Build-a-Bench

The "simple" bench as it was to be made. Found the plans on the inter-web.


In our backyard with all the raw materials and a milk carton doubling as a saw horse.


Trial run after I put the seat box together.


So close...the plans called for the longest pieces to be an inch shorter than the actual width of planks available in the real world. Had to make some compromises. Seat should have had spaces between each plank like a real bench.

Tarah was instrumental in putting the screws in after I had drilled holes into the seat planks. This meant that tired old dad didn't have to look for screws. Way to go Tarah!!

Seth was a great help, he used a manual screw driver to screw the seat planks into place after my battery operated drill died. Thanks, Sethy!

Trial run of the bench over our backyard window well. The bench serves a dual purpose: It is a place to sit and it covers up the window well so no little kiddies will fall in. Looked everywhere for plastic or wrought iron covers but could not find one that fit our larger than normal well.