Going to be giving this a shot in the next couple of weeks. This will be my most ambitious project to date. I was wanting to build it earlier in the year but lumber prices made it a prohibitive
I think a center support would be a good idea too. (My wife and I are little on the larger size). Also, maybe adjust the dimensions for a deeper seat both bottom and back to accommodate a cushion of choice. Otherwise, I love it! It's a great design and I hope to build one soon! Cheers from Chattanooga, TN!
Seeing this project brought me back to my childhood. I remember one just like this my father made out of redwood back in the very early 70's. Good job.
Just built one using pine due to cost. I had a blast with it. I plan on making a second but need to widen the seat area for a slightly bigger person. Thank you for making your videos and plans so easy to follow. I am new to this wood working thing and am really enjoying it.
Great project, and easy to build. A couple of hints for the "less practiced" (like me): Be sure to think about the finished side of your lumber when making your cuts. I used cedar which had a rough side and a smooth side. To remain consistent, one set of chair support pieces need to be reversed in that situation. It's also helpful to do an initial sanding of the lumber before putting it together. Finally, instead of rounding off the back supports at the top, I cut a cap piece for both chairs out of 1x6 and then ripped it to fit. It gave it a nice finished look. Thanks for putting this out there for all of us to enjoy!
Hey Pete! I made this and I took your suggestion and modified it. I closed the opening under the table to make a small storage area. I also added slats across the back to give it a more sophisticated look. I used your plans and changed them up a bit to make a chair. I made it king size for us Big guys.
Lovely Video! Sorry for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Rassiff Amazing Woodwork Blaster (do a google search)? It is a great exclusive product for getting the best woodworking plans without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin after many years got great success with it.
Cheers mate! Made one Sunday afternoon, looks great! Painted mine white as I used Doug and Pine, also rounded over edges with quarter in router bit, sprayed two coats, so all in took me about six hours.
+Brye Cooper I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out woodworking projects to make try Jadonite Wood Blueprints Buddy ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my neighbor got cool results with it.
I literally just finished this project. A little learning curve with the angled cuts but overall a great project. I'm building a house and can't wait to try a lot of the other projects. Thanks for the awesome DIY videos Pete!
Thanks Rodrigo! I hope all is well down in Bariloche! I have a friend who is headed down in a couple weeks and she's been trying to get me to join her for one of the trips. Sounds amazing!
Hi Pete, thanks for the vid and the plans! I am a complete novice, living in Australia, but I am going to have a crack at building this for my parents as a christmas present (they just renovated their deck). Thanks again, I look forward to attempting more of your projects in the future!
+James Chappel Hey James! I'm so glad you are going to give it a shot! Have fun with the project and thanks for taking the time to try out the project. - Pete
+DIY PETE had a go this afternoon, it's not perfect but that's part of its charm. Ended up having to use Australian treated pine, which doesn't come in the exact widths as your plans (or at least the store I went to didn't). It still looks great though. Huge thanks from a true beginner!
I just want to thank you for the plans on this bench. I'm almost finish with the bench and I just need to add the last few wood planks. After sitting in the bench, I would suggest two areas I would change. One change would be putting the top brace that holds the legs together on the outside. The other change would be to make the seats 20 inches apart to give yourself more room. The 16 inch spacing seem to be a little too cramped
I was so impressed with this video I had to give it a go using pine and turned out great can send photo of it which I have gave it a burnt effect which enhanced all the grain and finished it with Yacht varnish which had 2 coats
Boom...looks great sir. Thank you for showing this build. I'm in need of a nice set of chairs and these seem perfect. Novice "woodworker" here and I think this is a perfect project to learn with. Again, thanks for your work.
Great project. I plan to build this. However, if you build this with cedar and it will be outside you want to either glue or use stainless steel hardware because cedar expands and contracts with temperature changes and deck screws will work loss. Thanks for posting.
louie duke Hi Louie! You are welcome and thank you so much for the kind words. I was just over in Scotland last July and we got lucky with hitting a good streak of nice days. What part of Scotland do you live in? We loved getting to visit your country and thought the terrain and area was beautiful. Cheers! - Pete
I really love this double chair! I wanted to know if you could make it for a bigger person. The seat height and width is what I’m most concerned about. Going need it for for a large guy like my self
Please pin this comment. Width of seat is too small (increase by at least 3 inches)... Thank god i thought about some stuff before cutting everything. I promise most people would be disappointed with the provided dimensions.
