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Picture 1: Front view of Bench 1.
Picture 2: Angle view of Bench 1.
Picture 3. View of completed deck and benches.
Picture 4.Front view of Bench 2.
Picture 5. Sketchup Drawing of Bench Design with dimensions.
These built-in benches are made of redwood.
The uprights were directly bolted to the deck joists. All joinery is screws and plugs or pocket screws.
Finish is a Tung Oil/ Stain Mix.Design modified from Sunset Deck Book.
Original picture of this space:
Here is the view from the deck now.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

































15 comments so far
AndyR
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posted 193 days ago
Your benches are great! I love the craftsman style. I also really like your paint combo on the house and garage would you happen to know what the colors are? The reason I ask is that we are going to repaint our prairie style house this fall and that’s just about what I had in mind. Hope my question isn’t too off topic here.
Andy
Scott Bryan
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posted 193 days ago
Giz, this looks really good. The deck and bench add a great deal of curb appeal to your home. You built a nicely designed bench that looks so invitingly comfortable.
Nice job.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
3fingerpat
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posted 193 days ago
Giz, those are feaking awesome! Absolutely going to steal your design, thanks.
-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"
CedarFreakCarl
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posted 193 days ago
Those are really nice, Giz!
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
Woodgineer
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posted 193 days ago
Nice design. I love the idea of the posts bolted to the joists. I’ve been looking for an idea for benches on my own deck. I may have to steal your idea and incorporate it into my own backyard.
-- Woodgineer, Port Hope, Ontario CANADA
a1Jim
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posted 193 days ago
Good design nice bench
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
gizmodyne
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posted 193 days ago
Thanks.
The colors are Sherwin Williams Bronze Green on the Bottom and Benjamin Moore Tate Olive on the top. The Brown Trim is a custom color. The red is Sherwin Williams Rookwood Red.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 193 days ago
You know that I am a big fan of your work don’t you? Well, I am!
Love it!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Jeff
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posted 193 days ago
great job on the bench and all aspects of your backyard living space John. How did the home tour go? I think I must have missed that update.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
AndyR
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posted 193 days ago
Great, thanks for the paint color info.
Junji
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posted 193 days ago
Very nice design.
-- Junji Sugita from Japan, http://tetra.blog12.fc2.com/
botanist
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posted 193 days ago
I always get a kick out of your posts, gizmodyne. Keep up the great work!
jcees
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posted 192 days ago
Sweet, I’m ripping this one off for my own deck. Whenever I get to it….
Nicely done, perfect for the Craftsman vernacular.
always,
J.C.
-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein
Napaman
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posted 192 days ago
i really love this deck…forget the benches…just kidding…truly a great back yard makeover…and the benches are a great compliment to all the great work,.
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
blackcherry
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posted 182 days ago
This is GOLDEN!!!!!!!!! Great work, I just love the benches… I can see this is going to be a nice hang-out for family and friends….Blkcherry