Wooden Bench Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about wooden bench plans. If you want to learn more about building a wooden bench, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are many designs and plans to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related projects that are featured on our website.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the bench to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a wooden bench

Building a bench

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 16″ long LEGS
B – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12″ long, 2 pieces – 12 3/4″ long SUPPORTS
C – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 48 1/2″ long STRETCHER
D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 15 1/2″ long TRIMS
E – 3 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 63 1/2″ long SEAT

2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft
3 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
2 1/2″ screws
wood glue, wood filler, wood stain

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building the sides of the bench

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the legs of the bench. Cut both ends of the legs at 80 degrees, smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and lock them to the supports with galvanized screws. Drill pocket holes at the top ends of the legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the supports. Add waterproof glue to enhance the joints.

Attaching the supports

Fit the bottom braces to the sides of the wooden bench, in order to enhance the rigidity of the bench. Cut both ends of the braces at 80 degrees, drill pocket holes and secure them to the legs with 2 1/2″ galvanized screws.

Fitting the stretcher

Fit a 2×3 stretcher between the two sides of the bench, in order to add strength to the frame. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the stretcher and secure it to the braces with galvanized screws.

Attaching the seat slats

Center the frame of the bench to the 2×6 seat and lock it into place with galvanized screws. Drill pilot holes through the supports and secure the frame to the slats with 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure you leave to gaps between the slats, so you should consider locking the seat slats together by using pocket holes and screws.

Fitting the braces

Fit 2×4 trims to the bench, in order to enhance the look of the bench. Cut both ends of the 2×4 trims at 45 degrees and lock them to the bench frame with galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints in order to create a rigid structure.

Wooden bench plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

Smart Tip: Apply several coats of stain or paint to the wooden components, if you want to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the wooden bench.

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