A bench is simply necessary in the country or in the garden. Its main purpose is as a place to relax. He who knows how to work, he must be able to rest. Someone simply sets up a bench, while someone creates an interesting corner, which certainly has a good rest. You can just relax, or you can just enjoy the surrounding nature and the results of your work. There are many ideas worth considering. Of particular interest are ordinary designs that can be repeated by anyone familiar with wood and owning a primitive set of tools.
Everyone can imagine what the most ordinary bench looks like, but not everyone likes simplicity and most opt for original solutions. Everyone wants to have something that is not, for example, a neighbor in the country. Almost all gardeners start with decorating their dacha or garden plot, and there are also many options here. As an option, you can do the design of the site from the installation of a bench, having previously decided on a place of rest. After all, a place of rest is not needed later, it is needed now. Therefore, the design of this place should be taken up at the first stages of the process of decorating a summer cottage or personal plot, and only then proceed to the design of the rest of the territory.
As a rule, summer residents are very keen on growing various green spaces and flowers. Especially, there are a lot of them near buildings. Alternatively, you can combine plantings with a recreation area by installing a bench not far from the cottage. In this case, everything will look organic: green spaces, flower beds, and an original bench.
Two flower beds made of boards and a bench between them There are a lot of options: from the simplest to the most sophisticated. The simplest option would be two wooden boxes, in which flowers are planted, and two boards built between these boxes. Boards must be planed and well sanded. This design can be placed directly near the wall of the cottage. You can attach a pair of the same planed boards to the wall, which will serve as a kind of back. Instead of wooden boxes, you can install concrete pedestals that can last much longer than wooden elements.
It is very simple to build such a structure, and most importantly quickly. As for the boards, they can be bought ready-made or made to size yourself using unprocessed boards. But in this case, you will have to work hard, but the bench will not cost anything, and the result will certainly please. If concrete flowerpots are used, then the boards can be fixed with metal corners. The only problem is the difficulty of drilling holes in concrete. In no case should a puncher be used, since a flowerpot, even a concrete one, will easily crack, especially if it is made independently.
You can not fasten the boards, but instead of the boards put a huge log, which is not necessary to fasten if you install it correctly.
As mentioned above, there are many options, and they are created on the basis of the real possibilities that the owner of the cottage has. Alternatively, you can simply set up a bench to relax away from flowers and green spaces. After all, it is not a secret for anyone that various insects are hiding in flowers and between the leaves of plants, which do not in any way encourage rest, but, on the contrary, make them leave behind the worst memories of the rest.
Hollow blocks can be used as a bench, into the voids of which processed boards are simply inserted, which can serve as seats.
To make it comfortable to sit, the sharp corners of the blocks should be rounded. Well, if these blocks are heavy and large. If the blocks are small, then they can be fastened with studs into one piece.
log bench
The site can be designed in any style, but almost everyone is moving away from standard approaches to solving the problem. Everyone wants to have something of their own. But not everyone knows that the new is the improved old. As a variant of the new, but somewhat improved old, this is the option of using a log as a bench. You can use a log as a seat large diameter, sawn lengthwise. A log of a smaller diameter, also sawn lengthwise, is used as a back. Or a smaller diameter trunk, but cut closer to the edge. Narrow pieces of logs are used as legs.
Log bench - quick and easy Legs and seats are connected to each other with metal pins. Holes of a slightly smaller diameter are drilled under the pins. The pins must fit into the holes with force. At the same time, half of the pin is hammered by blows on the pin, and the second half is driven by blows to the tree. As a rule, they do not hit the tree itself, since traces of the hammer may remain, but with the help of a wooden tip. Such a connection must be reliable, although there are many mounting options.
In the photo, a little higher, you can see another option, in the style of "ethno". Its organization is associated with the presence of a stone, although this option is quite feasible in the presence of a log. A fairly thick log is used as a seat, and part of a large diameter deck is used as legs. In one and the other part of the deck, grooves are cut out for the seat. An ax or grinder is used as a tool. Alternatively, you can resort to using a chainsaw. These are not post-Soviet Friendships or Urals, which have significant weight, and they, perhaps, are convenient for felling pine trees in Siberia. If you adopt the Stihl chainsaw, then with its help you can make not such works of art.
It is also possible to make a table out of logs, which is simply necessary in the country. In the photo you can see the results of such actions. The table top is made of boards, and the rest of the ensemble is made of logs of different diameters.
Table with benches made of logs The next bench, built in this style, has a completely original performance. Here, the legs and armrests are made of branches of various thicknesses, and the seat is made of processed, high-quality unedged boards.
Another bench is made in the same style. The only difference is that the boards and branches have the opposite direction. The result is a completely different look. As far as execution is concerned, no special skill is required here. The more careless the end result, the more valuable it is. In any case, this is how others perceive such an approach. Most likely, people are tired of imaginary perfection and they prefer handicraft and primitivism.
Wicker back - you will meet infrequently Alternatively, you can arrange a recreation area around the tree and install a bench.
Resting place under the tree It is not at all difficult if you install a swing and a gazebo nearby. Above the bench itself, it is better to build a pergola that looks like an arch. For a good rest, only a pond, fountain or waterfall is missing.
