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A classic six-board outdoor bench — two 30°-angled leg pairs, a 2x6 backrest, and a 2x10 seat, all cut from three boards with almost no waste.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long legs Both ends cut at 30° off square, ends parallel, long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 35" | 2x8, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Short legs Both ends cut at 30° off square, ends parallel, long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 18" | 2x8, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Backrest | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 48" | 2x6, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Seat | 1 | 1 1/2" × 9 1/4" × 45" | 2x10, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x8, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x10, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Speed Square. Materials: 2x8, 10 ft
Cut all boards per the cut list — every angle cut is 30° off square. Conserve wood by using the leftover angled offcut as the starting reference for the next cut. A miter saw is preferred for accuracy and speed. On the taller leg pieces, trim the back off with a circular saw as shown in the reference build, using a speed square to mark the angle.
Tools: Pencil, Speed Square. Materials: 2x8, 10 ft
Mark the insides of the taller legs using the shorter legs as a physical guide, tracing directly rather than measuring independently.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x8, 10 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4"
Flip the shorter leg over and match the top lines to the taller leg. Attach with screws so the top line matches the top of the shorter leg.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x6, 4 ft, 2x10, 4 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the 2x6 backrest board first, matching the top edges, with the 2-3/4" screws. Then, on a flat, level surface, attach the seat board centered on the shorter leg and also screw it from the outside of the longer leg.