DIY Cinder Block Cottage Bench

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[digitaldawn]

I did 2 benches with arm rests for my firepit area. They cost 41.00 each. You won't find good outdoor furniture for that price that will last like these will.

[Tonyconner]

I was staying at a Air BnB in Amarillo Tex couple years ago.
They had the same design set up bit they had painted the cinder blocks orange & black and the ends of the wood did not stick out of the ends, it was beautiful....

[janna]

WOW, this is SIMPLE and BEAUTIFUL, thank you very much sir!❤

[RobertJohnson-dezi]

I am going to build this, but I'm going to make it a little narrower or used longer four by fours and push them through so they make table on either end. 😁

[shamailafazal]

I suppose you could use concrete to stick them together, looks really good .. now I gotta find myself those blocks lol

[rinasoetandar]

very nice ! looking fwd to ask my husband make one :)

[toosexy]

I'm just making this just for looks under my MOMOSA TREE!

[abelramirez]

it's only a tip to do it as a construction worker I know how to make this better very easy end stable ☝️

[oooohsnaaaap]

I just completed this project and would like to suggest the following tips:      1)  1 row of the blocks that form the base of the bench should be half (4 in. wide) blocks.  This will make the bench equal to standard chair height.  A base with a height of 3 regular blocks won't allow the average person (especially shorter people) to be able to comfortably rest their feet on the ground.      2) The blocks that form the backrest should have the flat side meet the base, so that more surface area with adhesive can bond the backrest to the base.       3)  Adhesive definitely works, provided you use the right one.  I use Sika landscaping block adhesive and the bond is super strong.  However, if you are still weary of safety, you can use 4" c-clamps to reinforce the joint between the backrest and bench.      4) Three 4x4s are enough for the seating (5 total).  The 4th one for the seating isn't really necessary unless you plan to use cushions for the backrest (to keep the pillows from falling through).      5) Use the best side of the lumber for the surfaces of the bench.  Sides with splinters will slowly tear up your cushions.

[vpfyi]

WTF😱 genius!!!!im doing this shit 2morrow

[dmontgomery]

You make this look SUPER easy. Finding the cushions would be the hardest part

[kari]

Why is safety an issue? Who would be stupid enough to fall off? Apparently people no longer know how to sit on a bench anymore. I think is a great project and I will make one for my yard! The rest of you safety junkies go buy "a safe" one or have your guests wear a helmet. hahahahaha

[artincorona]

I had some 4x4's and brick laying around so I built this and it holds up just fine despite those that think it's unsafe. I weigh 280 lb and purposely leaned all my weight on the back and it held just fine. So many haters!

[reneguerrero]

I would use cement to bond those bricks. instead of that glue..

[mifasola]

It would be nice if you told us how long those 4 x4 are. And what is the distance between the end pieces

[travisskyski]

man do you know how much 6 - 4x4x10 posts cost?

[MrsNG-rrrk]

I was SO about to make this. I love this idea! Cheap cool and comfy! However, I realize this would be a pain during hurricane season to remove off the patio :(

[chocolatewaifu]

This actually looks really good adding to the to do list! 😍

[xenawarrior]

Thanks for the idea, I thought I would have to pay someone to make a bench but I don't anymore:) and I already have the blocks

[megadezziescat]

It can probably be made without the back, like a lounger bed.