Outdoor furniture help

Hello fellow Redditors, I'm looking into revamping my outdoor area with some planters and a picnic bench in preparation for a hopeful British summer (crazy, I know). I'm very early in the planning stages at the moment and was hoping some of you fine folk could impart some of your knowledge. At the moment I'm thinking of using Douglas Fir but would welcome some other suggestions, ideally with the pros and cons of each. Also if you have any nuggets of wisdom in relation to the designs, timber sizes to use, how to make it an easier process or anything else please do let me know! I've been a bench joiner for a few years so know my way around tools and different processes. Thanks for any and all help you can offer! submitted by /u/BenFNorris [link] [comments]

Mar 29, 2025 - 12:45
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Hello fellow Redditors,

I'm looking into revamping my outdoor area with some planters and a picnic bench in preparation for a hopeful British summer (crazy, I know). I'm very early in the planning stages at the moment and was hoping some of you fine folk could impart some of your knowledge.

At the moment I'm thinking of using Douglas Fir but would welcome some other suggestions, ideally with the pros and cons of each.

Also if you have any nuggets of wisdom in relation to the designs, timber sizes to use, how to make it an easier process or anything else please do let me know!

I've been a bench joiner for a few years so know my way around tools and different processes.

Thanks for any and all help you can offer!

submitted by /u/BenFNorris
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