Jan
10
The Aldo Leopold bench is a very simple, yet classic, bench for any yard, park, deck or patio. This bench is simple to build and uses a small amount of material. Perhaps this is what makes it a favorite of conservationists.
You can build the entire bench with as few as 2 2″x10″ boards (with cutting). You can customize the length to suit your needs.
Good Luck. The full plans are found after clicking on the picture.
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Tags: aldo leopold, bench
Getting started on wood working as a hobby. Build one Leopold bench and it came out good. Looking for new ideas and need to buy a table saw.
Hi– 2 2″x10″ boards. . . how long? I just found your site. Thanks! sign me up.
Gale,
Sorry we weren’t more specific on this. The Aldo Leopold Bench can be built with 2 @ 8 foot long 2″ x 10″. If you view the plan, you will see that the bench seat is 30″ wide, the bench back is 33″ (ripped down to a 2″ x 6″ dimension). The 2 long sides are 33″ long and the 2 short sides are 18″ long. Laid out properly, this would amount to less that 2 @ 8′.
Good luck with your Aldo Leopold bench. A great, and simple, bench project.
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actually, you can use what you have, made one in a couple of hours with scrap stuff. I would recommend however that the sides be at least 2×8 and the seat 2×10. The back rest can be 2×6 spaced. Make certain that the angle cuts are 60 degrees; that makes it more stable. Great bench, great fun, nice looking and above all comfortable. Everyone should have two or three of varied lengths.
Oops! meant that the back rest cold be a few 2x4s spaced. With 2×8 sides, you keep the proportions and good looks. Thanks