I just built this out of pine in a weekend and I would recommend one change. The overall size is a little snug for a full grown adult male. id recommend making it 6 in longer, giving each seat 3 inches of width. I'd also go 3 more inches taller on the back rest and 3 more inches in over all depth, (i like to slouch). And since I used pine I prestained all the wood with Olympic deck stain before i made any cuts which went pretty quick.
Pete, this was an amazing video from start to finish. You really have a gift. I have never tried wood work but I really like to build things. I don't have the equipment as you do, but I sure would like to try building something simple. Do you have a DIY video on simple patio chairs?
+Sameer Baral Hi Sameer! Great to hear from you and I think it is great you are going to get into woodworking. This is the only patio chair build I currently have (besides a simple bar stool). th-cam.com/video/T4RM4gpMDqw/w-d-xo.html --- I'll have to do a simple patio chair in the future!
Pete!!! Thanks so much man! I made it just in time to give to my wife for Christmas! Awesome plans and very easy to follow along with your video! Deeply grateful for your tutorials, where can i post my pictures? Merry Christmas from Fort Worth, Texas!
He Mr Chava! Awesome man, that is so cool, I bet she loved it! Can't wait to see photos. Please post to facebook.com/diyprojectswithpete , in the comments under the post on the website, or you can find my email info on my DIYPete.com contact page. Cheers and great job!!
I love this idea so much. Thanks for sharing. I am currently building a space for viewing small scale theatre show where people can watch and snack on something at the same time. I want to try your plan.
I'm building this for the first time and I have the frame built but to me the bench looks too low to the ground. I don't have anymore wood to make the legs longer, so is it supposed to be low? Im sure it's a dumb question and yes I followed the plans
Thanks heaps Pete, i download the plans and i will make this for my father foe Christmas . I could not donate as i dont have a bank account bc i am a kid
Hey Scott! To be honest I think you'd be fine spanning the extra 12 inches with the 2x6. If you felt it necessary, you could always add a center leg later, but I think you'll be fine without.
I built this bench and it came out really nice, I made it a little wider because I'm a big guy but didn't think about the depth. I don't need it to be deeper but i'm finding it hard to find seat cushions for the shallow depth of the seat "less than 18inches" Are the single patio chairs deeper?
I"m guessing this will make the chair 16ish inches from the ground? I"m taller and would rather have a higher chair. do I just add a couple inches on the cuts for the boards holding the seat?
Great tutorial but one important thing was missing - making sure your frame is square & level. I built one using the precise measurements but my structure was noticably out of square after attaching the rear support and the chair back supports.
Emt Scythe Hi! Glue is great to use. I've built a number of these without and they've held up real well, but if you have glue lying around, as you know, it will enhance the strength even more. I've been trying to show the gluing steps in my more recent videos. Thanks for the comment!
Built this last weekend and love it. By need to make one a little taller. Can I just make the legs longer and keep the same angles? Any help would be great! Thanks!!
Hi Pete, i have viewed your video & read a few hundred comments but I can't seem to find one thing. I am sure I missed it but how long is the 2 by 6? and how long is the bench when completed? This is my first of many projects I will be doing since retirement. Very impressed with your knowledge of wood working.
Hi Kimberly! The 2x6 is 61 inches long --- and the overall width with the armrests is about 66 inches. The link to the plans can be found on my site: www.diypete.com/how-to-build-a-double-chair-bench-with-table-free-plans/ -- enter a " 0 " to get them for free :) Cheers!
Awesome video! Quick question. Are the 1"x4"s and 1"x6"s true, or are they slightly thinner, say .75" X3.75" and .75"X5.75" My big concern is bending if they are not thick enough. Thanks!
Hi! A 2x4 is 1 1/2 inches thick by 3 1/2 inches wide. a 1x6 is 3/4 inches thick by 5 1/2 inches wide. Bending hasn't been an issue with all the support under each slat. Cheers
Only because I wanted to show a more basic way of building this without having to buy a jig. But if you have a pocket hole jig, definitely use it where you can!
