Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

[beason]

It came out better then expected considering this was my first attempt at building a bench.

I plan to paint the base white with a "distressed" look.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

It looks good!

... but doesn't look very sturdy to me. You need some bracing on the legs and some gussets on your butt joints.

It should be fine if no one sits on it.

 

[beason]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

it actually has a lot of bracing, its just hidden.

the legs each have 3in L brackets holding them. the brace that goes across under the seat has triangle wedges supporting it. and i added a cross brace across the rear legs.

plus everything is toe screwed with 2.5in screws.

I may add something to support the backrest. it is notched and has the screws in it, but i may add something.

 

[beason]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

nice

 

[Fly Rod]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

great imagination.

If planning to sell make sure you have liability insurance.

 

[lkbum]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

See link ... All great minds.... Don't know if they've used wake boards, if not I'd contact them, yours looked pretty good....http://www.bizrate.com/outdoor-furniture/adirondack-ski-chair/

 

[southkogs]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

Nice piece beason. Looks great.

 

[veritas honus]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

Looks good, beason. I would continue that cross brace (between the rear legs) all the way around, sides and front, too. It'll be solid as a rock; and stay that way.

You did some nice, clean looking work. Great repurposing of otherwise discarded items.

 

[YZ165]

Re: Took some old wake boards and built myself a bench.

I like it!