I built this bench today using pressure treated (6) 2x4x8, (4) 5/4 x6x8 deck boards and (2) 4x4x8 post. I already had some leftover 2 1/2” and 3” deck screws and structural screws from a deck project. Had about $70 in lumber ( add about $20-30 if needed to buy screws)Only change I made was i used the leftover pieces of 4x4 to add extra legs under the seat because it wanted to tip over when sitting down, works great. Easy build on Sunday afternoon after church. Sorry can’t figure out how to post a picture. I recommend this design over the many others I contemplated building.
@williamblack99663 ай бұрын
Also made legs 35” and seat height 18”. I am 5’9 both sons little over 6’ but wife and daughter both about 5’2 and 5’4” so this height works better for us
@joelolson8348 Жыл бұрын
Great idea. I used a lot of the steps in this build but I’m glad I didn’t cut everything at once first. Took longer but I had to measure and cut individually to get a great fit. Also I used 19” for the 2x6 seat height so 20”after the deck board is on. Then I used a 50 degree angle because 45 wasn’t steep enough to get to the 4x4 post that I cut at 36” high. Also I used 2”x4” mending plates on both sides to help hold that angle to the upper frame. I used leftover composite decking for the top and seats. Cut seats at 11.5” wide. Also used extra 4x4s on each seat end too help make it rock solid as mentioned in other comments it was pretty tippy without them. I’m happy with how it turned out. Now I just have to use it to see how well it works. It’s Heavy…
@Fun4me75 Жыл бұрын
One of the best shooting bench built… Very Solid and sturdy… you can’t build something small, light weight and portable and not trade off for absorbing recoil unless you’re shooting air rifles… IMO…. Good Video 👍
@foxyredsheri Жыл бұрын
We have had this bench kzbin.infoUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.
@chuckcribbs3398 Жыл бұрын
I watched a couple of different videos on shooting benches but I decided on this one! Thanks!
@tedross24246 ай бұрын
Man, great job on the cut list and the bench. Will definitely make things easier . I didn't catch the finished seat height. Could you tell me the height of the seat? Thanks again. New sub
@perrypeacock17 ай бұрын
Just built this and tried it out. Thanks for the plan. After reading the comments, I decided to splay the back legs instead of adding legs. It is super stable.
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
Nice work!
@kennethkoncaba9581 Жыл бұрын
Good bench except for the design of the seat section, when I sat down the bench done a flip with the 3 leg design so I had to add 2 more legs out under the outer seat. So if any of you build this bench be careful when you sit down......
@greattbuilds Жыл бұрын
I didn’t have any problem with it tilting or anything of the sort, but yes adding more legs will make it even sturdier.
@shawnhanna32058 ай бұрын
I’m having the same problem. I’m going to have to add two more legs also
@dangerousfreedom49658 ай бұрын
How much do you guys weigh?
@kennethkoncaba95818 ай бұрын
I am 5' 7" and weigh in at 180@@dangerousfreedom4965
@user-zb6un4ju3o6 ай бұрын
I just had one built and had the same issue.. Going to add legs under the seat on each side.
@gregramsey9982 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and design. I make one and have a couple of notes. With the 4x4 length cut at 37" this is more like counter height vs table height. I started with the length extended on the side and middle runners which moved the 4x4s forward also. If you straddle the bench when you shoot then you don't have a tipping problem. If you sit straight on it, it might tip a bit depending on your weight. I'm 260lbs and it tipped so I added a left over deck board as a leg on the end of the bench. I used 23" for the bench height.
@adamaustin3373 Жыл бұрын
what did he cut his legs at. Don't remember him saying. His looks really tall....
@TexasPlinking2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome bench man!
@greattbuilds2 жыл бұрын
Anytime!
@mountaineermade Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting such a great design. We built two of them today. Can’t wait to try them out. For those asking in other comments, we put the top of our benches at 19” and they feel grey.
@stuarthall2508 Жыл бұрын
This is what I have been looking to build. Great layman video. Thank you.
@w4fej5 ай бұрын
I built your design and it's a beast !! Thanks for a simple and VERY effective bench for my home range !!
@greattbuilds5 ай бұрын
That’s awesomen
@FishnMusician Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Mine is coming along nicely. Only thing I'm doing differently is I'm using 2x6's for all of the platform framing, using 4x6's instead of 4x4's for the legs, and cutting some pieces of decking to screw under the legs where they contact the ground. Also GRK structural screws for the framing ($$$). It's going to be heavy but that's what the tractor is for. Thanks again.
@hootiesfilms6446 Жыл бұрын
Sweet shooting bench! I'm going to build one like this I just decided. But I don't have the router or sander so mine will be rougher around the edges.
