beautiful garden addition

We gave this as a retirement present and it brought

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Find Another Bench -- This Is a Piece of Junk

I recently purchased this for a summer house it arrived damaged (scratched) as the cardboard box was cheap made of thin cardboard and basically was falling apart upon delivery. It also arrived with bolts missing. In putting it together the bolts are so cheap that if you attempt to tighten them the threads strip. Despite tightening it as best as possible the bench is rickety and probably won't last the season. I emailed Amazon when it arrived scratched and damaged and missing some bolts they gave me a partial credit. I then emailed again when it was assembled and requested a full credit which they have given -- and that they should send someone to pick it up. Needless to say I would recommend NOT buying this piece of junk and likewise suggested that Amazon no longer offer it for sale. I do appreciate Amazon's efforts and promptly providing a full credit.More detail ...

Not too shabby

Not a bad product quite sturdy for being made of plastic and all the pieces simply snapping together. DON'T ASSEMBLE IT IF THE PIECES ARE COLD I shattered two pieces trying after the shipping box was in single digit weather overnight. Let it warm up first!



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Love it!

I was a bit wary of ordering this without a photo -- but I'm so glad I went ahead and took the plunge! It's similar in design to the other Strathmore wood benches on Amazon -- horizontal slats across the back and seat with wood arms and legs. Assembly was simple and the delivery was fast. We plan on giving the bench a coat of water sealer before sitting it outside in order to protect the color (which is a very pretty brownish/red). The bench is comfortable without a cushion though you certainly could add one if you wanted. It's a "true" three-seater bench -- even if the three "seats" are big ones however I'd be hesitant to put three really large people on it as there is no center support brace on the bottom (I'd put the lightest person in the middle). All in all this seems to be a great bench and the price is fantastic especially considering that the shipping is free (or was when I got it). Not having to pick it up at a store and struggle to get it in and out of a car was wonderful.More detail ...

Great afternoon picnic table and benches project

I purchased 8 benches - 4 for our house and 4 as house warming gifts for friends who relocated to the country. These benches were a breeze to put together. After thinking it over I decided to incorporate 2x6s in place of 2x4s where I could to prevent warping. 2x6 lumber fits perfect into this construction. I've attached photos above - check 2x6 construction. the 2x4 braces below make for solid shake-free benches. I sanded and finished mine with three coats of Thompsons "Honey Gold" tint Watersealant. After this summer and winter in OK I'll report back on how well these held up. All construction so far has been 6 feet long.



You have to realize it's wood you're working with and prepare accordingly. Measure to get the most of each cut from the length wood you buy. I purchased #2 Douglas Fir - it's a bit stronger than framing lumber.





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