MODERN Outdoor Concrete and Wood BENCH

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Bench spec:
20inHX24inDX60inL (508mmHX609.6mmDX1524mmL)
The legs are 4in thick (101.6mm)
Note: For best results allow 30 days for the concrete to fully cure.
Materials:
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(3) Bags of Concrete goo.gl/vxNTo2
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(1) 1by 12 Southern yellow pine goo.gl/YYjM1u
(2) Corner bracket amzn.to/2vuhHi5
Deck Screws (any outdoor rated)
Tapcons (screws anchor the wood to the concrete)
Concrete Sealer (optional)
Urathane amzn.to/2vur01L
Tools used
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Glue kit amzn.to/2vujzrm
Router amzn.to/2uA1VU7
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Circular saw (all cuts can be made with this)
Table saw
Miter saw
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[@DIYCreators]

Overall I am happy with this bench. I believe this will be the start of an amazing back yard. Be sure to check the video description for more details on the bench. If you want to see what I'm working on next check me out here. instagram.com/diycreators2015/ If you would like to support the channel and future content go here. www.patreon.com/diycreators

[@chuckyraps9720]

It looks amazing! Keep up the great work.

[@chuckyraps9720]

DIY Creators

[@jaimesantiago9352]

Awsome!

[@jordanvaughan8808]

DIY Creators what part of Florida are you in i am moving to southern Florida soon

[@wyattdakota3147]

DIY Creators d

[@ZVEKOfficial]

I've got an organic chemistry exam tomorrow and here I am watching a video on how to make a fucking bench

[@MrMaacin05]

good luck!

[@animeworldnr1]

NightFury how did it go? Was there a question about building a bench?

[@tonybp965]

animeworldnr1 lol

[@freespirit1727]

animeworldnr1 ...the poor bastard fell asleep..

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Dude, using your reciprocating saw as a concrete vibrator is brilliant

[@DIYCreators]

It actually worked out well! Had I used it longer, it would have even better results.

[@carterharrington]

hell yeah taking that to the shop tomorrow

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@chollyappleseed1969 What is the alternative is you want a bench exactly like that?

[@atmor0zini195]

You are a perfectionist, which is great, cause it make you a hell of professional. I’m glad I found you channel. Very good job buddy, definitely keep it up!

[@usefulinformationsandwebsi9759]

If your are looking a different & special design for your garden, please take a look for this! amzn.to/3favQ97

[@BobbyDukeArts]

That's a great idea! Beautiful and elegant design.

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, Bobby!

[@Ruthless9o7]

My boss found your channel and now im making all the furniture in his house....

[@modustrial]

It looks like you used latex caulk? The significant chip out you got at the edges is likely a result of this. Concrete will stick to latex caulk. You need to be using 100% silicon if you want clean edges. Nice looking bench either way.

[@DIYCreators]

Ah, got it thanks for the tip. It didn't occur to me at all :). Thank you.

[@modustrial]

I did the same thing on my first concrete table top, and learned the hard way :)

[@DIYCreators]

I know now. So next week video will have to caulk as well, did them the same time. So don't think i'm hard hear when you see me using caulking in the video. lol

[@modustrial]

Ha, I hear ya on the video lag. I have two videos in production for builds that were finished months ago....

[@DIYCreators]

I just sub your channel. I was looking to do a light similar to one on your channel sure I could learn a thing or two. I'll check it out later!

[@ManCrafting]

NIce Build Glen! I am still reluctant to jump into the concrete build arena, but some of the builds people are doing sure make it tempting. Including this one.

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, Chad! Concrete is inexpensive if you screw it up just start over. Just jump in.

[@pippaknuckle]

Man the firk up Chad.

[@KimMFolse]

Ḍḯỵ Ṣḥḙḍ Ṗḷạṇṣ Ḥợẉ Ṭợ Ḅụḯḷḍ Ạ Ṣḥḙḍ Ṣṭḙṗ ḅỵ Ṣṭḙṗ bit.ly/2CwG1SX?-dehs-a-dliub-ot-woh

[@Prescriptiondiy]

Seems like you've really ramped up your production. Loved the look and feel of this video. Excited to see where your channel goes from here.

[@DIYCreators]

I still have the same gear and camera I just learned a few more tips & tricks :). I am excited as well I have no clue, just hope to be ready.

[@phnxrisen1]

Great Video! I have several years experience as a commercial carpenter and have built many forms in my life. I would like to suggest that you use some spray cooking oil on your forms to keep the concrete from sticking.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you. I actually used mold remover. I noticed oil usually stain the concrete in my experience.