@davidpavey72335 ай бұрын
I keep a couple metal studs around to do the same thing. The metal studs seems to be much straighter than wood. Very lightweight, not affected by water, and cheap to replace.
@greattbuilds5 ай бұрын
That’a a. Great idea!
@johnwalter418 Жыл бұрын
Great set of plans for a quality bench. I extended mine to accommodate the .50 BMG right of the bat and made the posts a little taller since I'm taller, i wanted the seat a little higher. Was able to build it all in one day, about to go out and do some final sanding before putting it on the range. Thanks for uploading.
@YouTuber-mc2el Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the plans?
@johnwalter418 Жыл бұрын
@KZbinr all measurements and instructions are on the video. I grabbed screenshots of the measurements and took my laptop out to my shop for cutting. Layer out the pieces and assembled.
@mickeyberry4903 Жыл бұрын
Making this tomorrow. Great design 👍👍👍👍👍
@RonSetzer Жыл бұрын
Good looking build, thank you sir.
@MasonJohnAdams4 ай бұрын
Built this, only problem I ran into is the bench can tip over if you sit off to one of the sides. I plan and adding more support on the sitting side.
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
Yes the back legs should’ve went as far apart as possible. Made the video on the very first one I’ve ever built.
@MCCRITTERS Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! What a great build, It is exactly the layout for a bench I need for my property. Cheers!
@greattbuilds Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I’m glad this video was a perfect fit for your setup!
@MrHAYES-bu3oy2 жыл бұрын
What's the height for the boards you used on the bench portion
@miketune89658 ай бұрын
NICE !!!!!!!!!!!
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@daveyJ213 Жыл бұрын
Impressive! Nice work, Sir.
@peteplumer2397 Жыл бұрын
I saw a rough overall height based on the leg length plus decking. What did you use for the seat height? I am guessing somewhere around 22-24"?
@bryankeane6128 Жыл бұрын
This video was helpful and I believe the bench is a good design and overall economical and as lightweight as wooden bench could be. For some reason the boards you have labeled as 16 7/8" did not fit for us...i believe we had to recut boards to something like 17 1/2. Also, it is worth noting that someone wanting to build this could buy one 8' 2x6 and one 10' 2x6 instead of (3) 8 footers. The part you actually sit on you could make from a single 10footer (same width as the table top) and the two 45" boards in the frame can be made from the 8 footer.
@adamaustin3373 Жыл бұрын
what length were the legs cut to? It didn't say? looks like a tall bench top to be honest
@pennylessplantation Жыл бұрын
@@adamaustin3373 he said 37” which was too tall imo I went with 35”
@adamaustin3373 Жыл бұрын
@pennylessplantation yea I agree...I went with 33 myself
@domin8rdominant763 Жыл бұрын
One question? What was the height of the seat from the floor or what was that or the distance from the top of the seat to the top of the table or is that a preference?
@jdfnp Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@svrivera2008 Жыл бұрын
🎉 Very nice video, great job 👏
@robertturner85163 күн бұрын
What are the measurements of the 2 * 6 that goes down the middle
@mrserious55 Жыл бұрын
great...how high are the seat braces 2x6 above the floor?
@RickNethery2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome 👍
@greattbuilds2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@greattbuilds2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@martymartin3366 Жыл бұрын
how u get a copy of the plans
@lencritcher114411 ай бұрын
Thanks! Needed this!
@wookieecantina10 ай бұрын
Very nice work!
@shihanjulio Жыл бұрын
Great job!!!!! What is the distance from the top of the seat to the top of the table?? Thanks
@TheSmore15 Жыл бұрын
I did the same build but with 2x6 boards an4x4 legs I’m shooting a 50bmg though
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
Tough💪🏻
@mickeyberry4903 Жыл бұрын
So are the 2x6's 45 inches long?
@BaDDLatitudes8 ай бұрын
I just want to know, what kind of gun that is he’s shooting?? Thanks for the build plans. I intent to use this!
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
That’s my homies gun over at @texasplinking
@user-up7vx6zh3w6 ай бұрын
Where did you use the ninth bolt
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
Very good question🤣 I’d have to look at the video again
@kennethskibbe85072 жыл бұрын
Awesome Bench! Getting ready to build one myself, is there a cut list?
@greattbuilds2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I made one, but in the Video I should’ve stayed at all the cuts.
@csilko6610 ай бұрын
Are there any printed plans with cut lists, etc? Or just youtube video plans? Great looking bench, by the way!
@YouTuber-mc2el Жыл бұрын
Nice bench. Thanks for sharing. Where can I find the plans? Thanks
@charliebeebe4032 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the video said there were plans you could download but I can’t find them.
@RAFTnw10 күн бұрын
Great design! Do you have downloadable plans?
