make a Concrete and Wood Garden Bench

Make your own Concrete and Wood Garden Bench. Build a form to cast the concrete bench legs. This modern concrete and red cedar bench has simple, clean lines. This is a fairly easy DIY garden and concrete project. This is the first bench of the series.
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[@johngregerson5984]

What I like most about this guy? None of his projects require the festool domino

[@IanCaine4728]

Too true! 😂

[@shellydeatley8861]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@bluetech2809]

best voice ever, you seriously need to get some voice over gigs, easy money on the side!

[@george8873]

Your channel is the best channel at showing and demonstrating how to build things that I've personally seen. Love how you show both using the table saw and circular saw to cut with. Plus, graphic plans are great too. This is another fun project that won't be too difficult to make thanks to the thoroughness you present in making the project. Turned out beautifully.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you so much! It was a very fun project.

[@george8873]

@@MANaboutTOOLS You're welcome.

[@vladomie]

Exactly! -- I'm always curious how someone can "thumbsdown" a free video that has obviously had so much thought and effort put into it.

[@jefferyshall]

This is great! I am going to make a couple of these this summer. My only concern is water filling the top holes for the bolts and sitting in there either rotting the wood or rusting the bolts eventually. I think I will try to put pieces of wire or small plastic tubing on either side of the bolts, something I can hopefully get out when removing the forms, to leave a small track/indentation in the concrete for any water that would collect in the holes to be able to run out

[@kbr1887]

I know this is an old video, but that transition between the model and real life view at around 145 was just so buttery smooth

[@stewartking3413]

I think I finally found something to do since becoming disabled. Love the simple directions!

[@Karen-lf9do]

The perfect how 2 video , step by step . Thank you.

[@CrustyAbsconder]

In these troubling times of June of 2020, it is helpful to be able to go on to the internet and find a calm soothing voice, explain to me something that is helpful - versus some other channel where opinionated people talk about biased viewpoints that seem intended to get some of the viewers to get their knickers in a wad.

[@janetleeharrison]

Will be adding this to my list of spring projects for my garden! Thanks for being detailed - this really helps a non-builder like myself. TFS!

[@aulii11]

Another great project - thanks for sharing!

[@chriskildun8810]

Excellent work, clearly described and thorough. Thank you.

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

Great looking bench. The plasticizer works well.

[@raybrensike42]

That Rapid Set is an amazing product. Normally sets very fast, but it is very strong, far superior to regular motor mixes.

[@alexv259]

BEAUTIFUL assembly demo! Thanks for taking great care to convey this nice design.👏👏👏

[@RudraNeupane]

so much detail provided. Thank you.

[@armadillotoe]

I really like the simple elegance of that bench.

[@victoriabishop1057]

Calm collected slow delivery for even non woodworker to understand and encourage to dive in and realised how one doesn't need big workshop to do lovely everyday projects which was holding me back. Thank you very very much.

[@tienvu8799]

"Your channel is the best channel at showing and demonstrating how to build things that I've personally seen"

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much! I so appreciate the support!

[@TinLe120]

So easy to follow and understand. 👍

[@bitachonproject9489]

For sure you have an engineer background, great class, fenomenal job. Keep up, please.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Beautiful bench and it really goes with your concrete garden boxes. Thank you for the video and another great idea. Take care and have a good weekend.

[@swhabby]

Great addition

[@michaelnewsomegreen5500]

I really enjoy the detailing you use in your vids. I am learning much from watching you work. Thank you!

[@TheApostlex]

Guy as simple as it looks, that was a very nice bench, built with true skill...Great job

[@anastasiahopkinson5676]

Excellent instruction, so thorough. You have inspired me and many others! Thank you.

[@VertigoGTI]

Great looking project. Tempted to try this myself with some raised grain wood for the forms

[@RuMax_77]

Good work! Thanks for the video.

[@53notneb]

I built 2 of these. They turned out very nice. Thank you!!

[@Dingbat217]

Nice bench, I like the contrast between the concrete legs and the wooden boards. :-) Those castings came out great!

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Fantastic project. Thank you 🙏 for sharing

[@russellborrego1689]

Fantastic video! Great animation as well. Top notch!

[@dwilliamson8974]

That was an amazing instructional video! I've subscribed for sure!

[@SusanSoCal1]

Brilliant at giving instructions. Makes me want to give it a go.

[@dk3212]

Beautiful!

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

Well made and explained.

[@carolewarner101]

Looks really sharp!

[@garrettalarmdepot7827]

This was an awesome bench and craftsmanship by you!

[@1life857]

Gorgeous design & execution! Keep it up!

[@toastrecon]

So cool! Man, that bench looks good.

[@boboconnor1403]

I liked your idea of making a quick drill guide for drilling into the end grain of the stretcher. I can't ever recall wanting to drill straight holes in end grain before but I might just have to try making some of these. I too like working with concrete and wood. Just made a cat house with a concrete top to give the critters somewhere to keep warm this winter.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks Bob!

[@JzimmaSRT]

used motor oil works amazing as well, and its free!

[@madworld6801]

Amazing work and sharp in details

[@liondazan3082]

What you did is an art man

[@schwartzmatthewe]

Love the design. I’m going to use an sds max and screw bolts instead of nuts though for the top.

[@cburakb]

I was getting super impatient about your new video! Well worth the wait as always. You are rockin' it!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Can Burak B. Thanks! This summer got very busy with another project. I appreciate your patience. Almost done Part 3.5 of lightweight concrete tests. That’s up next in a couple weeks. Kent

[@SRG-Learn]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@morganestill]

Really impressed with the dissolve from the CG model to the real one you built. Excellent work.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! It's fun when that works out.

[@rogdotcom1]

Absolutely great job, enjoyed the project big time, 2 👍👍’s up !

