Customer Reviews

2x4basics Flip Top BenchTable, Picnic Table and Bench, Sand

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Easy to follow instructions. Just add 9 ea. 2*4's. We made ours from 6' PT lumber. Two benches can be converted to a picnic table for added space when needed. I would not make this any longer than 6', even though the instructions indicate you can. Much beyond 6', you'd get a bow when average weight people sit. Even at 6', we had to add a stabilizer on the underside of the seat portion to give added strength to the 2*4's. One other caveat - be careful where your hands are located when lifting this. We assembled it on a table and then had to lift it to the ground. In the "bench" position, the back does not lock and can easily flip up and pinch fingers - as we now know from experience. It is, however, a nice project and gives versatility when entertaining. I'd have rated it a "5" if the back locked in place.

I love this item for our cabin up north. Painting it took the longest, but the assembly was very easy. Works great on our pier to hold my husbands tackle box and as a nice bench to sit on. We purchase 2 more for our small deck. I highly recommend this item.

I bought two of these, sand color, and they are great. It took me about 2 hours for each bench, most of the time for measuring and cutting the wood. I tend to work slowly, so I don't make mistakes.

I made 5 foot benches, and they are very solid and stable. One drawback is the 2x4's make them heavy to move around, but you can't have everything. The benches are actually pretty comfortable too; the back is at a good angle and isn't too short. The option to convert to a table is an added bonus, for extra seating at parties.

Made mine 8 feet long but the next time, will reduce the span by half.
Sister dumped a nice roast beef dinner on the ground because the back wasn't locked but the pugs sure enjoyed it!

Am making one for my son's tiny back yard (really a small concrete slab). More useful and durable than any flimsy bistro set I could buy.

This bench just what we needed on our pool deck - extra seating, plus a convertible extra table when we have guests over and eat out on the deck. I love the way we don't have to turn the bench around to use the table, like some other convertible table/benches. This bench always amazes our guests, a few want to get one for themselves. The only drawback is that the bench is VERY heavy, so I wouldn't recommend it if you plan to move it around a lot. The weight also made it a bit awkward to assemble, but it is well worth it. We bought two, and love them!

I used TREX instead of wood to make my bench. Worked well by drilling a few holes where there weren't any and that was no big deal. I did try the Krylon plastic paint on the subassembly to give it a more pleasing color and while it did cover, the adhesion was not very durable.

A fairly easy to assemble kit for a clever bench that changes into a good sized picnic table. I built it using 8" 2x4s so that the table is a great addition to the picnic grove.

Wanted a longer bench. So, contrary to the instructions,used 8' 2x4s. On the back/top of bench cut two 2x4s at width of top, angled 22.5deg & placed underneath 1/3 of way between supports, secured (from back side) with 3" deck screws. Keeps boards on back/top nice and even with each other. Cut one 2x4 to depth of seat and secured from bottom (of seat) at mid point of seat with same size screws. Here's the important part: Then I cut a short piece of 2x4 off at an 8deg angle and held it (angle up to match seat bottom) verticle behind (and flat against) the 2x4 that connects the two side supports (under the seats). I then marked the bottom of the short piece so that when cut, it would be even with the bottom of that lowest 2x4. Cut it & then attached it, from the back, to that lowest 2x4. I then was able to go in between the seat 2x4s, from the top, and screw two screws down into this short verticle support to further tie it all together. This set-up definitely provides the necessary verticle stiffness to the seat. We sat two in the middle and got almost no deflection. Really happy with it, now.

very satisfied with how quick i got this from amazon.
item in good shape.
bought the 2x4's and stained and varnish. cut and assembled. boy it looks nice.
well i made a cup of coffee, came out flipped up the table, locked it in place,
put my coffee on the table, rested my elbows on the front, and quess what,
i'm wearing the coffee on my pants.

the darn table didnt lock in place due to some poor alignment at the factory. it tilted down about 1-inch. with pivot bolts in place the locking latch didnt even hit the top of the legs which it needs to.

Finley was bought out by Blitz Mfg. I called them and they sent me new hinges, No charge.

Everything is ok. sent me green, may want to let them know if you have the tan legs. which i do. in my case i am happy.

thank you blitz, will buy more.

Bought 3 previously and wanted to replace 2 of them! A great invention! Arrived in a timely fashion as usual.