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Sturdy 2×4 Bench
A darling bench perfect for a garden, fire pit, or sitting on a patio or porch.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.5–6.8 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backrest Supports | 2 | 2" × 4" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Backrest Frame | 2 | 2" × 4" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Backrest Frame | 2 | 2" × 4" × 56" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Planks & Seat Frame | 6 | 2" × 4" × 59" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Planks | 8 | 2" × 4" × 66" | — | ☐ |
| Arm Rests | 2 | 2" × 4" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Frame | 2 | 2" × 4" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Seat Frame | 3 | 2" × 4" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Corner Posts | 4 | 4" × 4" × 23" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 16 board | ☐ |
| Board, 4x4 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Self Tapping Deck Screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| 5/16" x 4" Lag Screws | 6 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.