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Simple outdoor bench

TheCouchman
Building a Reputation
TheCouchman
TheCouchman
Building a Reputation

A simple bench created by a D.I.Y. novice using Pine sleepers cut to size by the Bunnings team.

 

 

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The project

 

I’ve never been a handy person, so I’m as surprised as anyone at my recent interest in woodworking. I've found that it's a great form of therapy. I kept this outdoor bench simple using a 2.4m treated Pine sleeper. A Bunnings team member cut 2 x 450mm legs and the rest would become the seat.

 

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There are some rough bits and the joins could be better, but it’s stable and I’m really happy with my first effort. It sits out the back near our fire pit. 

 

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More bench seat projects

 

Workshop member AndrewJones crafted this bench seat that features mortise and tenon joints using hand tools.

 

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Workshop member cadsman made this outdoor bench seat using three Pine sleepers.

 

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It can be surprisingly easy to create an attractive and functional piece of furniture for your home or outdoor areas. Find ideas for your next D.I.Y. piece in our top 10 most popular indoor and outdoor furniture projects. You can also get great ideas from our Top 10 most popular woodworking projects.

 

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