Build your own outdoor sofa with just 11 2x4s. Ana White plans include step by step diagrams and shopping and cut list.
We also have a plans to convert this sofa to an outdoor sectional, a matching outdoor coffee table plan, and outdoor wood finishing secrets.
Preparation
11 - 2x4x10’ (prefer cedar boards)
150 - 2-1/2” to 3" long, self-tapping exterior decking screws (#8, #9 or #10 will all work)
RECOMMEND: Build to suit cushions.
9 - 2x4 @ 72” (or cushion width x times 3)
13 - 2x4 @ 25-1/2” (or cushion depth plus 1-1/2")
2 - 2x4 @ 28-1/2” (or cushion depth plus 4-1/2")
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the seat framing boards with compound miter saw or similar.
Screw together with self tapping screws.
Step 2
Now for the arms.
Cut the boards.
Attach longer 2x4 to two of the shorter 2x4s with screws.
Step 3
Screw together with screws.
Step 4
Screw together with screws, also attach to board from step 3.
Step 5
Step 6
Attach seat boards to top of seat frame with 2-3/4" screws.
Step 7
Screw back piece at an angle into the arms with 2-3/4" screws. You can also use pocket holes.
Step 8
Some builders add a middle row to the back/sides to help keep cushions in line.
Comments
amynash
Sat, 01/02/2021 - 18:09
The measurement is wrong?
Hi can someone help me understand this plan.
The arm rest is 28 1/2”
And the piece that fits inside is 25 1/2”
How can this be? 4” should be used up since they are 2x4’s, meaning 2” from each end of the 28 1/2” long board.
Am I making sense?
Therefore it should be 24 1/2” board, right?
elliecee
Thu, 02/11/2021 - 15:40
2x4's are really 1 1/2x3 1/2…
2x4's are really 1 1/2x3 1/2's.
lvgully2020
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 10:51
Pocke Holes
Great plan...so easy. I did use pocket holes instead just to give some extra strength. Anyone have trouble finding cedar boards??