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Simple DIY 2×4 bench – Plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), shopping list, cutting list, drawings, and step-by-step instructions.
Simple DIY 2×4 Bench – Free Plans – Overview
Simple DIY 2×4 Bench – Free Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
- 7 – 2×4 – 8′
- 2 1/2″ deck screws
Cutting List
Cutting List
- A – 4 – 2×4 – 1′ 5″ (15-degree angle cuts on both ends in the same directions)
- B – 2 – 2×4 – 1′ 8 3/16″ (15-degree angle cuts on both ends in the opposite directions)
- C – 2 – 2×4 – 1′ 11 7/8″ ( 15-degree angle cuts on both ends in the opposite directions)
- D – 4 – 2×4 – 4′
- E – 2 – 2×4 – 2′ 2 5/8″ (15-degree angle cut on one end)
- F – 3 – 2×4 – 4′
- G – 1 -2×4 – 3′ 4″
Cut four 2×4’s to 1′ 5″ long, cut 15-degree angle cuts on both ends in the same directions.
Cut two 2×4’s to 1′ 8 3/16″ long, cut 15-degree angle cuts on both ends in the opposite directions.
Cut two 2×4’s to 1′ 11 7/8″ long, cut 15-degree angle cuts on both ends in the opposite directions.
Cut four 2×4’s to 4′ long.
Cut two 2×4’s to 2′ 2 5/8″ long, cut a 15-degree angle cut to one end.
Cut three 2×4’s to 4′ long.
Cut one 2×4 to 3′ 4″ long.
Step 1
Pre-drill and screw 2 1/2″ deck screws through (A) and into (B) and (C).
Step 2
Pre-drill and screw 2 1/2″ deck screws through (D) and into (B) as shown on illustration above.
Step 3
Pre-drill and screw 2 1/2″ deck screws through (F) (G) and into (E) as shown on illustration above.
Step 4
Pre-drill and screw 2 1/2″ deck screws through the back rest assembly and into the bench.
I built the Picnic table from the plans,
Looking forward to building this bench also.
Love the 2×4 plans, great outdoor door furniture (art!) in windy Oklahoma! Thanks for sharing!
I like the way the instructions tells you exactly how to cut an put these diy’s projects together looking forward to building the bench an the garden stool keep’em coming
Hi. Ill be happy to get these plans.
Thanks a lot !
Odex
Looks good and stable.
I made four of these now, and learned that they can be made cheaper with less waste by buying five ten foot 2x4s instead of seven eight footers. Good plans, very heavy duty. Thanks!
What would you say the estimated cost was?
About $50.
How do i line the top with the bottom side to side.
Excellent plans and directions, I am about to attempt the bench. Do you have the same for a small picnic table for kids
I would love to have the plans to your Simple DIY 2×4 Bench. My son Christian, is going to make these benches for elemtary schools in our area for his Boy Scout Eagle Project.
Thanks!
The PDF download link is at the bottom of the blog post.
I love the look of these plans – thank you, but I live in Australia and wish the plans were available with metric sizing. Something to maybe consider one day.
On the backrest does the 15 degree cut go on top or bottom
I want to build this bench with my grandson as a Christmas gift for my husband. Can you forward the material list and instructions for us please?
note: I made the mistake of cutting the angles wrong. I read the directions thinking when you meant opposite that means cutting them one way on one side and the other way the other side. But after cutting all the pieces wrong I figured out my blunder. I would re-write the instructions in case I’m not the only one who reads directions in that way. If I had followed the directions by the images only. I would be fine.
Thank you for the plans otherwise. God Bless.
Just made this simple 2X4 bench. Wow thanks for the simple instructions. First attempt easy project