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Outdoor Patio Love Seat
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Estimated Time
10 Hours
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Challenge Level
Intermediate
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Tools & Supplies
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2 x Deep Seat Outdoor Cushions
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4 – 2x4x8’ Cedar Boards
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9 – 1x4x8' Cedar Boards
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1 ¼” Exterior Pocket Hole Screws
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1 ¼” Exterior Wood Screws
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2 ½” Exterior Pocket Hole Screws
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2 ½” Exterior Wood Screws
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Drill
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7/64” Drill Bit (for pre-drilling)
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Mitre Saw
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Kreg Jig
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Table Saw
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Safety Equipment
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Heat Torch Optional for Shou Sugi Ban Technique
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Wire Brush Optional for Shou Sugi Ban Tecnique
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on the patio on a comfy love seat you just built. This DIY project by Cask Woodworking is exactly that, but with an exciting twist – the Shou Sugi Ban technique!
For the love seat portion of this project, you can reference RogueEngineer’s Outdoor Loveseat plans here.
- Cut wood to size, as outlined in the loveseat plan.
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Assemble the sides. Pro Tip: Having a set of setup blocks will make it easier to ensure your 2x4x29-5/8” pieces are 1/2“ from the ground.
- Assemble the frame. Work on a flat surface to ensure your frame is square.
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Install the seat. Those setup blocks will assist you here when you need the 1/4” and 1/2” gaps.
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Install the back. Again, using the setup blocks to ensure proper spacing will go a long way. Take precaution when screwing the pocket hole screws into 3/4” material as you don’t want to strip the pocket hole and reduce the effectiveness of the joint.
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Sand the loveseat at 80 grit and remove any glue that has squeezed out.
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Shou Sugi Ban! When applying the flame across the wood surface, move across the wood in a methodical pattern to ensure an even burn. You’ll know it’s time to move on when the wood starts to blister. Caution: Be sure to woodburn outside and read all warning labels on equipment.
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Take a wirebrush and move with the grain to clean off the burnt wood. Brown wood will start to appear. Continue brushing until your desired colour.
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Remove remaining burnt wood residue and use a 120 grit sanding pad to clean up any scratch marks or areas you couldn’t reach with your brush.
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Apply Varathane Diamond Wood Finish – Outdoor over the entire love seat to seal and protect.
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Let dry and enjoy!
Visit Rust-Oleum Canada on Instagram and Cask Woodworking on YouTube for more tips and inspiration!
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