This is my first snapguide.
Bench made from old door.
So it s kinda just practice.
Find a good looking and old door and just made a little inspections about its stability and rusticity.
I chose to make the bench seat and back 42 knowing that would be wide enough to make this a nice love seat bench.
From an architectural standpoint a door with 4 panels where 2 of the panels are longer then the other 2 is the most ideal.
Choose a work space and just reconditions the doors first for better wooden look and touch as well.
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.
The most ideal door will be weathered and worn.
How to build a bench from a door as explained by my brother without any of my funny words note.
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.
Steps to assemble bench made from door.
Pocket hole screws were used to attach all three of the 2 6 s that would make up the back.
Top half would be my bench sides and bottom half would be my seat and back.
After cutting the door in half in the middle cross wise i cut each half down the middle length wise.
I used my kreg jig to drill pocket hole screws on each end for the back.
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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.
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.
A 2 4 scrap piece.
Jul 17 2017 explore kim sinyard s board benches and tables made from old doors followed by 259 people on pinterest.