This video shows how to make a modern DIY bench with blue concrete legs and a plywood top. This is a fairly simple concrete and woodworking project, and you could easily change the dimensions to make a modern coffee table, side table, or even a dining table the same way. The form for the concrete legs is made from melamine and I used ½” plywood for the bench top. For an extra decorative touch, I also cut strips of curly maple for the outer layers of the stacked plywood top.
As usual, I used a glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix for the concrete. GFRC is incredibly strong without any additional reinforcement, beyond the alkali resistant glass fibers. Thus, it was the perfect material to use for this style of bench legs.
This is a remote bench design collaboration with my friend Jonny, over at Jonny Builds. Make sure to check out Jonny’s bench video after you watch this.
JONNY’S LIVE-EDGE & STEEL BENCH: https://youtu.be/U24iVIZs38Y
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--ROCKLER PRODUCTS--
o Bench Cookies w/ Finishing Cones: http://bit.ly/2xlvpEA
o Bench Cookie T-Track Risers: http://bit.ly/2xklBe7
o Universal T-Track: http://bit.ly/2xqPycB
o T-Track Clamps: http://bit.ly/2PKIyxC
o F-Clamps: http://bit.ly/2PLxZuq
o Bar Clamps: http://bit.ly/2xn2fFa
o Ultra Push-Bloc: http://bit.ly/2PPcNUd
--WALNUT OIL--
Mahoney's walnut oil: https://amzn.to/2QNtXTM
--CONCRETE (GFRC) PRODUCTS--
o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H
o 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN
o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
o Concrete mixer (HUGE help for GFRC): http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
o Blue concrete pigment: https://goo.gl/b5QXaq
o blue pigment #2 (small quantity): https://amzn.to/2DaNoTw
o concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
o GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM
PERFECT CAULK LINES (AND MORE GFRC DETAILS): https://youtu.be/sXyj0iHg7Lo
