How to Make a Free Garden Bench
Here is how I made a free bench for my garden.
Everyone needs more seating space outside.
And to make a bench for free is a dream.
It really wasn't that hard and didn't require too many large tools.
I began by using leftover futon wood from the Farmhouse Bench project, plus 2 oak posts I found while walking one night.
If you don't have a big saw, you can get the fence post cut to size at the hardware store.
The directions for this one is similar to the last one I made for my dining room but this time it is for the space out by the fire pit.
I started with the futon wood, it was all pretty much already the size I needed for a 6 foot bench.
I added additional slats in between the existing ones to create the top and the sides, then cut the post legs to 15", a good size for a lower bench.
I changed the color of the raw wood by painting the whole thing with a vinegar and steel wool concoction that I keep fermenting in the garage.
It creates a great old, aged color!
You could also paint your bench with a good outdoor paint.
That's all it really took to create a free garden bench!
And a big thanks to all my neighbors for the side-of-the-road finds, you have no idea what you are throwing out!
Materials:
Futon wood
4x4s
vinegar/steel wool solution
screws
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