2024年5月15日星期三

Factory Cart Coffee Table

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2024年5月7日星期二

Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s

Are you looking for beautiful and sturdy seating for your outdoor space?  Have you considered building your own?  You can save a ton of money and get exactly what you want!  

For about $20 a piece, I built these outdoor chairs!

 

We love they way they look.  We love the sturdiness.  We love how heavy they are - no one likes to chase outdoor furniture down in the wind.  And we love how easy they are to build!

 

Building the Modern Outdoor Chairs

These chairs were so simple and easy to build!!!  All just 2x4 and 2x6 lumber, right off the shelf!

Here's how I built it -

 

I cut all my boards according to the cut list below using a compound miter saw.  You could also use a circular saw and a square, or even have your local home improvement store cut your boards for you.  Good straight end cuts are very important.

building the modern outdoor chair

 

Then I attached the legs to the longer 2x6 boards, using 2-3/4” long deck screws.  Notice the spacer in between the slats – it’s a scrap 1x that measures ¾” thick.

 

Here’s how it will look with both legs.

arms for the modern outdoor chair

 

Then add the top armrest piece, and repeat for two arms (for one chair).

simple modern outdoor chair assembly

 

It’s ideal to have two people to assemble, but if you don’t, I used a board threaded between the slats to support my back boards while I attached.  This is the most challenging step of the entire build.

seat slats, unfinished simple modern outdoor chair

 

Once the arms are attached to the back and front pieces, two cleats are screwed to the insides of the arms, and seat slats rest on top.  TIP: For added comfort, consider installing the seat at a slight downward angle.

Turned out really well!

 

simple modern outdoor chair plans

Good luck, and if you build, do share pics (you can add a brag post or tag me on instagram @anawhitediy or #anawhite)  – can’t wait to see how your outdoor chairs turn out!

Plans follow, enjoy and share!

three steps to building your own simple modern outdoor chair

 

Loveseat Version

After many requests, we have created a loveseat plan version for your convenience.

loveseat version of modern outdoor chair

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Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s



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2024年5月6日星期一

2024年5月5日星期日

DIY Modern Garden Bench with LED Lights

Welcome to the latest DIY video, where I’ll guide you through the steps to create your own modern garden bench equipped with stylish LED lights for a beautiful nighttime ambiance. Let’s do this.. My Woodworking Plans: https://ift.tt/oTlCfPD Subscribe to my YouTube channel & "RING the Bell": http://bit.ly/1PtWJEd Bench dimensions: (78inL) X (17-1/8inH) X (23 -1/4inW) 🛠️ **Build Your Own:** 1. Cutting & Sanding: Start with precise cuts using a miter saw and smooth edges with sanding. 2. Assembly: Use dowels for a clean, hardware-free look. 3. Staining & Painting: Apply your chosen finishes for durability and beauty. 4. Installing LEDs: Enhance the mood by embedding a strip of LEDs. 5. Final Assembly: Attach all pieces together, ensuring stability and perfection. CHAPTERS: 0:28 - Lumber Preparation Tips 2:01 - Frame Joining Techniques 4:17 - DIY Table Legs 6:58 - Applying Bondo 7:46 - Paint and stain 9:16 - Frame Assembly 9:46 - Installing LED Lighting 10:31 - Attaching Wooden Slats 11:48 - Connecting the Legs 13:25 - Adding Finishing Touches Tools used (Affiliate Links) - Miter saw https://amzn.to/3Unitb0 - Table saw https://amzn.to/44vPfeK - Router Makita & round over bit https://amzn.to/3Wx4guL - Sander https://ift.tt/Q7rXkIs - Dowel jig - Drill - https://ift.tt/EzabOsI - Right angle drill - https://ift.tt/Z9qV2gY - Bar Clamp https://amzn.to/4dtJrX0 - Speed square - Mallet - https://amzn.to/4bh0Fp2 - Hand plane https://amzn.to/4duGJkq Materials used (Affiliate Links) - (-) 2x8x8 Southern yellow pine https://ift.tt/cU0muNO - (1) 2xx12 x8ft Southern yellow pine https://ift.tt/f72weLo - (-) Pocket hole screws https://amzn.to/3UJyoSr - (2) L angle Bracket https://ift.tt/XqSp9cO - (8) 2in - 1/4 in.-20 x 3/4 in. Hex Bolt - (16) ¼in washer(stainless steel) https://ift.tt/eLfF2tD - (8) ¼ wing nuts (stainless steel) https://ift.tt/TDCIK2k - (8) ¼ lock washer (stainless steel) https://ift.tt/R0X8TDN - (12) 1in Exterior screws for the bracket Screws for the bracket - Gloves - https://ift.tt/P36kLoq - Tool belt - https://ift.tt/ndg6ZYb Finish (Affiliate Links) - Paint – Dark gray (Iron Ore) - Stain - https://amzn.to/4blJGSj - Foam roller - https://amzn.to/3woJD9C - Paintbrush - Helmsman spar urethane - https://amzn.to/3UMrhsj - 3/8 dowel - https://amzn.to/3UWKHep - Wood glue - Bondo https://amzn.to/3WAg53c - LED strip https://amzn.to/4b0zJKc - 12-volt Power bank https://amzn.to/3QUDnxt ********** Support my work ********** My Woodworking Plans: https://ift.tt/oTlCfPD Help me make more Video: https://ift.tt/qzaHDFv YouTube: Subscribe & "RING the Bell": http://bit.ly/1PtWJEd Instagram: https://ift.tt/gpazSq8 Pinterest: https://ift.tt/Z0175XK #Woodworking # #OutdoorBench #DiyCreators

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