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B U I L D
I T
W I T H
REDWOOD
Mendocino Bench
R E D W O O D
Naturally beautiful
Easy to use
Practical and economical
Durable and stable
Resistant to decay and insects
Mendocino Bench
F R E E S TA N D I N G B E N C H
26"
32"
10
1 1 2"
45
3 1 2"
24"
3. Main braces Trim 2x4s for the main braces and attach to
inside front and rear legs 11 inches from bottom.
"
1 2
11"
2" x 45
bevel
You should install the top rail before trimming and attaching
the center backrest.
SIDE VIEW
3 1 2" x 3 1 2"
notch for leg
4x6 armrest
22 1 2"
Armrest
top view
Attach the end backrest supports to the inside of the 4x4 rear
leg with two screws. The bottoms should fit snugly to the top of
the seat supports and can be secured with screws driven at an
angle from below.
6. Top rail Attach the 2x4 top rail to the rear legs with three
deck screws at each end. Measure and trim the center backrest.
Install between the seat supports and flush to the underside of
the top rail. Secure with screws.
Trim to
fit against
top of seat
support
Note that the end and center seat supports differ slightly in length
and attachments.
Install the front seat rail so that it overlaps the seat support by
inch, and attach with two deck screws at each joint. Attach
the rear seat rail to each support with two deck screws. Adjust
the spacing of the remaining seat rails before attaching.
1 2
2x4 end
seat supports
Quantity
Size
Length
6
6
2
9
2
2
2
2x4
2x2
2x4
2x4
4x4
4x4
4x6
6 feet
6 feet
5 foot 9 inches
26 inches
20 1 2 inches
30 1 2 inches
26 inches
Deck screws
1-1 1 2 pounds
3"
inside seat supports to the rear and front legs so they rest on the top
edge of the 2x4 main braces. Attach the outside seat supports level
with the inside ones.
3 and 4 inches
B U I LT-I N R A I L I N G B E N C H
26"
2. Seat supports
Follow the instructions for
the Freestanding Bench seat
supports to measure and cut
the curved seat radius. Trim
all the 4x4 seat supports to
22 inches. Attach them to the
front and rear legs using
three 4-inch screws driven
from the top.
10
4x4 rear leg
Seat support
Front leg
"
1 2
16"
22 1 2"
4x4 post
7 1 4"
4x4
leg
11"
Machine bolt,
washers and nut
Decking
Rim joist
Back supports
Post
4x4 seat
support
40 34"
2x4
rails
32"
Rim
joist
5. Seat and backrest rails Trim 2x2 and 2x4 seat and
backrest rails to length and attach as described in the Freestanding Bench.
Rear leg
Size
Length
6
6
4
2
4
2
2x4
2x2
2x4
4x4
4x4
4x4
4 feet
4 feet
2 feet
26 inches
11 inches
391 4 inches
Deck screws
Machine bolts, washers
and nuts
1-1 1 2 pounds
3 and 4 inches
4 sets
1 2 x6
inches
Contact the California Redwood Association for more great publications containing redwood technical and building information.
Call us at 415 382-0662 for a complete literature list or to ask for
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Redwood
For beauty and performance, redwood is naturally superior to
other woods. Thats why its the first choice for decks, fences and
most outdoor projects. Redwood retains its beauty outdoors,
shrinks and swells less than other woods and is less likely to warp,
split, check or cup. With little or no pitch, redwood is easy to drill,
saw and shape. Redwood heartwood has natural durability and
resistance to insects and will last longer outdoors than most woods.
Grades
The knotty garden grades of redwood are ideal for outdoor projects.
These grades are beautiful, durable and economical.
Construction Heart/Deck Heart is all heartwood and contains knots; used for load-bearing applications near the ground.
Deck Heart is graded for strength and is available in 2x4 and 2x6.
Construction Common/Deck Common contains sapwood
and knots; used for decking and above-ground uses. Deck Common
is graded for strength and is available in 2x4 and 2x6.
Merchantable Heart is all heartwood and contains larger knots
than Construction grades; used near the soil.
Merchantable contains sapwood and larger knots; used for
fence boards, rails and above-ground uses.
Finishes
Redwood accepts finishes better than most woods. Some heighten
redwoods natural beauty, bringing out the color and the grain.
Others help the wood harmonize or contrast with surrounding
structures. Keep in mind that unfinished redwood will gradually
turn soft driftwood gray. Read the labels on all finish products
before using.
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Association
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size
length
2x4
6 feet
seat and
backrest rails 6
2x2
6 feet
main braces
2x4
5 foot 9
inches
seat and
backrest
supports
2x4
26 inches
front legs
4x4
20-1/2 inches
back legs
4x4
30-1/2 inches
armrests
4x6
26 inches
deck screws
1-1/2
pounds
3 and 4 inches
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STEP #1
6"
2-3/4"
1-1/2" DIA.
HOLE
FIGURE #1
2-3/4"
3/8" DIA.
HOLE
6"
4-1/2"
2"
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FIGURE #2
STEP #3
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front panel as a template for
back panel to ensure both
panels are identical.
6"
5-1/2"
FIGURE #3
BACK
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PAGE 2
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PANEL
STEP #4
FRONT
PANEL
FRONT PANEL
SIDE PANEL
FIGURE #4
BACK PANEL
MARK
& CUT
STEP #5
UN-CUT
BOARD
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TOP VIEW
5-1/2"
4-3/4"
1
9"
9"
STEP #6
FIGURE #6a
FIGURE #6b
PAGE 3
RIGHT ROOF
PANEL
LEFT ROOF
PANEL
STEP #7
5-1/2"
4-3/4"
9"
FIGURE #7a
FRONT VIEW
1"
1"
FRONT
BACK
FIGURE #7b
SIDE VIEW
RIGHT ROOF
PANEL
STEP #8
Cut a 4" long piece of 3/8" diameter
wood dowel. Glue and insert dowel
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into front panel of bird house.
FRONT
PANEL
RIGHT SIDE
PANEL
4" LONG
3/8" DOWEL
FIGURE #8
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