How to Build a Bench Around a Tree

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This is perfect for what we wanted, thanks! I noted some were concerned about the wood rotting where it touches the ground: I suggest brushing that area with readily-available wood preservative, or for a chemical free method just sit each leg on a patio stone or the like. Local home centers sell 8" x 16" flat stones for about a dollar each.

Mark R. Magill

May 12, at 10:59am

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Just don't like the legs sitting in the dirt, they would rot in a couple of years.

Feb 17, at 9:25pm

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Excellent ! What if I want to use it as a table and put chairs all around it..That what I was looking for and I think all I have to do is raise the legs a bit..Thanks sooo much

Sajid Rafique

Jan 13, at 6:14pm

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Excellent Job !

Guest

Jan 13, at 6:12pm

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Hi Joe - we're working on the plans and material lists but it will be a while before we're able to post them. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Emily Lyman

Aug 16, at 11:07pm

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Hi John - We have begun the process of creating plans and material lists, but it will be some time before we're able to post them on the website. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Emily Lyman

Aug 16, at 11:06pm

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I love it, where are the plans?..

Joe G

Aug 15, at 12:12pm

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I want to build this bench however, its been over two months and no plans have been posted yet.

Vic

Jul 13, at 1:57pm

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There is no need to use any power tool than many more people can make a tree seat, even children.

Paul

May 27, at 3:03am

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Hi All, Thank you for commenting. We are working to post plans and material lists to the website. Thank you so much for your patience. Emily Lyman Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

May 23, at 11:03pm

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I like the tree bench,but do you have plans for backs on the bench?

John Furman

May 23, at 4:41pm

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I am planning on doing this type of design for a scouting project, but for my project, I am going to add a back onto the bench. How many boards of wood did you use in this project?

Aaron

Mar 26, at 6:49pm

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Looking into this as part of a scout project. What is the maximum tree diameter that the hexagonal design would work for? Should I look at going with an octagonal design for a larger tree? I plan on using pressure treated lumber here in Florida. This will also be built at an elementary school. Thank you. It looks like a fun project.

Pete

Mar 18, at 8:30pm

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This is a plan I have been hunting for. It would be great to know the wood dimensions, including the lengths for each cut. Thanks

Chuck Hart

Jan 18, at 8:36pm

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Would your recommend setting the bench on level concrete pads and would pocket screws be strong enough for the construction?

LARRY MILLER

Nov 6, at 8:58pm

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I really liked the hexagonal bench around the tree. I have a tree that I been wanting to buld a bench around. I was wondering do you know the size of planks you were using and the galvanized bolts as well. thank you ...

Jaime Rodriguez

Oct 20, at 4:13pm

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Ron's projects are so interestingly presented. I find then therapeutic even if I don't build anything. In moments of mild stress I open one up.

Barry Fox

Sep 25, at 10:41am

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