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Easy Outdoor Bench

(3 customer reviews)

$10.00

Printable plans for an outdoor bench with arms: crossed X legs, a two-board back and an armrest on each end, all cut from four pressure-treated 2x8x8 boards. It finishes 56″ wide, 24-1/2″ deep and 33″ tall. Beginner level. Instant PDF download with the cut list, step-by-step diagrams and a shopping list.

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Description

Outdoor bench with arms plans: four 2x8s, a back and two armrests

This is my easy outdoor bench with the upgrades people ask for most: a two-board back and a wide armrest on each end. The legs cross under the seat in an X, the same look as my 4-board outdoor bench with back, and the whole bench comes out of four pressure-treated 2x8x8 boards. One board size, one short lumber list, and a beginner-level build. It finishes at 56″ wide, 24-1/2″ deep and 33″ tall, and it looks right at home by a fire pit, on a deck or out in the yard.

What you get

  • Printable PDF plan, instant download (print at home or at your local print shop)
  • Overall dimensions
  • Cut list for all four 2x8s
  • Step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams
  • Shopping list

Specs

  • Overall size: 56″ wide x 24-1/2″ deep x 33″ tall
  • Style: crossed X legs, two-board back, two armrests
  • Seats: 2
  • Build time: about 1 hour
  • Skill level: Beginner
  • Estimated cost: about $50

Lumber you’ll need

  • 4 boards, 2x8x8′ pressure-treated lumber (legs, seat, back and arms)

Hardware

  • 2-1/2″ deck screws

Tools you’ll need

  • Drill/driver
  • Circular saw (every angle is marked with a speed square, no miter saw needed)
  • Jigsaw
  • Speed square and level
  • Tape measure and pencil
  • Safety glasses and hearing protection

Common questions

How is this different from your outdoor bench with back? Both use four 2x8s and the same crossed-leg look. This version adds an armrest on each side and comes out 56″ wide. The version without arms is 51″ wide and has its own free walkthrough on the blog.

Can it live outside year round? Yes. It’s built from pressure-treated lumber. Leave it bare and it weathers to a silver gray, or give it a coat of exterior stain to keep the color.

Is it really a beginner build? Yes. Every part comes from the same 2×8, so there’s no mixing board sizes, and the plan walks through every cut with diagrams.

Not sure you want arms? You can compare all our outdoor bench plans side by side, or read through the armless version first: DIY outdoor bench with back. Furnishing the whole patio? The outdoor furniture plans page has every outdoor build in one place.

3 reviews for Easy Outdoor Bench

    Wayne Woodis
    Nov 9, 2026
    I'm still waiting for the instructions. It's probably over a month still waiting
    Reply from Jamison Rantz:
    Wayne, I'm sorry about this. Your plans were emailed right after you ordered, but that email clearly never made it to you. I just resent it, and I emailed you from support@rogueengineer.com too, so check your inbox and your spam folder. If anything's still missing, reply to that email and I'll get the PDF to you directly.
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    Alistair
    Nov 5, 2026
    Very pleased with the result. Took a little longer than expected. Made out of Garapa
    Reply from Jamison Rantz:
    Garapa! That's awesome and a great pick for an outdoor bench, Alistair, it'll stand up to the weather for a long time. And no shame in it taking a little longer, a dense hardwood like that fights you a bit more than pine does. Thanks for taking the time to leave this.
    Brandon Schimberg
    May 28, 2026
    From leaving my house to the hardware store to completing everything it took me (very inexperienced) 4 hours. But looks great!
    Reply from Jamison Rantz:
    Hardware store to finished bench in 4 hours on one of your first builds? That's moving! Glad the plans made it easy. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it really helps.
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