[@racebiketuner]

Really, really cool!

[@BakthaBetaiyengar]

Yet another brilliant tutorial video

[@thegreenman4898]

nice clean design

[@dwaynerobare1153]

Great project!!! nice.

[@dc74]

Thumbs Up to you. Pleasing to watch your work.

[@latitude1904]

Super good instructions and visuals

[@AlpeshPatel-lp8fo]

Good , quality work Thanks

[@HisWayHomestead]

I'd be worried about the carriage bolts spinning in the concrete. another option to avoid that is a square u-bolt cut in half so you have an "L" shaped bolt.

[@MarcosLopez-hy3px]

Excelente!!!

[@magasindor1239]

The professionnel man 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Kajpaje]

Really nice, well organised presentation.

[@pauldejesus9644]

amazing video great work

[@sacdigitaldesignweb]

This is the best KZbin channel of DIY

[@BADER0079]

Great job

[@fwanknmt]

Very nice!

[@m2austin]

That transition at 1:22 ! Well done! You've earned my like and subscribe!

[@matthewbrown9840]

I was really impressed by that also. The fir to birch transition at 3:28 was cool too.

[@andregustavodalsasso715]

Parabéns! Muito bom. 👍

[@HisWayHomestead]

you're videos are very well done!!!

[@boots7859]

Very nice, and doable for most of us handymen. My only change would be to either blacken the bolts/screws, or figure out how to electroplate them in bronze.

[@SpeedmechFarms]

amazing animation..great job

[@javsoul]

very nice!!!

[@kennethkiefer3886]

I thought if I read all the people questions asked I found my answer..... Very good bench.....

[@mershalinfredric2895]

Great job..nice and clean way.. Keep it up. Learning new things from srilanka.

[@emadhamdy2562]

Perfect

[@christinanordholm6917]

Excellent and inspiring. Do you have a suggestion about how to add a back rest to this bench design? Thank you for the effort you make to share, with such success, your experience with all of us!

[@TurgayUrla]

👍Eline saglik çok güzel oldu 👍

[@mongneverdied1]

Thanks for the every your projects. 😊😊😊

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Glad you like them!

[@warrenpeterson6065]

Excellent video, excellent production, and excellent project. Thank-You so much! The only suggestion I can offer is if you are going to pour many legs then you may want to invest in marine grade plywood. It's expensive but the layers are high quality and the glue used is not water soluble.

[@notanaive]

Very clean work and what a great instructional video like all others that you do. You're really a great pro.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I appreciate that!

[@skullcollector29]

WoW........That is awesome ....I love it ........!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks so much!

[@matthew9918]

recent to this channel but very good work and videos

[@canvasoilpainting]

Awesome job awesome VDO, gave you +1 and like

[@user-rj2iv3rm9f]

Привет! Ты молодец! Здорово все сделал. Hello, well done. Thank you.

[@johnsteamer828]

Nice

[@adnanjaradat825]

Great work

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IAMSatisfied]

Sweet build, Kent... thank you for taking the time to make such a thoroughly detailed vlog. Once it's cured for 28 days are you going to show us your "dance on the bench" strength test? :o)

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! It's very sturdy right out of the form. Cheers, Kent

[@robertlackey7212]

I really like your designs , the problem I see though is around here at least good lumber all goes to builders and what I can get all is warped , cupped , bowed , twisted , etc. I once had a job doing construction site cleanup and was told to dispose of a entire bundle of 14 foot 2x6 fir that were perfect !

[@ecalmeida01]

Would be great if you can add a 10 degree angle back rest at feet rest form. I will love to see that!!!

[@jonoel9488]

Nice job my friend

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks 👍

[@user-ih7yp3ld8y]

Очень красивая скамейка. Дизайн безупречен.

[@daanvangeijlswijk7787]

Nice design, and very clear instructions. I have some doubts about the way the bolts are inserted. The concrete seems too brittle and I can imagine they will slowly break the concrete when force is exerted. Maybe it makes sense to somehow 'package the bolts before pooring them in? For example in epoxy.

[@magasindor1239]

Verry Nice Channel

[@Behestify]

Really like your bench. The only difference I’d make is use of S/S threaded rod cut to length or ensure galvanized bolts are hot dipped not plated.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Good tip! I only used the hot dipped.

[@77791z]

Awesome build. Would it be structurally sound to make it a longer bench? And if so what’s the max length the boards could support you think?

[@g-lurk]

"hit the juice on my ride 13:21 then i let the alpine play" -Eazy E

[@ianlewis2435]

wonderful work kent...can you give me the mould measurements?

[@robertpeters9438]

Leading in bolts lasts longest.

[@ScooterFXRS]

Well done, Kent. I would have embedded coupling nuts into the concrete vs bolts but, meh, that's just me.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! I looked at that too. But went with the carriage bolts as they are easier to find for most people.

[@1982MCI]

@@MANaboutTOOLS should be able to get J bolts at any of the big box stores right next to the carriage bolts tho and they will serve much better. Carriage bolts may tend to twist down the road. Good luck tho, great job.

[@motion0404]

can you make a bench just like this with back support but not too big of a back support?

[@jamesmoore5603]

Any thought of capping the top hole recesses to avoid rain water pooling?

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

That's a good thought. Or, adding a small drain hole.

[@J9_j3]

@@MANaboutTOOLS you can try using plastic bottle caps. find size that fits snugly. or make caps out of varnished cork

[@doubledarefan]

@@J9_j3 Like the bottle cap idea. If there are no caps that fit the holes, pick the next size up and redrill the holes. Adds a bit of color, too.

[@ScooterFXRS]

I'd be tempted to use wax

[@donalda777]

Maybe 3D print some caps with your logo on them?

[@jacquesmarsacq7840]

Get one.