I very much enjoyed the video and your explanations. Though I've been woodworking for 40 years, I've never made a bench other than shop table benches which is completely different. I have a customer who wants a garden bench. Though I've never made one, I'm sure I can do it, so I took multiple screen shots of yours and other YT video benches. She chose yours. But, the caveat is, she wants that old bench you had, lol. Rustic and torched. So, I'm gonna take your design, use Douglas Fir and make a new bench, and then age it to make Rustic. Kinda sounds counter productive, but it's only the skin that'll look old, the joinery will be new and hopefully last her and her family a good 20 years.
A fabulously generous video. Relatable, authentic, remarkably informative and thoroughly enjoyable. To boot the results were lovely and I’m really grateful for your sharing it. Cheers from UK.
Enjoyed your video. You're an excellent teacher with very clear explanations of how you make each stage of the project. Possibly motivated me to try making a bench. Thanks!
Truly enjoyed the video only I have is people want you to build stuff like that and they don’t want to pay. A lot of you went into that build. Keep it up
That's a terrific bench and the video is very well laid out. I think I'm going to have a go at making this, My question is how much lumbar do I need for one bench? thanks in advance.
If you're like me, you'll probably need to pick out whatever lumber you can find rather than plan on picking up X number of this or that. If you are using pressure treated the quality is so variable that you just need to pick the best boards from the piles. If you are using a nicer wood like cedar you may have better luck. What you might do is make yourself some templates out of thin plywood or cardboard, and then use those to plan on what lumber you'll need.
Nice project. Pretty good looking for 'make do' materials that we have to deal with these days. I have contemplated trying a piece like this for quite awhile when the priorities allow. The template idea and layout for milling is very helpful in getting started, particularly with the approximate measurements you furnished. Thank you.
It's true--no matter what I am building these days I have to remember the quality of material I have available and make adjustments to the design. I hope you'll try one of these benches, they really are nice to have around the yard.
Can you please re explain the back legs? I still don’t understand how to cut them in that shape. I know you used the template but I don’t have a template. Lovely video. Thanks 🙏
The rear legs simply have a slight angle to them, which is cut from a straight board. I showed that angle and approximately where to start that angle in the video. So you'll take a board which is wide enough, draw a straight line up to where the angle starts, and then a straight line back at an angle to represent where you lean when sitting. I think it will make more sense once you start to lay it out.
I don't think loose tenons would be as strong in the outdoor environment where these benches are intended to live. They rely on the glue connection on both sides of the joint, versus a mortise and tenon only needing to be glued on one side. And, pinning a loose tenon would not be as effective. The outdoor seasonal movement is pretty severe.
Rockler has a bench with plans similar to this. You give a very good explanation. thanks. I take it you don't have a bandsaw? I am curious though. I have a planner exactly like yours. Delta no longer makes the dust chute for that planner. I was curious about your dust chute.
I do have a bandsaw, but since I spend so much time in the field rather than the shop I guess I've become accustomed to reaching for the jigsaw instead. And, my Bosch jigsaw is one of my favorite tools. That dust chute for the planer is custom made by me out of sheet metal. It has worked remarkably well. I probably will upgrade my planer at some point, but the thing keeps running so I keep using it!
@@enduringcharm I had one of the older first models and then I found this brand new one never been out of the box last month at an estate sale along with a Delta tablesaw at a very low price. I was thrilled.
You can use a router table to cut the mortise, but that mortise will then parallel the angle of the leg. Then you can work on the tenon. Use your table saw or radial arm saw to cut the tenon at the same angle as your backrest where you cut the mortise. The tenon will then need a little trimming on the end at the same angle. Or, you can do all of this by hand instead.
I don't recall now, but if you have a well equipped shop you could likely get the bulk of it done in a few hours. Finding the lumber may be the bigger issue!