Benches made of metal and wood
As a rule, no one dared to build a metal bench. In the summer, they can heat up to such temperatures that it makes no sense to talk about rest at all. In the case of a cold snap, the picture is the same. The bench becomes so cold that it is impossible to sit on it. But the benches, where a combination of metal and wood is used, are the most in demand. As a rule, the frame is made of metal, which ensures high reliability of the structure, and the seat and back are made of wood, which provides a certain comfort.
Bench from a profile pipe If the design is improved and soft armrests, soft seats and backs are made, as in the photo, then such a design can compete with the most modern options benches for rest. To make the seats, armrests and backs soft, it is enough to cover them with a suitable material. furniture foam. In a similar style, it is possible to build a countertop.
On a note! When using wood, it is advisable to leave between separate elements gaps up to 5 mm. This is due to the fact that when the humidity environment, the sizes of elements also change.
Stylish benches made of metal and wood In the process of creating a recreation site, care should be taken that there are no sharp corners, especially in metal structures. This is very important if you have children. All elements of the ensemble, such as benches, tables, garden chairs, are made of round and square pipe, bending them so that smooth transitions are obtained.
Table and bench made of pipes and boards The presence of metal allows you to bend structures of any shape, although you can’t do it that easily and you need a special device. The presence of such opportunities allows you to bend structures in one go, without using other tools for this, such as a grinder and welding machine. The main thing is to think over the design to the smallest detail. If a tree is used, then only well processed. It must not be allowed to wooden elements burrs or chips were present.
Board benches
The most popular option is plank benches. There are quite a lot of options. There are even designs similar to sofas. If you put them on soft pillows, then you can lie down.
This garden bench is more like a sofa: with sufficient dimensions, you can lie down Designs of garden furniture, based on a modern approach, are assembled in an elementary way. As a rule, they consist of rectangles with partitions made of more thin wood connected to each other as one.
If you strain and make your imagination work, then from an ordinary shop you can build a work of art if, for example, wooden wheels are installed instead of legs and armrests.
A bench made of boards with a back and wheels instead of sides - looks interesting One of the most simple designs country shop consists of one board, to which legs are attached in the form of the letter "X". Similar shops were built by our ancestors, although they can be found today.
Traditional shop design Using a tree, you can build a bench in the form of the letter "P". In this design, it is very important to ensure a secure fastening of the seat and legs. This option involves the use of a thick board or timber for reliability. Alternatively, you can install the board "on edge", for greater rigidity, and for greater reliability, it is recommended to fasten it with metal corners.
This photo shows an option where washed down is carried out at 45 degrees. With the help of a special tool, this is not difficult to do. If all the parts are connected, you get an angle of 90 degrees. If the board is thick and the seat does not sag, then the bench will last quite a long time.
In the photo below you can see another option. interesting solution which is characterized by high reliability. Boards of different lengths are used as legs. The difference in length is the thickness of the board: every second board should be shorter. The structure is connected with nails. Moreover, through one board, the nails are hammered either into the board for sitting or into the board for the legs.
Bench in modern style original solutions
Along with the classical approach to the process of making benches, there is also an original one, although appropriate materials and tools are needed to solve such a problem.
For example, a bench can also be built from a large stone if an appropriate wooden platform is attached to it.
Bench made of stone and boards In the presence of bamboo, a seat is also made from it, which will take on a more exotic look.
From bamboo, and whole Or stone.
Sitting in winter will be unpleasant, but beautiful ... It all depends on the flight of fancy. The real owner does not have unnecessary things or materials in the country. With a reasonable approach, you can attach any thing, and it will not just lie around in the country or lie dead weight in the garage or in the barn.
How to make a bench: photo reports
Naturally, not every owner has a set of tools for making stone benches, but everyone has a minimum set of tools for working with wood, especially since these are very simple and available tools. Therefore, it makes sense to consider wood structures. Everything that is done with one's own hands is ultimately a matter of pride.
Bench without back
The design, although simple, has a rather spectacular appearance due to the material used. A bar with rounded edges serves as legs. IN last resort, such a beam can be prepared independently from round logs of small diameter, trimmed from 4 sides. The result is the same beam. Therefore, there should be no problems with the construction of the bench. The legs of the bench will be made from this material. To do this, lay the cut bars flat (horizontally) one on top of the other. It is this design solution that brings a certain exclusivity to the design.
A simple shop looks interesting due to the material The backless bench is 120 cm long, 45 cm wide and 38 cm high. It is possible to round the edges of the beam in any way. In order not to strain too much, you can already find a ready-made, profiled beam. Although, it will cost a lot more, but working with him is a pleasure.
Depending on the size of the bench, it is not difficult to calculate how much timber is needed. If a bar is taken, with a section of 70x70 mm, then with a height of legs of 380 mm, it is enough to put 5 bars one on top of the other. We consider: 45 cm multiplied by 5 pcs. and get 2.25 m of timber. Since there are 2 legs, the timber will go 2 times more, which means 4.5 meters of timber. A board is taken as a seat, 40 mm thick and 90 mm wide. Given the width of the bench, you will need 5 boards, 1.5 meters long. If you calculate more accurately, you will need 1.2 m x 5 pcs. = 6 m board.