@MitchFuckinMason10 күн бұрын
In the video he shows the plans watch the video without skipping till about 2:15 he shows the wood needed and the measurements. Continue watching for other help
@mic9824 ай бұрын
Nice bench idea - but not something you just throw into the back of the pickup and head out to the range with, very easily. A bench for the "property" - absolutely. Thanks.
@greattbuilds4 ай бұрын
Yes it was made for a ranch for long range shootong
@mic9824 ай бұрын
@@greattbuilds Looks nice and solid
@johnkovalchick62183 ай бұрын
Could send the plans for this shooting bench to me love it
@jesspajela7361 Жыл бұрын
what do you estimate that this bench weighs?
@greattbuilds Жыл бұрын
A lot lol I’m not sure maybe 100+lbs
@OSUBEAVS9615 күн бұрын
Is there any way to see the plans you reference in the video title?
@MitchFuckinMason10 күн бұрын
If you watch the video till like 2:00 you’ll see the most replayed part of the video has the plans
@johnvanyosr8896 Жыл бұрын
was it ever sealed or stained & with what?
@louisbilella529 Жыл бұрын
Great video and great looking bench. Where do I find the actual plans please?
@jasonteagle6572Ай бұрын
How high did you put the seat?
@banjotom2 ай бұрын
Where are the plans?
@robertaltscheffel45582 жыл бұрын
Did you use 10 of the 7” bolts? Your material list calls for 9 of them.
@greattbuilds2 жыл бұрын
I think it only needs 9 but I probably added a few more because I had them. More the better
@mickeyberry4903 Жыл бұрын
What would be your asking Price$ for one of these?
@mikebevan103421 күн бұрын
I just sold two with hunting Season coming up. One at $300 and the other at $325 Probably about 160 in materials
@MarshallKnight-zk3oc Жыл бұрын
where can you get the plans and material list on paper?
@user-hh7uh1fq4v Жыл бұрын
I wish that I saw Kens comment befor I built this thing
@greattbuilds Жыл бұрын
I had no issues with it tilting and it’s kept on grass. But yes easy add on with 2 extra legs on the bench
@hepticfire9604 Жыл бұрын
How tall are you 4x4s?
@davidgarcia24747 ай бұрын
Awesome table. Do you have website where I can buy one from you already built. I live in south Texas and can pick one up if you do.
@greattbuilds3 ай бұрын
I do not unfortunately. Wood prices are a lot lower then during the time this was built so could be way cheaper to do it yourself now
@randyw104210 ай бұрын
How long are the two 2x6s for the length of the table ?
@randyw104210 ай бұрын
Never mind found it
@danieltaylor281 Жыл бұрын
Why can't I download a copy of the plans?? I don't want to watch a video everytime I need a measurement or something?
@FranciscoTrevino8 ай бұрын
Where are the plans? pdf or something? I'd like to build the bench but I need the cut sizes, the rest I can figure it out.
@Lovenlife139 Жыл бұрын
Building a shooting bench is the easy part, having a place to shoot your rifle collection at will is the hard part 🤣... looks awsum man.. sturdy.. last forever.
@robertkarantz9051Ай бұрын
Sat down on seat and it rolled to my left, if I had not jumped it would have taken me with it. FAIL
@greattbuildsАй бұрын
I did not have this issue with the first one built, but noticed it on another so updated the build with the back legs spread out more.
@spinynorman887 Жыл бұрын
No offense, but if I'm going to take advice on how to build something, it will be from someone who can at least spell the word "great" correctly. Especially if it's in the title of their YT channel.
@greattbuilds Жыл бұрын
No offense, but my last name is Greatting. Reasoning for the 2 “T”s. Have a Greatt day!
@pkope6849 Жыл бұрын
@@greattbuilds 😂👍👍 Very Nice!!!! I appreciate the video...
@78fordtruck419 күн бұрын
Not a bad video but you could have left out this stupid music it's totally annoying
@greattbuilds19 күн бұрын
@@78fordtruck4 but I liked it🥲
@78fordtruck418 күн бұрын
@@greattbuilds that's a problem it doesn't matter if you like it or not you're doing this video for the public and I don't know why people need to put music on their videos it's annoying just explaining what you're doing is all you need I'm here for the information not the music
@greattbuilds18 күн бұрын
@@78fordtruck4 I mean I did make the video so that means I should like what I make right? Your the first one to complain out of the hundreds of thousands of viewers so I guess music wins🫡
@greattbuilds18 күн бұрын
@@78fordtruck4 appreciate the feedback tho Mr. Ford truck
@78fordtruck418 күн бұрын
@@greattbuilds there you go you just said it you don't care about the people that watch it you can only care about yourself but you're not the only one that puts annoying music to their videos I turned those off in a few seconds butts nothing personal