2x4basics 90134ONLMI Hopkins, 6"D x 40"W x 33"H, AnySize Chair or Bench Ends, Sand

My first reason for choosing this product was because I wanted an inexpensive yet durable bench for an undeveloped wooded property on Lake Michigan where there is no structure of any kind for shelter. That means this will be outdoors ALL the time. I thought this plastic/composite material along with treated lumber would be just the right thing for longevity in the woods. Well, upon completion I'd say it seems this was the right choice. It seems very sturdy but it was not as inexpensive or as easy as I thought. I'm not a builder so I don't know any of the tricks of the trade, therefore, my projects often come out as something less than professional looking. However, I think this project came out just fine. As for expense...have you seen the price of lumber these days!!!??? (ref. May 5, 2021) Holy Toledo! I paid $48 for the bench brackets and $91 for wood. Plus about $14 for better screws. So, not as cheap as I'd hoped but still not bad for the what I ended up with. It's a nice, sturdy, comfortable, heavy, weatherproof bench and that's exactly what I wanted. But let me share a couple of points that might be helpful to others. As other reviewers have said, it isn't super easy to build all by yourself. Especially the "seat boards" for which you need to turn the bench over to access the screw slots. Soooo, since I was working alone, I heeded the advice to have a couple of large clamps at the ready and they were a life saver! I clamped the boards to the frame, measured, made adjustments as necessary, drilled pilot holes and screwed them on. Without clamps or a helper, I don't think I could have done it...at least not without it looking like a Jr, High shop project. Another thing that I think helps is to cut your boards an inch too long (or, if you bought 6' 2X4s, bring the brackets inward a total of one inch). That gives you a half an inch of overhang on each end. The reason for this is that many of the screw slots are on the outermost edges of the brackets which means that the screws go in very close to the ends of the lumber if you don't give it the extra space. The problem with that is splitting. Might even be an issue with longevity if too much movement on the bench causes stresses on the screws, thereby splitting the wood that way too. So leave a little extra room and DO drill pilot holes. Some genius builder also suggested using 8ft 2X4s in the bottom slots of the brackets, thereby leaving an extension sticking out on each side upon which to place boards, creating "end tables". I did this but made one modification: The slots for the front of the braces are about 3/4" lower than the ones for the rear of the braces. If you put boards across for a table, it will end up being slanted forward and anything that CAN roll WILL. Since I used 1X4s for my "table tops" (2X4s seemed too heavy and chunky to me) I simply "ripped" a short piece down the middle to and cut it to the length of the extensions to make a nice shim. That made the table level. (I used exterior deck screws for the table tops and the shim pieces.) As another reviewer offered, I DID pay for screws that were heavier (#12s instead of #10s) and half an inch longer for a better grip (1-1/2" instead of 1"). I used square drive because I dislike phillips or slotted screws. And I bought stainless steel because this bench will always be out in the elements. (I'll probably use something like "Thompson's" sealer on it too.) One other thing that was a "life saver" (credit going to another reviewer) was to have a rubber mallet on hand. I actually picked one up at Dollar Tree for a buck and it worked like a charm. The two bottom brace 2X4s went in hard. I could not force them in by hand and I am not weak. So, I pounded on the brackets to force them onto the 2X4s and I'm happy to report that the brackets showed no sign of abuse whatsoever. I'm quite pleased with the end result (see photo). This bench is heavy (probably around 100 lbs.) It seems very sturdy, steady and durable so I hope it lasts a long time. And it seems pretty comfortable to sit on, considering it's wood.

Well, it sat in the box for two years but now that the bench is built and on our porch, I’m very happy with it! It turned out to be the perfect width for the intended space and it looks right with our desert surroundings. Husband says it was not hard to put together. He sanded and stained some planks we had lying around and it all came out great. It definitely took time, but the outcome was worth it!

