This bench is perfect for use in sitting around a campfire, especially when you build several. The angles on the end allow three benches to fit together to create a semi-circle. And of course, one works just fine on its own.
Follow ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS provided by the manufacturers of your tools, and any chemicals such as glue and finishes you use in this project. YOU are responsible for your safety, so use common sense when working in the shop!
Parts and material shown in the Cutting Diagram are for two benches.
Instructions
Use the layout below for creating the Rail. Set your Kreg Jig and drill bit for 1 1/2" stock.
Use the layout below for creating the Legs. Set your Kreg Jig and drill bit for 1 1/2" stock.
Use the layout below for creating the Legs. Set your Kreg Jig and drill bit for 1 1/2" stock.
Use the layout below for creating the Seat. Use a miter saw for the larger cuts and a jig saw for the smaller cuts.
Position the Seat as shown (Legs lined up with corners) and attach using glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.
Building six benches will allow you to create two semi-circles.
Eight benches create a fully-enclosed circle.
What You’ll Need
Lumber1 - 2 x 8 x 8 2 - 2 x 12 x 8 (availability will vary - material is enough to build two benches) Hardware & Supplies2 1/2" pocket hole screws wood glue paint, stain, polyurethane, or sealer Toolsmiter sawjig sawsander/belt sanderdrill/driverKreg pocket hole jigclampssquare
Parts
Legs (2) - 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 14 Rail (1) - 1 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 35 3/4 Seat (1) - 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 46 5/8 (parts for one bench) All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer to the Cutting Diagram below left (a larger version is in the pdf download below) as a guide for determining the specific board from which to cut the parts.
