I just finished building it. Home Depot nor Lowes sell 4x8's. the biggest is a 4x6 or a 6x6. I used 4 4x6x8's . they also do not sell those type of brackets, look for staircase brackets, the are thicker and able to support a nice load. a nominal height of approx 24inches didn't seem tall enough so I stacked 5, 4x6 to get an approx height of 27.5" for the arm rests. The 2x8s I have higher than shown here because it seemed so low, I raised it to about 13 inches. the backrest is at an angle of 70 degrees using a speed square pivoted from the back corner of the arm rests. It's quite comfortable even without the cushions which is the only thing left I need. Hopefully my experience can help someone trying to use local home centers to get this project done. Thanks a lot for the idea!
@maryjohnson6877 жыл бұрын
Brian do you have picture?
@mustangguyx7 жыл бұрын
Brian what size did you cut the 4x6x8 into? im having a hard time finding 4x8x8 also
@hollewoodfurniture81907 жыл бұрын
Brian Wanting to build this, approximately how much did you spend on the materials?
@ReversXC7 жыл бұрын
What is the length of the side armrests and the length of the boards between them?
@rickeybobby98377 жыл бұрын
My Home depot sales 4x12-8ft for $34.11. These are not on the lumber isle, be sure to look by the garden area or ask more than one person at the store. Not ever employee knows where everything is.
@tiyal74786 жыл бұрын
Just finished mine in Shou Sugi Ban. Added a small Side table with the off cut 2x8s and some drift wood beam scrap that I pulled of the beach. Looks awesome!! Adding a chair to match (easy) just measure the 2x8 to what ever cushion you'd like. I'll cut the 4x8 at 31 ish for the arms. 4x8s are easy to find, skip the Home Center and use your local Proffesional Building supply Store. One thing not mentioned here is that there's no way you can drive the Lag bolts without predrilling. (Maybe if your using a corded hammer drill). I think there's better hard wear to use in place of the lag bolts. I would of used 14 inch construction grade timber screws. There a little more expensive but.. Awesome project all the way around!!! Thanks LOVE IT !!
@grahamjefferson48548 жыл бұрын
I am floored by how simple and beautiful this is. For anyone wondering, the seat cushions from Ikea are called Hållö.
@vidvidvid20128 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.
@flyvato73158 жыл бұрын
Graham Jefferson
@husensahverdiyev38787 жыл бұрын
Fly Vato sesi ĺejecnoenfowj
@husensahverdiyev38787 жыл бұрын
vidvidvid2012 🐷🐖rgorbr
@MrNopehaha7 жыл бұрын
I am "ceiling-ed" by how easy it was as well.
@ZHFabrications8 жыл бұрын
Nice looking couch-- I was surprised to see how simple it is!
@whitewolf87589 жыл бұрын
Oh what an awesome idea! Great piece! Just wanted to say that there are GRK screws up to 24" long and are use sometimes in landscaping timbers. They do not rust and are extremelt hard so you would need hard tips for the drill. The larger sizes are hex heads too! They are pricey but well worth the money.
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
whitewolf8758 awesome! i will check that out
@timothyherrera86746 жыл бұрын
Always recommend to put wood conditioner for the miniwax grey stain to absorb better and finish off with a miniwax seal coat ! 2 extra steps but make a hell of a difference
@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz7 жыл бұрын
I am going to make this!
@RookieDIY7 жыл бұрын
This is the best looking, most simple, diy sofa I've seen. Great job. Thanks for doing what you do.
@StevePerry19846 жыл бұрын
Built it, love it. Stain did not come out as well as I was hoping, might redo it next year. Also bought the seat cushions and back cushions from different ranges in IKEA and the blacks are not quite the same. It's not as noticeable in real life.
@StevePerry19846 жыл бұрын
photos.app.goo.gl/XtmCvjHcP7Pvqr2V8
@starrstatus93416 жыл бұрын
Simple sofa. I love it. i think i will make 2 of them. Thanks for the inspiration sir. I think i may have added some supporting beams on the bottom of the seat tho. Looks like it may sag over time if not. Still a great bench.
@ScrapwoodCity9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and easy to make piece!
