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Modern Backyard Garden Bench
This modern backyard garden bench is made using pocket joints and simple cuts.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.5–6.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross beams for bench ends | 6 | 1" × 3" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Vertical boards for bench ends | 4 | 1" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Bench lengths | 2 | 1" × 3" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Bench slats | 14 | 3/4" × 3" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Bench seat cross support | 1 | 1" × 3" × 15" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 15 | 6 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 16.5 | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 48 | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Exterior 2 1/2 Kreg Screws | 36 each | ☐ |
| Brad Nails | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood Glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sand paper | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.