How to make a bench?
How to create a bench from an old bed frame
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Here is step by step guide for you https://youtu.be/4Z-2bMf64hQ
Here's a link with ideas from our Hometalkers:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=bench%20from%20bed%20frame
Hello. This is an amazing and appealing project.
Here’s a link that could be helpful
https://youtu.be/-uR5bOge-Qw
Here are a bunch other Hometalkers made
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=bed%20frame%20bench
Here is a farmhouse styled bench made from a bed frame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=545x0Ijhxa8
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/upcycled-antique-bed-frame-bench-14429065?expand_all_questions=1#!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/benches/how-to-make-a-bench-from-an-old-metal-bed-43670131?expand_all_questions=1#!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/basement/furniture/bench-from-bed-16752313?expand_all_questions=1#!
Upcycled Antique Bed-Frame-Bench
How to Make a Bench From an Old Metal Bed
Bench From Bed
Ida
Here is info for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r36c9zJIak
Here's a nice one:
https://www.instructables.com/Build-a-Bench-From-and-Old-Bed-Frame-video-Include/
If the bed frame is the back then you would need wood for the seat and sides and braces to hold the seat up and sides on measure the length you want then go from there
Hello Ida, not sure if you are using wood frame or not , but hope this helps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2rtc6FX0GY
Four strong legs, one in each corner, screwed and fixed in place then add a top over frame.
It depends on the wood you've got, the tools you have, your skillset, the design you're looking at building, and your goals for the bench. You might try using the search bar at the top left or doing an image search online for similar benches to get an idea of how to do it.
Here's a video that might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2rtc6FX0GY