How to Build a Leopold Bench with Spike Carlsen - The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects

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Spike Carlsen, author of The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, shows step by step how to make a Leopold bench - all it takes are six boards and two hours. It's cleverly designed, easy to build, and super comfortable. If you're looking to kick off your homestead building journey, you can't beat this easy outdoor furniture project. The bench is a great place to rest once your gardening work is done!
Storey Publishing's Backyard Homestead books have helped thousands become more self-sufficient through growing and raising their own food. With the 76 projects in The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, author Spike Carlsen unlocks the key to fully equipping and enjoying a productive homestead.
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@colehalford1893 Год назад

I wish I would have watched this video first before I cut my wood. Your video is perfect

@MLFranklin 11 месяцев назад

This is one of the clearer videos I've seen on this bench. Thank you for sharing it.

@warrenherdic3977 3 года назад

warren you do the BEST show to build do. i ever seen. THANK SO MUCH....

@wellingtonpham8652 3 года назад

The best instruction so far for building this nice bench.

@b.agusto1268 2 года назад

I used this video to build benches for the neighborhood kids, and for the busstops close. Ever since then they including their parents appreciated it.

@happyhoundsse Год назад

Excellent !! Many thanks

@ladykenja2700 3 года назад

- Truly, truly luv this bench. This is the simplest version of how to make it. Thanx 4 sharing.

@cleeveofford1720 4 месяца назад

Love it

@jacksondstokes 6 лет назад

These are perfect and this video explains how to easily make these great benches. Thank you!

@Reallivingwarren 8 лет назад

love the bench.

@dsartain3404 5 лет назад

Thank you Spike, great video and so easy to build-just built one in under 2 hours!

@gus473 4 года назад

👍Hey, Spike! Your articles really helped me do lots of repairs & upgrades to our first house! This project will be just for FUN -- for a change! Thanks for all your help over the years! ✌️😎

@Provid 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I put the book on my Amazon shopping list!

@harryvangrieken6950 2 года назад

nice. A fun easy project. Thank you.

@simonandjacquihodges6839 7 лет назад

Brilliant - I am definitely going to have ago at building one of these - thank you!

@DJO87028 9 лет назад

Awesome Build.....easy, not too much material involved, your DIY was simple and easy to follow. .... Much Mahalo!!! From Vegas!!! CHEEEEHOOOOOOO!!!!!

@wagnerluis764 5 лет назад

Amazing bench...👍👍👍👍👍👍

@unlcelew 6 лет назад

Very nice and thank you for the details and instructions for it. Thank you

@sidsambrano1660 8 лет назад

Great video!!! thank you for sharing!!

@stephenlomas8555 6 лет назад

Don't mark up all your cuts in one as the saw cuts a few millimetres out in each cut so mark after each cut.

@stevetakacs849 3 года назад

In this case it doesn't matter.

@umaasankarinatarajan817 5 лет назад

Great video, clear instructions. Maybe this would help me get started on carpentry. Thank you...

@bkkushwah8525 3 года назад

thank you so much sir your technique so easy I will try

@maurolimaok 3 года назад

Nice project!

@fouroakscrafts7240 5 лет назад

Nice video! Your video helped inspire to make a Leopold bench a couple weeks ago. I still need to stain and add some spar urethane. I prefer using untreated wood for furniture projects.

@Beatnikzombie 7 лет назад

We are going to make a few of these for out by the fire pit.

@MotherFynest 5 лет назад

But, nice work. I did learn something.

@jonomagro5296 8 лет назад

Fantastic instructions! Built the bench in 1 hour.

@4x4me2 8 лет назад

I've been looking for a quick and easy bench. This looks perfect.

@ariesskylar489 2 года назад

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@eduardoomar8213 2 года назад

@Aries Skylar Instablaster :)

@ariesskylar489 2 года назад

@Eduardo Omar i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im in the hacking process now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@ariesskylar489 2 года назад

@Eduardo Omar It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much you saved my account !

@eduardoomar8213 2 года назад

@Aries Skylar you are welcome =)

@hueycarter5306 3 года назад

Spike, I'm wanting to use scrap 2x6s on this project. Any recommendations/guidance? Thanks

@drehahaha Год назад

Thank you! One thing I'm missing out is the rounded edge bench seat - where did you get it from?

