How-to Build an Outdoor Sofa Using Framing Lumber (With Building Plans!)

Let's build a modern style outdoor couch and save a lot of money. Check out the building plans here:
www.darbinorvar.com/misc/outd... (come in both imperial & metric)
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[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Great sofa Linn ! Darwin never gets old :-)

[@darbinorvar]

Hey Tommy!!!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

@@darbinorvar I'm back :-)

[@darbinorvar]

@@TheShavingWoodWorkshop Nice to see!

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Linn! Nicely done! 😃
As soon as I can I'm going to need to build some like that as well!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@darbinorvar]

Thanks MC! You too.

[@kimnorway2405]

Det ser bra ut, Linn :)😊

[@luistrevino5959]

At 5:24? The medal mini "dowel markers?" The same thing can be accomplished by using a medal screw!
Just place the wood pieces together and press down or tap the side of the wood piece and Viola it's marked!

[@johnford7847]

I really like this design. While I also prefer the look of natural wood, the idea of sanding the slat openings once a year IS something of a deterrent. Sigh. Excellent video and a great design, Linn.

[@darbinorvar]

Thanks so much John! I wouldn't go to crazy about sanding the slat openings, just add a bit more finish.

[@vtramell3196]

Simple yet still beautiful and with a few minor modifications, well within the skill set of even a novice woodworker.
The only thing I would do differently is use carriage bolts instead of hex for a more refined look.

[@darbinorvar]

Agree, that would look nice!

[@jeffbaker8808]

I really like the simplicity of the look, design and construction! My one suggestion would be to bevel the back at the 15° angle for more bearing surface on the seat slat. However, that does expose more side grain to keep an eye on as it weathers. Glue would obviously provide a second fixing point to prevent rotation but negate disassembly. Last suggestion is to rabbet the face of the back slat to make a notch for the back to sit in. More concerns about alignment and weathering though. It's always a trade-off!

It feels like the back rest would swivel if your back pushes (horizontally towards the back) onto the upper part of the back pannel.

[@antoniocrespo4441]

Hey, Darbin!!! We’ve really missed you bud!

[@diamondperidot]

Nice sofa

[@pedroeldoroveri1275]

Ficou muito bom parabéns

[@pauldevey8628]

Perfect size for a pupoy

[@darbinorvar]

Well he thinks so :)

[@ApolloWoodwork]

great summer project, does the back spin any as it is only one bolt on each side?

[@darbinorvar]

No, since it rests onto the seat, it sits very stable and doesn't move at all.

[@jimcrawford9767]

👍

[@censusgary]

Make that bench a little longer, and you’ll be able to stretch out on it for a nap.

[@joeobrien196]

That is the joy of making yourself. You can adjust to your needs.

[@ddaavviiddttaaaaffee]

Metric plans?

[@darbinorvar]

Both metric and imperial plans are included.