I built the farmhouse table and needed a farmhouse bench to match. The building plan helped make it so simple and I couldn't have done it without the inspiration of Ana White. I used leftover 4x4"s for the legs and then pretty much followed everything else that the building plan said.
I've tried to document better at: http://www.tommyandellie.com/Site/Home/Entries/2011/6/14_Farmhouse_Benc…
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I distressed the wood a little bit and then used Dark Walnut stain and a couple coats of Poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
tsibiga
Thu, 06/30/2011 - 04:48
Great for Anywhere
After building it, I realized that this would make a great bench anywhere. I could easily see this as an outdoor bench, around the pool, around a picnic table, along a deck, anywhere.
Pug-Bug
Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:23
Outstanding Workmanship!
All I can say is, "Job Well Done!"
dmcarwin
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 21:05
It looks Awesome!
It looks so beautiful with your table, great job! I am looking to build a bench for my counter/bar. Do you think it would work to build it counter height? I am totally new to building and building a bench for my counter is my first priority.
tsibiga
Mon, 10/03/2011 - 05:46
Counter Height Bench
Thanks for the great comments! I think you could totally make this at as a counter height bench (approximately 24"). I would be a little worried that if it was too long it could topple over easily. So if you had about a 60" length to cover, I would probably build two 30" benches that can butt up to one another.
One other thought is to make some stools.....I posted some of those from an ana-white plan as well for you to check out; http://ana-white.com/2011/06/simplest-stool-saddle-back-style
Hope that helps....let me know if you have other questions.
Tommy
In reply to Counter Height Bench by tsibiga
dmcarwin
Wed, 02/15/2012 - 18:14
Thanks!
Tommy, I appreciate your helpful comments. Like how I just got it today, some priority in getting the bench done! =) I am getting back it now however.... So, I love the stools you made! I am trying however to limit the amount of things (stools/chairs) that my little kids can push around the kitchen. I am considering the two smaller benches at counter height. If I could do one at 24" tall do you think 55" would be too long? I was thinking it would be good to put supports across the length (maybe 10" or 12" from the floor?) to help stability and to use for little ones climbing up. If that makes since? Anyway thanks for your help I really appreciate it!