Long Outdoor Garden Bench Plan 96" x 12" x 18"

An 8-foot backless bench with a painted black seat. It's perfect along a patio wall, a long dining table or a garden walkway.

This is a digital DIY plan (PDF), not a finished product. You get clear, beginner-friendly drawings and instructions to build it yourself.

Plan details

• Overall size: 96" W x 12" D x 18" H
• Skill level: Beginner
• Estimated build time: 4–6 hours
• Format: 11-page PDF, 8.5" x 11", imperial units (feet & inches)

What's included

• Cover sheet with size, skill level and build time
• Dimensioned front, side, top and 3D views
• Material shopping list and complete cutting list
• Nominal vs. actual lumber size chart
• 3 illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions
• Finishing, safety and care notes

Build steps

1. Assemble side frames
2. Paint the seat boards black
3. Install the seat boards

Materials

• Western Red Cedar Lumber 2"×4" – 5 pcs, 8 ft
• Wood Screws 2-1/2" – 33 pcs

Recommended tools

Miter Saw, Jigsaw, Drill & Driver, Countersink Drill Bit, Clamps, Orbital Sander, Tape Measure, Speed Square, Paintbrushes

Delivery

After purchase we email you the PDF plan. Print it or use it on your phone or tablet in the workshop. For personal use only.