At the first stage, boards are cut according to size. In this case, it is necessary to round off all sharp edges. To do this, you can take a planer or just large sandpaper and carefully process the boards. In order not to do much on your own, there is another option: you can simply negotiate at the sawmill and get a well-crafted board, especially since they have all the possibilities for this. It remains only to take and cover them with varnish.
Finished boards After that, they begin to manufacture the legs, for which the beams are cut into identical segments, 45 cm long, after which they are stacked one on top of the other in 5 pieces. The next step is to connect the legs for stability. In this case, the bars can be fastened with metal pins or using wooden dowels. The distance between the fasteners is 7-10 cm. As a rule, such a connection is made using glue, then the connection is more reliable.
Lines where pins will be placed Pin connection requires precision drilling of holes, otherwise the bars will not be on the same line. For this, it is better to use a template. In addition, the dimensions of the elements of the legs must be the same, then it will be possible to accurately mark the place for drilling the holes. For those who are familiar with drafting, tape measure and pencil, it will not be difficult to get everything right.
The pins should be installed in a checkerboard pattern, so it is necessary to mark with this feature in mind. In the same way, the boards are attached to the legs at the rate of two holes per board.
From a technological point of view, this is not a bad connection option, but it requires a certain skill and experience with wood. The connection step can be simplified if the leg bars are stacked one on top of the other and rigidly connected with a clamp. Then the accuracy of drilling will be ensured. Alternatively, the beams can be connected using long metal studs and nuts with washers. In this case, it is enough to drill through 2-3 holes.
The seats can be nailed to the legs, which greatly simplifies the entire manufacturing technology of such a bench.
The bench is made by hand. Remaining finishing work When using nails, it is advisable to hide the caps, as they will then rust, which is completely undesirable. To do this, the nails are hammered so that the hats hide almost 5 mm deep into the tree; for this, you can use a guide. After that, putty is taken, a little sawdust is added to it so that the color matches, and the recesses are puttied. After complete drying, the places are carefully sanded sandpaper. So that the place where the nails are hammered does not stand out against the general background, they are covered with a suitable varnish.
Varnishing technology wooden surfaces quite simple, especially since it is described in detail in the instructions for use.
Bench for giving from broken chairs
If there are two old chairs and there was not enough imagination to adapt them somewhere, then you can make a bench out of them. Only the same and strong enough will go. If they are loose, then they will have to be repaired. The chairs are dismantled so that the backs and legs remain. After that, two chairs, or rather what is left of them, are installed side by side and connect their backs with the help of slats of the appropriate thickness.
Bench from old chairs To make the structure rigid, at a height of 20 cm from the floor, the structure is connected with the same rails around the entire perimeter. Subsequently, these slats will serve as a footrest, and if the bottom is sewn up, for example, with plywood, then you can store some things here.
We paint the made structure After the structure is reinforced and sanded, it can be painted. In this case, ordinary paint is suitable, which can hide some of the flaws in the whole structure, and especially in old chairs. It remains only to cut a sheet of plywood, lay foam rubber on it and cover it with some kind of fabric. At the same time, one should take into account the fact that the bench will mainly stand on the street until the very cold weather. Therefore, it is better to opt for, for example, leatherette. In any case, the material must be moisture resistant.
Finished bench from strands Pallet Garden Bench Chair
For a reasonable owner, any material has its own value. Garden furniture can be easily made from cargo pallets. Moreover, it is not particularly necessary to disassemble them: a back is made from one pallet, and a seat is made from the other. It remains only to think about what to make the armrests and legs from.
Here's what should happen One of the pallets is reinforced with additional bars, which are fastened with self-tapping screws.
Strengthening the corners of the pallet After that, a timber is taken, with dimensions of 100x100 mm and an arbitrary length, after which 4 identical segments are cut off, up to 80 cm long. They are attached in those places where the reinforcement bars, set in advance, are located. As a result, there will be enough legs, 20-25 cm long. For fastening, self-tapping screws are used, at least 150 mm long. In the process of work, it is necessary to make sure that the bars are screwed correctly so that the legs of the same length can be installed.
Attaching the legs for the armrests If after these steps it is not possible to obtain an absolutely even structure, then the legs can be filed at the end if the bench does not settle evenly.
Benches for giving from boards
One of the most necessary items in the country is an ordinary bench. It is nice to sit on the bench in the shade on a hot summer day or in the evening at the end of a hard day. Stores offer wide choose park, country benches, but here a number of difficulties arise. Firstly, the cost of such a product is quite high and may not suit the quality. And secondly, there is a problem with the delivery of the product to the summer cottage.
All these problems are removed if do-it-yourself bench. The main advantages in this case are the availability of materials for manufacturing, as well as the ability to design a bench with a convenient configuration. Based on these tasks, a bench project is proposed for your dacha, which you can do yourself. For this, 2 by six meters will be enough. Having cut them into segments 1.5 meters long, it is quite easy to transport them to their destination.
Get forty-millimeter boards to ensure sufficient reliability and strength of the bench. Given the location of the benches on the street, gaps are made in the back and seat to remove rainwater. Therefore, the total width of the seat of the benches is forty centimeters, which ensures comfortable sitting on it. The backrest slope of 18° is chosen for the best ergonomics. Of the tools you will need a hacksaw, a drill with wood drills, electric jigsaw, screwdriver (screwdriver) and improvised materials (square, pencil, tape measure).
