Steps
STEP 1
Cut the wooden deck boards to size according to the cutting guide.
Tools
![Cutting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/89b6300a02ba411683d3634c9eae59f9.png)
STEP 2
Seal the edges of the wood to prevent cracking.
Materials
![Sealing the wood ends](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/c6399ff243364c3ab7c5bfeca35b2287.png)
STEP 3
Wood glue the support boards together and clamp, allow time for the wood glue to cure.
![Wood clamped together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/99cbad64f7694799aaa794353d5e05a0.png)
STEP 4
Drill pilot holes through the support beam piece. Drive screws through the piece for extra support.
Tools
![Drilling through the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/1ffeb4c3151c493a99fd08b87c4b1af7.png)
STEP 5
Cut out the notch in the wood using the cutting guide for reference.
Tools
![Cutting the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/6b0b9878526e4866b18e936b4c96a22c.png)
STEP 6
Construct the legs layer by layer using wood screws and pilot holes. Add the support beam and the smaller layer pieces on the last layer.
Tools
![Creating the sofa legs](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/ce28c5790c964e02acc2534b118e8030.png)
STEP 7
Use the sofa cushions as reference for how long the back rest pieces should be.
![Measuring the cushions](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/f4635d209e0e4db99213c45fab2e2017.png)
STEP 8
Construct the back rest using pilot holes and wood screws.
Tools
![Constructing the back rest piece](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b47de9cfebde461984a8ee42372afd9f.png)
STEP 9
Sand the back rest and base pieces of the couch in preparation for staining.
Tools
![Sanding the couch](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/cd98bb38ffa94ac680fedafc3bc4a5e0.png)
STEP 10
Apply stain to the sofa and allow time for the stain to dry.
Materials
![Applying stain](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/091615734e0a473d96b89a5faf6943db.png)