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Is it possible for a beginner to build this?

ut
Community Newcomer

Is it possible for a beginner to build this?

Hello!
Sorry to be annoying but I was wondering if it were possible at all to build something like this? I had contemplated using wooden dining chairs and replacing the seats with planks but thought I might as well ask on here :smile:

 

Thank you in advance Screenshot 2025-02-08 at 1.38.36 pm.png

Noyade
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Is it possible for a beginner to build this?

Afternoon @ut 

 

"I had contemplated using wooden dining chairs and replacing the seats with planks"

 

I think your illustration above brought to fruition - would look better.

Certainly doable. The connections to the back rest railing - large steel brackets maybe?

What planks are you thinking of?

 

Keep us informed!

Cheers.

ut
Community Newcomer

Re: Is it possible for a beginner to build this?

Thanks for the reply! 

 

I haven't decided on any planks if you have a suggestion? It seems like it's hard to find steel brackets that are used for benches, have been googling backrest brackets

Noyade
Home Improvement Guru

Re: Is it possible for a beginner to build this?

I made a bench seat outta treated pine planks from Bunnings. I think they were 200 X 45?

Beautifully straight dressed timber. I think they were 5.4 metre lengths.

Took to paint well.

 

I'm sure @JacobZ would know the code.

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