Dimensions for a wooden bench
We make a bench for a summer residence
To begin with, we will prepare the boards and timber of the required size. You need to have 5 one and a half meter boards, 2 boards of 360 mm each. and two - 52 cm each, which are then sawn into 4 beams, which we will use to fix the legs and the seat. The legs and backrest holder will be two boards of 720 mm each, on which cuts are made. Sliced boards are planed to remove burrs. After removing the fiks, you need to make the edges of the boards and timber smooth. Before starting the installation of a country bench to extend its service life, the wood is treated with an antiseptic. To give the desired shade, you can use a colored antiseptic.
Scheme - drawing: Bench with a back
We will begin the installation of the bench from the boards with the legs, which we will connect with each other with crossbars and self-tapping screws. Using a board and a bar to construct a bench for a summer residence, it is necessary to carefully approach the correct formation of the legs. It is on them that the stability of the structure itself depends. By deepening the legs into the ground, you can significantly improve the stability of the bench. As legs, you can use hemp or log stumps. It is desirable to make the connection of the joints of the bench with wooden dowels (as shown in the video).
Self-tapping screws are used to fasten the seat and back boards to the bench legs. If they are not long enough, you need to make a hole in advance that exceeds the diameter of the screw head. Fasteners are made with reverse side to make the fastener invisible. Having determined the most convenient inclination of the back, we fix the stops with self-tapping screws with the help of corners and plates.
Bench back assembly
On final stage the legs of the bench for giving are fastened together by installing the lower crossbar. Treating them with mastic will help prevent the absorption of rain moisture by the legs. For this, a bucket of protective composition heated on fire until the mastic becomes liquid. Turning the garden bench over, the legs are carefully processed over the entire surface with a brush. For complete drying, it is required to wait one day and only then further processing is carried out.
The assembled product is covered with yacht varnish or special impregnation to protect it from moisture. Naturally, the lacquer looks much better, but the lacquer surface becomes colder. Covering in one layer the surface of the bench for giving makes it rough. It is possible to achieve a smooth, shiny surface of the bench by maintaining a special technology.
At the same time, after waiting for the first layer of varnish to dry, the board is processed with sandpaper and varnished twice more, after drying, you can use the bench.
Note! If you want to save time and buy ready product, we advise you to contact the Cupistol company. It is famous for the quality of the furniture it sells, its excellent service (fast delivery, same day assembly, return option) and low prices. There is a huge range of furniture for home and summer cottages, so that each buyer will be able to choose furniture based on various criteria such as design, material, cost, etc.
A garden bench is not just ordinary furniture designed for relaxation. With this furniture you can decorate household plot, to create whole compositions that will fit perfectly into the surrounding space of the garden or yard. It is not difficult to make a garden bench with your own hands, the main thing is to choose the design of the furniture, its location and the material from which it will be made.
Plastic
Lightweight plastic furniture has a lot of advantages: it is easy to move from place to place, it is easy to take care of it, it has an affordable price category. You can choose any color option which fits perfectly into landscape design. Minuses plastic furniture: quickly covered with scratches, fades in the sun, looks cheap.
Or even a chair. By the way, chair cushions are styrofoam crumb in plastic bags. Warm, cozy, extravagant
Tree
This material is ideal for creating furniture: it absorbs heat, looks noble, and is easy to process. For the manufacture of benches, any type of wood is suitable, the main thing is that the material is sufficiently well dried and does not have external defects.
Stone
This natural and beautiful material fits perfectly into any stylistic direction of landscape design. Stone compositions look solid, noble and unusual. But, despite many advantages, natural stone has several disadvantages. Sitting on a stone bench is not very comfortable, and it is not safe for health either. Therefore, together with the bench, it is imperative to make warm covers or pads. Stone compositions are installed permanently, they cannot be moved from place to place.
Metal
Garden benches made by hot or cold forging- This is a real decoration of the garden or a place to relax. The designs look beautiful, stylish, especially if additional decorative elements. Metal is most often combined with wood, glass or other material.
Requirements that a garden bench must meet
Convenience
First of all, you need to think about the ergonomic design of furniture for relaxation. It should be comfortable and comfortable. It is best to make furniture with a back on which you can lean back and relax.
Safety
The garden bench must be strong, carefully assembled and withstand heavy loads. For these purposes, it is best to use quality materials and accessories.
Resistant to changes in humidity and temperature
Since the furniture is made for the garden or courtyard, the material must withstand all climatic changes without defects and damage.
Bench design
The length of the seat and back will be 1500 mm. Three people can comfortably accommodate on this furniture. Seat height - 450 mm, back height - 900 mm. The back is preferably positioned at an angle of 18-20 degrees. The seat width is 400 mm.
Material and tools for making a wooden garden bench
- Wooden boards 1500 by 150 mm, 35-40 mm thick. Three blanks for the seat and two for the back.
- Blanks that act as legs and holders for the backrest - 900 by 150 mm, 35-40 mm thick.
