Build This DIY Modern Bench

[@sidssidhu]

I made this bench for my very first woodworking project. I am still deciding on the finish, but it came out very nice and solid. Thanks for the video

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Hey, that's really cool to hear, glad that you had great success with the project! Personally, I really like the look of a clear finish

[@sidssidhu]

@@pnwconcretehouse8581I ended up using tung oil to finish, looks great

[@larrystone5749]

Great job and build thx for sharing enjoyed it Be safe stay well and God Bless

[@bullpaxton2001]

Nice vid! I would have done the same thing at some point but now i'm always looking to hide that end grain. Also removing the rounded corners on the 2x4s elevates the finished look.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Thank you! You could do a miter joint on the ends to hide the end grain, I bet it would look really nice. I attempted to remove the rounded corners but I have a wimpy craftsman table saw the just doesn’t have the power for it. It took me about 20 min to get one side of a 2x4 done…

[@martin.2572]

great work! is the lacquer you used waterproof? what coating would you recommend for outdoors?

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

The lacquer was a pretty thin layer mostly to bring out the grain of the wood and give it a little smoother of a finish. I think a clear deck stain would probably be best for outdoors.

[@ChibiChula]

Looks good. Definitely seems sturdy. Only nitpick I have is that you could have gotten some of the wooden covers for pocket holes to make the legs on the back look better but that's a small thing and leaving it open does mean that you can take it apart if necessary. Well done. 😁👍

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Thank you, you can certainly fill the holes with dowels it's just a bit more time consuming. And honestly, the angle that they are at I don't even see them.

[@ChibiChula]

@@pnwconcretehouse8581 Good to know. ☺️👍

[@bornmuser215]

lol your responses to the negative comments are hilarious. I had a question though. what's the purpose of using that long extended bit when you're driving the screws in? I have one, but I don't know when or why to use it. thanks for the video!

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

haha, thank you! I think I was using the longer extension to get the screws down into the pocket holes and just left it on for the rest of the build. No reason in particular, just it allows you to get a longer reach when you need it.

[@mahanly]

Beautiful and practical

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Thank you! 😊

[@alsouthern7190]

Nice bench

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Thank you, we appreciate it!

[@manohoo]

Glue is stronger than screws, and it doesn't move like screws do over time

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Awesome! If you are a big fan of glue, you are going to love the next upcoming video!

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Thank you very much!

[@b3arwithm3]

I would have removed the rounded edge of the 2x4. Then you bench would be flush with the small spacers (the 1" thick squares)

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

You are right, I actually did make it flush with the belt sander, but it certainly would be easier to do beforehand if you have a planer.

[@b3arwithm3]

@@pnwconcretehouse8581 your 1x4 have square edges and the 2x4 are rounded. You need to sand a lot to remove the rounded edge.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

@@b3arwithm3 Correct, a planer would be an easier way to do it

[@b3arwithm3]

@@pnwconcretehouse8581I always run my 2x4 thru my table saw. The round edge looks bad. But I almost never use them for furniture because it is nearly impossible to find good straight pieces.

[@TheSeanclark85]

What size screws are you using for the squares and the pocket holes?

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

#6 x 2 for the first layer of squares so the screw doesn't poke through the front face of the bench and #8 x 3 for the rest

[@asharsaleem1997]

isn't the base will be cut at 20" not 15" as suggested? please advise. Really appreciate your video

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

15" is correct for the base width

[@asharsaleem1997]

@pnwconcretehouse8581 thanks. I have created one this weekend with some design changes. Appreciated

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

@@asharsaleem1997 Hey that's awesome! how did it turn out?

[@asharsaleem1997]

@@pnwconcretehouse8581 very well. Not better then yours though :) . Appreciated and wish you best of luck for the future.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Where I am from..... that amount of material would cost around close to 200 USD. Nice work there.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Dang, that's pricey! Where are you from?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@pnwconcretehouse8581 I am from Malaysia. We don't have pine locally so its kinda pricey as its imported. And most wood I can find here locally are hard wood which itself is also pricey.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

@@TCsAnythingGoes I bet it would look amazing built from hardwood, but super expensive!

[@stevenwilliams6366]

Pocket holes, is this amateur night. Very unstable. I have made a few of these and certainly never used pocket holes.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Great story Steve, thanks so much for sharing! We love hearing about your amazing work. Keep up the positive vibes and never stop building.

[@rerod]

True, I've made similar bench snd didn't need to use pocket holes.

[@frankv.2681]

Yeah! I'm the first comment for once, LOL!! Great job you two, I can't wait to make mine 👍

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

There is nothing quite like the feeling of getting first comment! Thanks for the support, and great to hear you are going to give it a go and make one yourself.

[@Tfit-f8z]

Growing up I learned that screws were only used if you planned on later taking whatever apart. Personally I would use a quality wood glue. And $60, for that? You got overcharged.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Glad you liked it, and thank you for the anecdote from your childhood!

[@lnh99991]

Very very beautiful but your voice and everything was so loud…. I have to mute it.

[@pnwconcretehouse8581]

Thank you!