The creator of the video is building a cedar bench/sofa to replace an old one made of pine that has deteriorated over time. The new design features a simpler and more elegant look, with "falcon wing" supports and a 90-degree angle between the seat and back. The project uses pocket hole screws and outdoor-rated wood glue, and the creator notes that while some people may dislike the use of pocket holes, they are a practical and efficient choice for DIY projects.
The video guides the viewer through the entire building process, from preparing the materials to assembling the legs, seat, and back. The creator also shares tips and tricks, such as using a 90-degree clamp to secure the pocket holes and using a pool saw to cut curved joints.
The project takes about eight hours to complete, including filming, and the creator is pleased with the result. The new sofa is made of durable cedar, which will patina over time, and the creator plans to apply teak oil to enhance the finish.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is making a cedar bench/sofa to replace an old one made from pine.
2. The old sofa was about two years old and was showing signs of wear and tear.
3. The new sofa design relies on "falcon wing" looking supports to hold up the seat slats.
4. The seat and back of the sofa are at a 90-degree angle, but angled slightly to keep cushions in place and allow water to flow off.
5. The narrator milled eight seater pickets and seven two-by-fours for the project.
6. The narrator used a planer to plane both sides of the boards.
7. The narrator used a table saw to clean up the other two sides of the boards.
8. The narrator used a miter saw to cut most of the boards to length.
9. The narrator included a cut list, plans, and a SketchUp file in the video description.
10. The sofa is made up of only five different lengths of two-by-fours.
11. The narrator used pocket hole screws, glue, and brad nails to assemble the legs.
12. The narrator designed the project so that pocket holes and screws are not visible once the sofa is assembled.
13. The narrator used a bigger pocket hole jig and a smaller one for the project.
14. The narrator applied outdoor-rated wood glue to reinforce all the joints.
15. The narrator used a 90-degree clamp to hold the pocket holes in place while screwing.
16. The narrator sanded everything to 150 grit and flushed up all the joints.
17. The narrator installed plastic feet to keep the sofa out of standing water.
18. The narrator plans to apply teak oil to the sofa in about a year.