Outdoor Bench

By Rogue Engineer

SKILL
easy

This bench is actually a spin off of the well known Leopold Bench which was named after the conservationist Aldo Leopold who built them for birdwatching and nature photography. I liked the simplicity of the Leopold Bench but wanted to modify the design for comfort.

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Tools

  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 7-1/4" Circular saw
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver

Accessories

  • 31 PC. Drilling and Driving Accessory Kit

Materials

  • (4) 2x6x8' Pressure Treated Boards
  • 2-1/2" Exterior Screws
  • 2-1/2" Pocket Screws
  • Pocket Hole Tool
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Steps

STEP 1

Cut the wood using the attached cut list. Using the circular saw cut the taper on the back of the long leg.

Tools

Circular Saw
cutting with circular saw

STEP 2

Use straight edge to align feet. Align back of the short leg with front long leg. Pre-drill and assemble two legs (mirrored) with 2-1/2" exterior wood screws.

Tools

Drill
putting together legs

STEP 3

Pre-drill and install seat and back with 2-1/2" or longer exterior screws.

Tools

Drill
assembling bench