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Outdoor garden bench - enthusiastic beginner!

  • 11-06-2020 12:06pm
    #1
    maximo31
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Going to give a shot at making the following outdoor bench :
    https://myoutdoorplans.com/furniture/free-outdoor-bench-plans/

    Would anyone have a link to the best screws i can buy for this project?

    Looking for any tips or advice from the experts on here to help me out. Hoping to get it done ASAP as a present......
    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    glynf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Something like these should do the trick.


  • #3
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,173 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    1: edit the title to read garden seat when we read bench in here we think mostly woodworking bench!

    The screws will depend on the timber: if pressure treated than you will need decking screws.

    How will you make the M&T joints?

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #4
    maximo31
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭maximo31


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    1: edit the title to read garden seat when we read bench in here we think mostly woodworking bench!

    The screws will depend on the timber: if pressure treated than you will need decking screws.

    How will you make the M&T joints?

    Sorry ,can't edit the title.
    It is treated timber that i have ordered. Cheers for the advice on the screws.
    No M&T joints required looking at the drawings in the link i have added.
    Maybe this thread should be in the DIY section rather than Woodcraft. :o
    It's probably a bit basic for in here.


  • #5
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,173 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    maximo31 wrote: »
    Sorry ,can't edit the title.
    It is treated timber that i have ordered. Cheers for the advice on the screws.
    No M&T joints required looking at the drawings in the link i have added.
    Maybe this thread should be in the DIY section rather than Woodcraft. :o
    It's probably a bit basic for in here.

    Edit, go advanced and follow the signs!

    The text mentions galvanised screws.
    OK I looked closely, I see its all screws.
    I would consider some sort of dowel in the bottom stretcher because someone is bound to stand on it to climb up

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #6
    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    For peace of mind I would use stainless steel screws - available online. A bit pricey but they won't rust to pieces in a few years. Try and use a drill/counterbore bit with wooden plugs for neatness.


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  • #7
    maximo31
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭maximo31


    recipio wrote: »
    For peace of mind I would use stainless steel screws - available online. A bit pricey but they won't rust to pieces in a few years. Try and use a drill/counterbore bit with wooden plugs for neatness.

    Thanks for that. Very helpful.


  • #8
    maximo31
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭maximo31


    Meant to post a finished picture. Turned out fine. Put two coats of Danish oil on it. Thinking of a coat of a mahogany colour varnish on it now. Any recommendations?


  • #9
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,173 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    maximo31 wrote: »
    Meant to post a finished picture. Turned out fine. Put two coats of Danish oil on it. Thinking of a coat of a mahogany colour varnish on it now. Any recommendations?
    .
    Post a few close ups, it looks great:)

    Pen a few lines on what you did

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #10
    maximo31
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭maximo31


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    .
    Post a few close ups, it looks great:)

    Pen a few lines on what you did

    Feel like i'm back in school!! :)
    It was a gift to my mother in memory of my father so it has been delivered to her house already so i took no close ups. Got a small engraved brass plate too to put on it. Just have 1 other photo before applying the oil. To be fair it was handy enough to do even though it has plenty of imperfections!! I would hope to learn from my mistakes. :o
    Planning on making another one , slightly different design for myself.
    It was very heavy when done as made with all 4 x 2's. May try a design that is a little lighter.
    So what tools / equipment should a beginner be looking to purchase?
    Looked at a lot of videos today and thinking of getting (some of) a circular saw / table saw / sanging belt / router , etc.
    What would you guys recommend for a beginner?
    Is there any thread on here for beginner requirements??
    I would also like to make some pizza boards as making a lot of them lately and planning on a small gathering!
    Any advice / link on how to make these would be great.


  • #11
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,173 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Back at school...... as teacher!

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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  • #12
    Zak Flaps
    Registered Users Posts: 2,334 ✭✭✭Zak Flaps


    maximo31 wrote: »
    Feel like i'm back in school!! :)
    It was a gift to my mother in memory of my father so it has been delivered to her house already so i took no close ups. Got a small engraved brass plate too to put on it. Just have 1 other photo before applying the oil. To be fair it was handy enough to do even though it has plenty of imperfections!! I would hope to learn from my mistakes. :o
    Planning on making another one , slightly different design for myself.
    It was very heavy when done as made with all 4 x 2's. May try a design that is a little lighter.
    So what tools / equipment should a beginner be looking to purchase?
    Looked at a lot of videos today and thinking of getting (some of) a circular saw / table saw / sanging belt / router , etc.
    What would you guys recommend for a beginner?
    Is there any thread on here for beginner requirements??
    I would also like to make some pizza boards as making a lot of them lately and planning on a small gathering!
    Any advice / link on how to make these would be great.

    I'm a beginner also. Haven't built anything yet. Waiting for all tools to arrive.
    For a beginner, that seat looks very good. A nice thought as a gift for your Mum.


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