Plant Benches

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Feb 24, 2005 6:34 pm

I enjoy working with wood as well as many other projects. My wife wanted some small benches to set on the front porch this spring to set some small planters on. I was glad to have a project that would take a few days, as I am getting real tired of winter. These will set under some false windows on our porch, which will look much better than on the basement floor, but wanted to snap a couple of pictures and post them anyway. They are about 32 inches long, and 14 inches high.

Brad

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Feb 24, 2005 6:45 pm

Well, that worked nicely, didn't it???

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Feb 24, 2005 7:14 pm

Those are really lovely, Brad!!! Bet your DW is thrilled with your handywork!

caliloo · Post by **caliloo** » Feb 24, 2005 8:51 pm

Those are great!

I could certainly use a couple around here once spring arrives.... and I love the decorative painting!

Alexa

JaneG · Post by **JaneG** » Feb 25, 2005 12:02 am

Those are nice, I love the look of traditional 5-board benches. Did you do the painting and artwork also? They'll look great on the porch.

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Feb 25, 2005 12:10 am

Nice job Brad!

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Feb 25, 2005 5:15 pm

I primed the wood (medium grade pine) with a latex primer, then painted with an interior/exterior latex door and trim paint. The artwork on there is actually a stencil that we bought at Menard's for a couple of dollars. It really adds to the appearance, and go on in about 5 mins. each.

As far as making the benches, I started with 3 boards at 2:40 in the afternoon, and had tools put away, floor swept, and benches made at 4:15. Very easy design, simple cuts. Anyone could whip out a comparable piece in less than an hour each.

Brad

jmboyer · Post by **jmboyer** » Feb 27, 2005 1:46 pm

Brad, those are really nice. What a lovely idea to hold planters. Great job.

flowercrazy44 · Post by **flowercrazy44** » Jun 08, 2005 12:50 pm

wonderful job!

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Jun 08, 2005 1:32 pm

Send us a pic of these now that spring is here!

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Sep 21, 2005 4:27 pm

Here are the pictures of the benches in use. Sorry to take so long to get them posted. Plants look a little wilted, as we were out of town for a few days and they needed a good watering!

Brad

Violet_Skies · Post by **Violet_Skies** » Sep 22, 2005 6:27 pm

Those are adorable!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Oct 10, 2005 7:13 am

Gosh , they look fantastic! Simple to make , you say? What size boards did you use? And would you consider posting a tutorial on here about how to make them? I've got tons of scrap wood around here (treated lumber) that I am hoping to use for small projects like that.