Drahcir495 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Has anyone built one of these tailgate bench seat -> I have no experience creating anything out of wood. Do you think it’s possible for a guy with no woodworking skills to attempt it. I also should look into somebody who can do it for me? I would probably pay for the kit if it is being made out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I've got a collection of photos snagged from the internet, but haven't made one of my own yet. I'd wager there are blueprints online somewhere on how to make a sturdy bench and then you can mod it to accept the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 This is on my to do list but I first have to make a little patio for it, seems simple enough. Plans on Etsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoTheGreat Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I always thought these look pretty uncomfortable. Some day id like to take the last few inches of an old bed and taillights and mount it to the wall, then have the tailgate drop down to form the bench with some upholstery on it. Then you can "park" the bench when you're not using it. I have the spare tailgates and lights, but I'm not ready to cut up a bed just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Thank for the link. Great pictures Pete 👍. Yeah Gonzo, they don’t look comfortable but it’s mainly a conversation piece. I have no carpentry skills, so it would be a challenge to build. I will search for a kit but I now know a blueprint is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 That plan uses pocket screws, a little more advanced but there are many YT videos that just screw/bolt it together. I also plan on making a table out of another tailgate to complete the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: That plan uses pocket screws, a little more advanced but there are many YT videos that just screw/bolt it together. I also plan on making a table out of another tailgate to complete the set. 😆. Yeah, hanging the CJ grill in the shop I got into that. I ended up getting creative and using the original holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 If you are good in metal, then you'd probably do good in wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, 75sv1 said: If you are good in metal, then you'd probably do good in wood. Just remember with wood it's more difficult weld holes shut if you drill in the wrong spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 12 minutes ago, watchamakalit said: Just remember with wood it's more difficult weld holes shut if you drill in the wrong spot. Um, No. That what dowel plus and epoxy are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 13 hours ago, 75sv1 said: Um, No. That what dowel plus and epoxy are for. I said more difficult, not impossible. I'm a "chippy" by trade metal is foreign to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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