- Blanks for the front legs of the bench - 360 by 150 mm, 35-40 mm thick.
- Beams 40 by 40 mm will be used to reinforce the design of the bench.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Electric jigsaw for cutting boards.
- Electric planer for grinding the surface of boards and chamfering.
- Screwdriver.
- Sandpaper.
- Lacquer and primer.
Making a wooden structure
Step 1. Boards for the manufacture of benches can be purchased immediately in size, if there are none for sale, the wood will have to be cut into blanks using a jigsaw or a miter saw.
After the wood is cut to the desired length, it must be carefully processed. The blanks for the back and seat need to be sanded. All ends of the boards also need to be processed with an electric planer, it is desirable to give them a rounded shape.
Step 2. The long rear legs of the bench, which are additionally a frame for the backrest, must be given correct angle tilt. To do this, you need to mark two wooden blanks with a length of 900 mm.
The first is the height of the bench - 400 mm. This section of the board does not need processing. Starting from the segment, you need to make a cut of 20 degrees along the rest of the board, which forms the angle of inclination of the back of the bench. The cuts on the two rear legs should be the same both in height and in the angle of inclination. Otherwise, the bench will be skewed.
Step 3 The legs are assembled first in the design of the bench. The distance between the front and rear legs is 280 mm. The legs are connected with a beam, which is cut to the entire width of the bench - by 500 mm. It is advisable to do double strapping - top and bottom.
Step 4 After the two sides of the bench are assembled, you can connect them together with boards designed for sitting. The boards are screwed with self-tapping screws to the upper strapping beams. It is desirable that gaps of equal size remain between the wooden blanks - 1-2 cm. These gaps contribute to air circulation and moisture removal.
Step 5 Strengthening the structure of the bench. In order for garden furniture to be stable and durable, it is desirable to strengthen its design. For these purposes, you need to bottom harness on the legs with the help of beams. Two blanks, having a length of 1500 mm, are screwed to the front and rear legs of the bench. If there is not enough lumber, you can use one cross-beam, which is attached to the bottom rails of the strapping.
Step 6 Bench back assembly. The bench is almost ready, the last touch remains - the fastening of two boards that act as a backrest. The first board is recommended to be fixed at a distance of 200 mm from the seat. The second - at a distance of 380 mm from the seat.
Step 7 Finishing coating of garden furniture. To protect the wood from environmental influences, it is advisable to use deep impregnation and varnish. Impregnation will protect the bench from moisture, mold, insect pests.
Lacquer will give the furniture a beautiful and elegant look. To give the wood a shine, you need to thoroughly polish the material, and varnish the blanks several times.
Video - Detailed instructions for making a garden bench
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DIY metal garden bench
Decorating your backyard is not only wooden furniture. Metal benches are another way to create a cozy and comfortable place to relax. To make a metal frame, it is not necessary to master the technique of hot forging.
An example of a bench made of metal and wood
You can apply the technology of cold forging, in which the frame of metal blanks is welded into a single structure. Can be refined during production garden furniture various decorative elements, unusual inserts and additions.
Tools and materials for the manufacture of a garden bench by cold forging
- Angle grinder with discs for cutting and polishing metal.
- Welding machine with a set of electrodes.
- Pipe bending device. This can be a mini-machine "Snail" or a bench vise with which you can bend metal according to a template. This device is necessary if a complex shape of the back with rounded edges is planned.
- Square metal pipes (30 mm by 30 mm).
- Decorative elements of hot forging to decorate the structure.
- Seat and back material (wood, MDF, plywood).
- Roulette.
- Level.
- Primer for metal.
- Protective coating for wood.
Step-by-step instruction
It is quite difficult to make a complex and elaborate design of a bench without experience. But make it simple solid construction possible without difficulty.
Step 1. Develop the dimensions and dimensions of the bench. A standard-sized garden bench has a length of 1500 mm, a width of 400-500 mm, and a back height of 800-900 mm. Corner forms of furniture are the easiest to make, so for the first time it is better to try to make a model simpler with your own hands.
Step 2 Making a frame for a seat. metal pipe it is required to cut into 4 fragments: 2 by 1500 mm and 2 by 400 mm. All parts are welded into a rectangle. To make the seat more durable, you can weld 2 additional stiffeners into the rectangular frame.
Step 3 Leg manufacturing. The metal pipe needs to be cut into 4 identical pieces of 460 mm each. These blanks need to be welded to the corners of the bench. It is recommended to weld additional stiffeners between the front and rear legs.
Step 4 Back making. Two workpieces with a length of 440 mm and one workpiece with a length of 1500 mm must be welded together. Then this design is welded to the already finished part of the bench. The back should be attached at an angle of 15-20 degrees. In this case, sitting on the bench will be comfortable.
Step 5 To make the back of the bench stronger, you can additionally strengthen its frame with stiffeners, transverse or longitudinal.
Step 6 The metal frame of the garden bench is ready. The final work is the cleaning of all welding seams, polishing the metal and coating the frame with a primer.
Step 7 Wooden back and seat. Wooden boards or beams - the most suitable material for finishing a metal bench. The wood for the back and seat must be carefully planed and polished, the chamfers are processed. The tree needs to be cut into blanks that can be mounted both along and across the back and seat. It all depends on the length of the material.
