$30 Outdoor Bench with Back from 2x6s [Only 3 Tools and 30mins]

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 a little by varying the angles to make it a little more comfortable and have a proper seat and back. So this is the design that I came up with. If you are interested in the 2x8 version of this bench or the modern Adirondack plans that compliment this bench get those links below.

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[daivdkuehn]

just want to let you know, we built this project for my son's eagle scout project, it came out fantastic. we built 8 of them!. and we then donated them to Alafia State Park, here in florida for a primitive camping site. they are currently sitting around a fire ring. they are beautiful and so comfortable!. thanks for the design and instructions.

[roscmon]

Thank you for your time showing how to do this! I'm a 65 year old female who doesn't know much about carpentry but I can use the tools I need for this. The part I'm grateful for is that you took your time and explained each step. You explained it well enough that I feel confident in trying it for my path I made in the woods behind my cabin. Thank you!!!

[scottweiderman]

thank you for not using 250, 000 bucks worth of festool to get these made! great video and something I can actually make!

[RandomNEGuy]

short answer - awesome and simple - obviously, first time on any new project takes longer than banging out the second one.

[kylerunyan]

I built 2 of these from your original video a year or so ago. These benches are SURPRISINGLY COMFORTABLE and easy to put together. They were made for the girlfriend's birthday to put around the fire pit.

[michaelmulcahy]

Just built it with my son! 30 minutes turned into 3 hrs 😂 it came out well. Great instructions!!

[orionsbelt]

I built the 2x4x8" benches and they are amazing comfortable! Everyone that has sat in them said the angle and lean of the seat and back are perfect and I have to agree! Thank you so much for taking the time and these videos!

[shawnlennon]

Really comfortable and sturdy bench. My cat passed away earlier this year and I put the bench right next to where I leave her flowers. I’m gonna put some sort of plaque on the bench with her name. It’s gonna be real classy. Thanks 🙏 ❤

[Cragun.]

I followed the original plans with 2 x 6 boards and just added a 2 x 4 between them. Looks great.

[chriscoughlin]

I made the 2x8 version and it is just a little too big for my porch so I might give this one a try. Thanks for the speed square lesson too. 😎

[pinoficara]

Made one entirely by hand, using a japanese saw. Came out great!
Thank you!

[dinourbani]

I built this today. I live in Canada. The materials cost about 70 bucks. The prices of wood are ridiculously high right now. It was super easy to make. Instructions were easy to follow.

[patrickroy]

I am normally a blacksmith, but lately it has been just too hot to light a coal fire. What fun! I first made 5 Leopold benches using the 2X8 lumber Plan. Yesterday I completed one using 2X6 lumber. In the middle of all this I also made 5 Viking Camp Chairs. Luckily the plans don't require too many tools. I find these benches very comfortable as do some friends who think they will become owners. I'm 75 and still able to learn.

[CarlMadsen]

I've used the earlier 2x8 video and made a dozen of these benches, but using 2x10 material instead. The benches are very heavy, very sturdy. Thank you!

[derekpeel]

Perfect use for some old weathered but still usable lumber i have sitting around. looking forward to the look on my neighbors faces when they see me sitting on this out front.

[purplecocoa]

I built this bench over the weekend! It was my first time doing any woodworking (even my first time using a circular saw...)!! Though it's not as precise and perfect as this one in the video, it's a bench! This video was incredibly helpful and so thorough. I learned a lot and now have a bench to enjoy :)

[billjoat]

Thanks!! Just made it. Took about 45 minutes for me. Looks perfect!!

[chuckhouck]

I built one of these using your plan and it came out great and I just wanted you to know that with the two longer leftover pieces I found a way to make arm rests with cup holders. You just cut out a long notch in the middle of each that would wedge into or over top of each long leg and underneath the lower back support cutting an angle in the front portion of the notch to match the angle of the front part of the long leg, then cut out about a 4" hole at the front/center of each arm for a cup holder and then epoxy a shaped piece of thick rubber padding on top of the holes reaching the width of the arm and part of the length and finally cutting a cross slit at the hole location. I did not know how to add a picture of what I did, sorry.

[jakengle]

Built two of these and they really are as easy as he makes it look. If you build two, then you only need 7 2x6x8' boards. These are very stable and don't tip forward or backward easily and are quite comfortable.

[matthewfox]

Exceptional tutorial, very clear and thorough communicator! (Also great sound editing) Thank you!