Hi brilliant job, I’m about to attempt something similar, but I’m not understanding how you achieve the angles on the back struts, do you measure 9 degrees on both opposite sides of the upright? Because in your vid, the uprights look the same width all the way from bottom up, yet you started your angle at 18” I think, I’m confused!!
So, the back leg is cut from a single piece of wood which is wider than need be. If you trace a pencil line from what will be the foot of the leg, and up to where it will start to lean back, that's where you'll measure your 9 degrees or in that vicinity. Finish off your pencil line where the top of the leg/backrest will end. Now you'll just draw a parallel line against the straight leg part and a parallel line against the angled or backrest part. Where those two parallel lines intersect will match your original angle. Does that make sense?
@@enduringcharm hi, thanks so much for coming back to me so quick, I understand the tracing of the pencil line up to the point where the 9degree angle starts, and carrying up to the top of the backrest part, but don’t really understand where I start my 2 parallel liinex, it’s a little beyond me atm, sorru
Tony, you're overthinking this! You don't need to measure the angle of the second line. You're going to draw your pencil line representing the back of the leg. Then, If you own a level, you can use that as a straightedge and a level happens to be about the right width for the leg anyway. Hold one side of the level on your previous pencil line representing the bottom of the leg and mark a new line on the opposite side of the level. Now move and hold the level to the previous pencil line representing the backrest and mark on the opposite side. These two new lines will intersect and you are done!
Here's what I would suggest. Get yourself some heavy weight cardboard that lays flat, or masonite, or something like that for a template. Go to the part of the video where I have the templates for the bench end laid out on the table. I describe the main back support in detail, so try tracing that out on your cardboard and get it cut out. Once you have that piece I think you'll find that tracing and cutting out the other pieces will follow naturally, and I did give some measurements in the video. It doesn't need to be exactly like mine, of course. If you can cut out all your pieces on cardboard, then you can use them side by side to figure out what wood to buy for the project. There are many possible variations of 2x material you could use, so you'll need to see what's actually available locally. I used a mismatch of sizes just based on which pieces looked good in the pile at the store.
U can purchase Accoya w/A 35 yr above ground , 25 yrs in the ground! Expensive! But bottom line is you would not be making this video if you had used it? Chk it out!
Accoya is a brand name for a type of acetylated treated radiata pine. It never really took off, and I personally have never seen it in person. Maybe other areas of the country had better access to it. I've never worked with it, so I don't know how well it holds glue. I don't believe it was sold in 2x dimensions, though. There are certainly other woods you could use to make this bench, though none cheaper than standard pressure treated pine.
Your right it’s from Europe and trying to come back here on the basis of its safe (so is treated lumber as long as you don’t lick it) and it does hv massive warranty value though? A wood with a 25 yr in ground promise and 35 plus outside. Here in Nor Calif it’s 7.45 a Brd ft !!! So for my house say a small bench like yours outside I might spring for it? Or in my case (finish contractor) I throw it out for outdoor kitchen furniture if I think price is not a big concern? Anyway I enjoyed your content and Thk you for your kindness to reply!
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I have to recreate a non-wooden bench in wood, and see enough tips in your video to solve the problems I see. Thank you
You have a very nice way of explaining things. All clean and clear. Good job!
Thank you very much!
I very much enjoyed the video and your explanations. Though I've been woodworking for 40 years, I've never made a bench other than shop table benches which is completely different.
I have a customer who wants a garden bench. Though I've never made one, I'm sure I can do it, so I took multiple screen shots of yours and other YT video benches.
She chose yours. But, the caveat is, she wants that old bench you had, lol. Rustic and torched. So, I'm gonna take your design, use Douglas Fir and make a new bench, and then age it to make Rustic. Kinda sounds counter productive, but it's only the skin that'll look old, the joinery will be new and hopefully last her and her family a good 20 years.
Ha! That's great. Make sure you practice the aging process on some scraps before you ruin a new bench!
@enduringcharm oh definitely. I've already made many many items look old. I've got that technique down pat.
They came out great John. Excellent job.
