how to make an Outdoor Sofa
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2015
- This DIY sofa can be made with basic power tools in less than 5 hours. Modern outdoor sofas can be quite expensive and this project can provide a more affordable alternative. I made this couch out of 4x8s, 2x8s, and some outdoor sofa cushions that I bought from IKEA. It is a sturdy DIY sofa made from solid wood. I used a grey Minwax wood stain to finish it.
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I just finished building it. Home Depot nor Lowes sell 4x8's. the biggest is a 4x6 or a 6x6. I used 4 4x6x8's . they also do not sell those type of brackets, look for staircase brackets, the are thicker and able to support a nice load. a nominal height of approx 24inches didn't seem tall enough so I stacked 5, 4x6 to get an approx height of 27.5" for the arm rests. The 2x8s I have higher than shown here because it seemed so low, I raised it to about 13 inches. the backrest is at an angle of 70 degrees using a speed square pivoted from the back corner of the arm rests. It's quite comfortable even without the cushions which is the only thing left I need. Hopefully my experience can help someone trying to use local home centers to get this project done. Thanks a lot for the idea!
Brian do you have picture?
Brian what size did you cut the 4x6x8 into? im having a hard time finding 4x8x8 also
Brian Wanting to build this, approximately how much did you spend on the materials?
What is the length of the side armrests and the length of the boards between them?
My Home depot sales 4x12-8ft for $34.11. These are not on the lumber isle, be sure to look by the garden area or ask more than one person at the store. Not ever employee knows where everything is.
This is the best looking, most simple, diy sofa I've seen. Great job. Thanks for doing what you do.
I am floored by how simple and beautiful this is. For anyone wondering, the seat cushions from Ikea are called Hållö.
Thanks so much.
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I am "ceiling-ed" by how easy it was as well.
Oh wow, we're looking at making some items for the garden and so happy we found your channel. Love it! x
Just finished mine in Shou Sugi Ban. Added a small Side table with the off cut 2x8s and some drift wood beam scrap that I pulled of the beach. Looks awesome!! Adding a chair to match (easy) just measure the 2x8 to what ever cushion you'd like. I'll cut the 4x8 at 31 ish for the arms.
4x8s are easy to find, skip the Home Center and use your local Proffesional Building supply Store.
One thing not mentioned here is that there's no way you can drive the Lag bolts without predrilling. (Maybe if your using a corded hammer drill). I think there's better hard wear to use in place of the lag bolts. I would of used 14 inch construction grade timber screws. There a little more expensive but..
Awesome project all the way around!!! Thanks LOVE IT !!
love this. simple yet stylish and actually quite beautiful!!
Love the IDEA! Now I just need a Patio :)
You're amazing. This is modern, gorgeous and solid. Excellent job.
What a great idea! Love the simple design of it.
Nice looking couch-- I was surprised to see how simple it is!
Hello, wonderfull proyect there Thanks for sharing. Im planning on building this and have a couple of questions. First Im bulding this for an the inside is there anything in particular that can change the theme from outside or inside? What are the parameter that determine this.
Second: Are the 2x4 Strong enough to not need any middle support to carry on the weight of three full size adults sitting on it.
Thanks,
That looks so simple and cool, thanks for making videos, love your videos
This is genius. Functional and awesome! Would be a great complement to a well landscaped lawn.
I love the look of this sofa! I'm so excited to make this (when the weather cools down of course). Thank you so much for the inspiration. I have just subscribed and am now going to stay up way to late binge watching your videos lol.
This is still one of my favorite projects of yours . I Finally have a patio big enough to make this for, so I'll be doing that now , thanks for having a cool brain, Ben
Wow. Extremely simple but good looking sofa. Well done!
Great Project and Inspiration. Just finished mine, added another back with rebarb to make taller as had used different cushions. You guys are great..
I love this, I'm going to purchase the supplies for it now! Thanks man, keep up the good work..
Always recommend to put wood conditioner for the miniwax grey stain to absorb better and finish off with a miniwax seal coat ! 2 extra steps but make a hell of a difference
Very simple yet durable. Very NICE! 👍🏼
I am going to make this!
You make it look so easy. That was amazing!
Thank You, I love the simplicity.
Applause... to you Sir such a simple video on a amazing bench 🛋
nice easy and strong design, perfect!
This is Dynamite!!!
Thank you for the tips,
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I love that you are using ryobi tools because I was always told that I wouldn't be able to do anything productive with my ryobi set.
A great looking sofa for indoors too, love it. Subscribed.
Beautiful and easy to make piece!
Scrap wood City thanks!
Oh what an awesome idea! Great piece! Just wanted to say that there are GRK screws up to 24" long and are use sometimes in landscaping timbers. They do not rust and are extremelt hard so you would need hard tips for the drill. The larger sizes are hex heads too! They are pricey but well worth the money.
whitewolf8758 awesome! i will check that out
THIS!....it's going to be my weekend project. Thanks!
in love with this one!
i did try it(made one). looks incredible. thanks for the design/idea.
