BonsaiMon

A good thread Paul .. lots of variation in benches from the basic to the ornate ..
myself, I have worked with a couple ideas .. using 2x4 frames/legs and covering with either fencing 3"x5" X 4' or galvanized metal 1"x1" ( these tend to sag toward the center unless many cross supports are used).. but it has always come back to 2x4 frames or 2x6 for larger trees, and either 5/4 decking boards or 2x6's for the bench top.
.. 'ere's some pics .. the metal hardware cloth first..

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tom stoute

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