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Scrap wood City thanks!
@amandaduckett45517 жыл бұрын
Hey if you're making a square cut with a circular saw you can use your speed square as a fence if its big enough and if its metal. This helps a lot if your trying to cut a nice straight end
@BIGGELATO9 жыл бұрын
freaking simple, easy and cheap, but could still sell for alot, between what, 220$ to 450$ depping on the finishing coats and material? crazy! i love it brotha!
@jongauger44067 жыл бұрын
Did you use GDF? Middle support is needed like Sean said below. That's a far span, even for Doug fir. Redwood would look better longer, or engineered beams would be sick. LVL or PSL, they could span without a middle support
@fundifferent18 жыл бұрын
WARNING!! For anyone considering doing this project: 4x8 are almost impossible to find, without getting an expensive special order from a lumber store. You probably won't find it at a Lowes or Home Depot. Instead do with Brian suggested in the comments below and use 4 or 5 4x6s instead. It won't look exactly like the video, but good luck trying to find the 4x8s. Another hard to find item, as Brian also said, are the L brackets. The ones I was able to find are about half the length of the ones in the video or half the width, so you may want to double up and buy twice as much shown. Finally, know that this couch is SMALL. The average sofa seat is about 17-18 inches off the ground. this one, minus the cushions is only 10 ft off the ground. The entire couch is the height of an average seat height. Whether you use 4x8s or 4x6s, consider adding more than 2 feet worth, unless this is for children.
@Jack-oc2xq7 жыл бұрын
fundifferent1 10ft off the ground, damn that's huge
@7808y7 жыл бұрын
if you can't find 4x8s use 2 2x8
@bipingadi6 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the L brackets?
@boudreauxish6 жыл бұрын
Bipin Chandra Pal Gadi Home Depot has the L brackets like he’s using. At least in Baton Rouge they do. The 4x8’s on the other hand is another story. The only way I could find them was from a lumber yard in cypress for either $80 or $60 each don’t remember.
@justonbrazda38466 жыл бұрын
Not hard at all. Lowe’s, Home Depot, menards. They all have this stuff in stock.
@888TopGear8888 жыл бұрын
To all the people that are thinking about making something like this for outside. Do not put/screw/glue the pieces of wood together BEFORE you put on some kind of protective finish. A stain only adds color and is great for making the grain pop out. It does not protect the wood from the elements.
@andrescastro65387 жыл бұрын
so what do you recommend ?
@alabastardmasterson6 жыл бұрын
Andres Castro spar Urethane
@angelgabrielkkk7 жыл бұрын
hello!! so nice the sofá! I´m from Argentina, so i dont know what kind of measurements are 4x8s, 2x8s, can anyone put it in CM? or MM? thx
@jerromlandscapes49239 жыл бұрын
This is genius. Functional and awesome! Would be a great complement to a well landscaped lawn.
@MakeSomething9 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Drunkenwood Thanks David!
@thedbq19 жыл бұрын
+HomeMadeModern Did you build everything in your house yourself? Just wondering...
@top7reviews5376 жыл бұрын
Nice ideas +1
@rynaldijonathan85599 жыл бұрын
saluuuut untuk home made modern...simple and beautifull sofa...saya suka sekali melihat teknik pembuatannya....salam kenal dari Indonesia
@CarlosEGuillen8 жыл бұрын
Hello, wonderfull proyect there Thanks for sharing. Im planning on building this and have a couple of questions. First Im bulding this for an the inside is there anything in particular that can change the theme from outside or inside? What are the parameter that determine this. Second: Are the 2x4 Strong enough to not need any middle support to carry on the weight of three full size adults sitting on it. Thanks,
@mryoung19828 жыл бұрын
for anyone looking for timber that size, the best bet is railway sleepers. Many builders suppliers sell new sleepers at 2.4mtr lengths that are 100mm x 200mm. in Ireland anyway.
@mariogonzalez67536 жыл бұрын
Great Project and Inspiration. Just finished mine, added another back with rebarb to make taller as had used different cushions. You guys are great..
