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Modern Five-Board Bench

A modern low-back bench from exactly five 2x6 boards and one box of screws. Two steps, two identical leg sets, no angles anywhere.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Back legs Run full height to carry the low backrest.	2	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 34 1/2"	—	☐
Leg supports Three per leg set, stacked.	6	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 16 1/2"	—	☐
Seat and back slats	5	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 48"	—	☐

Item	Qty	✓
2x6, 8 ft Sight down every board and reject crowns — the design is too minimal to hide a bad one.	5 each	☐
Self-tapping wood screws, #9 x 2-3/4", star drive	50 each	☐
Exterior wood stain Deck/fence-rated. Apply to the boards BEFORE cutting; touch up ends after.	1 quart	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.