tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post4829266313201616012..comments2024-03-28T07:20:49.605-04:00Comments on Duo Ventures: DIY Outdoor Wood SofasMelissa Sabrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-41100791193022029912020-06-08T09:39:31.045-04:002020-06-08T09:39:31.045-04:00Thank you! That's a good question - I don'...Thank you! That's a good question - I don't remember exactly. I think we built all three over a weekend & then sanded and stained the next weekend. We do cover them in the winter, but Georgia winters are mild. They definitely have been exposed to a lot of rain. They have held up great so far - I'm probably going to sand and re-stain this year or next year though. Hope that helps! :)Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-26064280851350241502020-06-08T09:19:24.566-04:002020-06-08T09:19:24.566-04:00Hello & thank you! I think angled backs are a...Hello & thank you! I think angled backs are always more comfortable. That being said, nobody has mentioned anything to me about these being uncomfortable. I usually put the back pillow at an angle which helps too. I think modifying this design with an angled back definitely wouldn't hurt though! :) Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-82353362996267474772020-06-05T09:39:57.709-04:002020-06-05T09:39:57.709-04:00These look fantastic! I am about to embark on the ...These look fantastic! I am about to embark on the mission of making this for our deck. Like you mention I have search the internet for something i like, and I have found plenty i love, BUT I DONT love the price tag. My question is, how long did it take you to finish one seat? Also when you are done using them for the season do you cover them? It seem from your pics like these have held out pretty well. Im wondering if they have been expose to inclement weather? Beautiful job! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12402701020207672025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-68134922442758781662020-06-02T19:26:02.234-04:002020-06-02T19:26:02.234-04:00Hi there! These look great! I'm wondering if y...Hi there! These look great! I'm wondering if you find the couches as comfortable as store bought, with the straight back? I think most store bought usually angle the back so you are reclining a little bit. Has anyone in your family noticed a difference in comfort?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-84291072374336129342020-05-25T19:39:48.866-04:002020-05-25T19:39:48.866-04:00You definitely could stain before assembling - the...You definitely could stain before assembling - the reason I chose to stain them after we put them together was so that I only had to stain what was visible and didn't have to worry about underneath or any 2 pieces that butted up next to each other. Hope that helps! :)Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-34261348775457079352020-05-23T22:43:42.889-04:002020-05-23T22:43:42.889-04:00hi Wondering if it will make a difference to stain...hi Wondering if it will make a difference to stain the wood(pine) firat before assembling? Or should you allow it to dry 1st before staining?JC Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714320270018248365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-55376839336086779522020-05-18T11:29:59.236-04:002020-05-18T11:29:59.236-04:00That's great to hear! I'd love to see pict...That's great to hear! I'd love to see pictures! We thought about doing an angled back too, but decided not to last minute - I'm sure your sofas are super comfortable.<br /><br />You may already be doing this - but I'd just use some scrap wood from the sofas to test out your stains first.<br /><br />You can email me photos if you'd like - melissasabra@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and I'm happy to hear you like them so much!<br />MelMelissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-56925893680355131432020-05-18T11:24:38.647-04:002020-05-18T11:24:38.647-04:00Hello - good question. I remember watching a vide...Hello - good question. I remember watching a video she did on the sofas where she said she used 25x25" cushions and it looked like the 2x4 from the seat stuck out a bit under the cushion. Since our cushions were even an inch shorter, we thought that might be uncomfortable & the cushions might slide back & forth. That's why we decided to shorten the depth. Our seat ended up being about 23.5" deep.<br /><br />Honestly, I think it would have been fine either way though. I'd say some might actually prefer a deeper seat- especially if you are taller. My mom is on the shorter side & finds our sofas very comfortable. I'm 5'7" and I think the extra depth in Ana's plan wouldn't hurt, but I don't find ours uncomfortable by any means either. I hope that makes sense & helps a bit!<br /><br />This is the link for the video I was referring too:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6liMOuSGZ5g<br />Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-18408704196004533982020-05-14T21:53:08.310-04:002020-05-14T21:53:08.310-04:00Hi. We're also planning on doing this as well ...Hi. We're also planning on doing this as well but following the sectional plans that Ana White has with a few of the changes you made. But it looks like you both used 24in cusions but your depth is different, why is that? Thank you.cfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230010283520146844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-84807311633165982592020-05-13T16:54:15.082-04:002020-05-13T16:54:15.082-04:00Hi there, he did figure it out, but I'll admit...Hi there, he did figure it out, but I'll admit he almost threw in the towel regarding that little detail. I am going to show him the video for the future. He actually built a chair and a table, too, based on the couch. They came out great. Your addition of the "x" on the sides really makes this furniture even more beautiful; thank you so much! He also decided to angle the back of the couch and chair to make it more comfortable with the cushions we bought. We are having a bit of an issue with the cushions, so fingers crossed that the remaining sets are delivered. I'll see if I can find a way to upload a picture. Now I need to stain it, but it needs to match an existing tables and chairs that we have, which I am nervous about. I truly love this furniture, thank you so much! Annie Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-76804730611576993932020-05-12T17:34:13.059-04:002020-05-12T17:34:13.059-04:00Hello! The sofas feel comfortable as they are &am...Hello! The sofas feel comfortable as they are & the cushions have held up great! Very durable fabric, and so far no fading from the sun. Hope that helps!Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-1903684437753859422020-05-12T17:32:34.938-04:002020-05-12T17:32:34.938-04:00He should be able to stand the 2x2 on end and do t...He should be able to stand the 2x2 on end and do the cut!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873262048855598562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-7988818754621903632020-05-12T17:31:51.895-04:002020-05-12T17:31:51.895-04:00Hello! That is so sweet of your husband! Yes, he&...Hello! That is so sweet of your husband! Yes, he's correct - It is a 30 angle/ 60 degree cut. I don't know how to explain it, but I found a video that might be helpful if he hasn't already figured it out:<br /><br />https://www.thesawguy.com/cut-60-degree-angle/<br /><br />Hope that helps!Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-52579951449910207882020-05-12T07:19:37.510-04:002020-05-12T07:19:37.510-04:00Hello! So glad I found your post as we'd like ...Hello! So glad I found your post as we'd like to build our own outdoor furniture. Would you change anything to make the sofa more comfortable? Also, have the cushions held up well?<br />Thank you! Monique Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287029576251807913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-28431213451998082852020-05-10T18:37:29.228-04:002020-05-10T18:37:29.228-04:00HI there, today is Mother's Day and handsome, ...HI there, today is Mother's Day and handsome, handy hubby is making this for my gift. We bought the 2 by 2's for the x, which I love! However, he is using a compound miter saw and he can only make 45 degree cuts and he says this is more like 50 or 60 degrees. How did you do it? Thank you so much.Annie in Sunny Miaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-74266462353766405342020-05-10T18:27:56.445-04:002020-05-10T18:27:56.445-04:00Hi there. Today is Mother's Day and handy, han...Hi there. Today is Mother's Day and handy, handsome hubby is making this as my gift. We bought the 2 by 2's for the x on the sides (which I love) but his compound miter saw only allows him to make 45 degree angle cuts. He says that angle is closer to 50 or 60 degrees. How did you do that? Thank you so very much. Annie in Sunny Miaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-63896721326820525312020-05-10T12:26:49.351-04:002020-05-10T12:26:49.351-04:00The sofa is about 79" longThe sofa is about 79" longMelissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-16032597755244428822020-05-06T19:51:05.081-04:002020-05-06T19:51:05.081-04:00How long is the sofa?How long is the sofa?mkj1387https://www.blogger.com/profile/10025152889438211473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-42600328395683111572020-05-06T09:07:04.139-04:002020-05-06T09:07:04.139-04:00Unfortunately, I don't have that number for yo...Unfortunately, I don't have that number for you. They definitely feel very sturdy to me. I tried checking Ana White's original plan for a weight limit, but I couldn't find anything there either. You could always build these and add extra support 2x4's if needed. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful :)Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-55026481173117996802020-05-06T08:46:50.359-04:002020-05-06T08:46:50.359-04:00Hi Crystal,
I do not, but check out the link belo...Hi Crystal,<br /><br />I do not, but check out the link below. We followed Ana White's Plans (with some modifications) and she does have a cut list with instructions:<br /><br />http://eff5c75290b0e498bfcc-cdb2fd2cc8e016557784fa363a2704b5.r93.cf1.rackcdn.com/Outdoor%20Sofa%20Plans.pdf<br /><br />Hope that helps! :)Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-80044559247104003182020-05-05T19:39:21.436-04:002020-05-05T19:39:21.436-04:00I like the look of these. I have a lot of larger a...I like the look of these. I have a lot of larger and taller people in my family. Can you guestimate the weight capacity of these benches?Erin Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-45410742847256391412020-04-30T13:12:28.460-04:002020-04-30T13:12:28.460-04:00Hi there! Your sofas look great!! Curious if you h...Hi there! Your sofas look great!! Curious if you had a cut list? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-83797776269891397582020-04-30T10:42:18.227-04:002020-04-30T10:42:18.227-04:00Hi there! I would say the arm rest height is comf...Hi there! I would say the arm rest height is comfortable as is. Hope that helps!Melissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-65205965290012600692020-04-30T10:23:11.073-04:002020-04-30T10:23:11.073-04:00Hi Annie, I added a couple of photos of the back o...Hi Annie, I added a couple of photos of the back of the sofa in the post above. Hope that helps! MelMelissa Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536085498165169277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49929656109069014.post-5663725256418544812020-04-29T11:16:39.503-04:002020-04-29T11:16:39.503-04:00Now that you've had them for a bit, how is the...Now that you've had them for a bit, how is the arm rest height on that design? Would you place it lower or is comfortable at that height? Thanks so much!Vicki Wnoreply@blogger.com