How to build a bench from a door as explained by my brother without any of my funny words note.
Bench made from old door.
The most ideal door will be weathered and worn.
I chose to make the bench seat and back 42 knowing that would be wide enough to make this a nice love seat bench.
Innovative creation of a rustic garden bench using an old door.
From an architectural standpoint a door with 4 panels where 2 of the panels are longer then the other 2 is the most ideal.
The seat is attached to the actual door hinges and wrought iron armrests add to the look and comfort of the bench.
Pocket hole screws were used to attach all three of the 2 6 s that would make up the back.
After cutting the door in half in the middle cross wise i cut each half down the middle length wise.
Cut apart useless part and intend the rest of door to build the dimensions of a bench would be pretty simple to do as you can see below.
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Find a good looking and old door and just made a little inspections about its stability and rusticity.
The distressed paint adds to the vintage look and the bench would need to be treated to withstand the weather.
A 2 4 scrap piece.
So it s kinda just practice.
I used my kreg jig to drill pocket hole screws on each end for the back.
The door was thick and solid wood which you will need a solid door not one of the hollow core ones so i cut most everything with my orbital hand saw.
Top half would be my bench sides and bottom half would be my seat and back.
How to make an entryway bench from an old door i wanted a piece for all of our visitors to put their coats shoes purses and keys.
I m building an addition classroom onto my house with a 4 x 6 entry and will imitate this gorgeous bench flattery right made to my specifications inexpensively i have a garage full of old wonderful doors and perfect in that space.
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