Garden Bench (Digital Plan)

Garden Bench (Digital Plan)There's nothing quite as nice as sitting outside on a breezy evening and enjoying a quiet and relaxed moment in the setting sun. Of course, you need somewhere to sit. That's where this garden bench comes in. Its subtle curves not only add beauty but, in the case of the seat, comfort as well. Construction is straightforward since all the shaping happens after the joinery is cut. The bench features sturdy mortise and tenon joinery. The mortises are

There's nothing quite as nice as sitting outside on a breezy evening and enjoying a quiet and relaxed moment in the setting sun. Of course, you need somewhere to sit. That's where this garden bench comes in. Its subtle curves not only add beauty but, in the case of the seat, comfort as well.

Construction is straightforward since all the shaping happens after the joinery is cut. The bench features sturdy mortise-and-tenon joinery. The mortises are quick to cut using a router, a collection of hand-tool jigs, and a bearing-guided bit. It's made from sipo, a tropical hardwood and mahogany relative that can stand up to the seasons, even without a finish.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
21 5/16 in. deep by 52 in. wide by 33 in. tall

PLAN INCLUDES:

• Scale drawing
• Component templates
• Detailed cutlist
• SketchUp drawing

REQUIREMENTS
•Google SketchUp (free download available here).