Really inexpensive way to make backless benches. We have limited deck space and I wanted to be able to seat as many people as possible for BQs around our 6-8 person table. I made 2, 3 foot benches for the ends, and 2-3 kids can sit on each. Then if I need to I can put the two together on a longer side of the table, or just move them around wherever.

The wood cost me $10 total. So for two benches I spent $50. There is no way I could have gotten simple backless benches for that price. I did stain the wood dark blue, but you of course do not need that added cost. Making the benches is easy and fast, it does help to have a second set of hands just so the boards do not slip as you drill, but I suspect someone more skilled at carpentry might be able to do it easy peasy alone. I did need to drill pilot holes too.

I only wish the legs came in even a small selection of colors, even just a darker brown. I read reviews online where people painted their legs, some claiming the paint is still on 10 years later! So I spray painted with apple green plastic spray paint, and it chips away with just the slightest bang. Oh well, it actually still looks goof, and that is in no way the product's fault. I just wanted to let people know that if they do want to paint the legs, perhaps a sanding and a primer would make it adhere better. I did the lazy prep route, that is to say, no prep at all!
Really inexpensive way to make backless benches. We have limited deck space and I wanted to be able to seat as many people as possible for BQs around our 6-8 person table. I made 2, 3 foot benches for the ends, and 2-3 kids can sit on each. Then if I need to I can put the two together on a longer side of the table, or just move them around wherever. The wood cost me $10 total. So for two benches I spent $50. There is no way I could have gotten simple backless benches for that price. I did stain the wood dark blue, but you of course do not need that added cost. Making the benches is easy and fast, it does help to have a second set of hands just so the boards do not slip as you drill, but I suspect someone more skilled at carpentry might be able to do it easy peasy alone. I did need to drill pilot holes too. I only wish the legs came in even a small selection of colors, even just a darker brown. I read reviews online where people painted their legs, some claiming the paint is still on 10 years later! So I spray painted with apple green plastic spray paint, and it chips away with just the slightest bang. Oh well, it actually still looks goof, and that is in no way the product's fault. I just wanted to let people know that if they do want to paint the legs, perhaps a sanding and a primer would make it adhere better. I did the lazy prep route, that is to say, no prep at all!