@jonhohensee3258 Год назад

Adhesive is optional.

@edtrumble7336 8 лет назад

how tall is the seat with these dimensions? If I wanted a taller back can I just go with a longer, Long board 33 incher or would you up size the hole thing?

@muraligara9366 8 лет назад

Why 8 dislikes for this simple and nice project ?

@Legman688 4 года назад

Because the instructions aren't good. He didn't allow for the kerf of the saw blade when marking out his legs, so three out of the four of them are going to be too short. Using screws to join the legs together is... iffy, even with construction adhesive. Bolts would be better. And finally, he didn't bevel the back of the long legs before putting the back stretcher on, so it's going to be angled backward, causing it to dig into your back and/or promote really uncomfortable posture.

@muletrack 4 года назад

@@Legman688 I built one like this out of heavy, rough cut, lumber. I weigh 250 lbs. It's kept outdoors in North Dakota, and works excellently. Just screws and glue -- old lumber reclaimed from the floor of my cattle trailer.

@amandadushane8755 9 лет назад

I'm so excited to start on this project. I've got all my materials together except one. I am a newbie at wood projects, so could someone tell me how much stain I would need to purchase to cover this bench? Thanks!

@tonydtea 9 лет назад

the smallest tin they sell. which these days not very small, but the cheapest.

@sherriatsavinh4995 2 года назад

Thank you for idiot proofing it! I always have issues with the degrees and uou showed close enuf do I understood! Thank you

@Radioman2537 8 лет назад

do you have a cut list and written direction somewhere to print off?

@GottaWannaDance 5 лет назад

What does '   ' mean?

@gus473 4 года назад

@@GottaWannaDance A term of art known only to the masters, perhaps...?.🤔✌️😎

@Mixwell1983 2 года назад

What is the cut list? I have another video that uses 4 (2x8x8) for a larger bench.. this one seems to use smaller dimensional lumber but u lost me on the x12 seat board. I did the math on this vs the 4 (2x8x8) vs your (2x8x10 and 2x6x12) the your bench is about $10 less but doesnt have as deep of seating for me. I am all for going to the basics but for $10 more per bench i can make a modifiied one that seats 3 properly

@patmcdaid200 7 лет назад

When I cut my short legs at 30 degrees, the are now only 11.5 high,?

@gus473 4 года назад

Whoops! Back to the lumber yard! Happens.....🤷‍♂️

@sammensah674 8 лет назад

Should you haven’t already, google Hyezmar’s plans collection, it’s a draft of one great woodworking book full of projects. Have an epic week!

@johnkhanwayne6988 4 года назад

Keep promoting the SCAM, scumbag!

@MotherFynest 5 лет назад

I didn't hear the length of the bench.

@muletrack 5 лет назад

I think he said the top back piece was 39 inches -- which would make the seat 36 inches. Cozy.

@MotherFynest 5 лет назад

Thank you.

@nemesisss2870 5 лет назад

@msalim2122 4 года назад

i made it*

@msalim2122 4 года назад

good

@diane7460 8 лет назад

@ShakespeareCafe 4 года назад

Don't use treated wood for the seat...who wants to sit on a toxic piece of wood. The whistling music is extremely distracting but appreciate your effort

@gus473 3 года назад

Sure, probably more dangerous than driving a truck or heating a house with combustion! ¯\(°_o)/¯

@borysfomichev9100 6 лет назад

My works too. Used woodprix handbooks and build it with no problems.

@romaineathey6512 7 лет назад

Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.

@romaineathey6512 7 лет назад

I am sure you can still buy handbook with all info you need on woodprix. Just google it.

@antonshkabara3090 7 лет назад

I check a lot of woodworking handbooks. These one from woodprix are the best.

@keliweisgerber3896 7 лет назад

This time I'll use woodprix instructions to make it by myself.

@brassfieldzendejas806 5 лет назад

All of my woodworks I am making with woodprix. Google and try it.

@willworthoberg6818 Год назад

Great video, Spike. I used it to build two benches so far with more on the way. Also, lots of comments referencing the Woodprix site. I looked it up, and there are numerous warnings on the web saying Woodprix and Ted's is a scam. Just thought I'd share that...