10 years ago, I built a outdoor sofa for $600. Lounges on both ends, adjustable back rests, and cushions. Made it out of ceder 2x4s and 1x6s, simple 90 degree cuts and few hinges. The day I was finishing it up in the garage, a neighbor walked by and offered to buy it, I sold it for $2000 and built another one for myself.

No school like old school. Nice to see I'm not the only one with such high tech design hardware. Hands down my favorite KZread channel!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@vernonbarbee1351

6 күн бұрын

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking Thank you and any crew. your plans are awesome! God bless you and yours Mr. Peech!

Love how you break this stuff down and you show mistakes so we can learn from them also and shows you are human. Keep up the great work

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

We all make mistakes. If someone wants you to think they are perfect... run. lol

I love that you still actually do builds on your channel. A lot of other channels have moved towards just reviewing tools and things instead of building. Im newbie, so I appreciate having tutorials to look at

Many years ago(1980s) my husband made furniture similar to that, and I made the cushions. Thanks for inspiring me! I may try it again😊

Matthew, I'd live to see the "Big and Tall" version of these as a follow-up. Perhaps with the 2x stock you mentioned, and the pocket screw connecting the bottom look like they would have a LOUD response to me sitting down! Great vid as always.

This set looks great I might have to build a set especially once I show my wife this video. The one thing I think I might add is s pair of support legs in the middle of the sofa to deal with the flex I know will happen with my kids on it lol.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Great tip! Enjoy! Everyone that has seen this at our house already has said that they are going to build one for their house too. They are roomy and very comfortable seating.

@cewaffles

5 күн бұрын

I was thinking this as well. I'd add center support on the longer ones, like the sofa style.

Anytime I see something crafted from wood I literally stop and study it's components and other characteristics. Like you Matt, I see I can make (usually better!) and usually try if it's something I can attempt economically. I enjoy seeing budget builds turn into true craftman creations using most any type of wood. Thanks for sharing how I think...like you. 😎👌

It’s amazing how you can only pay 10% of what they are charging for the same and it looks so much better.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you

@shellylemons

6 күн бұрын

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking I sent the video to my son. He enjoys working with his hands and he has CAD experience.

Glad to see im not the only who has the bit randomly fall out of the chuck on the dewalt cordless

This the only Chanel that I have subscribed to. And I watch a lot of wood working videos. Keep up the good work.

Awesome video, clear step by step operation. Just like Bob Ross you make it look easy and like I can do that myself, even with happy little mistakes. My wife is always looking or buying the most uncomfortable out door furniture. I'm definitely building these. I built the out door arbor nearly 2+ years ago for my daughter and she loves it and it still looks as good as the day it was built. Thanks.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thanks! Awesome on the Arbor and you know I love me some Bob Ross.

👍🏽 I too built my patio furniture because two main reasons, one is as the ridiculous prices and the other was most of them are made low quality slapped together in a factory as fast as they can go and fall apart after a few years of use. Besides I had fun doing it!😁

Cushion prices like SC Johnson Paste Wax… insane.

Building mine out of locally milled Cedar full dimension for even cheaper. A friend is a seamstress who offered to do the labor on the cushions for a chair.😮 Love your channel, thanks Matt!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Very nice! Even better!

That zombie fly...😂 great teaching video. Thank u.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Matthew Peech I was told to tighten your drill and loosen it up on click and it'll lock in the chuck and keep your drill bit from coming out. They say it works on most drills.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

I've heard that as well. Guess it's time to give it a try lol.

@brucewelty7684

6 күн бұрын

Hmmm a possible work around to fix a ubiquitous problem on useless keyless chucks.

Beautiful My wife and I were talking about me building a outdoor set

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! No excuses now lol.

@stanp6383

6 күн бұрын

@@MatthewPeechWoodworking very true lol Thank you

Fantastic build. I frequently go to my local garden centre and take pictures of their expensive garden furniture and try to make them myself. Not just garden furniture but planters etc. They turn out a lot cheaper and usually as good or better than the store bought. My wife is the supervisor even though she is still trying to work out what a hammer is for.

I literally just finished designing this in Sketchup because I couldn't find anyone doing a DIY of it on KZread. Thanks for the tutorial!

I think to round out the back yard build we need plans for some matching end tables as well as a giant table with seating to eat at😂

Hands down my favorite KZread channel!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

This looks like a great project. Thank you for showing us this build!

Just gorgeous!! I’m now thinking of this. Thanks!!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Have fun! and thank you

Nice build, gonna have to show this to the Wife. I'd love to see you take on building your own LoveSac indoor sectional sofa.

Wish I could give this 10 👍! Very sweet build!

Great job and design thx for sharing Keep building and creating amazing projects

More stuff for the patio I want to build! Maybe you will need to show us how to build a patio extension next, so I can have a place to put all these ideas!