[@tomruth9487]

Nice video. You can also use paste wax for a form release with melamine.

[@yorealdaddy2038]

I just need tools. I believe with this tutorial I can Pull this off.

[@obxlife6158]

Sweet bench, respect your attention to detail as well, always appreciate a carpenter who cares. Nice job

[@rickrudd]

This is really cool. Really had never considered using concrete like this. Thanks as always - one of my fav channels.

[@jimbol8695]

It's hurricane proof.

[@DIYCreators]

I think so lol

[@mrshoeguy2477]

Fun fact: you can buy pigment for concrete to make fun & exciting colors!

[@jmgraydz]

Is it just me or are those drywall screws lol

[@laurants]

Honestly I am not that into your style but I hand it to you for being very detailed. You seem like a great teacher. Good job bro. I’ll keep watchin’

[@ianlewis2435]

hey..what is the height and width of the concrete slabs?

[@VladMesivo]

Видео лайк.Плохо что по цыгански говорит,)

[@jkwo2007]

Good hint for using a reciprocating saw for vibrating. Thanks.

[@ElGatoLoco698]

The voice behind the videos! Your voice is great.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you. :)

[@havenisse2009]

Where are you from? Virginia? Carolinas?

[@ElGatoLoco698]

I believe he said Florida.

[@DIYCreators]

From Jamaica but I live in Florida.

[@OmoiSenpai]

Man it rained every day over here in Orlando for the summer break! Haha! ^_^

[@DIYCreators]

lol so you can relate!

[@HeinzSchumacher]

Two identical Boxes? You can use one Box twice...

[@AJ-ew7kr]

Lol so a two week wait?

[@DanteYewToob]

It's safer to make two, because concrete is finicky and as you saw, he had to destroy parts of the mold.. then trying to put it back together and just replace those parts can result in a wonky crooked second cast, because no matter how good you try to seal it, the melamine will absorb water in the middle particle layer and warp a bit. If you look at nearly any concrete mold after being used it looks a bit beat up and crooked. So there is a good reason to make two, especially considering how cheap melamine is and you can usually get multiple molds out of a single large sheet. There is just no real reason not to make two, you get safer, better results, save time, and it probably wont cost anything extra in time or money if you build them concurrently. So yeah... two boxes. Best case scenario with one box, is you have to wait twice as long, which is a big deal when you're considering dealing with time spans of days or weeks.. that's time and space you can't use. Also, leaving concrete around for that long risks accidentally ruining it, bumping, dropping something on it, animals... etc. Better to get them done as fast as possible, limit the amount of time you have wet concrete around. Also, with only one box, if something does happen, you have to start entirely over again, and have nothing to show.. with two, likely only one will have a problem and you can fix it and move on.. not have to start over, wait a week, make another batch, wait another week.. by then you're a month deep before you see any results. It can be very mentally taxing for a maker to have a catastrophic failure like that, at least with something to show it keeps you in the game, and keeps you mentally strong and motivated to continue and less likely to give up after wasting a week or more of your time and seeing nothing. So there are a multitude of reasons to do two or more molds at once and not try to reuse them. It isn't always about pinching pennies or saving a bit of material.

[@scratchsupper5883]

@@AJ-ew7kr depends on the cement you use. Also if done properly you can take it out of the mold to finish curing while starting the next. If it were me I'd figure out how to build a mold that is coated mold release and the pieces are on tracks that when clamped only requires new silicone. Now this might not work, but let's be honest, your friends and family will want one.

[@Arunscreation]

शाबाश, बहुत अच्छा बनाया।

[@arindiy]

wow,. inspiration for me sir,. thumb up

[@cameroonking0076]

Putting Bob Villa to shame

[@sticky59]

Excellent job mate...thanks for the upload...keep em comin.

[@KR-pe7gr]

Awesome job! Question: Will the bench eventually get a bow to the middle of the bench?

[@dewalt4598]

I ll answer that for you just incase he doesn't. I make benches like this all the time. I ve been making this kind an many other styles since high school and that was 30 years ago . Anyway , it would bow a very little but not for a long long time because its not to long . If it was longer and the span was further apart from the concrete, well then yes an alot sooner.

[@celiaalvesribeiro576]

Like! Bacana! Gostei muito!

[@dunken27]

Sub'd..all the way from England. I like how you explain and get right to it...thanks for sharing your works...nice one fella 👍

[@cherylmatthews4066]

Wales here lol.