A fabulously generous video. Relatable, authentic, remarkably informative and thoroughly enjoyable. To boot the results were lovely and I’m really grateful for your sharing it. Cheers from UK.
Thank you for the kind words!
Really enjoyed your style! I'm adding it to my build list!
I enjoyed watching that and the way you explained each step.
Enjoyed your video. You're an excellent teacher with very clear explanations of how you make each stage of the project. Possibly motivated me to try making a bench. Thanks!
Give it a shot! If you are working with inexpensive pressure treated lumber, a mistake isn't that big of a deal.
Master craftsman. Nice job 👌
Strong work brother
Truly enjoyed the video only I have is people want you to build stuff like that and they don’t want to pay. A lot of you went into that build. Keep it up
Thank you!
Great video! Thanks a lot
Glad you liked it!
Great video, very informative.
This guy's a real pro. I think I'd need a few more tools to do this, so I'm out. good vid anyway.
Nice
Excellent tutorial 1:25
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That's a terrific bench and the video is very well laid out. I think I'm going to have a go at making this, My question is how much lumbar do I need for one bench? thanks in advance.
If you're like me, you'll probably need to pick out whatever lumber you can find rather than plan on picking up X number of this or that. If you are using pressure treated the quality is so variable that you just need to pick the best boards from the piles. If you are using a nicer wood like cedar you may have better luck. What you might do is make yourself some templates out of thin plywood or cardboard, and then use those to plan on what lumber you'll need.
Thank You!
Nice project. Pretty good looking for 'make do' materials that we have to deal with these days. I have contemplated trying a piece like this for quite awhile when the priorities allow. The template idea and layout for milling is very helpful in getting started, particularly with the approximate measurements you furnished. Thank you.
It's true--no matter what I am building these days I have to remember the quality of material I have available and make adjustments to the design. I hope you'll try one of these benches, they really are nice to have around the yard.
Can you please re explain the back legs? I still don’t understand how to cut them in that shape. I know you used the template but I don’t have a template. Lovely video. Thanks 🙏
The rear legs simply have a slight angle to them, which is cut from a straight board. I showed that angle and approximately where to start that angle in the video. So you'll take a board which is wide enough, draw a straight line up to where the angle starts, and then a straight line back at an angle to represent where you lean when sitting. I think it will make more sense once you start to lay it out.
A another great video, thanks. Any thought on using loose tenon?
I don't think loose tenons would be as strong in the outdoor environment where these benches are intended to live. They rely on the glue connection on both sides of the joint, versus a mortise and tenon only needing to be glued on one side. And, pinning a loose tenon would not be as effective. The outdoor seasonal movement is pretty severe.
Rockler has a bench with plans similar to this. You give a very good explanation. thanks. I take it you don't have a bandsaw? I am curious though. I have a planner exactly like yours. Delta no longer makes the dust chute for that planner. I was curious about your dust chute.
I do have a bandsaw, but since I spend so much time in the field rather than the shop I guess I've become accustomed to reaching for the jigsaw instead. And, my Bosch jigsaw is one of my favorite tools. That dust chute for the planer is custom made by me out of sheet metal. It has worked remarkably well. I probably will upgrade my planer at some point, but the thing keeps running so I keep using it!
@@enduringcharm I had one of the older first models and then I found this brand new one never been out of the box last month at an estate sale along with a Delta tablesaw at a very low price. I was thrilled.
Did you ever make a pattern for the garden bench that is available to purchase?
I have not, and I'd have to think about how that would be even possible. But, if you have questions about dimensions I'd be happy to answer them.
Hi may I ask you for a draw with dimensions. It looks great i would like to build it.
I don;t have a drawing with dimensions for you, but you can figure it out from the video.
Nice job ! How much did you sell each one for?
I don't recall now, but one customer bought two benches and was happy to have the matching set.
How did you make the angle on the mortise and tenon between the arm and back leg ?
