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Outdoor Bench
This DIY outdoor bench is made out of pieces of a 2x10 and a 2x4 that are cut at 15 degree angles and screwed together with pocket holes.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.3–2.5 hours
- Cost
- $
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench top | 1 | 2" × 10" × 51" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 2" × 10" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Supports | 2 | 2" × 4" × 32" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2"x10"x8' | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2"x4"x8' | 1 board | ☐ |
| Box of 2 1/2" blue-kote pocket-hole screws (see tools list) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 80 grit sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Penetrating oil with UV protection | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.