This was my first time building something other than assembling Ikea furniture and was completely lost at first but felt like a pro at the end. Overall, I am so happy with the bench; although, I must say reading previous reviews helped tremendously! It took me some days to finish this, since I had to wait for the stain to dry and settle, and it ended up being more expensive than I planned but way more rewarding than just buying an assembled bench. For those who are also newbies to building things, below are the suggestions I used. Maybe it'll help you out too. 1. Purchased redwood for my wood. It's more expensive but I wanted this bench to last so I went with a higher quality wood. Also, when looking for wood, try to find the best pieces you can, without any sap leaking from it or chipped pieces. Seriously, I felt like I went swimming into the pile of wood at Home Depot (literally, all people could see were my legs sticking out) to find 5 decent pieces because most of them were pretty bad off, but it was worth it. :) 2. Bought 5 pieces of 8' and had Home Depot cut them in half. I wanted the finished bench to be around 3-4' so this worked great. Also, remember to subtract about 5.5" to the board length you are getting, to compensate for the width of the chair arms. My finished bench was about 3.5'. 3. Used a wood stain/sealer. I went with Behr Atlantic Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer. I only needed a quart, and that worked great for two coats. I also chose semi-transparent over solid, since I wanted some texture from the wood to come through. 4. Sanded the wood before staining it and rounded the edges. This took longer than anticipated, but it was so worth it to have those beautiful round edges and a smooth surface to paint on. 5. Used a plain ol' foam brush. I tried a different brush (and more expensive) but honestly, the foam brush had a more even coat in the end. 6. Bought #10 x 1-1/2" Stainless Steel Fence & Deck Screws to use instead of the ones that came in the box. Here's a link to the ones I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PRXM53R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 7. Left about 1/2" off the edges, instead of putting the wood perfectly aligned with the chair arms, to prevent the wood from splitting. I didn't mind seeing a little extra wood on both sides of the bench. 8. Used clamps. I assembled this on my own and using clamps helped to keep the wood in place while I screwed in the screws. Also, I put the clamp on while I was adjusting the wood, which helped me get a precise measurement for the spacing. The clamp would hold the wood in place, and I could move the piece slightly to the right or left to get it just right. 9. Assembled the bottom pieces of the bench by going under it, instead of turning it upside-down. Also, I assembled the pieces in the front and back first, then I just moved the middle two pieces forward or backward slightly to get the right spacing. While using clamps, this process ended up being really simple. 10. Used a power drill and a regular screw-driver. I found that the power drill worked great, but to really tighten the screws at the end, I preferred to use a screw-driver. Well, I hope those tips help someone else and that the bench turns out fabulously. :) Thank you to everyone else for all of your suggestions and tips!

I bought 4 of these to place around our new fire pit. Very good reviews and I liked the fact that they were a long lasting combination of wood (treated lumber) and plastic. That meant they would be heavy and durable. I live in a place where the wind either blows from Kansas or sucks from Texas. Lol! I'm not a novice to working with wood. I have a radial arm saw, router, levels, vices and tape measures, carpenter squares and a bunch of other wood working tools. I built a deck around my pool from a pile of treated lumber from a big box place. Having said that, these are horribly engineered. The product itself is pretty solid. Putting the wood on it is not easy. The back of the "any size chair has spacers for the boards. The bottom of the chair has no spacers. How effing hard would it be to do that? Seriously. These could be built by a novice in an hour if they just put spacers on the seat! What level of engineering do they have there? Maybe I'm OCD. Maybe I want too much. Maybe I want a product worthy of its rating. Update: Finished the chairs and side tables. They are very solid and heavy. They will last a long time. Like I said, they aren't as as easy to put together as advertised. I like the fact that they are manufactured in the USA and they seem to be very good quality. Construction Tips: 1. I used treated 2×4's and routed the edges. Didn't want my friends going home with splinters! 2. I put a stain/sealer on them. 3. Try to attach them "cup side" down. Circle of the wood grain downward. 4. I drilled pilot holes on all boards before screwing them down. Especially the stringers. Stringers will split on the end of you don't do this. 5. I spaced the seat boards with a 1/8th inch dowel rod. 3/8th didn't seem to work out for screwing down the boards. 6. I used Irwin Quick Grip clamps to hold the seat boards in place while I attached them. 7. Remember to add the width of the chair arms to the seat width you want. If you want a 24" seat you need to add 5.5" to the boards when you cut them. The directions provided aren't very helpful. Hopefully my advice will help! I added a "star" and photos.

I am very impressed with the quality and end product of what I built. Its is very strong and does not budge even when two heavy persons like my self sit on it. I built it of Pressure Treated Douglas Fir which already had a dark burgundy color so I did not need to stain it. A) Ordered 4nos 10ft each , 2X4 lengths chopped at the lumber yard into half each....total 8 pieces 60 inches each. 4 pieces for the seat and 3 pieces for the back rest. Last piece of 60 inches chopped into three pieces of 20 inches each for the table on one side. You could build the table on both sides but i only wanted it on one side. b) Ordered 1 piece 2X4 of 14 feet which I cut in two for the two bottom supports. I sanded the wood down slightly to remove any splinters and applied two coats of oil based PolyUrethane. Assembly was pretty easy and I did it on my own. The easy of assembly was because after fitting the two bottom supports in , I turned the bench upside down on a table over the four pieces for the seat and then screwing them in was a piece of cake. i used a power drill with a 3 inch extended drill bit holder so going into the inside spots to screw was very easy.I then turned the bench back upright and screwed on the back pieces one at a time. A very easy project and a fantastic end product. i don't believe Icould buy an equally strong bench for even two or three times my total cost.