@j.j.65357 жыл бұрын
awesome!!! I'm going to make one...but I think I'll put a little more reinforcement in the middle just in case lol
@matttylerrrr6 жыл бұрын
This is still one of my favorite projects of yours . I Finally have a patio big enough to make this for, so I'll be doing that now , thanks for having a cool brain, Ben
@gregormuc38967 жыл бұрын
Love the IDEA! Now I just need a Patio :)
@seansysig7 жыл бұрын
The sofa needs a middle support block to reduce stress on the brackets & screws.
@leroytobias6 жыл бұрын
what is your suggestion for support?
@m.a.48296 жыл бұрын
Aaron Cauraugh I think he's right, and I would suggest an identical 4'x 8' cut to 32" like the 3 pieces used to make the edges. Just place it right in the center and screw galvanized screws from the planks into it. That will keep the boards from bending in the middle.
@Moneygrp6 жыл бұрын
Aaron Cauraugh you can add a smaller strip of wood and screw it to the back support then screw it to the middle wood. That’s how I would do it so that I won’t have to have a block in the middle roughing the ground.
@brothyr9 жыл бұрын
TimberLok makes extra long screws. Can't beat the variety and availability of lag screws though.
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Adam R thanks! i will check that out
@barflybean9 жыл бұрын
Adam R They are used for landscape ties. They would probably work great.
@ottojimenez58169 жыл бұрын
Very nice, i like your style. I just finished my concrete countertops for my kitchen, using some of your techniques. Very helpful, I appreciate your great ideas and designs. Can you come up with a make up vanity design? Wife is going crazy looking for one, I would like to make one for her myself. Thanks.
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Otto Jimenez working on it!
@joshuabartley2878 жыл бұрын
love this. simple yet stylish and actually quite beautiful!!
@fishingthebackcountry8 жыл бұрын
I love this plan but how can i turn it into a sectional!! Thanks for all the vids!
@theejennyhuang9 жыл бұрын
Wow! This looks super nice
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Jenny Kabob thanks!
@dbrand54788 жыл бұрын
Currently creating this couch with the color scheme of the previous box couch for my college dorm! Thanks a lot and I love all of your videos!
@HomeMadeModern8 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching!
@cookingnoise72308 жыл бұрын
I made a modified version of this. Instead of 3 seats sofa, I converted it to 2 seats. Total cost was over $240, but it included nails, paint and other etc that wasn't included into his cost. Overall, it is definitely more expensive if you are doing this as your first DIY project. However, I am happy with the overall results. Thanks HomeMadeModern!
@HomeMadeModern8 жыл бұрын
share some photos with us!
@dennyismail15737 жыл бұрын
i feel that short L joints will be start cracking within abuse. instead you should use whole U bracket bolted along the seater both bottom and above side.
@DirtyMath7 жыл бұрын
Nice. Sounds like an easy weekend project. Question though, anyone know if its worth waterproofing something like this especially since its going to live outside?
@TheSilverGate7 жыл бұрын
Those tools look awesome
@loicustodio60998 жыл бұрын
im a woman and i love making my own furnitures!!! btw ur handsome and hunk mr pro carpenter!!! kudoz for u !!!
@JadeCypher1258 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! Love the simple design of it.
@LapresOfficial8 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, we're looking at making some items for the garden and so happy we found your channel. Love it! x
@francish54017 жыл бұрын
greetings from rep of Ireland.fab outdoor couch . please up load more.
@greenerios52946 жыл бұрын
Very simple yet durable. Very NICE! 👍🏼
@PauloMantiniadv8 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm from Brazil. I wanted to know the measurements of this project in meters (m). I really like your projects. Thank you.
@marbleflooringjitendrasharma7 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@bestbitesforever7 жыл бұрын
I love the look of this sofa! I'm so excited to make this (when the weather cools down of course). Thank you so much for the inspiration. I have just subscribed and am now going to stay up way to late binge watching your videos lol.
@jlpsuperfly9 жыл бұрын
Simple and looks good. Great job.
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Josh Price thanks!
@HewHolden7 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to share how many boards you used? And how long each one is? Like a list
@otherwiseoutside6 жыл бұрын
the video starts with the list
@ChrisBrown-fx5jn9 жыл бұрын
you could use all thread all the way through and titebond 3 for glue if needed.