Step 8 Using an electric drill, it is required to drill holes for mounting in the metal frame of the bench wooden finish benches. To connect metal and wood, it is recommended to use bolts with rounded heads and nuts.
Step 9 After the backrest and seat are bolted to metal frame, the tree needs to be stained or varnished. This will protect the material from environmental influences.
The bench for the garden is ready. Due to the fact that the metal pipe is hollow inside, the furniture is not very heavy and can be moved from place to place. Well-crafted metal and wood are easy to bear high humidity and temperature fluctuations, thanks to which a hand-made bench will serve for many years.
Wood seat or backrest mount, vertical hole and metal plate with hole
Relaxing on a garden bench is a pleasure
Video - Making a garden bench from a metal corner
Required attribute for any suburban area- a comfortable bench, which is made of wood for the garden with your own hands.
And it performs not so much aesthetic functions as practical ones.
A well-placed bench will provide an excellent opportunity to relax after hard work and at the same time admire the result of your labors.
You can dream alone or spend time around with friends.
A wooden bench that you can make with your own hands is the best solution for decorating a summer house. But not always ready-made options For country garden, sold in stores, can satisfy the wishes of the owner.
And only an exclusive creation, created by one's own hands, can change the landscape design around the cottage and make the rest more comfortable. Some projects can be seen in the photo.
Around summer cottages many ideas can be realized.
Where should construction begin?
It is not difficult to make a bench with your own hands for a garden, terrace or even a bathhouse. The main thing is to know exactly for what purposes the garden bench will be built and clearly represent the finished result.
Well, to have some knowledge, which will be discussed later.
The photo below shows examples of garden benches.
Having decided to make a bench out of wood on their own, some (especially beginners) craftsmen make a serious mistake.
Of course, I really want to quickly see my creation, around which you can plant flowers, but without preparatory work its creation is indispensable.
Therefore, do not rush to pick up boards, nails and a hammer, but be patient and carry out the initial work.
Preparatory work to create an image
The first step is to make a product drawing. In the absence of work experience - do not strive to create drawings complex design(for example, a bench around a tree), and start with simple options.
Sketch development includes following points: the appearance of the product (the bench will be simple or complex) and the choice of sizes.
When calculating the length and width of the bench that you will make with your own hands, consider the existing standard parameters:
- Height - 400-500 mm;
- Width - 500-550 mm;
- Backrest height - 350-500 mm.
This will greatly facilitate the work, and the product will turn out to be reliable and convenient, practical for any summer cottage.
If there are curly elements around the structure, all of them are first drawn in the form of templates on thick cardboard.
Preparing the tool for work
Kit necessary tools for the construction of a wooden bench, usually every man has it.
For work you will need:
- Hand saw;
- Plane;
- Hammer and nails (it is better to use a screwdriver and self-tapping screws);
- Wood sanding machine (replaced with ordinary sandpaper);
- Level, tape measure, pencil.
If something is missing from the above, then you need to buy or borrow from friends.
At the same time, pay attention to the fact that the tool is different good quality, otherwise a bench made of wood, made for a summer residence or a garden, will quickly break.
A short video will tell you how to choose it.
Consider one more nuance: the selected wood must be well dried, otherwise, over time, the parts will warp and the structure will become unusable.
It is especially true if the bench is placed in the bath.
Details that make up the bench
The main components of a wooden garden bench are:
- Front and rear legs;
- Beams running across;
- Beam running along;
- Rails for the seat and back.
The moment is extremely important. When manufacturing, it is required to strictly take into account the dimensions, the drawings will definitely come in handy.
Even the slightest discrepancy will lead to a rework not only of one part, but of the entire structure.
The video below shows how to make garden wooden benches with your own hands.
Wooden parts must not have structural defects such as cracks or knots.
If it is not possible to find wood without them, then the defective area and around it should be carefully processed.
Part fabrication and trial fit
First of all, we cut the boards. Considering that as a result the width of the wooden bench will be 140 mm, we will need to make:
- 5 boards 1500 mm long;
- 2 boards of 360 mm;
- 2 boards of 520 mm. They will go to the bars that will connect the legs and seats;
- 2 boards of 720 mm. It is necessary to make a cut on them, since the boards will hold both the legs of the bench and its back at the same time.
Examples of such wood details can be seen in the photo below. Dimensions can be changed according to your drawing or sketch. A corner bench with a back looks great, around which flowers can then be planted.
After the boards are ready, a trial fitting of the structural details should be done. It will immediately be seen where there are shortcomings and inconsistencies, it is easy to correct them at this moment. Boards are planed, polished.
Edges are processed. Your DIY bench is starting to take shape.
How to properly assemble a wooden bench?
Having prepared the above details, you can begin to assemble the product for the garden into a single whole. The process will require maximum attention.
In addition, it should be remembered that you can connect wood parts different ways. The most common elements for connection are:
- Nails or screws;
- Bolts, washers and nuts;
- Wooden chops.
The choice of a particular type will depend on the load on the bench during operation. For example, if it is intended for a child, it will be enough to use self-tapping screws or nails.
