Straight lines and gentle curves give this solid bench a style that will bring beauty and simplicity to any outdoor space. A few tapers, angles and straightforward joint in the legs make this an easy bench to build.

And a rubbed oil finish protects the bench from the elements. The bench has just six main parts, four legs, a stretcher and a top, held together with dowels and screws. All the bevels are cut at the same angle so it’s easy to set up the right cuts. This project plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 176.