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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.
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Material List
Shopping List
| Qty. | Disc. | Size |
| 8 | 2×4 | 8 ft. |
| deck screws | 2-1/2 in. | |
| exterior wood glue |
Cutting List
| Part# | Qty. | Disc. | Size |
| 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.
Sand, paint or stain bench for added protection.
Fantastic plans
Please email me with bench plans and the Playhouse plans. Thank you and my great grandson says thank you as well.
Exactly what I was looking for.
Need awkward free supply, I’m the original owner of The king Frog originally!
Looks like a great project. I’m ready to build it.
Hi thanks for the plans! On the 2×4 garden bench plan some measurements read as 26-5/16 in. What does that mean? 26.5 inch?
That is a sixteenth of an in more than ¼.
For some reason my 2×4 bench plan has not come to my email.
Should this be sand/stain/painted before assembly? I know you don’t want to glue painted/stained surfaces. But, couldn’t you leave the surfaces that are to be joined together, unpainted? Is this unecessary? I’ve made two. Stained one of the two and am starting to make 3 more. The unfinished one is still over at my mom’s house and yet to be sanded.