This quick and easy tutorial will let you build a DIY Outdoor Bench over a weekend! Check out our build plans to build your own simple bench!
We wanted to add some seating to our 
You can get the dimensions cut list from the build plans. First step is to cut all the lumber to size. I used my 
This step is optional and you can skip if you don't have a 
On your 
For assembly we used pocket holes to secure the frame, bench top, legs, and bracing all together. See DIY Outdoor Bench plans for details.
Step 5 - Add Chamfer to DIY Outdoor Bench Top
To give it a more custom look I added a ⅛" chamfer (45 deg angle) to the underside of the bench with my hand router. This step is definitely optional, but it really added a unique look to the finished product.
Step 6 - Sanding
I gave all the pieces a quick sand before assembly, working up from 80 grit / 120 grit / and finally 150 grit sanding discs. This gave everything a nice smooth finish.
Step 7 - Assemble
As this out door bench is going to be outdoors, I made sure that I used a 
Using glue and wood screws and clamps I assemble and secured the frame pieces to the wood top. Then I added the legs to the bottom, check for square (both up right and to the frame) and secured them with glue and wood screws - making sure the screws didn't go through the top of the bench.
The final step for the assembly was to add the braces to the underside of the DIY outdoor bench. I used wood glue and screws to attach them to the under side.
Step 8 - Finishing
I gave everything a light sand with 220 grit sanding discs and made sure I got ride of any glue that spilled through any of the joints. I cleaned off any dust and prepped for staining.
We used our 
We couldn't be happier with our new DIY Outdoor Bench. For around $100 CND in materials (based on May 2022 lumber prices) we built this Outdoor Bench.
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