gonna make one this weekend. I love it .

[@jerzeedivr]

Great Idea! Love your Friendly approach! I was looking for something where the Pressure treated does not contact your skin. I feel it's worth paying extra for Azek or Trex on the seat and back. I do like the Design. I know it would need support.

[@toxiicgamer2997]

Just built one of these out of scrap wood from a deck build and stained it Jaycobean semi transparent looks so awesome!

[@brentbergeson3277]

Measuring from “short point” or from “Long-point”helps clarify the instructions

[@septichank4489]

Great video and plans. Just a imho the back is a little too far back. I made four of these benches and w two of them i put the legs about 2 inches closer and it gives way more back support. Ive had a number of friends over and everyone agrees that the ones with the closer back are more comfortable....but whatever who cares thats the beauty of woodworking make it how ya wanna and enjoy. Thanks !

[@rkgooner89]

Mate, thats a great build, explained really nicely and in laymans terms, really apprecaite people like you sharing your skillset with others that may be less confident (like me !)

[@rogueengineer]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelthibault7930]

Since these seem to be easy to build, there's a temptation to build several at one go. The logical upshot would be to improve the design by having the seat portion pivot upwards toward the backrests, for storage. Go one step further and offer different widths to allow multiple benches to nest, in storage, a bit like Russian dolls.

[@_Kret]

Great project! I will definitely build it. I was looking for something simple and aesthetic at the same time. It's very good, meets my expectations. I'm just thinking about adding backrests/coffee tables.

[@juliocesargramajo3341]

No entiendo tu idioma pero entendí el trabajo , un práctico y lindo diseño , gracias por compartir , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@tinalance3160]

Just built my first bench. Using 2×8s Had some problem with long to short point. Had to recut legs. But enjoyed your video. Thanks

[@6ftS]

I went ahead and built one today for my mom for xmas. Thanks for the plans and the great video. The bench came out just perfect!!

[@charlieholcomb5823]

That’s a legit build, Mate! Thank you 🙏

[@gracenjuguna7292]

Watched in the morning, but in the afternoon!💃💃 Thanks!!

[@gracenjuguna7292]

*built

[@ronb2505]

Good video thank you for a good design for a bench

[@wladned4395]

Воистину всё гениальное просто, спасибо, молодец!

[@tomsterism]

Made one of your benches and LOVE the comfort it provides in my rear yard. I would love one from 2X8" lumber, also. Such enhanced luxury intrigues me. Was I to make one from 2X8" lumber, are the material cuts identical?

[@rogueengineer]

Here is a link to the 2x8 version kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2KVoaaCeJdmZqs

[@a.g.7727]

Thanks for this videos, very well explained 👏

[@robwebber9267]

Awesome video sir, thanks for sharing.

[@helenjtweller5636]

Have you made a one person bench? I would like to see how to make that. Thanks 😊

[@mindyburns7536]

I made one and added arm rests to it. I really like it.

[@kenevans9965]

Hi, Great video, and i always wondered how to use my speed square, would this work on 1x6 timber?, Newbe to making benches

[@keithmorrison6176]

how about the double chair with table build would love that one.

[@thedbcooperforum]

You should always predrill a hole, especially so close to edges to prevent splitting..

[@AdvancedGeekery]

Nice design. Are you using pressure treated wood? What's the right choice for an outdoor build? Thanks!

[@rogueengineer]

Thanks! Yes this is pressure treated and is perfect for outdoors

[@blackhat517]

Made a few Leupold benches over the years.

[@jamesortolano3983]

What a great job ! Ive got to just get the angles correct nd away we go .

[@robertrodriguez8177]

Made one, love it! Super comfortable!

[@Dr_Phyll]

Cheslin's charge down on the conversion was the game maker. Without that France would have won if it was on target.😮

[@nadronnocojr]

Can glue be used as well , exterior of course , but would it help?

[@DDKirkpatrick]

Yes but I would use construction adhesive but be careful not to use too much or it will squeeze out and you’ll be able to see it.

[@ajmtdetmjgajmtdetmjg4489]

Thanks, but i got my angles bacwards and ended up with a leaning planter box. No worries, im a person that gets stuff backward a lot, so i used cardboard first to make sure i didn't lose any more $$$ on lumbar thanks john

[@theanswer1993]

Do you maybe heave metric measurments?

[@peterstevens6555]

Have just noticed why are your measurements and angle cuts different from your PDF Plans that I brought from you?!

[@cafemolido5459]

Saved your link for future reference!

[@tom-debmccullough2295]

Nice instructional!

[@jdjd1735]

Excited to try this!

[@justgivemethetruth]

Looks like a very cool and simple design - BUT, it also looks like if you lean back on the backrest it would flip over because the back legs do not extend past the center of gravity?

