easy 2×4 scraps bench/stool tutorial
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Are you looking for an easy 2×4 scraps project? I have the perfect use of scrap wood! It seems like it’s been forever since I cleaned out the garage and tidied up my lumber storage.
2×4 Scraps and More
I had many of these 2×4’s left after making my lumber storage benches, so I decided to make some easy 2×4 benches.
I made some years ago that were a little different from Jamie’s old deck wood.
My friend Becky at Beyond The Picket Fence is a whiz at building small benches/stools out of 2×4 scraps. So I decided to use up these extra pieces to make some for Glendale.
Lumber Storage (scraps)
I also had quite a few 2×6’s laying around.
Easy 2×4 Stools
You can see, I started with a simple 2×4 box, using Gorilla Wood Glue and screws to secure the four pieces.
I guess I was having so much fun building the small benches out of 2×4 scraps I forgot to take some in-progress pictures. You an see that I had several going on at once. Such random things on my work table. ERA—holds paint, a Coke for me, and Louie’s prescription that Jamie’s dad picked up for me at the vet.
Totally off subject, but I use to love to took at pictures from our friend Sharon S. on the HGTV Trash to Treasure Message boards…she had the neatest things in the background of her pics…always another project, and some random bits and pieces.
Becky (Beyond the Picket Fence) is from that group…. that’s where we met.
Assembled Bench Base
A close-up so you can see how I attached my legs. Most of these benches were dependent on the size 2×6’s I had. I cut them in half lengthwise to make the two parts of the seat.
Small Bench or Stool
This little red one is the first one I finished.
The paint I used was a little too “flat” to suit me, so I grabbed some Minwax Express Clear to give it a little protection and some sheen. EASY peasy!
Fun Paint Colors
You can see I was a painting fool this day! I was slapping paint on right and left! So,I tried to mimic Becky’s paint technique—which I’ve always LOVED! I think I did pretty good for my first try. But, I didn’t distress the white bottoms like Becky does… I tried using some stain like she does, but I couldn’t pull it off.
Easy 2×4 Scraps Benches & Stools
Purple bench/stool
grayish/black bench/stool
blue-gray 2×4 scraps bench stool
Use 2×4 Scraps to Make Stools
One of these things is NOT like the other—do you remember that little ditty from Sesame Street? Can you spot which one is different? Do you have a preference?
gail
These are great and what a good way to use up your scraps. I’m looking for a little project for the “retired hubby” to do and this might be it. But I would need to sell them, can’t add anymore stuff to our house. What do you think they would sell for and would advise just sticking with white? Is that the best for resale? Keep up the good work, I love your inspiration!
Carol,
What color is the age-old question. I like to mix things up, but when I put them for sale, black or white seem to sell best. Chippy Farmhouse is so cute, but not in my area. I’ve made some adorable things, but they just aren’t very popular.
As for the price, I believe I sold these stools cheap . . . $12-$15
gail
These are really cute. What are the dimensions?
Lena,
That’s the beauty of this project, you can make these any size you need. My guess is most of them are about 10-12″ high.
Hope that helps!
gail
Gail, I made one over the weekend. I don’t have scrap 2x4s (I envy your “stash”) so I bought some and my first bench turned out so cute. Thank you for the idea. My husband didn’t understand why I was making it but I just had to try to build something all by myself and this was the perfect project for me. He’s so good at building that I usually just let him do it so it was confidence building to try this one on my own.
Lena,
I’m so happy you made a bench (it looks great by the way) That is exactly why I’m here-to empower women (particularly) over the age of 50 to stop procrastinating, pick up some power tools and get busy with some DIY!
yay!
gail
They are so so cute!! I really like them all but I think I like the legs on the sides better! I hope you are feeling ok, take care!
I like the different one …of course!
The little grey and black one on the bottom. I saw this on google+ and liked that one right away!
Patricia
Great stools…yes bottom left is different. But mostly I gotta say I am SO glad you went to the hospital when you did! And I am glad to hear you are feeling much better. Take care!!
So great to see you back to building your wonderful furniture. Those benches are so stinkin’ cute, just be sure to rest!!
I love this!
Good to see you ‘back’! After being out of commission for a while it’s easy to over-do….so take it easy! LOVE the little benches……now if I can just convince hubby that I need another one…..
I love these little benches/stools. What a great thing to use the 2 X 4’s for! Feel Better 🙂 !
Oh, I love these and will have to make some…..I am terrible at building, I even broke my pocket hole tool, but I think I can do these!!!!!