I loved the look of this bench. I made this for some of our friends that have a large family staying with them. I think one is in the future for us as well! I followed the plan as a guide, but made a couple modifications to meet the needs. It turned out great and the plans were easy to follow. 1) I used 3 - 2x6 boards for the top instead of 4 - 2x4's 2) the bench length was increased to 72" long 3) I reversed the angled cross braces to give support in the middle of the bench due to its increased length. 4) the angle on the cross braces was change to allow the braces to intersect with the top closer to the middle of the bench.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60 with finishing materials
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes "Lamp Black" Milk Paint was brushed on and General Finishes "Flat" High Performance Top Coat. Both paint and top coat are water based. The paint was brushed on and the top coat was sprayed on in layers using a spray gun.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner