Inspired by...decking
How to build a garden
bench and table
Kit
Tool List
>Sandpaper (assorted grades)
>Fine cut tenon saw (300mm)
>Cordless drill driver
>Countersink pilot drill bit
>Tape measure
>2 Bar clamps (6")
>Exterior wood glue
Materials
4x
Deck Board
28 x 140mm x 2.4m
(code 101000)
3x
Treated P4S
36 x 63mm x 2.4m
(code 107176)
Safety Equipment
>Safety goggles
> Gloves
> Dust mask
Wear gloves to avoid splinters, and
goggles to protect your eyes when
cutting timber. Avoid breathing
in dust by wearing a dust
mask. Always use an
RCD device when using
power tools outside.
1x
Decking Screws
2x
Treated P4S
(code 510071)
(code 107088)
4.2 x 65mm (No.8 x 2½")
36 x 88mm x 2.4m
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Component Cutting List: to make the most
Components Key
efficient use of the timber, follow the cutting list below exactly.
Table - Blue
Bench - Yellow
2x Treated P4S 36 x 88mm x 2.4m
From the first length…
50mm
A
B
C
C
795mm
575mm
445mm
445mm
88mm
395mm
400mm
From the second length…
50mm
88mm
395mm
400mm
A
B
D
795mm
575mm
1024mm
4x Deck Board 28 x 140mm x 2.4m
From the first length…
F
1136mm
1096mm
From the second length…
F
140mm
36mm
40mm
36mm
40mm
40mm
E
36mm
40mm
140mm
36mm
G
1096mm
1096mm
N
1096mm
600mm
36mm
…for a successful project
N
N
N
600mm
600mm
600mm
140mm
From the fourth length…
3x Treated P4S 36 x 63mm x 2.4m
From the first length…
J (side view)
560mm
560mm
I
J
560mm
560mm
80mm
77mm
45°
K
360mm
45°
K
45°
L
45°
360mm
490mm
L
L
L
M
M
490mm
490mm
490mm
370mm
370mm
63mm
From the second length…
From the third length…
L
L
L
M
M
490mm
490mm
490mm
370mm
370mm
63mm
36mm
77mm
1. Measure twice, cut once.
2.Clamp timber in place before cutting
for improved safety and accuracy.
3.Sand the ends and edges of timber
after cutting.
4.Power tools such as a Circular saw will
make the project easier and faster, but
remember to stay safe.
77mm
I (side view)
36mm
77mm
80mm
…
Trade Tips
63mm
88mm
H
140mm
From the third length…
How to build your garden bench
Step 1
Step 2
Assemble two opposing bench ends on a flat surface. Component
A
B
C is positioned at a slight angle to give the bench a sloping seat.
Make sure components A and B are parallel before drilling and
fixing to C.
Join the two bench ends using component D
and then add the top back rest of the bench E.
20mm
E
A
E
C
A
75mm
A
B
C
D
270mm
40mm
75mm
335mm
335mm
T rade Tip
280mm
75mm
280mm
C
C
270mm
40mm
B
C
B
280mm
A
270mm
B
A
40mm
Check the project
is square after every step.
335mm
Step 3
Step 4
Create the seating area by fixing components F and H first, then
component G in between them, making sure you leave equal
spaces between boards.
Create the arms of the bench using components I and J.
Angle the screws that fix the arms to component A to make
sure they do not protrude from the opposite side.
E
E
A
A
B
F
G
H
B
I
A
F
D
G
H
rade Tip Pre-drill all holes
T
with a countersink pilot drill bit to avoid
splitting timbers as well as creating
a better surface finish.
Step 5
B
C
D
Step 6
Finally, attach supporting struts between component D and the
front legs of the bench.
Attach the second back board.
E
F
J
J
F
G
H
D
E
A C
B
B
T rade Tip
Use clamps to
secure components in position. This allows
you to double check measurements and
that the work is square before drilling
pilot holes and fixing screws
C
A
K
B
How to build your garden table
Step 1
Step 2
Make two identical table ends, making sure that the structure is
square by sitting components M against a flat surface such as
a straight bit of timber before fixing with screws.
Join the two table ends.
L
L
L
L
M
M
M
M
L
M
L
M
L
T rade Tip
Use Exterior Wood
Glue between joints before you insert
screws for extra strength.
Step 3
Add cross brace.
Step 4
Create the table top, making sure you leave equal spaces
between boards.
N
L
M
N
N
N
M
M
L
M
L
N
Don’t forget…
treat your new garden furniture
T rade Tip
Don’t forget to treat
the end grains of the timbers too, especially
where you have made cuts.
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