Another Leopold Bench

Yep. Not very original, but I built another Leopold Bench, from these plans. It's all 2 X 10. Like any other project, when you start with the right materials it's a lot easier. Will say, 20˚ temperatures and snow don't make things easier. Not displeased with the results however.

It will be a gift. I think it accomplishes the ‘welcome, rest, think, repsect’ goal I had in mind.

Modified Leopold Bench

The other day I picked up some scrap lumber. Actually it was the remnants of a loft bed with a dresser and closet below that I build for a relative's son. It was my favorite piece I've ever done. But it had served it's purpose and was time to go.

So I was faced with a pile of 2 X 6's and 2 X 4's of various sizes covering the floor of the garage. Nothing that quite matched the requirements for the bench plans I posted earlier. I figured I could make it work. And it does.

It's a pretty laid-back bench, perfect for watching sunsets and deer in the field across the road. Using a 2 X 6 instead of the plans called for 2 X 8 actually opens it up some making it even better for playing guitar.

If you'd like the dimensions I ended up with, leave a comment. I have more pictures as well.