You can use a router table to cut the mortise, but that mortise will then parallel the angle of the leg. Then you can work on the tenon. Use your table saw or radial arm saw to cut the tenon at the same angle as your backrest where you cut the mortise. The tenon will then need a little trimming on the end at the same angle. Or, you can do all of this by hand instead.
About how long did the 1st bench take you to make?
I don't recall now, but if you have a well equipped shop you could likely get the bulk of it done in a few hours. Finding the lumber may be the bigger issue!
Hi brilliant job, I’m about to attempt something similar, but I’m not understanding how you achieve the angles on the back struts, do you measure 9 degrees on both opposite sides of the upright? Because in your vid, the uprights look the same width all the way from bottom up, yet you started your angle at 18” I think, I’m confused!!
So, the back leg is cut from a single piece of wood which is wider than need be. If you trace a pencil line from what will be the foot of the leg, and up to where it will start to lean back, that's where you'll measure your 9 degrees or in that vicinity. Finish off your pencil line where the top of the leg/backrest will end. Now you'll just draw a parallel line against the straight leg part and a parallel line against the angled or backrest part. Where those two parallel lines intersect will match your original angle. Does that make sense?
@@enduringcharm hi, thanks so much for coming back to me so quick, I understand the tracing of the pencil line up to the point where the 9degree angle starts, and carrying up to the top of the backrest part, but don’t really understand where I start my 2 parallel liinex, it’s a little beyond me atm, sorru
Tony, you're overthinking this! You don't need to measure the angle of the second line. You're going to draw your pencil line representing the back of the leg. Then, If you own a level, you can use that as a straightedge and a level happens to be about the right width for the leg anyway. Hold one side of the level on your previous pencil line representing the bottom of the leg and mark a new line on the opposite side of the level. Now move and hold the level to the previous pencil line representing the backrest and mark on the opposite side. These two new lines will intersect and you are done!
Thank you👍
Hi , is there a possibility that I can get a paper templates for the bench? Great looking .
I don't have templates to offer, but if you have trouble with a measurement you can always ask me here.
@@enduringcharm thank you ,it’s a great looking bench.
Hi can you give me a list of wood needed?please?
Here's what I would suggest. Get yourself some heavy weight cardboard that lays flat, or masonite, or something like that for a template. Go to the part of the video where I have the templates for the bench end laid out on the table. I describe the main back support in detail, so try tracing that out on your cardboard and get it cut out. Once you have that piece I think you'll find that tracing and cutting out the other pieces will follow naturally, and I did give some measurements in the video. It doesn't need to be exactly like mine, of course. If you can cut out all your pieces on cardboard, then you can use them side by side to figure out what wood to buy for the project. There are many possible variations of 2x material you could use, so you'll need to see what's actually available locally. I used a mismatch of sizes just based on which pieces looked good in the pile at the store.
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Where can we get the template ?
You can make your own template based on the approximate dimensions in the video--that's part of the fun!
U can purchase Accoya w/A 35 yr above ground , 25 yrs in the ground! Expensive! But bottom line is you would not be making this video if you had used it?
Chk it out!
Accoya is a brand name for a type of acetylated treated radiata pine. It never really took off, and I personally have never seen it in person. Maybe other areas of the country had better access to it. I've never worked with it, so I don't know how well it holds glue. I don't believe it was sold in 2x dimensions, though. There are certainly other woods you could use to make this bench, though none cheaper than standard pressure treated pine.
Your right it’s from Europe and trying to come back here on the basis of its safe (so is treated lumber as long as you don’t lick it) and it does hv massive warranty value though?
A wood with a 25 yr in ground promise and 35 plus outside.
Here in Nor Calif it’s 7.45 a Brd ft !!!
So for my house say a small bench like yours outside I might spring for it? Or in my case (finish contractor) I throw it out for outdoor kitchen furniture if I think price is not a big concern?
Anyway I enjoyed your content and Thk you for your kindness to reply!