@tjwoodworkshop14119 жыл бұрын
Awesome! It's great how you made this with simple materials. Great stuff!
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
TJ Woodworkshop thanks! my favorite projects are the simple ones like this.
@wasupmedia73159 жыл бұрын
That looks so simple and cool, thanks for making videos, love your videos
@tinaelena47128 жыл бұрын
I will try to make one like this... i love it
@MrTmenzo8 жыл бұрын
awesome. How about an outdoor dyi chair? Friggin outdoor furniture is expensive!
@jamiv5318 жыл бұрын
My husband is going to make this for our back deck. Thank you!
@HomeMadeModern8 жыл бұрын
share photos of the project with us! :)
@jamiv5318 жыл бұрын
I will definitely! We have to make the deck first Lol!
@jamiv5318 жыл бұрын
Hey so he ended up using some of your outdoor patio couch and making his own pull out design to create a pull out sofa bed for our guest room. He also made the garment rack, the flip desk as well as the industrial piping chair. He says he wants to get online and share the photos with you lol We love watching your videos. He has built so many things for our house. Oh I forgot to mention, he also built the pendant lamp with the colored cord. He also made a lumbar wall with some really cool shelves that stemmed from all of the other projects. We are also gonna take a stab at the concrete fire pit for our backyard. Thanks again for your site.
@Apesmedia8 жыл бұрын
Wow. Extremely simple but good looking sofa. Well done!
@Castrowoodworks9 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Very nice. Great idea
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
leo Madera worker thanks!
@NEVERSTOPFKUSA8 жыл бұрын
good looking. How about using dowels or even steel pipes to connect 3 4x8?
@niconicouana8 жыл бұрын
You're amazing. This is modern, gorgeous and solid. Excellent job.
@ezequieldelgado13287 жыл бұрын
Applause... to you Sir such a simple video on a amazing bench 🛋
@kazino246 жыл бұрын
Astonishing DIY
@skyview138 жыл бұрын
great job .... very nice look... Bravo
@gabrieletruglio3107 жыл бұрын
well done!!!!! very very beautifoul and simple to do... bravo!
@DIYModernTwins9 жыл бұрын
This is a REALLY beautiful design! Great idea using the lag bolts!
@JosephTaibiJr8 жыл бұрын
+DIY Modern Would help if he'd given the size of lag bolts. In fact it still looked like he screwed the side pieces together instead of using actual lag bolts. Also those brackets holding the seat to the arms should be much beefier. Cool starting point!
@johngardiner88478 жыл бұрын
+Joseph Taibi Jr. The size of the "lag bolts" depend on how deep you drill through the wood.... If you drill 4" into it than 8" lag bolt is a very secure bet
@JohnSynnott9 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great video and design. I'm in Ireland, so we don't have Home Depot. I was just wondering, what type of wood did you use (tree type)? Thanks :-)
@flightofapaullo729 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
sillysausage72 thanks!
@saywhaat89336 жыл бұрын
Did you weather seal the wood at all? What's the angle of the backrest. This is awesome though, love it! Thanks
@mickael49739 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! can you please tell me which angle did you use for the back? abd please add a link to youe website in you description
@haroldnorris70147 жыл бұрын
That is so dope... Nice and simple.. Love it
@radedzinkic11807 жыл бұрын
Yes it's really awesome! I've just asked myself why didn't turned it upside down... But it seems it's easy for Superman to do it in a harder way.
@M4ngstergangster9 жыл бұрын
Great design
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Mofjell1981 thanks! its really simple just cutting and stacking
@SMichailidis7 жыл бұрын
I think I won't rest If I don't manage to replicate this brilliant DIY suggestion
@salroth4207 жыл бұрын
Make sure you ask for where the 4x8's are went to home depot and I couldnt find it so i asked an employee, he took me to the far back and on the very top rack there they were. he had to get a fork lift to get it. unfortunately they were all cracked at the first home depot but the 2nd one we went to had a great selection. and some have 12' as well as 8'
@andrescastro65387 жыл бұрын
what type, pime? PT wood - non PT? thanks
@rosalynpark868 жыл бұрын
Hi I'd def try this. If I wanted to create this and then make another section to make it a sectional alltogether, how would you make the other side ? Is it possible ?
