My daughter had to do a public service project a few years ago. She chose to rehab the outdoor classroom at our local elementary school. We used three of these 2X4 Basics Kits to make three 8-foot benches for the classroom.
The classroom is near a stream and has flooded several times, carrying the benches downstream on a couple of occasions. The local boy scouts retrieved them and they remain just as sturdy and nearly as attractive as the day we finished building them.
The build was a lot of little steps, but not difficult at all. One thing that was not in the instructions, but was a good addition, was adding a waterproof construction adhesive that was suitable for plastics and wood(available in any home center or hardware store)to all of the contact points between the wood and the plastic leg structure to help the screws hold everything together. I believe it has really helped keep the benches sturdy though rain, snow, floods and heat. We used standard pressure-treated yellow pine, and added a stain with wood preservative for a nicer color and some extra protection, but that is not really necessary if you like the look of the wood as is (or can afford redwood).
All in all, this kit is great! With a little time and effort, you will make nice-looking and comfortable/functional benches of 8 feet in length or less. Highly recommended for basic, durable outdoor seating.
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Hopkins 90140 2x4 basics
You determine the size. Just add 2x4’s to the 2x4 basics AnySize Table or Table/Bench Legs to make a very sturdy picnic bench, coffee table, footrest, or side table any length up to 8 feet (2.4m).
It’s Easy: Simple assembly with only a powered screwdriver and a saw. Only straight, 90° cuts are required-no miters or angles. If you would like rounded corners, we provide a handy downloadable cutting template. All hardware is included.
Comfort and Convenience: Versatile design makes the assembled AnySize Table or Table/Bench Legs unit a good value for your outdoor furniture needs. You can store it as a side table or footrest and then use it as an extra bench when your seating requirements increase.
Features
- Simple assembly
- Only straight cuts required
- Mix and Match furniture
- Comfortable and ergonomic desings
- Strong and very durable
- Made of maintenance-free structural resin
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| material | Resin | Engineered Wood, Metal | — | MDF Tabletop+Metal Frame | hign quality MDF | Plastic |
| frame material | Resin | Metal | — | Metal | Metal | Alloy Steel |
| furniture finish | — | Brown | Black,Powder Coated,White | Wood | Black | Gray,Powder-coated,White |
| seating capacity | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — |
| max. recommended weight | 150 pounds | 330 pounds | 660 pounds | 250 pounds | 600 pounds | 440 pounds |
| seat height | 17 inches | 18.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.13 inches | 17.91 inches | 17 inches |
| weight | 4.6 pounds | 13.29 kilograms | — | 24.69 pounds | 84.92 pounds | 34 pounds |
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I needed to replace my collection of small tables used on my carpeted outdoor concrete deck in Florida. Wooden legs were always a problem as, no matter how much waterproofing was applied to the legs, they eventually rotted. The indoor/outdoor carpet would get wet and hold water in contact with the legs. Enter the 2X4 basics Any Size Table. A simple solution to my problem. The resin legs will not rot and the rest of the table's construction was up to me. I needed a wider than 15" table so I had to work around the limitations of the stock design. These legs allow for four 2x4's to be attached as the top with a fifth required for the lower single cross support. I opted to attach another two cross members directly under the top. These were affixed to the four 2x4's with screws and construction adhesive allowing for a top of roughly 22". The final design was wide enough and sturdy enough to attach a separate riser made of wood to support a small stone fountain. I could have used wider lumber but the screw slots wouldn't have lined up and I would still be trying to support the outer edge. I think that the attachment of additional cross members is a better solution if you need a wider table.The design of the legs couldn't be simpler. You cut the top pieces to the length of your desired table (or bench) and then cut a single piece about 6" shorter than the other top pieces. This last piece is the lower cross member. As designed, four 2x4's are attached with the provided screws at the positions indicated on the leg pieces which are small slots. The single cross member is attached to the legs in the same manner with 4 screws at each end. I recommend that you cut your top pieces slightly longer than you need and make the final trim cut to both ends only after the table is assembled. This is simple to do with a skill saw and you can clamp a guide board across the table to assure a straight cut.Two coats of a good quality exterior stain can be applied after a light sanding for a more finished look. I used pressure treated yellow pine and had to wait for the wood to dry out before stain application.
Top reviews from other countries
emptyhouse
Sturdy bench legs, just add timber.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2015Kate Wicks
Looks more expensive than it is!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2013Amazon Customer
Good sturdy product (once you have added the wood)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017