Beats the cheap Chinese benches hands down in quality and assembly! Assembly is easy, the only power tool possibly needed is a power drill/screwdriver (but it can be done by hand). No special clamps are needed and while one reviewer drilled pilot holes for the screws, I found that wasnt actually necessary (but might be helpful). I used redwood and had Lowes cut 12' pieces in half (equal length). The 6ft bench is light enough to be carried by one person (I'm not a big or young guy by any means) and I carried it about 300 feet, each way, several times before it found its 'permanent' home. Its a nice looking bench, much, much better quality than most of the el-cheapo chinese benches, lighter, bigger and easier to assemble. I added a coat of sealer, but the redwood shouldnt need it. For about the same price as the cheapest benches, you will have something that is comfortable, looks good and will last. Total cost of bench ends and wood (everything else is included with bench ends) was about $90. If you dont go with redwood, then it would have been about $70! The ONLY potential problems I see are a) If you dont leave enough wood at the ends of the bench, the screws will sooner or later split the wood (but I dont see that as a real problem assembled correctly) b) Hopefully the plastic bench ends wont become brittle in the cold winter months or from sun exposure (but only time will tell).

Awesome way to build a bench! The plastic sides are incredibly solid, much more than I expected. I carefully sanded and water sealed the wood and then followed the instructions for building the bench. The instructions are actually printed on the outside of the box, which I didn't notice at first, and they're essentially language neutral picture instructions. Even so, they're easy enough to follow and I got the bench assembled in no time. The instructions say you can build the bench at any length up to 6 feet long, it all depends on how long you cut the wood. The finished product has been sitting outside in the weather for over two months now and it's holding up perfectly. The plastic is remarkably solid and will outlast the wood for sure. If you want an inexpensive and fast way to add a wood bench to your yard, this thing is the way to go. It looks great, was quick and easy to build, and looks like it'll last for decades.

We found this easy to assemble. I have one suggestion: cut the wood about an inch and a half longer than needed for desired width of bench on both ends of the board (for a total of three inches longer when cutting)... this will allow you to have an inch and a half sticking out on both sides of the front and back. Having the extra length makes foe a better attachment of the screws and less likelihood of the ends of the board splitting at some point. You will need to cut the two lowest boards to the exact length you want the bench (total of three inches less than the seat and back bench lengths.) Lay the boards out to determine the placement of individual boards... all boards are not perfect so choose the placement with the best sides up and at the front of the bench for the seat. We still have shortages on wood at our home centers and what is available is not in the best shape. If you go with pressure treated wood, wait at least a month before painting or staining because fresh treated wood will not absorb the finish until it has a chance to weather a while. This is a great bench if you are wanting something that is durable and low-maintenance.

Se ve muy bonita. Pero es inestable. Tiene algo de movimiento hacia los costados. Es un defecto de diseño. Recomiendo mas como algo estetico, que de uso. Aun con sus 9 maderas de 1.5 pulgadas, resulta inestable.

This was designed for imperial wood sizes (USA). Getting a match to the UK's "metricated" sizes can be a bit of a trial if you don't have access to woodworking equipment. My advice is to get the timber from someone who can actually cut/plane to the sizes required and all will be well. I now have three of these and they are in a very exposed location close to the sea. They are coping well with the sea the sun and the rain. I expect the frames to outlast the timber.

Fast comm., fast delivery and "fair" price (THX)

すてきなベンチです。 ベンチの幅は、6フィートまで可能ですが、5フィートまでぐらいがいいと思います。 それ以上の時は、中央部分が歪むので補強が必要になります。 15年前に背もたれのない2×4basicのベンチを購入しましたが、木材は何度か替えましたが、足の部分は問題なく使え頑丈です。 木材を9本使うので重量はあります。 また、屋外で雨ざらしになる場合は、木材に塗料を塗る方が長持ちします。

Okay so this is the best park bench you will ever find, period. Not only does it go together in under an hour easily. But it’s actually fun and oddly satisfying to put together. A few things… leave a 1/4 inch or so overhang on the outside to avoid cracking the wood. I used “cedar” and I am not treating it with anything. Plus I drilled skinny little pilot holes first to insure no cracking. And… if you look at my picture you will notice I put one extra 2X4 piece, below the three back pieces and screwed it in just under the armrest. I think it looks better, it’s more sturdy, although it was plenty sturdy to begin with, and now my dog doesn’t slip through the back of it when he sits beside me.