Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.8–3.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
This DIY outdoor sofa is made out of pieces of 2x6 that are screwed together with pocket holes.
Tools
Essential
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Boards, 2"x6"x10' | 7 board |
| Boards, 2"x6"x12' | 1 board |
| 150 grit sandpaper for orbital sander | 1 each |
| Box of 2 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote Screws (see tools list) | 1 each |
| Outdoor sealer of your choice | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Seat boards | 5 | 2" × 6" × 96" |
| Back rest boards | 2 | 2" × 6" × 72" |
| Legs and angle supports | 6 | 2" × 6" × 28" |
What to buy
Some parts are longer than a 8 ft board, so there is no honest board count to show here. Open the board plan to pick a longer stock length — it names every part that does not fit.
2" × 6"
4 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Watch The Video
Watch the full build on YouTube!
2Cut the 2x6s.
- Cut 5 pieces of 2x6 at a length of 96".
- Cut 2 pieces of 2x6 at a length of 72".
- Cut 6 pieces of 2x6 at a length of 28".
3Assemble the leg panels.
Use pocket holes to connect the pieces. I placed the holes on the inside or under side of the pieces so that they would be less visible.
4Assemble the sofa.
- Screw the leg panels to the first four seat boards leaving 1/4" gaps. (Used a ruler for spacing) Screw the angle supports to seat panels with pocket holes.
- Cut notches in the last seat boards to fit around angle supports.
- Screw on back rest boards.
5Seal & add cushions
Seal your sofa, add cushions, and enjoy!
Tags
- Outdoor Living
- Beginner
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