@leroytobias6 жыл бұрын
omg so gorgeous ....and the sofa is super cool too
@mrlogick10988 жыл бұрын
Carpentry is so dope this can be a bed , or anything such a strong concept.
@2Much2lose7 жыл бұрын
I love this, I'm going to purchase the supplies for it now! Thanks man, keep up the good work..
@xpdcpro42837 жыл бұрын
Look like easy to do.. Nice diy..
@sergstroble32459 жыл бұрын
where do you get 4x8 lumber? lowes and home depot dont carry 4x4 or larger lumber that isnt treated.
@superspicytofu9 жыл бұрын
+Serg Stroble Alternatively you could double up 4x4 either by edge jointing, or leaving them looking independent
@sergstroble32459 жыл бұрын
no, i want to know where to get larger non chemical treated lumber.
@superspicytofu9 жыл бұрын
So what you are saying is that I answered a question that you never asked. You said " where do you get 4x8 lumber? lowes and home depot dont carry 4x4 or larger lumber that isnt treated.". It is called a Lumber Yard, some carry off sizes, not all. Guaranteed to have 4x4 PT or KD lumber. Need a larger size, Edge joint the 4x4.
@Matasky20108 жыл бұрын
+Neil LaPointe He wants to know where to get 4x8 non-treated lumber, just like this guy used in the video. I don't think he's interested in edge-jointing lumber. 'A Lumber Yard' lol, you're a big help..
@johngardiner88478 жыл бұрын
Google lumber yards in your area
@musondalupiya91409 жыл бұрын
this is really cool,nice sofa
@vladburus92697 жыл бұрын
i did try it(made one). looks incredible. thanks for the design/idea.
@TheOlavarria499 жыл бұрын
Forgot the beer holder, again. ..lol
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
+Jammin Dave great idea!!!!
@thecreator14558 жыл бұрын
you can say that again.
@faizafairy72638 жыл бұрын
lool nice
@Mineirovsky8 жыл бұрын
It is made out of wood so... a couple pieces of wood and a few screws later BAM, beer holder is ready!
@gunty31318 жыл бұрын
What size lag screws did you use? I am going to try and make one of these tomorrow.
@tongresa779 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy. That was amazing!
@MrJbourdier7 жыл бұрын
amazing so trying this !!!! hey can you show a video for Porch/Bench Swing for outside ! please
@eleazarlanda91228 жыл бұрын
Great job man cant wait to make it
@shadow.eclipse36688 жыл бұрын
Wow.... you make it seem soo easy. I love all your work. I was having such a hard time finding the measurements on the correct sizes of wood. Anyways I did some creativity and made it look exactly the way you did. My fear now is that I want to make more and start selling them...hehe. but how much to sell....I don't know....eish
That's cute, but do you think exterior lumber would have been better to use?
@mattsmith52678 жыл бұрын
A great looking sofa for indoors too, love it. Subscribed.
@TaNo208 жыл бұрын
Nice... very nice... great job man!!!
@bamboo8517 жыл бұрын
Amazing vids! Is it possible to get price ranges for these projects?
@koreanangellol8 жыл бұрын
wow look good!!! is it strong enough?
@nickmaguire3338 жыл бұрын
I love that you are using ryobi tools because I was always told that I wouldn't be able to do anything productive with my ryobi set.
@Infantry4Life.WarFighters7 жыл бұрын
That looked great. I have to try this. Thanks
@deezhang63999 жыл бұрын
in love with this one!
@BraxtlyTools6 жыл бұрын
This is Dynamite!!! Thank you for the tips, Braxtly Tools
@jamie26039 жыл бұрын
Looks great! You should mention how much it cost you to build in the video though.
@HomeMadeModern9 жыл бұрын
Jamie G I used to do that but i found that prices change so quickly and also are different regionally. i put rough estimates on homemade-modern.com but they get out of date pretty quick.