DIY 2×4 Outdoor Bench | Plans

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Material List

Shopping List

• 8 – 2×4 – 8 ft.
• 2-1/2 in. deck screws
• exterior wood glue

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)

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.

• (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.

• (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.

• (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.

• (H) 2 – 2×4 – 16 in.

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