Just a quick re-cap of the tools and costs associated with this project in true “how to” “DIY” blogging fashion.
To learn more about the process you can refer to Building a Garden Bench Part One or Building a Garden Bench Part Two.
Tools needed:
- Various hand tools (hammer, chisel, pencil, quick square, framing square, rasp, pencil, 24” bar clamps, ratchet & sockets)
- Drill bits (3/16” standard drill bit, 3/8” standard drill bit, 1-1/4”spade bit)
- Power tools (10” sliding chop saw, skill saw, drill)
Materials:
| Description | QTY | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
| 4x4x8′ PT | 2 | $ 7.97 | $ 15.94 |
| 2x4x8′ PT | 1 | $ 3.77 | $ 3.77 |
| 2x8x8′ PT | 4 | $ 9.97 | $ 39.88 |
| 3/8×3-1/2″ zinc carriage bolts | 4 | $ 0.61 | $ 2.44 |
| 3/8×5″ zinc carriage bolts | 20 | $ 0.75 | $ 15.00 |
| 3/8″ hex nuts | 24 | $ 0.11 | $ 2.63 |
| 3/8″ flat washers | 24 | $ 0.13 | $ 3.11 |
| TOTAL MATERIALS | $ 82.77 |
Labor:
This was a tough one because there was a lot of starting & stopping but I would guess if you include the time taken to pick up the lumber, all the iced coffee breaks, and then the time it took to move this beast into position I bet you have 6-8 hours in this project. Probably less if you aren’t as easily distracted as I was by the garden and other chores around the house…