@@DIYPETE good stuff im currently making an elevated dog bowl storage project with 1/2 ply and after setting my jig and and bit and collar in the correct place the inch screws dont seem to sit far enough down into the pocket correctly have you ever come across this?
Thank you for this! I’m a neewbie from Sweden ! I’m starting to learn by doing these diy projects and i’m slowly getting there. It’s a bit confusing for me since i have to learn the metric or use a inch to mm converter. I’m almost done with the cutting now, the only thing i don’t understand is the 15 angle cut. Should the piece be 24 5/16 where i make the cut? Or at the edge? I hope you see this soon! Thanks again! / Charlie
Great to hear from you Charlie and I hope you are doing well over in Sweden! The cut should measure 24 5/16 from the short point to the long point. Best of luck!
New guy here - If I wanted to use pine (to save $ on materials) and just stain it a different color, could I sand all of my pieces and do the staining prior to assembly? There are some hard to reach places once it is assembled. Any tips/help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Derek! You can definitely build it out of pine to save on materials. A lot of folks do. You can also stain prior to assembling if you'd prefer. Spraying the stain is another option. Cheers!
Hey Jeremy! If the furniture is going under a porch it does fine --- but the sun and rain will take a toll on it if outside all the time. You can sand and re-seal when needed. But you can tell the spots where it has been worn away and sometimes it will gray a bit in those spots. I've been using deck stain on my furniture now and it has been what I've moved towards recommending. I don't have the clear finish that I love -- but re-staining it makes it look brand new and it seems to do a better job outside withstanding the elements. ( like this one: th-cam.com/video/k2PL0fmvl6k/w-d-xo.html )
Hey Andrew! It depends what I am working on - But I generally use sort of a multi purpose blade with a few more teeth then a ripping saw. If I am framing walls I'll use a ripping blade - if I'm working with nicer quality woods like walnut etc I'll throw in a finish blade.
Hey Keith! Here is the direct link. If you have any issues shoot us a message on the diy pete.com contact page and we can email them to ya. Cheers gumroad.com/l/doublechairbench
Hey Pete I’m building this right now got a question...did you use spar urethane on the undersides like the armrests and seats? I’m not worried about looks just durability... thanks!
@@DIYPETE Thank you for the response, heres mine finished! imgur.com/a/l1F4RMW ...You may notice it looks a little different I had to use 1x6 throughout because not a single big box store or lumberyard carried 1x4... It made a great gift thanks for the plans, cheers from Canada!
Hi Tony! The store bought wood I refer to as 2x4 / 2x6 etc --- they are actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 or 1 1/1 x 5 1/2". So you'd want to mill them down to the smaller dimensions if that makes sense. Cheers!
+Joshua Lange Hey thanks for reaching out. Completely free, downloadable plans here: gumroad.com/l/doublechairbench All dimensions and info you'll ever need for this build are in there. Cheers!
Going to be giving this a shot in the next couple of weeks. This will be my most ambitious project to date. I was wanting to build it earlier in the year but lumber prices made it a prohibitive
I think a center support would be a good idea too. (My wife and I are little on the larger size). Also, maybe adjust the dimensions for a deeper seat both bottom and back to accommodate a cushion of choice. Otherwise, I love it! It's a great design and I hope to build one soon! Cheers from Chattanooga, TN!
Seeing this project brought me back to my childhood. I remember one just like this my father made out of redwood back in the very early 70's. Good job.
Very cool! Hope all is well!
Hey Pete, I bet you never thought you would see a 2 x 4 going for $10 😂😫
I loved it, the wife wants something like this for our back porch, now i know how to make it! Thanks for your very detailed video!
Have fun with the project and thanks for the kind words!
Just built one using pine due to cost. I had a blast with it. I plan on making a second but need to widen the seat area for a slightly bigger person. Thank you for making your videos and plans so easy to follow. I am new to this wood working thing and am really enjoying it.
Thanks Brett and great job!
Awesome bench Pete
Thanks James!
Great project, and easy to build. A couple of hints for the "less practiced" (like me): Be sure to think about the finished side of your lumber when making your cuts. I used cedar which had a rough side and a smooth side. To remain consistent, one set of chair support pieces need to be reversed in that situation. It's also helpful to do an initial sanding of the lumber before putting it together. Finally, instead of rounding off the back supports at the top, I cut a cap piece for both chairs out of 1x6 and then ripped it to fit. It gave it a nice finished look. Thanks for putting this out there for all of us to enjoy!