[@KyleAndersonSkates]

HOLD UP, you live in Florida and it doesn't rain much? Are you talking about the same Florida that's a part of the United States? Because where I live in South Florida it rains more than not. Bench looks amazing though! Really love the look of concrete and wood complementing each-other.

[@gussi123]

Kyle Anderson yeah. I was trippin off that one...

[@videosunrelated1883]

I had a hard giggle myself...

[@tonybp965]

Kyle Anderson depends on the season man. You know after November, it easy's up a bit until March. Trying to give my man Glen a break here...lol. But you guys are right, it rains just about everyday especially during hurricane season. I live by universal studios and from like, 3 to 6, it comes down man.

[@xysix2548]

Orlando, where I lived, is guaranteed a frog-strangling cloudburst every day from May-June thru September-October. They usually last for about 20 to 30 minutes and then they're over.

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

If this is a bench for people to sit on, the edges of the wood need to be sanded smooth or else it will be uncomfortable on the back of the legs/thighs. This could have been avoided if the bench was designed to have the wood placed long-ways. As it is, it's not great for sitting, but OK for setting things on, like flower pots or something similar.

[@joshbrathwaite104]

Nice video as always. A very creative guy. Keep it up bro!!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you.

[@DIYCreators]

LOL I didn't forget the Led's I just didn't like the look so I nixed it. :)

[@kingwyatt627]

DIY Creators can you restore a kitchen table

[@DIYCreators]

Hey Wyatt, I feel so bad I haven't been able to grant your request yet. You have been asking for almost a year now. I haven't forgotten. The problem is I work a full-time job still so my time is limited and I would have to go looking for one somewhere.

[@小小作]

DIY Creators 厉害了

[@MikeAndNary]

Hey Chris, Me thinks that in one of your ancient past lives you were a builder of the H-Blocks in Puma Punku.

[@cindycarey5517]

Glen, thanks for another awesome how-to video! Love how talented you are at creating so many different things with such nice details. Keep up the good work and God bless you.

[@ezrabrereton4842]

Boss man...U need to get a factory with 90 workers to do business in getting ahead if U want to make natural spaces looking beautiful again 👍

[@syedhasan6548]

Excellent

[@cecilymulet7451]

Hey Glen !! Florida you say ? MIND BLOWN !! I've been watching your videos forever! I am in Biscayne Park in the Miami-Dade area. I was wondering if you are available for hire? My fiance and I are looking for a good contractor that knows his stuff and is trustworthy. Our home was built in 1938 ! And needs MUCH love and attention. We would also like to build a guest house/music studio in the back, our property is just over a quarter acre. (0.26) I am almost 5 months pregnant and have some ideas of the direction I would like to take for our patio , involving pergolas and many many hanging porch swing beds and chairs; water features, fire pit walls, built in bbq grill, outdoor kitchen, etc. We just purchased a 10' x 30'' inflatable pool as I thought that would be the safer option for now for my 5 yr old; we do plan on installing a much larger pool later on and I could really use some guidance with that, I'd like for it to look sleek , modern and 'pondlike' to match the rest of the property theme. I would also like to incorporate a large play area that weaves though the yard with more swings, inground trampoline, sandbox, playhouse/treehouse, etc. The bedroom I will be using for a nursery is quite small and I would like to incorporate a window bench with a rolling ladder with shelves and drawers to maximize space. We also need to completely redo our kitchen and bathroom , would like to add another bathroom, I mean , the list goes on and on. Should you be interested, you will have no shortage of work. Everywhere I look in this house, there is SOMETHING that needs to be done. If you are not able to work with us directly, maybe you happen to know some good contractors in the Miami-Dade area. I truly hope I am lucky enough to get a reply from you ! I love your videos I bingewatch them all of the time ! lol I will give our contact info if and when I receive your reply. Thank you for your time

[@Tahnvalas]

You, sir, create the best looking projects. Always superb looking and pretty easy to build! Keep 'em comin'!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you :).

[@josephcasey2689]

The subjects covered in this wood working book “Bαzοmο Tdy Plαn” (Google it) varies from wood types to tool types and uses. It also informs you regarding the different types of wood and how simple or difficult they are to work with. If you are still a beginner in woodworking, then you will find this book very useful. .

[@neatoelectro3687]

Once again you knock it out of the park! Great job Glen! Love seeing what you come up with! Also can't wait for you to hit one million subs!

[@robertdamian2868]

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[@AirCannonChannel]

Very nice design, i love how simple it looks.

[@chandlerpiggs1006]

Now that's a cool bench, thanks for video..

[@charliehandley2434]

Awesome please make a wardobe with storsge

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you, got on my to do list.

