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DIY Outdoor Lutyens Bench
Need outdoor seating, but wanting something with a huge wow factor??
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- 7–13.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Top Pieces | 2 | 1" × 7" × 32" | — | ☐ |
| Bench Legs | 4 | 1" × 5" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Vertical Back Slats (outsides) | 2 | 1" × 1" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Front and Back Seat Supports | 2 | 1" × 3" × 52" | — | ☐ |
| Vertical Back Slat (middle) | 1 | 1" × 1" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Horizontal Back Slats (middle) | 12 | 3/4" × 1" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| Horizontal Back Slats (outside) | 8 | 3/4" × 1" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Side and Middle Seat Supports | 4 | 1" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Slats | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 55" | — | ☐ |
| Arm Slats | 12 | 3/4" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x8 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x6 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 120" | 2 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 42 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" wood screws for seat slats | 16 each | ☐ |
| 2" or longer brad nails | 24 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor finish | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.