$20 DIY Modern Concrete and 2x12 Wood Bench- Very Easy to Make

Grab two five gallons buckets and spray one with a mold release. This will help the concrete not stick to the bucket when it dries. We used this WD-40 Product: WD-40 Specialist Dirt & Dust Resistant Dry Lube Spray: https://goo.gl/sBNQCf

Mix & Pour Concrete

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Mix concrete in the bucket without your mold release. Once your concrete is fully mixed, pour it into the second bucket with the mold release product.

Adding an Attachment Block

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We need a way to attach the bench to the concrete. Grab a scrap piece of 2x4 and place it into the wet concrete. We screwed a temporary longer piece on to keep the block from sinking.

Remove the Bucket & Trace

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Remove the bucket by twisting the bucket back and forth. This will take some time. Move the concrete block onto a piece of 2" x 12" x 48" lumber and trace the shape.

Round the Board & Sand

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We used a circular saw to make a series of cuts that formed the curve. A jig saw would work much better here. Sand everything with 120grit and 220grit sandpaper.

Attaching Wood to Concrete

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Use 2.5" screws to attach the 2 x 12 to the concrete. We used 1/2" oak dowels to plug these holes.

Attaching the Leg

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Use some metal angle brackets to attach a board to the opposite end of the 2 x 12. This board should be cut to the same height as the concrete block. We used these brackets: http://amzn.to/2tXpBy9

Apply Your Finish

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We chose this Spar Urethane which is great for outdoor use: http://amzn.to/2uvNf85 (affiliate link)

YOUR DONE!