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Bench made from old door.
How to make an entryway bench from an old door i wanted a piece for all of our visitors to put their coats shoes purses and keys.
Pocket hole screws were used to attach all three of the 2 6 s that would make up the back.
From an architectural standpoint a door with 4 panels where 2 of the panels are longer then the other 2 is the most ideal.
How to build a bench from a door as explained by my brother without any of my funny words note.
I used my kreg jig to drill pocket hole screws on each end for the back.
Steps to assemble bench made from door.
Top half would be my bench sides and bottom half would be my seat and back.
The door was thick and solid wood which you will need a solid door not one of the hollow core ones so i cut most everything with my orbital hand saw.
Cut apart useless part and intend the rest of door to build the dimensions of a bench would be pretty simple to do as you can see below.
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Choose a work space and just reconditions the doors first for better wooden look and touch as well.
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The most ideal door will be weathered and worn.
So it s kinda just practice.
The distressed paint adds to the vintage look and the bench would need to be treated to withstand the weather.
I m building an addition classroom onto my house with a 4 x 6 entry and will imitate this gorgeous bench flattery right made to my specifications inexpensively i have a garage full of old wonderful doors and perfect in that space.
This is my first snapguide.
Innovative creation of a rustic garden bench using an old door.
The seat is attached to the actual door hinges and wrought iron armrests add to the look and comfort of the bench.