Building a picnic table is one of the easiest way to turn your backyard in an excellent place to hang out with your friends and family. There are so many options to choose from, that sometimes choosing the right design might be a real challenge.
If you watch the video you will see step by step plans for building a 5 ft picnic table with separate benches. Building the picnic table is a straight forward job that can be accomplished by one man in just one weekend. For accurate and professional result, invest in high quality lumber that is weather resistant.
The detached benches will help you have better access to the table and save space when it is not used. Moreover, you can even adjust the dimensions for the bench so that it will fit your needs perfectly.
If you want more ideas for your backyard, don't forget to take a look over the rest of the projects that are featured on this website. Work safe and plan everything from the very beginning to save money and time.
If you are looking for a simple way to enhance the look of your garden, building a bench could be one possibility, especially if you have a tight budget and basic woodworking skills. The easiest way to get the job done is to use lumber. Select the components with great attention, making sure you choose weather-resistant lumber. Don't buy the slats that are not perfectly straight or have other visible flaws.
How to build a garden bench
A bench with a curved seat is one of the most amazing woodworking projects you can build for your backyard. Select the right plans for the job, making sure it features a cut list with all the components required for the job.
Take accurate measurements before making the cuts and smooth the edges, in order to get a professional result. Make sure the corners are right angled before inserting the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting.
Drill pocket holes and insert pocket screws, as you both get a professional result and create really rigid joints between the components. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess using a damp cloth.
Garden Seat Plans
If you want to build a garden seat, but you are looking for a basic design, you should pay attention to the project shown in the diagram. Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws and place the seat slats equally-spaced. Use a spirit level to plumb the legs and to check if the seat slats are horizontal.
If you want a more complex bench, just use the model shown in the diagram. The backrest will make all the difference, even if it requires more materials and more woodworking skills.
In the first video you can see how to build a nice garden bench with a classical design. Follow all the steps shown in the diagram, if you want to prevent costly mistakes. An alternative to that project is the second video, which is designed for beginner woodworkers.
If you don't have enough experience in the field and you aren't accustomed with the right techniques for the job, we recommend you to hire a professional team of professionals, or at least to ask a skilled friend to assist you.