For heavier loads, bolts and nuts will be required. If the bench is planned to be placed in a bathhouse, then it is necessary to mask the places of metal joints and the space around them.
Connecting parts with bolts
For this type of connection, you will need a drill and a drill, the diameter of which should be slightly larger than the diameter of the bolts.
In this case, they will easily enter the prepared holes. If the diameter of the bolt head and nut is slightly smaller than the hole size, use special washers.
Hats connecting elements can be easily hidden from view. With the help of a special crown, a small recess is drilled in the place where the bolt passes through the wood.
It turns out a kind of niche into which the puck falls. The main thing is to choose the desired niche depth.
Then it is sealed with a mixture of small chips and PVA glue. You can watch a video on the topic and learn more about the work process.
These steps will help give your wooden garden bench an aesthetic look. In the photo it is impossible to see the places where there are connecting elements.
Assembly order
Having prepared everything necessary details future benches for the garden, having drilled holes, you can start assembling.
It is performed as follows:
- First of all, the base is assembled, which consists of legs, the crossbar is screwed along;
- Crossbars are attached;
- The bars are screwed, the task of which is to strengthen the structure and add strength to it;
- The boards intended for the seat are fastened with their own hands last.
At the final stage of making a wooden garden bench with your own hands, special wooden plugs are made.
They can be made with a jigsaw, or you can use an ordinary small hacksaw.
To do this, a small round beam is sawn across into parts, the thickness of which should be equal to the depth of the recess in which the bolt with the washer is placed.
The standard diameter sizes of such plugs are 15, 20, 22, 24, 30, 32, 35 mm. They are attached to PVA or a sealant that does not allow moisture to pass through.
Strengthening the service life of the bench
Well, your creation for the garden is ready. But the process has not ended, as some more actions need to be done.
The photo shows that the corner bench with a backrest is located on the street, as in most areas.
This means that it will be subjected to such natural phenomena as precipitation. Moisture will cause the tree to become unusable much faster.
Accordingly, it is necessary to protect it than to extend its operation for the maximum period.
Antiseptic treatment
As an antiseptic, it is better to choose an impregnation that has the property of penetration.
It consists of various additives based on acrylic and resin, mixed with a special composition.
All this mixture perfectly protects the tree from rotting and the destructive effects of insects.
Agree, this is very important in the garden. And if the bench should be placed in the bath, then this will protect it from excess moisture.
Painting a bench at their summer cottage
A hand-made wooden bench with a back after impregnation must be covered varnish composition designed for outdoor work.
It perfectly tolerates temperature indicators, atmospheric phenomena and other negative influences. Perfect option to the bath.
Use regular paint necessary immediately after the impregnation procedure. After it is completely dry, the product is again necessarily varnished. The procedure is simple and does not take much time.
See a photo of a bench covered with varnish here.
Work with impregnation and painting must be carried out in protective equipment, such as glasses and gloves. The composition of mixtures and paints contains substances that can harm health if they get on the skin or in the eyes.
Summing up the above, we can safely say that making garden benches made of wood on your own will not be a problem.
They can be either rectangular, just straight, angular, or in the form of a sofa. Yes, whatever, fantasy is not limited by anything, for giving you can make a real country masterpiece.
In the photo you can see options for projects of garden benches, and detailed video make the manufacturing process even clearer.
Garden furniture can become not only an interior decoration, but also great place for relax. A do-it-yourself shop is a source of pride and a touch of the future furniture set.
Making this accessory is not as difficult as it seems. It is important from the very beginning to decide on the material and the appropriate design.
About materials
Plastic parts
Such a bench will have a lot of advantages.
- Affordable price range.
- Easy care.
- Mobility.
Pleased with a large selection of color options.
Plastic furniture has its drawbacks.
- Cheap look. Unlike wood.
- The ability to fade in the sun;
- The surface deforms quickly.
What about the tree?
Ideal for making furniture. Amenable to any type of processing, has a noble appearance, does not require complex work during installation. Any type of wood is allowed. The main requirement is the absence of defects, high-quality drying.
stone products
Material of natural origin with an attractive appearance. Will fit into the interior with any design. The composition will look stylish and unusual, elegant. A natural stone It has many advantages, but it is not without its shortcomings. It's easy to do this too.
- It is not always safe to sit on such benches, including for health. The tree has no such disadvantages.
- It is recommended to purchase pillows and warm blankets in the kit.
- Such benches cannot be moved from place to place, only stationary installation is possible.
What about metal?
An excellent decoration in any garden will be garden benches, for the manufacture of which the forging method, cold or hot, was used.
It's stylish and beautiful designs for which it is better to buy decorative ornaments. Metal will be a good addition to glass or wood. Make it simple.
Shop Requirements
- Convenience. The bench should be ergonomic, this is especially important for relaxation. Comfort and convenience play a role. Good option- the presence of a back in the product.
- It is important that the bench can withstand even serious loads. Accordingly, the quality of fittings and furniture should be on top.
- The material must withstand any changes in weather conditions without deformation, because it is created for outdoor installation.
Design and features
1500 millimeters - this length for the back and seat of the bench is enough to comfortably seat three people. Other dimensions matter too. The seat width reaches 400 mm, the back angle is 18-20 degrees. The back height is 900 millimeters, the seats are 450.
