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Curbed Headboard Bench Update

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I have finished another bench. You can see the tutorial on building this bench in my post Pretty Headboard Bench.

repurposed headboard into bench (4)I got this headboard and foot board free last year at a yard sale.

 

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repurposed headboard into bench (12) This bench was easy to build, but it sat like this since last summer, waiting for a seat.

repurposed headboard into bench (14)This was the planned seat, leftover hardwood flooring. Fast forward 9 months, and I had a change of plans.

bench seat made with Kreg JigI decided to do a plank seat on it. I cut my boards to length and then notched out the board in the back.

kreg jig to make bench seat (2)Using my Kreg Jig   I fastened the boards together to give the seat a look of one large board.

kreg jig to make bench seat (3)I pre-drilled all the pocket holes and loaded them with screws. I used some clamps to make sure the boards didn’t shift left to right as I connected them.

2012-03-19 12.46.30If you noticed in the picture up top, the brace went crosswise because the seat was going to go from front to back. Because I changed my mind, I removed the brace, cut it and added two braces in the middle to support the length of the new seat.

repurposed headboard into bench (15)It’s sort of a manly bench, looking funny in some of the pictures.

headboard benchIt looks like it’s a squatty (short) bench, but it’s not. He’s sort of got stubby legs.

queen headboard benchI stained the seat with Jacobean. I think he might look better if he had some armrests. However, that is not in the plans. Of course, I can’t say I won’t add armrests, but I certainly don’t plan to. I’m pretty sure I’m calling this fella done!

 

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gail

 

ps from the first picture above–I saved the pedestal on the footboard, and five years later I made this!

Double Pedestal Sofa Table

 

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27 Comments

    1. Lisa,

      Many times the height is dependent on the bed itself. I generally try to keep the height between 17.5 and 18.5 inches. Similar to a regular kitchen chair.

      I hope this helps!

      gail

    1. Sharon,

      I usually use #1 pine, or anything that I can find on the curb. Yep, I have picked up a lot of construction materials for free off the curb.

      gail
      ps I would love to use only hardwoods, but it’s so expensive. If you’re making a bench for yourself, you might want to consider it.

  1. we just bought a Ryobi circular saw. it came in a bundle pack at Home Depot with a cordless drill (and battery packs/chargers for drill) for $79.00. we needed both tools so it was a great deal. can’t wait to use it over the weekend.
    love this bench. i like the look of the plank seat and how you finished it off! 🙂

  2. Most excellent. I particularly like the paint and the wood, and the color of the wood stain. Where are you going to put it?

    ~Bliss~

  3. The bench certainly looks sturdy and stocky, just made for two! Throw an afghan full of bright, bold colors over the back and set him out. He’s sure to catch lots of eyes!

  4. It is a funny manly looking bench, but ever so handsome too! Dang I wish I had your skills, I am really impressed with those giant clamps!

  5. Another amazing piece of work. I wouldn’t change a thing…I love it as is!

    Using my Kreg Jr. for the first time today…wish me luck!

  6. Gail that plank seat was the perfect fit! I love the way it looks, I wouldn’t change a thing… Thant Kreig tool is a pretty great tool!
    Any recommendations for a good small circular saw? I have a chop saw but I need something for longer lengths, only small.
    Thanks!
    Susan
    Homeroad

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