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A full-width hanging couch, not a bench — a wide 2x4 seat frame with center supports, flat modern slat arms and back, sized and reinforced for real two- and three-person loads.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat frame front and back | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 69" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat frame sides The hanging hardware attaches through these. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 25 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat frame center supports Two, not one — this frame is too wide for a single center support to keep from sagging. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Arm rest front supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Arm rests | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 27 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat, back, and arm slats | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 72" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Seat frame, center supports, arm and back supports, arms. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 72" Cedar fence pickets substitute if planed or sanded smooth first. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping screws, 1-1/2" to 2", star bit | 70 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" to 3", star bit | 50 each | ☐ |
| Rated porch swing hanging hardware and chain Through-bolted to the side aprons, anchored into structural framing. Not a place to save money. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.