DIY 2x4 Outdoor Bench | Plans

DIY 2×4 outdoor bench, plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), shopping list, cutting list, drawings, and measurements. More DIY 2×4 projects click here.

DIY 2×4 Outdoor Bench | Build Video

Material List

Shopping List

Cutting List

(A) 4 – 2×4 – 26-5/16 in. (15-degree angle cuts on both end in same direction)
(B) 2 – 2×4 – 23-7/8 in. (15-degree angle cuts on both ends in opposite directions)
(C) 2 – 2×4 – 20-3/16 in. (15-degree angle cuts on both ends in opposite directions)
(D) 2 – 2×4 – 30-3/8 in. (15-degree angle cut on one end)
(E) 1 – 2×4 – 45 in.
(F) 4 – 2×4 – 48 in.
(G) 4 – 2×4 – 48 in.
(H) 2 – 2×4 – 16 in.

(A) 4 – 2×4 – 26-5/16 in. (15-degree angle cuts on both end in same direction)

(B) 2 – 2×4 – 23-7/8 in. (15-degree angle cuts on both ends in opposite directions)

(C) 2 – 2×4 – 20-3/16 in. (15-degree angle cuts on both ends in opposite directions)

Assemble parts (A), (B), and (C) as shown on drawing above. Pre-drill all holes, apply exterior wood glue, and assemble using 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

(D) 2 – 2×4 – 30-3/8 in. (15-degree angle cut on one end)

DIY 2x4 outdoor bench, part (D) back support, installed.

Install the bench backrest support (D) as shown on drawing above. Pre-drill all holes, apply exterior wood glue, and assemble using 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

DIY 2x4 outdoor bench, part (E) brace, installed.

(E) 1 – 2×4 – 45 in.

Install the leg brace (E) as shown on drawing above. Pre-drill all holes, apply exterior wood glue, and assemble using 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

DIY 2x4 outdoor bench, Part (F) seat slats, installed.

(F) 4 – 2×4 – 48 in.

Install the 2×4 seat slats (F) as shown on drawing above. Pre-drill all holes, apply exterior wood glue, and assemble using 2-1/2 in. deck screws.

DIY 2x4 outdoor bench, parts (G) backrest slats, installed.

(G) 4 – 2×4 – 48 in.

Install the 2×4 backrest slats (G) as shown on drawing above. Pre-drill all holes, apply exterior wood glue, and assemble using 2-1/2 in. deck screws.