I think I was in my late 30s when I put a stool in my workshop and it changed my working day. Getting older I think I need to sit and think occasionally!
I wanted something for the garden for the same reason. It's good to have somewhere to park your bum and with my eldest spending so much time down there I thought it would be good for her as well.
I've been reading Aldo Leopold, falling into his mediative essays, and you don't have to do much research about the man before you'll stumble upon one of his benches.
Simple and quick to make with materials that are easy to find or buy. I had to build one for the veg garden. A few hours is all that's needed for this project. I will post a how-to video in a few days, but honestly even looking at it, it's obvious how to make it, only the angles and lengths need thinking over. The original is meant to be sat either way, backwards so you can rest your elbow to steady your binoculars, but I wasn't too worried about that and opted for a bigger back rest, it also kept all the materials the same.
I loved building this and I can feel the need for a few more before the spring is out! Maybe even a single seater.
What type of bench do you like?
I really like this bench Kev, so simple yet so effective. I'll look forward to seeing the how-to video.
ReplyDeleteThanks, yeah it's super isn't it. One I wish I'd come up with!
DeleteKev, I like a bench with enough room for myself, a beverage, and a book.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is an Adirondack style loveseat that I built years ago with a curved back and seat with wide armrests for a drink and a book. It is getting long in the tooth now, and I’m thinking about rebuilding it but a bit higher off the ground to make it easier to get out of now that I’m older.
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