I will try to make one like this... i love it
Sorprendente, rápido, lindo, práctico, fácil, gracias .
Hi I'd def try this. If I wanted to create this and then make another section to make it a sectional alltogether, how would you make the other side ? Is it possible ?
Very good looking. I'll do it. Thank you so much.
Love it !!! So nice, so simple.
That is so dope... Nice and simple.. Love it
greetings from rep of Ireland.fab outdoor couch . please up load more.
This is a REALLY beautiful design! Great idea using the lag bolts!
+DIY Modern Would help if he'd given the size of lag bolts. In fact it still looked like he screwed the side pieces together instead of using actual lag bolts. Also those brackets holding the seat to the arms should be much beefier. Cool starting point!
+Joseph Taibi Jr. The size of the "lag bolts" depend on how deep you drill through the wood.... If you drill 4" into it than 8" lag bolt is a very secure bet
Awesome! It's great how you made this with simple materials. Great stuff!
TJ Woodworkshop thanks! my favorite projects are the simple ones like this.
Great idea! I love it! Thank you!
I love all your projects
thanks for watching!!! :)
Currently creating this couch with the color scheme of the previous box couch for my college dorm! Thanks a lot and I love all of your videos!
thanks so much for watching!
Simple sofa. I love it. i think i will make 2 of them. Thanks for the inspiration sir. I think i may have added some supporting beams on the bottom of the seat tho. Looks like it may sag over time if not. Still a great bench.
Simple and looks good. Great job.
Josh Price thanks!
amazing concept!! great sofa!!
omg so gorgeous ....and the sofa is super cool too
Wow! This looks super nice
Jenny Kabob thanks!
Just found your channel - this is amazing!!! 😊😊😊
That looked great. I have to try this. Thanks
Great job man cant wait to make it
Those tools look awesome
Amazing! So love this. 👏👏
Love your work!!
this is really cool,nice sofa
freaking simple, easy and cheap, but could still sell for alot, between what, 220$ to 450$ depping on the finishing coats and material? crazy! i love it brotha!
This is SOO cool man!! wish i was as handy!
I liked it very well, I love wood furniture!
well done!!!!! very very beautifoul and simple to do... bravo!
Simples e bonito , ótima idéia gostei.
great job .... very nice look... Bravo
Astonishing DIY
I love this plan but how can i turn it into a sectional!! Thanks for all the vids!
great couch !
To all the people that are thinking about making something like this for outside. Do not put/screw/glue the pieces of wood together BEFORE you put on some kind of protective finish.
A stain only adds color and is great for making the grain pop out. It does not protect the wood from the elements.
so what do you recommend ?
Andres Castro spar Urethane
Great JOB...VERY NICE
Simple and looks good.
Love it!
Drunkenwood Thanks David!
+HomeMadeModern Did you build everything in your house yourself? Just wondering...
Nice ideas +1
Nice... very nice... great job man!!!
you definitely got a new subscriber with this awesome project!! this is awesome and seems actually doable. Thanks!! I look forward to checking out your website and other projects :)
thanks so much for watching and subscribing :)
Hey if you're making a square cut with a circular saw you can use your speed square as a fence if its big enough and if its metal. This helps a lot if your trying to cut a nice straight end
This is awesome. I think it would be great to build it together with my older kids.
a wonderful design 👏👏👏👏
this is sick,gotta get me some materials and start this project,thnx for the share bro.
Very nice, i like your style. I just finished my concrete countertops for my kitchen, using some of your techniques. Very helpful, I appreciate your great ideas and designs. Can you come up with a make up vanity design? Wife is going crazy looking for one, I would like to make one for her myself. Thanks.
Otto Jimenez working on it!
Love it!! Very simple 👍🏼👍🏼😊
Bryan L. Vega Thanks!
Very Nice and easy to do ideas! thanks for sharing...
thanks so much for watching!
Thanks to you for sharing your work ! greetings from Argentina...
HomeMadeModern
Nice. Sounds like an easy weekend project. Question though, anyone know if its worth waterproofing something like this especially since its going to live outside?
This is fantastic!
Just one word... Awsom
Congratulations, it was very good!
Looks Good!
awesome!!! I'm going to make one...but I think I'll put a little more reinforcement in the middle just in case lol
Very very nice job!
you are awesome!!! I'm starting my own custom furniture woodshop.
Hi. Great video and design. I'm in Ireland, so we don't have Home Depot. I was just wondering, what type of wood did you use (tree type)? Thanks :-)
Awesome
Perfect!!! 👏👏👏👏
Man that looks better than anything you can buy at IKEA! 👍
love diy. nice project.
omg I found your channel it's freaking awesome
Good job congratulations. From Tenerife/ Canary islands_Spain
wow, nice work!
Perfect!!! thanks for this video.
I think I won't rest If I don't manage to replicate this brilliant DIY suggestion
this is amazing!
Look like easy to do.. Nice diy..
Awesome work!
sillysausage72 thanks!