DIY: Outdoor Bench with Arbor
photo credit: ladygoats
Back in Summer 2014, Gina from ladygoats.com built this awesome outdoor bench with arbor. Plans were design by Ana White, which are really easy to follow.
What you will need: 4 – 4×4 posts @ 84″ (legs) 4 – 2×4 @ 21″ (side supports) 2 – 2×4 @ 91″ (bottom seat front/back aprons) 4 – 2×6 @ 91″ (top lower rafters) 7 – 2×4 @ 48″ (top upper rafters) 4 – 2×4 @ 28″ (seat supports) 2 – 2×4 @ 60″ (back support framing) 5 – 2×4 @ 15-1/2″ (back support framing) 7 – 1×6 (or 2×6) @ 60″ (seat boards) 6 – 2×4 @ 33″ (side shelves) NOTE: Recommend exterior screws – 2 inch screws, 2 1/2 inch screws, 2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws.
TOOLS: measuring tape, square, pencil, safety glasses, hearing protection, Kreg Jig, Drill, Circular Saw, Jigsaw, Random Orbital Sander, Countersink Drill Bit. Sure, you could plop a couple of deck chairs in your backyard for an impromptu sitting area. But a hand-built bench, framed by an arbor, gives you a more permanent place to kick back as the weather warms up, and adds an elegant architectural feature. Get your FREE plans from Ana White via the link below: