Love the videos but there seems to be a theme of cutting them to short. This one(like others) we didnt even see you finish projuct after the spray coat? It would be nice to see the finsihed product in location.
I built this bench over the weekend. It looks great. My only complaint is that there is no lateral strength to prevent the end legs from shifting front to back. Was considering adding a cross-brace below the slats to give it a bit more stiffness but also don’t want to take away from the minimalist look.
This is exactly what I was wondering Peter. Humm....clear cedar is not cheap so hate to make this and have it shifting and hate to add to it for stability but take away from the look.
If the leg boxes are assembled using Titebond III (or similar), and properly sized screws, I would challenge you to rack just one of them front to rear. Adding the slats, including the back, provides some front/rear lateral support, just not at floor level. For side to side racking, one could add an apron directly under the forward-most slat, and atop the back. This could be done cleanly without impacting the minimalistic lines. At the end of the day, unless the neighborhood front lineman is doing full-speed belly flops onto the bench, this design will be perfectly sturdy for years of use.
Awesome project and the design is on point! Quick question you give the overall height of approximately 30 inches but what is the height from the ground to the seat? Again great design!
Great project and like you I too like to build rather than buy. Only problem is Cedar is way to expensive here in London. Usually end up using what ever is going for free like old decking boards!
Do you experience any warping of the slats on both ends? Being soft wood and outdoor, I am concerned it would happen sooner or later. I was thinking of adding a perpendicular strip on the end to keep the slats aligned but it would somehow ruin the look of this design which I like very much.
I wondered the same thing. If using 2x4s, the total height from ground to top of the seat slats is about half the 30" height of the back. So, maybe the height of the seat is 15" tall from ground to top of the seat, with the front, vertical leg being cut to about 10"-11". If you've built it and have other dimensions, I would love to modify my cut list.
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Dimensions and measurements would be super cool. You gave a couple but not all..maybe a quick list
Stain and seal your parts BEFORE assembly. Save you a lot of work. No need for sprayer. Classic Bench, noice.
Very cool!!! Thanks for the vid, I am gonna make a redwood version. Cheers.
I love this bench! Also glad to know about the stain and finish. Looks so good!
Glad you like it! Thanks
Love the videos but there seems to be a theme of cutting them to short. This one(like others) we didnt even see you finish projuct after the spray coat? It would be nice to see the finsihed product in location.
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How do you keep the 2x4s from turning into bananas when you rip them into slats? They stayed so straight!
The best build I've seen yet. Great work and simple but perfect design.
Thank you so much.
I wish you made plans
This looks so nice. Great work. Do you know roughly how many 2x4x8 boards you used in this?
I really love your works Rad Dad 🤙👍
Looks great, why not screw slats from underside and back?
Great vid rad dad! The new camera shots r looking great, editing is sharp, and the bench is cool af.
Thanks man I really appreciate it.
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I built this bench over the weekend. It looks great. My only complaint is that there is no lateral strength to prevent the end legs from shifting front to back. Was considering adding a cross-brace below the slats to give it a bit more stiffness but also don’t want to take away from the minimalist look.
This is exactly what I was wondering Peter. Humm....clear cedar is not cheap so hate to make this and have it shifting and hate to add to it for stability but take away from the look.
Do you have a pic? And what did this cost you to build, I'm just going to use pine. Thanx
Did you add support? It really looks like it needs it, love to see you pics
If the leg boxes are assembled using Titebond III (or similar), and properly sized screws, I would challenge you to rack just one of them front to rear. Adding the slats, including the back, provides some front/rear lateral support, just not at floor level.
For side to side racking, one could add an apron directly under the forward-most slat, and atop the back. This could be done cleanly without impacting the minimalistic lines.
At the end of the day, unless the neighborhood front lineman is doing full-speed belly flops onto the bench, this design will be perfectly sturdy for years of use.
Very simple and elegant design! :)
How many 2x4s are used.
Great video, looks like good project for the upcoming weekend or vacation, depending if can get my hands on some nice boards ..... Like it thumbs up
Thanks dude, its a fairly simple build but looks great in my opinion.
Very Nice!!!
Could you also make the front of the base at a 15 degree angle (so that it mirrors the back)?
I love it!
I wonder why nobody applies the finish before assembly? More reliable to get between the slats
Can you share a list of the cut list? Great looking bench! I am looking to try to make one of these
+1 waiting for the cut list
Would love the cut list as well!
If I want the seat to be higher would you suggest less angle on the back?
I would like the plans
Love the build. Is Wagner doing a promo on that sprayer? Was hoping you might be passing on a discount code to your subscribers
1 inch strips, but the 1/2" spacers dont look like is accurate. Maybe 1/4 at most?
I want to build one of these! nice work nick.
Thanks dude
Awesome project and the design is on point! Quick question you give the overall height of approximately 30 inches but what is the height from the ground to the seat? Again great design!
What ever you want it to be.
Normally ground to seat is 16inch
I had the same question
Beautiful bench. Do you have plans so others can build?
So dope! 🤙🏼
Very nicely done… make me one plz🤓
Great project and like you I too like to build rather than buy. Only problem is Cedar is way to expensive here in London. Usually end up using what ever is going for free like old decking boards!
Thanks, honestly I think this build would look good with any wood type. It’s the slats that get most of the attention in my opinion.
Do you experience any warping of the slats on both ends? Being soft wood and outdoor, I am concerned it would happen sooner or later. I was thinking of adding a perpendicular strip on the end to keep the slats aligned but it would somehow ruin the look of this design which I like very much.
What is the overhaul height of the bench from ground to seat ,u mentioned width was 25 inches and back head at 30 inches
Cut list please!!
How high is the seat?
Where can I get the cut list for the base ?
what did this cost you to build? So cool ! : )
I've noticed everyone asked for plans cut list ect. But no response
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Looks great. You mentioned the back is 30 inches high and the width is 25 inches, how high is the bench seat?
I wondered the same thing. If using 2x4s, the total height from ground to top of the seat slats is about half the 30" height of the back. So, maybe the height of the seat is 15" tall from ground to top of the seat, with the front, vertical leg being cut to about 10"-11". If you've built it and have other dimensions, I would love to modify my cut list.
I went with 15” height for the front 2x4 member then add 1.5” for the slat height so the seat ends up 16.5” off the ground - feels just right.
Looks great, can you share the budget for this project?
My lumber cost was $180 CAD from HD
@@PeterHrynkow1 CAD? Is that a type of wood? I'm going to use pine, I priced it out and came to about $60
@@rthappens Canadian dollars