[@Stevenowski]

DIY Creators, Be sure to make it out of concrete and wood as well! 😉

[@fish7400]

Bro... did you seriously say you're in Florida and it don't rain that much here?? I'm in Central Fla (Melbourne), I call it the sunshower state LOL. Love the bench man! It looks amazing! I'm thinking about doing something similar around an oak tree in my back yard. Never thought of using melamine for the mold. Great video too! I often think I should start making vid's about the stuff I do (sailing, backyard farming, traveling...etc.), but I don't even know how to start. Thanks for the time and effort you put into it all. -Fish

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Brilliant Job, well done ☠️👍🎸☠️

[@victoriabishop1057]

Hello I am struggling who to put on my No 1 list you or Nicola Michael DIY. I would love o you having dialogue with each other and letting me know how the discussion went 5 stars to both of you. After watching both of you and also others I decided to do my own outdoor furniture [you] build outhouse with palette and build swimming pool[Nicola Michael] . Since weather is bad I will start with furniture and for the garden house palette walls in my garage I will need good luck and energy being 80 years young.

[@عیسی-ه8ن]

Te sigo y todos tus videos son geniales

[@vessalio]

dale unas mamadas pues

[@thecrazylooser7]

vessalio ya bésalo celoso ❤️

[@ii-ro7rz]

Как совместиь не совместимое, скамейка просто чушь, она шатается и дерева + бетон быстро сгниет. Чепуха короче, полная

[@brucelee12]

You the man Glen, subbed.

[@robertomarra871]

It’s very nice what I see, now if you ican make the same ideia closing up the front and the back with wood and make the arm rest for that bench. That would look nicer for the next project 👍👍👍👍👍👍 I like all your Ideias it’s very nice all of them.👍👍👍👍👍

[@martinneumann5743]

Nice Video💪

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks!

[@big1finger]

Myself I would have colored the concrete to offset the driveway look. Too much work for an old man such as myself, I seldom sit in the backyard without air conditioning.

[@yusufmohammed4071]

That cool

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks!

[@prateeksrivastav4093]

It's nice clean work..but video says DIY, where is that part.most of us don't have so many tools to make such things. But it's nice work.

[@edgarvelez2]

2019 hes still looking for the perfect spot in his back yard lol

[@aaronharris5275]

Nice little project there, haven't come across your channel before which is surprising since you have 1m subscribers! Anyway my only thought was I wander if the concrete forms could be a bit thinner and to strengthened with some glass fibres or something. But great video and project!

[@joebazooks]

love u glen

[@DIYCreators]

:D

[@neatoelectro3687]

/ I love your Pic. Spy vs spy is awesome!

[@joebazooks]

haha thanks neato :) oldschool. i bet you're no younger than 22 years old if that young

[@Magaivernaaereadasdobradeiras]

MUITO BOA DICA SEU CONTEÚDO E ÓTIMO A ABRAÇO DO BRASIL.

[@LOMROB]

You have some great ideas. Also, very cool to see a male minority doing his thing. Much respect.

[@otonoton5464]

You are so stupid. Who cares that the dude is black. Why even bring it up? He is a man and he created an awesome project with an excellent video.

[@DanBrown96]

Dude what the hell do you think 'minorities' do all day? We have hobbies - just like everyone else!

[@ApexGuardian]

wrangler jeans? such a random sponsor. you don't see that every day. good work bud.

[@ozcancengiz7256]

Harika işler yapıyorsunuz. Tebrik ediyorum sizi..

[@bobbg9041]

Your proud of the doghouse, but he's just gonna piss on it. Trust me ive got 2 dogs Thats actually a good thing becuse he's telling everyone its his. So he likes it. Ps the dog will lift a leg to everything and ever spot of you house finiture and yard outside. Hes marking his space.

[@kylebrown3734]

Nice design and well-planned instructional video. You left out all the annoying and unnecessary descriptions and commentary. Keep it up.

[@Pavement-Prophets]

Why the haters!! Losers! This is the work of a genius, I can’t wait to make this hopefully this year. To the dude who came up with this a big pat on the back from over the pond.

[@alfriedar]

That bench is so sweet looking.. I think I am going to make if a few of them By the way.. on your sweet looking dog house please place a foil barrier in the roof.. easy to put in after its done and also if you could put cool grass rather than cement stepping stones as they get really hot as does the gravel.. Unless you have 100% shade in high summer sun ..

[@perrygarris2557]

I like it. And your video, quick, straight to the point. I'll be making this bench for sure.

[@romansromans3616]

Чётко чувак столярит..как для себя !

