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A stud-length 2x4-and-2x6 bench built for event seating — minimal cutting, angled legs, and a tie-in board that keeps it from wobbling when built in a batch.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat top boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 92 5/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Seat support boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 92 5/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Leg braces | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Leg cross braces | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 8 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tie-in boards Both ends cut at 45° off square, ends parallel — long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4, stud length (92-5/8") | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x6, stud length (92-5/8") | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft About 12 ft of 2x4 total needed for the legs and bracing, with some left over. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, stud length (92-5/8"), Pine, 2x6, stud length (92-5/8")
Screw the 2x4 top boards to the 2x6 support boards, spacing screws every 8"–12" along the length.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
Screw the end boards to both ends of the 2x4-and-2x6 assembly.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
Screw the legs to the inside of the outer frame. Angle a few screws in on each leg rather than driving them all straight — this resists the leg racking sideways under load.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
Add a tie-in board between the two legs near the bottom, leaving about a 3" gap below it. This is what keeps the bench from wobbling once it's loaded with people sitting and standing — don't skip it.