DIY a Sleek Slatted Bench with Ease

Learn how to make a Sleek Slatted Bench with Ease! If you can sand, drill holes and screw in screws, you'll totally be able to do this project!

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[featsofmagic]

Endgrain is where moisture goes in so those ends you have on the floor not sealed will soak water like a sponge. Just thought you should know.

[machigane]

Yeah your comment that "you don't need to seal the bottom edge because it doesn't show" is typical of beginners. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it doesn't need to be sealed. That is the most important part because it is end grain and will wick up moister faster than than any other surface. This is common sense. You should seal all surfaces especially because it is going to be placed outdoors and even if it was indoors I would seal all surfaces.

[randybaker]

If this is sitting outside I would stain and paint all side's and sealed it with a deck sealer to protect the wood from weather !!

[Silverbackra]

I finished my bench this morning, It is not perfect but it is okay. It is a simple design however simple doesn't mean easy!

[NathanRChristie]

This is great! Thank you for posting this. I am going to make this next week to add to a sitting area by the water. It's simple but looks very good. Living in Mississippi I will probably have to paint the underside as well, carpenter bees a just licking their lips waiting to chew into this.

[jacomans]

Your bench caught my eye right away, great job, I have been looking for a project to do and this one seems perfect, I subscribed and liked..thank you!

[suffa]

I followed this video to do the same style bench about a year ago, only I used red accent paint. Great design!

[MakerCuisine]

I love this bench, the design is great and very modern looking, I'm going to have to try my hand at making a bench too

[DIYMinded]

Great project! Thanks for taking the time to make and film it. Subscribed!

[richardanderson]

Great project. A lot easier than others I have seen of a similar nature. Not sure why you wouldn't paint the under side of the bench black like the rest?

[shaikrishna]

I finished my bench today. It looks awesome. Only change I made was, I made it a 8 feet bench. My kids love it. Thanks for the tips you provided. It saved a lot of time. You are awesome & thanks for sharing your project.

[heracliobernal]

Thanks for the idea, I made one for my wife, she loved it

[poujaipmei]

I am your new subscriber from India 🇮🇳, well i live in a tropical part of india( north east region) where varieties of timber & wood available what i am saying is that please do highlight tools & name of the timber not in the link coz ordinary people lake me wouldn't understand
#awesome work 👍

[acmeopinionfactory]

Have you ever actually SAT on a bench like this?
Excruciatingly uncomfortable after a very short time.
Designs like this, usually in public spaces, are meant to keep people moving, while seeming to be friendly and accommodating.
You'll be putting a cushion on it if you use it often.

[greggtownsley]

Love that you didn't glue up pre-stained boards, like another video. Thinking however I'll do contrasting stains and, of course, a healthy urethane finish...

[johnny.]

Very good look!!! Looks simple enough to build, but the finished product looks top notch quality. Nice work!!

[leahs.]

I love this project!! And it's so simple. I'm actually going to use this model and adapt it to make a radiator cover this weekend. And also, that little pilot hole template was the most useful thing I've seen in a long time - Thank you <3 I am subscribing!

[pparvez]

Parvez Aslam good thanks so much love u miss you so much love u 🇵🇰 very good thanks thanks 🤔 thanks 🤔 thanks

[RyanONeill]

Exactly the DIY build plan I was looking for. Not sure why the ends aren’t flush with the top of the bench or maybe 1/8” lower so they’re not sticking up though. Might be a preference thing I guess 😜

[jbelme]

I saw a version this bench at a fancy new development. It was on the edge of a pond and super stable although it was set on uneven ground. But I’ll bet they paid $800 for it. Thanks for this well made video.