[@РУСТАМ-ъ9у7в]

ПРОСТО ДЕЛАЕТ НА СОВЕСТЬ

[@duanezellner7344]

It would save you time if you used solid plastic decking material; Less sanding, less waterproofing maintenance and less color fading.

[@amitaimedan]

Nice. Maybe you can implant a metal screw anchor to the cement so you will not have to drill?

[@gns-gu8xh]

FYI you can use ANY type of wood to make your molds as long as you wipe it with any kind of oil before you put the cement or concrete in it, you can wipe it with used motor oil, even cooking spray, concrete or cement will never stick to wood...give it a try and use plywood instead is cheaper.

[@ianlewis2435]

nice..i love that bench,,can you give the measurements for the mould?

[@tank8285]

Looks great, but the seat will probably cup. There is no support on the ends and the grain is turned the wrong way on 3 boards. Friendly advise. I really wanna know how well this held up.

[@fitfari]

Can you make more tutorials how to make bed and some outside things. Btw you are so great and i love you so much :D If you can make those thing i would be happy so much :D Thanks :D !

[@timlebsack]

Very nice. This type of outdoor bench would be excellent in rainy East Texas. Question: Is there a method to hide the four screw heads visible on the ends of the bench ??

[@scotthiggins7286]

Nice looking bench; however glueing and screwing wood grain at 90 degrees to each other could cause a problem. Would also like to see some gasket material between the wood and concrete.

[@brilloobrill1846]

Sweet. Nice design. I made a plant-rack for my back window last year. Gotta get back into it.

[@andrisbandris7525]

your a nice guy i don't want to hurt your feeling, but i think your concrete is too wet, try out Polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer to reduce water cement ratio . it's a nice job though

[@yujiitadori8021]

I don't understand why people disliked such good work. Useless bimbos.

[@daneilouwatterson9661]

Wtf 100$!! Here in the Philippines we can make a even durable bench than that for 10$

[@choppes]

Good looking bench bro. Probably will make one like this but will use protruding rebar as dowels for easier removal

[@csap3280]

I m going to buy it. The reasons are 1 : I'm not good as you are 2. I don't have so many tools as you have 3. I'm busy with other stuff.

[@Mario-xf5or]

Great job! The bench looks great. I would like to buy the plans for this project but I can't find them on your website. Can you post it here?

[@banan82131]

Hello, where you can buy such a roll with a super glue feeder because in Poland this is not. And it looks very nice. super robot

[@Alhusam]

Well done as usual. However, I think the bench is still not stable enough.To do so, I think you need to attach the legs to each other using one or more pieces of wood to prevent them from falling apart when moving while setting on them. I hope you got that. Good luck.

[@LimonEllie]

Who the h***? and why? would they give you thumbs down! All thumbs up from me!

[@olivierjeannin4138]

Any furniture project with hempcrete ? Great inspirations and educational contents !

[@HerasmoMGB]

I don't know how bad people are... Dislike this vídeo serious???

[@_MintArcade]

Would it be better to apply the coating before gluing the planks together? Otherwise wouldn't it allow water to seep in the gap where you did not apply the protection?

[@osvaldoszewczuk358]

Hubiera integrado un anclaje/soporte para el tablón superior a la estructura de armazón del hormigón

[@theredmeadow]

I looked on your website for the plans for this concrete mold and I couldn't find it. Where can I find this info?

[@smacurface]

Dis...Dose...Dat...Deese....De... What ever happened to "th" ? No wonder people are misunderstood......

[@WIZ56575]

I'm sorry but I have to tell you that we've been looking for a brother like you to do something intelligent for so long thank you no more booty shaking videos tell us something of value and interest and educational I'm following your channel just for that reason

[@Cretosealsealants]

Awesome DIY! I just added your video to my channel.

[@diycreationsvet4878]

Brother i love your work man. You inspire me to start my channel. But i think my thumbnails are too much.. what you think man ?

[@1Ascanius]

Nice man I like your design and workmanship, I wish you were my neighbour. Peace

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, man!

[@reynaldorodriguez7469]

You don't have some of the dimensions. This is very important specially the concrete forms

[@kelleeb7823]

why cover up the end grain on the end of the bench when all of the end grain is showing everywhere else on the bench?

[@chavirawiser5010]

I found some amazing plans for Woodglut. Just check them out.

[@cutecre]

I love this bench. Can you please send me the concrete mold and all the wood pieces so I can put together at home lol. I’m serious...how much for the kit

[@yaarkhan5294]

concrete turn into con-Create ... wonderful product and wonderful presentation as well thanks