Thanks so much Craig! I appreciate your input as well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Love this Pete, will tackle this as soon as Scottish summer kicks in lol.
Awesome!
Hey Pete! I made this and I took your suggestion and modified it. I closed the opening under the table to make a small storage area. I also added slats across the back to give it a more sophisticated look. I used your plans and changed them up a bit to make a chair. I made it king size for us Big guys.
Hey! I love the modifications you made, sounds like a fun project! Keep up the good work and have a great week!
i love how you show how to do it all the way
+jerlisa howard Thanks! Appreciate the compliment and the support. Cheers
that's what she said
Michael Scott's in the house!
lol
btw thanks for the pointers... looking fwd to this project this weekend
Lovely Video! Sorry for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Rassiff Amazing Woodwork Blaster (do a google search)? It is a great exclusive product for getting the best woodworking plans without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin after many years got great success with it.
The best tutorial so far for me.
Thanks!
West coast Pete,Ayrshire. You will love the Highlands with loads of Whiskey,Malt and Beer to choose...oh yeah the countryside is lovely ;-).
louie duke Cool :) Thanks Louie!
Absolutely my next project! We just moved to country on 6 acres and need a nice set of patio furniture for porch! Love this design.
Awesome Wade! Congrats on the new property and enjoy that new chair!
DIY PETE only plan change I'm going to make is where you screw in at angles I'm going with kreg pocket holes!
DIY PETE also need to build a round pub table and bar stools for my music room. Drums guitars etc. Any pub table plans?
Cheers mate! Made one Sunday afternoon, looks great! Painted mine white as I used Doug and Pine, also rounded over edges with quarter in router bit, sprayed two coats, so all in took me about six hours.
+Brye Cooper Nice Work!
+Brye Cooper I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out woodworking projects to make try Jadonite Wood Blueprints Buddy ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my neighbor got cool results with it.
Cheers Oozy! Will check it out.
I love how you show how to do all this things, you are amazing, thanks so much and cheers from Argentina!
Thanks so much! I hope all is well down in Argentina. I want to visit your country someday :) Cheers!
Greeting from Seattle! Built this and it kicks ass. Helping my friend build one tomorrow.
That website sucks went and left already............
If you want the best woodworking plans online then visit this website here now: HootWood. com
Great tutorial. Thanks Pete. I will definitely try this idea. I really like it, and you are so good at teaching. Keep up the good work!
Awesome Pete. I will be making this and putting by the pool.
So cool! Good luck with the project Brady!
Great job, thanks for the guide!
I literally just finished this project. A little learning curve with the angled cuts but overall a great project. I'm building a house and can't wait to try a lot of the other projects. Thanks for the awesome DIY videos Pete!
Thanks for giving the project a shot! Nice job and congrats on building a house too!!
Great job Pete, greetings from Bariloche, Argentina!
Thanks Rodrigo! I hope all is well down in Bariloche! I have a friend who is headed down in a couple weeks and she's been trying to get me to join her for one of the trips. Sounds amazing!
@@DIYPETE you should come! Amazing landscapes, beers and chocolates!!
Thanks for the video. I made two of these and they are great in my back yard. Nice easy project for beginners like myself.
That's fantastic, nice work!
Hi Pete, thanks for the vid and the plans! I am a complete novice, living in Australia, but I am going to have a crack at building this for my parents as a christmas present (they just renovated their deck). Thanks again, I look forward to attempting more of your projects in the future!
+James Chappel Hey James! I'm so glad you are going to give it a shot! Have fun with the project and thanks for taking the time to try out the project. - Pete
+DIY PETE had a go this afternoon, it's not perfect but that's part of its charm. Ended up having to use Australian treated pine, which doesn't come in the exact widths as your plans (or at least the store I went to didn't). It still looks great though. Huge thanks from a true beginner!
Hi James, it’s a long shot but do you have the plans still? I’m from Victoria
I just want to thank you for the plans on this bench. I'm almost finish with the bench and I just need to add the last few wood planks. After sitting in the bench, I would suggest two areas I would change. One change would be putting the top brace that holds the legs together on the outside. The other change would be to make the seats 20 inches apart to give yourself more room. The 16 inch spacing seem to be a little too cramped
+Mena Razzie Hi Mena! Thanks so much for the ideas on modifications, great ideas!
