Why Use Garden Bench Plans?
Why Use Garden Bench Plans?
Why Use Garden Bench Plans?
Making a garden bench is a very popular weekend project at this time of year. Much information exists on the internet to show the way to make one, but it is very easy to underrate the need to use exact measurements to ensure a safe and attractive item of garden furniture.
Accurate assembly is the key and is the reason why you need a good set of garden bench plans to do the job properly. If plans are not used the finished product will look clumsy and be a big disappointment. Not a good result, even for a diy novice. Any bench should, and can, be a thing of beauty.
Garden benches are made up, basically, of a seat, a back and two end pieces. Various designs may include extra stiffeners and ornamental additions, but the basic design will be unchanged. Outdoor bench plans should not be just a few simple drawings. As a minimum they should include:
3 view blueprints (side, plan and back) with all dimensions shown clearly
full list of materials with all cut sizes and quantities
step-by-step assembly details or diagrams
details of power and hand tools required
all health and safety precautions
If you do not know the design of bench you would like to make, it is also a good idea to find a set of garden bench plans which has a large number of design choices and some sort of difficulty or skills rating for each one.
There are several choices of wood suitable for outdoor garden furniture.
Cedar is a favorite, with its lovely feel and smell. Western Red Cedar is perhaps the best. Another lovely wood is Redwood, if you can get and afford it. Mahogany is hard-wearing and has good weather tolerance.
Or there is pressure-treated wood such as Yellow or Southern Pine. This type of material has excellent weather resistance and can be painted or stained. Perhaps it is not as attractive as natural wood, however.
Be aware that treated wood is toxic, so be sure to take proper precautions when working with it. Use good goggles, gloves and face masks when cutting or drilling, and do all such work outdoors if at all possible.
It is also very helpful to have power tools such as a bench saw and bench drill, because there are usually many pieces that must be cut and drilled accurately. Aside from those you will only need the usual selection of hand tools.
Remember the old words of advice: Measure Twice, Cut Once. Really appropriate for this sort of woodworking project.
So, good luck making your outdoor garden bench. It will be a great addition to your backyard or patio.
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