Great video, as always! I like that you don't edit your mistakes and you show how to correct it

Such an awesome video Matt! How about a matching coffee table and end tables, that would be great for the next video!🎉😊

Thank you Matthew for another awesome informative video!

Your awesome dude I love the way you explain stuff, you very passionate about sharing your skills with others much respect

Fantastic video. Thank you Mathew

Excellent!! This is what l've been looking for or wanting!! Thank you so much for sharing this build. Now all you need to do is build matching side table and coffee table!! Have a great day!!

This is awesome thanks

Such an awesome project. I especially like that they are all basically the same plans, just have to adjust the lengths.

You are awesome!!

Awesome project, well done

you know there’s a trick with the drillbit, you crank it down tight and then back it off one click and it locks.

Thanks for the video, love the information and your knowledge.

Totally awesome! Thanks Matthew! Blessings ❤

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

Love it, you are awesome

Awesome build!

Great job and great video

Great project. Need to get my "shop" in order. 😊

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

3 күн бұрын

You can do it!

I live about 40 minutes south of Atlanta and a 1x12x8 is $26.63 at the Blue and the orange store!! WTH?! Great design BTW. Thanks for sharing!

@jfide650

6 күн бұрын

$16.33 big box store Cleveland area.

@brucewelty7684

6 күн бұрын

Same in central Florida

@theoriginalmonstermaker

6 күн бұрын

Still only 5 bills for the frames... even with nice pillows you're under 1K. And if youre building to sell, you can easily flip it for 2 and make a grand a day.

Awesome build

Love this set! Glad I can upholster!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Yes!

Put polyaspartic resin on all areas touching the concrete. This will preserve ends from wearing down.

Thank you as always for showing us how to simply make an item that looks way better and definitely cheaper. My to do list is growing exponentially 😅

Matt, your amazing

Matt, you did a great job on this one for sure. Always appreciate how toy do a step by step build process in the videos, which is great to review even for someone who has plans in the hand

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

I just want anyone to be able to make my builds... some folks might not have the extra $ for plans... no need to keep people from getting into woodworking over something like that.

Awesone build Matthew! Blessings!!!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Another great project!! Better than most of the futon couches people buy, hey there you go your next project a better futon.

I really enjoy your videos. I just wish you had classes on using power, tools, and tools really in depth. Nothing that would be a great adventure for you and I would definitely enjoy it.

I've been watching for a few now, and I appreciate giving your viewers the skinny on making money with designer ideas for real folk. I have minimal cash and a very small house trailer. Could you design a vertical corner piece to hold various size mason jars. I need to protect my herbal apothecary from the heat and sun. Ty if you decide to help with this project. I'm sure others can use for herb growing.

If you tighten the drill all the way down with the bit in it and then back if of one "click" it will lock it down so there is less of a chance to for the bit to slip out when using it.

I started watching your channel when you collaborated with Jimmy DiResta. Been watching ever since. Great content, great projects, great instruction. Solid work Matthew

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

I always look forward to your videos. I watch them a lot. Unfortunately I don’t have the craftsmanship to make some of them. I do a lot of smalls. ( flags , signs, etc. ) but I admire your talent. Thanks for sharing!!!

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

You can do it!

I been watching for a long time and buy all your plans. Thanks for the videos 🎉🎉🎉

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Please make a video on laser etching and the different type of etching machines and techniques

Just a heads up, foam is very expensive so be prepared to pay for good, better, or best when it comes to those cushions!

Great video like always.. love the way you break down the price from 2x4 to 2x10.. can you add how long it takes you to make it. I think it would help a beginner on having a good idea on how long it should take them.. ex it took you 16 hrs to make all 3 and for a beginner maybe 18 or 20 hours. I think it well help the starting out woodworking confidence. Great job 👏

Very nice ! 👍🏻

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thank you 👍

Great video

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I love these. Now, how can we make them rock and spin? Lol I like the swing idea as well.

That looks slick! I see a lot of this type of outdoor furniture built with 2x6s and even 4x4s, and it makes this style stick out even more! I have some reservations about 3/4" knotty pine in this application, I'm kind of worried it's too soft with too much movement to hold up long-term. I think I'm going to build a similar chair as a test piece, taking your advice to fit a 24x24" cushion, and sneak some 2x material into areas they won't be seen. I also wonder about using 1x or 2x pressure treated material, cut into little triangles to fit at the end of the legs, just to keep the end grain out of the water! Thank you for this spectacular video! I love the design, and it definitely got the gears turning in my head! :)

I made a chair and couch myself for my deck.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

nice!

Nice Matt

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Nice, easy build. Not sure about the pocket holes that are heading towards the end of the boards, like the vertical board at the end of the arm rest.