Thank you for this video.
Nice job Pete always a pleasure to watch 👍🏻
Thanks!
Built very similar one structured the table cut circle and added a wine bucket!
Awesome!
I was so impressed with this video I had to give it a go using pine and turned out great can send photo of it which I have gave it a burnt effect which enhanced all the grain and finished it with Yacht varnish which had 2 coats
Awesome!
I love what you did, you are creator person.
Thanks so much for watching!
i love all your work pete
+priscilla mccoy Thanks Priscilla! I appreciate you checking it out :)
Just finished this it turned out great thanks 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Great to hear John, congrats!
Amazing project. Cheers from Brazil🇧🇷
Thanks!
Boom...looks great sir. Thank you for showing this build. I'm in need of a nice set of chairs and these seem perfect. Novice "woodworker" here and I think this is a perfect project to learn with. Again, thanks for your work.
Great to hear!
I'm going to try to make it this this weekend!!!!
Hope the build went well!
Wow 😮 perfect 👌
Thank you! Cheers!
Very cool, thanks
I made a couple of those out of pine a few years ago, I attached a few things a little differently than you but all in all a great build.
deltapine1 That's great! Nice work and keep on building :) Modifications are always a perfect way to make furniture customized for your needs. Cheers!
Great video and looks simple to make merry Christmas from Oregon
Thanks! You too!
Great project. I plan to build this. However, if you build this with cedar and it will be outside you want to either glue or use stainless steel hardware because cedar expands and contracts with temperature changes and deck screws will work loss. Thanks for posting.
Coated exterior grade screws or stainless will work great. And exterior grade wood glue is always a good idea. Thanks!
Very handy projects and nicely done,thank you Pete will follow and make it for myself although weather in Scotland can be crap to enjoy my bench lol
louie duke Hi Louie! You are welcome and thank you so much for the kind words. I was just over in Scotland last July and we got lucky with hitting a good streak of nice days. What part of Scotland do you live in? We loved getting to visit your country and thought the terrain and area was beautiful. Cheers! - Pete
Hi Pete
This is looking really good, here in the Uk but going to have a go and build for house in Spain. Will send photos of finished project
Derek
Glad you liked the project Derek!
Nice bench Pete it looks really good
Cheers
Tim from wood 4 nothing
Thanks Tim!
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I really love this double chair! I wanted to know if you could make it for a bigger person. The seat height and width is what I’m most concerned about. Going need it for for a large guy like my self
Please pin this comment. Width of seat is too small (increase by at least 3 inches)... Thank god i thought about some stuff before cutting everything. I promise most people would be disappointed with the provided dimensions.
nice art.
+archie Parungao thanks
I really enjoy your video
Great DIY. Just wondering, what's the total width of this project?
So good
Thanks!
very nice!
Thanks!
Really nice project! Awesome job!
Thanks!
should i use white pine to make this chair? If I choose white pine, what will I lose compared to yellow pine?
I just built this out of pine in a weekend and I would recommend one change. The overall size is a little snug for a full grown adult male. id recommend making it 6 in longer, giving each seat 3 inches of width. I'd also go 3 more inches taller on the back rest and 3 more inches in over all depth, (i like to slouch). And since I used pine I prestained all the wood with Olympic deck stain before i made any cuts which went pretty quick.
I like all your vids
Thanks Devin!
Pete, this was an amazing video from start to finish. You really have a gift. I have never tried wood work but I really like to build things. I don't have the equipment as you do, but I sure would like to try building something simple. Do you have a DIY video on simple patio chairs?
+Sameer Baral Hi Sameer! Great to hear from you and I think it is great you are going to get into woodworking. This is the only patio chair build I currently have (besides a simple bar stool). th-cam.com/video/T4RM4gpMDqw/w-d-xo.html --- I'll have to do a simple patio chair in the future!
Hello Pete. Was wondering if you have any plans for making bunk beds.
Pete!!! Thanks so much man! I made it just in time to give to my wife for Christmas! Awesome plans and very easy to follow along with your video! Deeply grateful for your tutorials, where can i post my pictures? Merry Christmas from Fort Worth, Texas!
