The easiest farmhouse dining benches you can make. Only two tools, no Kreg Jig required. Free plans from Ana-White.com
Dimensions
Dimensions shown above
Preparation
Shopping List
1 - 2x6 @ 12 feet long (cut exactly in half)
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet or stud length (will have a little extra if making two benches may be able to buy 5 instead of 6)
2-3/4" long self tapping wood screws
Wood glue
Cut List
2 - 2x4 @ 66" - long aprons
4 - 2x4 @ 16-1/2" - legs
4 - 2x4 @ 7-1/2" - end aprons and stretcher
1 - 2x4 @ 4-1/2" - middle
Instructions
Step 1
Step 3
Project Type
Comments
Mike Mercer
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:12
Woods Cut, Sanded and ready-to-assemble!
Thank you Ana,
These Benches are going to go great with out new Farm House style Table! I can't wait to assemble them later today. Taking a quick break to spend some time with the Kids and eat Lunch, then it's back to work assembiling my new Table and Benches.
Thanks again Ana,
Your plans are top-notch!
- Mike
Project Jumanji
Sat, 01/06/2018 - 14:50
bench depth?
Hi Mike!
Hope you had a good build with the table and matching benches.
I wondered if I could ask your opinion on the finished benches - do they feel too shallow (11" deep) to sit on comfortably? I'm considering using 2x8 boards (or 2x10) instead of the 2x6 as I wanted to be sure that men sitting on the benches for dinner didn't feel like their bum was hanging over the back too much.
Thanks for chiming in!
Beth
Project Jumanji
Sat, 01/06/2018 - 14:53
bench depth?
Has anyone made these and could comment on the depth of them? They're 11" deep according to the plan, but I don't know if that is deep enough? Men, do you feel like your bum is falling off the back of the bench? Should I be using 2x8 (or even 2x10) boards instead of the 2x6?
Project Jumanji
Sat, 01/06/2018 - 14:53
bench depth?
Has anyone made these and could comment on the depth of them? They're 11" deep according to the plan, but I don't know if that is deep enough? Men, do you feel like your bum is falling off the back of the bench? Should I be using 2x8 (or even 2x10) boards instead of the 2x6?
OptimusGoof
Thu, 05/23/2019 - 15:25
I am wondering the same…
I am wondering the same thing. I would definitely add another board on top. That 11 inches seems awfully narrow to me personally.
crtapp48
Sat, 09/14/2019 - 15:04
Bench Depth Is Perfect!
Just finished one bench and am currently sitting on it as I type this! I thought the depth may not be enough as well but the bench is definitely deep enough! I have chair cushions on it for comfort but I am 5'1" and can sit in a lotus style position comfortably. Even my 6' partner agrees with the depth being just enough.
I think if you'd like to add more depth don't add any more than two inches.
Hope that helped!
BB2004
Wed, 03/04/2020 - 20:30
Thank you!! Altered it a little to use 2x8’s
Great plans! I did alter them a little so I could use 2x8 instead of 2x6 for the top. These will be going in the children’s area at our church. If I could figure out how to upload the pic I could show it but can’t figure it out. 🤦♂️
Thank you!
shamus454
Mon, 07/25/2022 - 08:19
When you built the benches…
When you built the benches for the beginner farm table back in 2000 and went with the the 2x8 over the 2x6 did you have to alter the legs and supports at all?
Thank you
williamp99
Sat, 05/23/2020 - 05:55
The benches I've made are 14…
The benches I've made are 14" wide, people are getting bigger
09cydney
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 05:07
Bench size for 6ft table?
Are there measurements for building these to fit the 6ft table? The full size is a little large for our space. Thank you!!
shaep25
Tue, 12/22/2020 - 07:46
I'm wondering the same thing…
I'm wondering the same thing! I'm going to attempt it today and just shorten the long aprons and seat boards!
Miller918
Mon, 02/15/2021 - 11:37
Just like the table, shorten…
Just like the table, shorten the aprons and 2x6's by 20 inches
FoundTony
Thu, 04/29/2021 - 01:58
Something doesn’t add up?
I notice in your materials list there is a 2x12x12, but in the cut list no 2x12?? Is a type-o?
FoundTony
Thu, 04/29/2021 - 02:01
Edited comment
Correction I intended to say 2x6x12, which I assume should read in your description 2x4x12.
bonmom707
Wed, 03/30/2022 - 14:25
I made an 8' long version by…
I made an 8' long version by adding an additional set of legs to add to the middle. Just need to add 2 legs and one 7 1/2" piece (center it) plus 8 screws. Made to match an 8' table. I stained all the pieces before I assembled for more uniform look.