I have a sawmill close by that specializes in cypress; light and lasts forever! Last 1x4's I bought from him were $6.00 each. Hmmm.........

Damnit man chill out my to do list is already too long 😂

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

😂 Sorry man... chop chop.

@jeffp5991

6 күн бұрын

😅 I was thinking the same!

Some things must be cheaper in the U.S. Here in Aus, the cushion foam alone would cost >$400. Ditto having custom outdoor cushion covers made. Throw in the timber and finish, and it's be surprised if I could build this for

Teach us how to make cushions next.

I like lad, but the elephant in the room is the fool that would think about buying a 9000 out door for furniture .... lol well done you love your videos 😀👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

You mean no picket fence?! Shocking 😂

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

I hated to but had to lol

So I’ve got to build 2 sofas BUT I want them back to back to fit over a pipe. (Long story short is our home is on stilts. The pipe for the septic tank goes across the deck I’ve built under the house. I want to hide this 6 inch pipe by building the couch’s over the pipe.) I also want to use the space between the two and under the seats to store the pillows in the event of hurricane. I am thinking piano type hinges Any suggestions from the peanut gallery?

Tighten up that drill bit and then give it a twist back that locks in the bit

Fantastic video. Thanks for the step-by-step details. What do you think about buying 2x and resawing it for this?

The flex on that big span for the sofa is a little concerning. If you put the extra bracing in the very centre of the seat slats, you could put a single middle leg facade that is flush with the front to hide an actual leg that supports the bottom of the slat brace. It would use about the same amount of lumber to do it and it would reinforce the centre about as well as the side arms.

Mr Peech I very much enjoy your videos and getting close to having a useable work shop, so I can start working with wood. I really like this project and would like to make this as one of my first projects, please keep in mind that I’m not very experienced, I’m tall and older in yrs and one thing that I would like is to make taller furniture so I don’t have to bend down so far to set, so if I ordered the plans how hard would it be to modify to make them taller and maybe a little heavier duty maybe.

Matt loved the project, but you missed adding the cost of pocket hole screws and other hardware

Would these fit into the "missionary style" of furniture? Also, These would be great for including a hidden compartment somewhere. Perhaps on the arms or under the back cap?

The cushions are what kills the budget. I'm currently working on my own outdoor sofa (love seat) and the lumber cost me all of about $50. The cushions? Nearly $120. Hah.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

It’s true. Verrrryy true.

for the slat supports on the bottom for the couch/loveseat, would it have been better to turn the supports and add 2-4 more so that the face of the board wasn't supporting but the edge - therefor giving it more strength? Just curious as I am still a beginner woodworker.

I might add a drink holder on the arm and as always you knock it out of the park

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Good idean. In using these we have found that the arms are wide enough to hold drinks and even a great place to set a plate when you are eating. So you might find you dont even need it.

Nice, love the look of the furniture. What would be a good stain or oil to finish the material with?

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

Pic a stain of your choice and finish with a spar urathane

Matthew, why didn’t you break/round over the edges of the furniture, especially on the feet?

I like these, but I feel they would benefit from a board on edge that runs on the underside of the armrest. I feel they're going to sag with how they are.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

If sealed properly they are short enough you should have no issues. But never hurts to beef it up!

@mattfontenot1135

6 күн бұрын

There's no way those armrests will last. Came to the comments to see if anyone else saw that. Lol

It is surprising to me the back and seat boards are underneath the sides. Doesn't seem like it would hold up long term. Especially the seat boards. I would think they would wear out quickly and fall through after ppl constantly "plopping" down on them.

To kill a fly move really slow lol

Oh, you need to get ya a Bug-A-Salt gun. Way more fun.

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

lol I’ll have to look into those.

Catch that fly !!! it's a drone....!!! lol

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

It's not of this world for sure. Zombie

Curious to know what you would sell them for? What was the amount of time you spent on them? Granted, they are for your, so that doesn't go into the cost. Would you get away with $750 or higher?

Personally, I haven't see that type furniture priced that high, however they are way over priced when you take in consideration they buy lumber by the truck loads at a fraction of the price we pay, and very little labor involved since it's mostly done by machines just shows how greedy they are.

@13:11 why not let the machine stabilize the work and cut the angle with the flat face down and the saw head rotated?

@MatthewPeechWoodworking

6 күн бұрын

You could do that as well with the bevel.

Did the price include any other materials such as screws & stain- just wondering as they are a bit of an expense too- looks really nice- Also could the cost be cut by ripping down 2x4s & 2x6s or is that even possible

If you cup your hand(s), the trapped air will crush the fly, no contact required!

As usual all the furniture is too low. I'm old with limited mobility. I'll need to make the legs longer so I can get out of the chair after I sit down. Other than that great work.

what do you think the weight limit on this would be about? just wondering if i should try it with 2" thick material instead