He Mr Chava! Awesome man, that is so cool, I bet she loved it! Can't wait to see photos. Please post to facebook.com/diyprojectswithpete , in the comments under the post on the website, or you can find my email info on my DIYPete.com contact page. Cheers and great job!!
I love this idea so much. Thanks for sharing. I am currently building a space for viewing small scale theatre show where people can watch and snack on something at the same time. I want to try your plan.
I'm building this for the first time and I have the frame built but to me the bench looks too low to the ground. I don't have anymore wood to make the legs longer, so is it supposed to be low? Im sure it's a dumb question and yes I followed the plans
thank you!
+Jeffrey Abitria You bet!
Hi how long is the top support on the legs wich the arm rest will sit. I hope this makes sense
good
+Manop Hnookeaw Thanks!
+DIY PETE. It is an interesting piece of work You did very well
Diy Pete bom dia, bonito trabalho, parabéns...
Obrigado!!
vou me inscrever no teu canal pra que eu possa ver seus lançamentos, obrigado pelo carinho da resposta. Abraço forte...
Nice 👍
Thanks!
Thanks heaps Pete, i download the plans and i will make this for my father foe Christmas . I could not donate as i dont have a bank account bc i am a kid
Have fun with the project Sebastian! Thanks for downloading the plans and taking action. Your father will love it!
What are the dimensions of the finished build?
thank you, for the video !
Tony Olivas You betcha Tony!
Pete, if I add 12 inches to the width, will I need a center leg? I’m considering making one with a wider seating area.
Hey Scott! To be honest I think you'd be fine spanning the extra 12 inches with the 2x6. If you felt it necessary, you could always add a center leg later, but I think you'll be fine without.
Hi iv just made this from pallet wood
I built this bench and it came out really nice, I made it a little wider because I'm a big guy but didn't think about the depth. I don't need it to be deeper but i'm finding it hard to find seat cushions for the shallow depth of the seat "less than 18inches" Are the single patio chairs deeper?
I"m guessing this will make the chair 16ish inches from the ground? I"m taller and would rather have a higher chair. do I just add a couple inches on the cuts for the boards holding the seat?
Yes, modifying the height is pretty simple and adding the extra height would get you there.
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Great tutorial but one important thing was missing - making sure your frame is square & level. I built one using the precise measurements but my structure was noticably out of square after attaching the rear support and the chair back supports.
Thanks for the feedback! I should have shown some more of the basics. Cheers!
Hey Pete. Have you scaled this down to a version for Children? I would love your thoughts!
Hey Jason! I have not yet, but I love the idea!
Буду делать, спасибо автору за идею...
Ка Лапкивтумане Пожалуйста.
.made a couple of these one with a cooler
Glad it turned out well! Cheers!
Your wood purchase list is incorrect, you should update your plan and remove the 125$ cost it’s more like 300$
need a slider box in the center
Very good idea!
What type of spar urethane is that. Is it clear or has it a stain in it. Great video and a great seat.
Hi! It is Minwax helmsman spar varnish ( clear gloss )
Hey Pete, just curious why you don't use glue?
Emt Scythe Hi! Glue is great to use. I've built a number of these without and they've held up real well, but if you have glue lying around, as you know, it will enhance the strength even more. I've been trying to show the gluing steps in my more recent videos. Thanks for the comment!
Built this last weekend and love it. By need to make one a little taller. Can I just make the legs longer and keep the same angles? Any help would be great! Thanks!!
Awesome! I'm traveling at the moment so am not 100% --- but it wouldn't change much if any.
thanks!!
Hi Pete, i have viewed your video & read a few hundred comments but I can't seem to find one thing. I am sure I missed it but how long is the 2 by 6? and how long is the bench when completed? This is my first of many projects I will be doing since retirement. Very impressed with your knowledge of wood working.
Hi Kimberly! The 2x6 is 61 inches long --- and the overall width with the armrests is about 66 inches. The link to the plans can be found on my site: www.diypete.com/how-to-build-a-double-chair-bench-with-table-free-plans/ -- enter a " 0 " to get them for free :) Cheers!
Awesome video! Quick question. Are the 1"x4"s and 1"x6"s true, or are they slightly thinner, say .75" X3.75" and .75"X5.75" My big concern is bending if they are not thick enough.
