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.
I got this headboard and foot board free last year at a yard sale.
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This bench was easy to build, but it sat like this since last summer, waiting for a seat.
This was the planned seat, leftover hardwood flooring. Fast forward 9 months, and I had a change of plans.
I decided to do a plank seat on it. I cut my boards to length and then notched out the board in the back.
Using my Kreg Jig I fastened the boards together to give the seat a look of one large board.
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.
If 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.
It’s sort of a manly bench, looking funny in some of the pictures.
It looks like it’s a squatty (short) bench, but it’s not. He’s sort of got stubby legs.
I 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!
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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I love your “manly” bench Gail! And that stained seat is beautiful! You do anazing things with headboards and footboards!
I think all he needs is a bolster pillow. It’s a great looking bench, squatty legs and all. 🙂
great bench! I would accentuate that back pattern maybe to match with the seat
I think it looks great just like it is. As always…another winner!!
That looks awesome! Love the stain color you chose.
I love it! I wouldn’t change a thing! Throw a darling burlap pillow on that sucker and call him done! Beautiful bench.
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!
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!
I love the “manly” look of this bench. And because it is “manly,” I wouldn’t accent the back piece. Nicely done!
Holly
What a beautiful bench! A job well done!
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
Oh it’s so good, and yes I think I would accent the pattern on the back.
I’m not sure what with though.
x jeanetteann