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A four-foot outdoor bench with a reclined back and armrests, from seven boards. Every angle in it is the same 10° — set the saw once.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armrests | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Legs Both ends 10° off square, parallel, long point to short point. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24 3/8" | — | ☐ |
| Arm supports Both ends 10° off square, NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24 5/8" | — | ☐ |
| Seat supports Both ends 10° off square, NOT parallel, long point to long point. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 27 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Back supports One end 10° off square, long point measurement. Cut ~32" instead to tie into the arm rail for extra back strength. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 25" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom stretcher | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 45" | — | ☐ |
| Seat and back slats 47-7/8" is fine if your 8-footers are exactly 96" — just halve them. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 48" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Frame, legs, and back. Make the longest cuts first so everything fits. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft Seat and back slats — each cuts in half to 48". | 3 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #9 x 2-3/4", self-tapping, star drive | 75 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood finish Deck/fence-rated. Firepit benches live uncovered. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.