Thanks!
Hi! A 2x4 is 1 1/2 inches thick by 3 1/2 inches wide. a 1x6 is 3/4 inches thick by 5 1/2 inches wide. Bending hasn't been an issue with all the support under each slat. Cheers
Fellow Montanan
Thanks for saying hi Loot!
How hard would this be to make a 3 seater with 2 tables
It wouldn't be too hard. Definitely doable!
is there any reason why you didnt use pocket hole construction for this project? i recently made your ice chest cooler and loved the pocket hole work.
Only because I wanted to show a more basic way of building this without having to buy a jig. But if you have a pocket hole jig, definitely use it where you can!
@@DIYPETE good stuff im currently making an elevated dog bowl storage project with 1/2 ply and after setting my jig and and bit and collar in the correct place the inch screws dont seem to sit far enough down into the pocket correctly have you ever come across this?
Cut list
Thank you for this! I’m a neewbie from Sweden ! I’m starting to learn by doing these diy projects and i’m slowly getting there. It’s a bit confusing for me since i have to learn the metric or use a inch to mm converter. I’m almost done with the cutting now, the only thing i don’t understand is the 15 angle cut. Should the piece be 24 5/16 where i make the cut? Or at the edge? I hope you see this soon! Thanks again! / Charlie
Great to hear from you Charlie and I hope you are doing well over in Sweden! The cut should measure 24 5/16 from the short point to the long point. Best of luck!
New guy here - If I wanted to use pine (to save $ on materials) and just stain it a different color, could I sand all of my pieces and do the staining prior to assembly? There are some hard to reach places once it is assembled. Any tips/help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Derek! You can definitely build it out of pine to save on materials. A lot of folks do. You can also stain prior to assembling if you'd prefer. Spraying the stain is another option. Cheers!
Great video, thanks for posting! How has the spar urethane finish held up - are you happy with it? Thanks.
Hey Jeremy! If the furniture is going under a porch it does fine --- but the sun and rain will take a toll on it if outside all the time. You can sand and re-seal when needed. But you can tell the spots where it has been worn away and sometimes it will gray a bit in those spots. I've been using deck stain on my furniture now and it has been what I've moved towards recommending. I don't have the clear finish that I love -- but re-staining it makes it look brand new and it seems to do a better job outside withstanding the elements. ( like this one: th-cam.com/video/k2PL0fmvl6k/w-d-xo.html )
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what kind of blade do you use on your mitre saw? a ripping blade or a finishing blade?
Hey Andrew! It depends what I am working on - But I generally use sort of a multi purpose blade with a few more teeth then a ripping saw. If I am framing walls I'll use a ripping blade - if I'm working with nicer quality woods like walnut etc I'll throw in a finish blade.
DIY PETE what do you think the supported weight is on this project? it seems pretty sturdy!
what's the original wood material wood list? how many pieces at what lengths?
Hi Roger! Please check out the link in the description for more information and to find the plans. Cheers!
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Tried to go to the link with the directions and all it took me to was a search page for buying equipment and tools. Couldn't find the directions.
Hey Keith! Here is the direct link. If you have any issues shoot us a message on the diy pete.com contact page and we can email them to ya. Cheers gumroad.com/l/doublechairbench
Hey Pete I’m building this right now got a question...did you use spar urethane on the undersides like the armrests and seats? I’m not worried about looks just durability... thanks!
Hey! I did do the stain and sealer on the undersides. Cheers!
@@DIYPETE Thank you for the response, heres mine finished! imgur.com/a/l1F4RMW ...You may notice it looks a little different I had to use 1x6 throughout because not a single big box store or lumberyard carried 1x4... It made a great gift thanks for the plans, cheers from Canada!
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I have some wood I would mill: are your specs for store bought nominal dimensions or actual size dimensions? Great video. Thanks.
Hi Tony! The store bought wood I refer to as 2x4 / 2x6 etc --- they are actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 or 1 1/1 x 5 1/2". So you'd want to mill them down to the smaller dimensions if that makes sense. Cheers!
heyy DIY Pete what is the Dimensions on the furniture patio set
+Joshua Lange Hey thanks for reaching out. Completely free, downloadable plans here: gumroad.com/l/doublechairbench All dimensions and info you'll ever need for this build are in there. Cheers!
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