Cinder Block Bonsai Bench

Ordinary wood 2 x 2s are used to make a bonsai shelf.

Cinder block bonsai bench. Position the cross pieces to avoid the cinder block bases when the bench is sitting on top of the blocks. We put a small bonsai on it just to give you an idea but it s actually. Build this beautiful bench in your outdoor area using only cinder blocks and lumber. Start by building your bench posts or legs.

Figure 2 bottom view of bench top with gap cut 2 x 4 cross pieces to a length 2 inches less than the width of the final bench as laid out with the gaps between. This custom cinder block patio bench provides extra seating whether you are hosting family gatherings or just sitting around the fire. Cinder blocks 4 per support construction adhesive one tube glues about 3 supports primer. We have a really cool cinderblock planter so i decided to build something that matches it.

Then the two pedestals are assembled from square hollow tile and filled with sand at the back of the lanai. How to make a cinder block bench. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. First they are painted.

Exterior wood paints if you wish to paint the seat of the bench. Each cinder block post is going to use 3 concrete blocks 1 horizontal cement block laid directly on top of 2 vertical ones. 1b it focuses primarily on benches for displaying finished bonsai versus nursery or grow out type tables. Normal weight concrete block regular model h0808160000000000 1 39 1 39.

A coat of paint and some fabric cushions will make this bench unique to your backyard. Wood posts 5 per bench carriage bolts nuts and washers 5 per bench if joining multiple posts for length for each support you need four regular double cinder blocks 8x8x16 inch 20x20x40 cm and one single 8x8x8 inch 20x20x20 cm. Standard wooden garden posts square. If you have a bag of concrete a 4x4 post some wood screws and some 2x4 s of treated lumber you can make pretty much anything in the book.

The great thing about using cinder blocks for this project is that you can make the bench as long or as short as you d like. Space each post to your liking or to fit your cushions. Warmer weather means lots of outdoor fun for the whole family. 2 the benches are very rudimentary albeit practical.

My posts were just under 2 feet apart from each other. Here s one way to make a growing bench out of 2 x 2s. My wife asked for a bench to hold and display her trees. This outdoor furniture is very quick to make with just five to six easy steps.

Concrete block model 3306680000 1 39 1 39. 7cm x 7cm exterior facade paint.