So these building tips will alleviate that a bit.
Bench seat backrest angle.
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Keep the slope gentle.
The author uses a framing square to be sure the seat support 2x4s are at the correct 5 degree angle which is a 1 in 12 pitch as he nails them to the 4x10 posts.
Screw through the middle of the backrest support into the leg brace.
There are no measurements for computer monitors in these drawings because they were developed way back in 1932.
The supports on the outside however are a little different.
Beyond 10 degrees and it will start looking and feeling like an adirondack chair without the comfort so don t bother.
Read this before you even start planning your project.
If you want an outdoor bench with a back the back should extend at least 16 inches above the top of the seat.
Wood is inherently hard and uncomfortable for sitting on over long periods of time.
An ideal slope for a backrest is about 5 degrees maybe a bit more.
Modern wood bench there are plenty of diy projects that will be both decorative and functional around your house.
Michaels last point is extremely good advice.
About 5 degrees is typically enough for added comfort.
For a more coherent set of workstation dimensions including the numbers for seating worksurface on the same page you may want to refer to the drawings below from ernest irving freese s architectural record.
On the end posts the inside 2x4 supports are preinstalled just like those described above.
Then drive a 3 in.
Position the backrest support on the leg assembly as shown making sure it s at a right angle with the seat support and mark the position on the seat support.
The backs can be perpendicular to the seat or slightly sloped backward.
Keep in mind though that as the back angle increases you need to up the seat angle to maintain the seat to back angle between 90 and 100 to prevent forward sliding and lower the seat height to keep the front edge of the seat from contacting the back of the legs.
High level backrest full support of head and neck e g.
This stops people sliding forwards when they lean back and maintains the ideal 100 degree angle for lounging.
I did exactly that at ikea and learned a lot.
15 degrees is good for the back angle but you should also slope the seat base down towards the back 5 degrees also.
Angle optimal angle seems to be between 100 110 degrees.