Hello! I’m Ana, a mother and homemaker from Alaska.

Skeching

100’s of FREE plans!!

You can make ANYTHING!

stick

sticks

Providence Bench for my Front Porch

September 26, 2012 |

8 Comments

posted by kerrbear

About This Project

This project was quick and simple. Just keep in mind and pay attention to the plans where they state "bevel" or "miter". There is a difference!

This project was free to me as we have a huge amount of 2x4 studs left over in our garage from a previous project so I should be able to do the table and another bench for free as well.

It went together within a few hours as the cuts are easy.

Working on the camp loft bed now with some mods to add a stationary bed beneath and more height for my girls room.

Overall great build.

I stained it with one coat of Kona. I did let the stain sit and barely wiped it off that is why it ended up being very dark which is the look I was going for. I then finished it off with 4 coats of polycrylic clear in high gloss which dries very fast and does not yellow.

Blog Link:

Build a Providence Bench

Estimated Cost:

$10.00 - 2x4's here are about $1.54 each

Estimated Time Investment:

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Required Skill Level:

Beginner

Type of Wood:

standard pine 2x4 stud grade wood

Finish Used:

1 coat of Rustoleum Ultimate wood stain in Kona. This is the best stain ever for dry time (its not clean like gel stain though so it is runny and can get messy just an fyi) It dries within an hour! And only needs one coat! Finished it with 4 coats of Minwax polycrylic clear gloss. Its ultra fast drying and water based for easy clean up. Comes in matte, satin, and gloss.

beginner, bench, Easy, kona stain, polycrylic sealer, Providence Bench, Quick project

8 Comments

build a providence bench

I'm hoping for this to be my first project!! How do i get the plans ??

posted by Chris Hutton (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-10-13 19:03

how do I get the plans for

how do I get the plans for this project

posted by Kaitlin (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-10-14 23:10

Bench Plans

I just found the plans for the Providence Bench on this site good luck...http://ana-white.com/2012/04/plans/providence-bench

posted by Maryc (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-12-08 23:05

Plans

Hi - would it be possible to get these plans also? Thx so much, it looks like a fun project with fast results. jamie

posted by Jamie Hynes (not verified) | on Sun, 2012-11-04 17:15

PLANS.....PLEASE....?? =)

I'D LOVE TO MAKE THIS PROJECT FOR MY ENTRANCE HALL...! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!

H. C.

posted by HAYDEE (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-11-15 00:56

My Book!

It's finally here! Get all the details on my first book!

Search

Let's Connect

Tweets

User login

Not Much >>

What's going on up here in Alaska.

Momplex Cam >>

We are DIYing our moms a Duplex in Alaska! Check out our progress so far as we owner build a home, step by step. Read the Momplex blog here.

Most Viewed Plans

New here? Check out our most popular free, step by step furniture plans.

Laundry Basket Dresser	Farmhouse Table
How to Build a Loft Bed	Flip Down Wall Art Desk
Ten Dollar Ledges	Simple Outdoor Dining Table
Sausha’s Washer/Dryer Pedestals	Farmhouse Queen Plans
Reclaimed-Wood Headboard, Queen Size	$10 Cedar Raised Garden Beds
Storage Sofa	Storage Daybed

Give Back

Getting Started

Plan Catalog

Other Stuff >>

Providence Bench for my Front Porch