How To Build A Bench With Back

Cut 2x4s into 2 parts of 43 1 4 inches and 2 parts at 7 5 inches for the apron.
How to build a bench with back. Oak is a nice looking hardwood and cedar withstands the weather well step 2 gather the tools for the job. Cut 45 degree angles on the ends of the seat and back supports 1 in. Down from the ends as shown also see photos 4 and 5.
Oak birch cedar poplar pine. The back supports should be about 12 from each end of the back board. Cut the remaining 2x6s into 15 inch parts for the ends.
Great for sitting in a garden or the park these lovely and sturdy rustic benches with backs are a staple of certain scenes. In addition you also need a 2 6 to build the front leg and four 2 4 crosspieces. Secure the bench back with wood glue and 2 1 2 screws.
First apply some wood glue to the support panels and then set the plywood panel on to the back and secure by using 1 1 2 brad nails. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1 2 screws to lock them together tightly. Next up you can attach the back panels to the bench.
Install side panel to bench. Lock the front leg to the back support by driving in 3 1 2 carriage bolts making sure you align these components accurately. Step 1 pick the type of wood to use e g.
We used brad nails because the putty marks will be very small and unnoticeable at the end of the project. Impact wrench or power drill or hand drill miter saw or hand saw tape measure pencil drill bits screw bits or screwdrivers that fit the heads of the screws you have ruler or other straight edgestep 3 collect hardware you will need. Place the legs in the corners of the top and square them off with the apron.