{"id":26898,"date":"2018-03-13T14:04:42","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T14:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=26898"},"modified":"2018-03-13T14:42:44","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T14:42:44","slug":"diy-garden-bench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/diy-garden-bench\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Garden Bench"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This garden bench is relatively simple in design and construction. It is made out of treated timber which is durable in different weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Materials: (All of the wood used in this bench is treated, adding to its durability. There are only two sizes of wood required  75x50mm purlin and 22&#215;69 fencing slats.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One Purlin  75x50x2.4m or nearest  two front legs 560mm each; two back legs, cut at an angle of 15\u00b0 &#8211; 620\/350mm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Fence battens  69x22x1.8m  16 lengths<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; 11 seat slats each 1300mm.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; two slats 1155mm &#8211; one as a seat slat attached between the legs on the seat and the second as a leg brace at the foot of the front legs.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Two feet  530mm each.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Two seat backs &#8211; each 600mm.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Two seat supports &#8211; each 530mm.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Two armrests at 490mm.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Wood filler; waterproof glue (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Timber is sold in nominal sizes, so 22&#215;69 might actually be 21x70mm or 23x68mm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method (bench):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut the legs from the purlin. The front legs are a simple 90\u00b0 cut at 560mm.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-1.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use the first leg as a template for the second so that you get them exactly the same length.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-2.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The rear legs are 90\u00b0 at the foot, which are cut at an angle of 15\u00b0 at the top. Simply line them up and trim the foot of the second rear leg at 90\u00b0.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-3.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check the cut ends to ensure that they match. Use a jigsaw to make this cut.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-4.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 4\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The backrest and seat rest pieces are cut from the 22mm x 69mm slats and angled at 15\u00b0. Join a brace of timber 22mm x 69mm across to reinforce the join. Once the two rests are made, the seat back and seat slats can be cut: 11 seat slats each at 1,3m, and 2 slats at 1,155m. The seat slats are secured in position with:\n<ul>\n<li>2 x 40mm decking screws per end.<\/li>\n<li>They are spaced about 15mm apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-5.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 5\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n    <\/p><\/li>\n<li>They are spaced 70mm in from the end of the slat. The 1,155m slat is attached with its edge flush with the seat rest, as shown in the image.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-6.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 6\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>When fitting the front legs with its foot 400mm from the underside of the slats  refer to the dimensions illustration in the image.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-7.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 7\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the leg is at 90\u00b0 to the seat rest.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-8.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 8\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>When fitting the rear legs, cut a 15\u00b0 spacer as shown in the illustration. Tip: Dry fit it to check that it fits.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-9.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 9\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-9-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The leg is now positioned as shown in the image, with its 15\u00b0 angled side up against the back of the backrest slats. The leg is secured with 4 x 40mm screws through the slats and into the leg. 2 x 75mm screws from the inner edge of the backrest piece are used through the spacer and into the leg. This secures the leg firmly in position.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-10.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 10\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The armrests are each made from two lengths of fencing slats &#8211; each 490mm long. Cut them at the angles shown in the illustration:\n<ul>\n<li>22.5\u00b0 for the inner corner.<\/li>\n<li>45\u00b0 for the outer.<\/li>\n<li>15\u00b0 to the back of the armrest.<\/li>\n<li>The rear ends were cut at 15\u00b0 to meet the backrest neatly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-11.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 11\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-11-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n    <\/p><\/li>\n<li>Use the offcut crosspieces of the slats to join the two halves of each armrest.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-12.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 12\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-12-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Position the armrest before fitting the crosspieces. Then position the armrest and mark off the rear edge of the front leg as shown in the image.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-13.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 13\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attach the crosspieces, ensuring the front one is on the line you marked off  allowing the armrest will fit securely between the front leg and the seatback.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-14.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 14\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-14-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use pieces of 12mm SA pine offcuts from a previous project to insert the armrest 12mm on the top of the leg.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-15.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 15\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-15-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-16.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 16\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-16-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the armrest is at 90\u00b0 to the backrest.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-17.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 17\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-17-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The armrest is fixed in position with:\n<ul>\n<li>2 x 75mm screws through the top of the leg and into the armrest.<\/li>\n<li>2 x 75mm screws through the armrest and into the top of the front leg.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the screw holes with wood filler and sand it until smooth when the filler has dried.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-18.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 18\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-18-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n    <\/p><\/li>\n<li>After fitting the armrests, round the edges off.<br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-19.jpg\" alt=\"Garden Bench Project Image 19\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MICA-\u00ad-GARDEN-BENCH-19-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use 2 x 75mm screws per leg to attach the 530mm feet to the bottom of the legs.<br 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To find out which is your closest Mica and whether or not they stock the items required, please go to www.mica.co.za, find your store and call them. If your local Mica does not stock exactly what you need they will be able to order it for you or suggest an alternative product or a reputable source.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TIME: three days<br \/>\nCOST: R750<br \/>\nSkill: 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Circular cut-off saw, or jigsaw, drill, cordless drill, sander, router (optional).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This garden bench is relatively simple in design and construction. 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