From the materials we need to take:
- Lacquer, primer;
- Paper with the effect of sandpaper for wood;
- Screwdriver;
- Electric planer for wood. They will process chamfers, grind the surface of the boards.
- We will cut the boards using an electric jigsaw.
- Required number of screws.
- We will strengthen the design of the bench with our own hands with self-tapping screws with dimensions of 40 by 40 mm.
- For the front legs of the bench we make blanks. Thickness - 35-40 millimeters, size - 360 by 150.
- Holders for the backrest and bench legs also require separate blanks. The thickness is the same 35-40 millimeters, but the size is 900 by 150.
- Do not make a product with your own hands without wooden planks. The thickness is the same, and the dimensions are 1500 by 150 mm.
Making a wooden structure
- You can immediately purchase boards for the shop that have the right size. If suitable option no - we use a jigsaw to cut the boards with our own hands. Miter saw will also become an indispensable assistant. This can be done quickly.
- Wood must be carefully treated after it has been possible to achieve desired length. Grinding requires blanks for the seat, backrest. With an electric planer, it is necessary to process the ends of the boards. The best option- rounded shapes.
- We set the correct angle of inclination with our own hands to the long rear legs of the bench. They also play the role of the frame of the whole structure. We apply markings on two wooden blanks with a length of 900 millimeters. It's not that hard to do everything.
- 400 millimeters - the height of the bench, we mark it first with our own hands. Additional processing on this section of the material is not needed. We make a cut of 20 degrees along the entire length of the product, starting from the segment. This forms the angle of inclination for the back. The angle of inclination and the height on the two legs at the back should be the same.
- The legs of the bench are assembled first. 280 mm - the distance between the elements in front and behind. A bar is cut across the entire width of the bench, which connects the legs. Its size is 500 mm. It is good if the strapping is top and bottom.
- The sidewalls of the bench are interconnected with their own hands after the assembly is completed. To connect, we use boards on which we will have to sit. They are screwed to the upper strapping bars using self-tapping screws. The gaps between the wooden blanks should have different sizes. They help to remove moisture, organize circulation.
- Let's move on to strengthening the bench with our own hands. Without this action, the product will not be durable and stable. We use the beams in order to make the lower strapping along the legs. We fasten two blanks with a length of 1500 mm to the front and rear elements. There may be one crossbar if there is not enough lumber.
- We mount the back in the bench with our own hands. This is one of the last steps. It is recommended to keep a distance of 380 millimeters from the seat for the second board, 200 millimeters from the seat for the first.
- Remains only top coat shops. Varnish and deep impregnation will always help to protect yourself from external influences as much as possible. You can forget about pests, mold and moisture.
How to work with metal?
Personal plots are decorated not only with furniture made of wood. Metal can also become an indispensable assistant in creating comfortable places for relaxation. It is not necessary to own the hot forging technique for this.
Cold forging is also quite suitable for this. In a single structure, we simply weld the frame from metal blanks. Decor elements will ennoble the appearance.
detailed instructions
- We start with the development of the dimensions and dimensions of the bench. standard height backrests - 800-900 mm. Width - 400-500 mm. Length 1500 mm. The most simple work- with angular shapes. It is recommended to start with simpler models.
- We make a frame for the seat. We cut the metal pipe. We need the following sizes: 2 fragments of 400 mm and 2 of 1500 mm. We weld the parts so that they acquire a rectangular shape. It is permissible to weld 2 additional stiffeners to make the structure more durable.
- Next we need legs. We cut the metal pipe into 4 parts, 460 mm each. The blanks are then connected to the corners of the bench. Additional stiffeners between the front and rear legs will not be superfluous.
- Making the back. Between ourselves, we weld one workpiece 1500 mm long into another, 440 mm long. We then weld the structure to the part of the bench that is already ready. 15-20 degrees - the optimal angle of inclination for the back. Then the rest will be comfortable.
- The backrest can also be strengthened with stiffening ribs.
- At the final stage, all seams are cleaned. The frame is primed.
Beam and board: the simplest forms
Options and designs exist a large number of. There are also the simplest ones, some prefer woodcarving. They become true works of art.
A wooden bench without a back is the simplest solution. It is allowed to use a board up to 75 mm thick. Each element consists of two parts.
We assemble a seat from two boards, the ends are bevelled. It is better to provide a gap between the elements if you plan to place the structure on open area where there is no heating. The gaps compensate for the swelling of the wood, allow you to get rid of moisture in large quantities.
Each leg consists of two glued elements. A pin or dowel will make the connection more reliable. Two short beams for emphasis must be fixed on each of the legs. This will secure the seat itself. Self-tapping screws and glue, grooves - irreplaceable assistants for fastening. Beams and legs are attached to each board on final stages work.
Radius cutouts and curly elements complicate the work a little, but if desired, this task can also be solved without problems. For example, choose the shape of a rectangle.
Drawings are not dogmas, they can be changed at your discretion.
The beam is at the bottom if the bench is not very long. The beam itself becomes a stiffener in such a situation. Shkant involves the use of both closed and open mounting, the latter option is very unusual. The form of the material can be any. It is even allowed to use the options with which wooden houses are built.
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