[@jakengle]

Nope. I built two of these and they are very stable. If you sit and push back hard enough to take the front legs off the ground it still does not get over center and fall backward. Very stable.

[@whitstroben589]

Thanks! Great video. simple and cheap

[@thetubeinsideyou]

Definitely didn’t take me just 30 minutes lol. Came out great thoughts thanks.

[@MJMCHRONICLES]

Love it nice job

[@andykoin7983]

Is it feasible to build small benches for children out of 1 x 6 x 8's? The 2 x 8 x 8's are a bit heavy. But, thanks for those plans and I will try the 2 x 6 x 8 bench. And thanks for sharing your knowledge and simplifying building these benches, and all of the other products.

[@johnelliott5875]

Hi great video if I want the chair height of 18 inches instead of 14 inches is there enough material in 4 2x6 ?my picnic tables are a little higher than normal

[@juha2031]

that angle at 2.05 you drew. what if the board was shorter so it ends before that angle marker?

[@ohotnikk1]

раскосины надо как по длинне - так как со временем она раскачается, а также связать между собой х-образные ножки, потому что на одних только саморезах они не удержатся долго.

[@chriss2295]

Simplicity is true beauty. The beauty in nature can be distilled down to something simple.

[@papajoeknows8355]

I would seem that you’d get sag with a 4’ span?

[@johndoe6032]

Forgot to include the $30,000 cost for the car you used to go pick up the wood. Totally unrealistic!!! Nice build, thanks for sharing!

[@rogueengineer]

😂 thanks!

[@Mixwell1983]

Ive made 3 of the 2x8 benches from your video and came out great. Price difference in 2x6 and 2x8 arent that much, its like a $2 difference per board. Im guessing all measurements and angles are about the same as the old bench ?

[@zedwpd]

So each 8 foot board would be an extra $16 and it takes 4 boards so that's a difference of $64.

[@rtaskyy]

if i wanted to make this bench a little bit longer, say 6', what would be a good way to support the middle better that doesn't look like crap?

[@plunkervillerr1529]

SHOEE...., YOU DONE IT ,WHERE NO ONE ALSE COULD.

[@danieltite3725]

Would these work, or has anyone tried making this as a chair by just reducing the length of the seat and seat back pieces?

[@MarkFegyak]

Peace to you brother, I printed the plans for the bench and blindly made all the cuts per plan. That's what prompted me to comment. On page 7 of 13 in the printable directions, the illustration shows what I perceive as the taper cut for the back as being laid out from the long point of the 20 degree top cut. That's what I did only to discover on assembly that is incorrect. After that I reviewed the video, which I can't do in the barn where I'm building the bench I see you specify the short point side. arriving at my local lumber store at 4:55 I got a replacement board as to finish the job this evening. Has Anyone else made this mistake? I'll reverse the cuts on the bottom and make a couple of lower back benches perhaps as to not waste the wood.

[@glenncabot7994]

Made a few like that,but I use 2x8 makes a more comfortable bench.

[@rogueengineer]

Nice! Here is the 2x8 version if anyone’s looking for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2KVoaaCeJdmZqs

[@tommast963]

Jamison, would it be possible to build this bench out of 5/4 pressure treated lumber?

[@richardksimpson800]

Thank you for this. Great benches. I'm not going to lie. This was extremely frustrating to follow along with. "Put your mark here, measure from here. " ?? Next instructional video you make ... PLEASE show a top view of the completed components and show specifically where you are measuring to and from, don't flip the wood and edit it out. The only way I was able to understand what was going on was to screen shot, zoom in, re-watch, zoom in, back it up, screen shot, zoom in... the construction took two hours plus a bunch of time reverse engineering the video.

[@rogueengineer]

Thanks! There is written plans to go with the video that would have all those details. rogueengineer.com/diy-2x6-outdoor-bench-with-back-plans/

[@marisolly9125]

muy buenas ideas, un gran saludo.

[@joehelfrich8752]

Not sure if you'll see this since it's over a year old. Do you think I could half this and make it a couple chairs instead of benches?

[@zedwpd]

yes

[@warrenperry1976]

Awesome

[@kennymartin379]

Does it seem pretty stout from side to side when u sit down

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Nice vid and bench. You got my sub.

[@pkrish1979]

This is great, thank you for sharing your plans. I have a question, I made this and it was all good and level for some time, but in few months it has warped a lot with the levelling conpletely off. Is there a way to prevent the sleeper timber from warping so soon? I used h4 treated sleepers, sanded, washed them with water to clean up, coated with stain and water based varnish. Thanks again

[@robgracia509]

awesome thank you for doing this

[@hitnspit]

What or how would you price these out if you were to try and sell them?

[@goblindemon2276]

That's what I'm trying to figure out

[@DannyMeil-c3h]

Nice work

[@ReeMoni24]

Impressive!

[@cryptocreek1557]

looks like it would tip over backward?