Diy : How to build a bench around a tree

Tools You'll Need :

• Compound miter saw or circular saw
• Drill/driver with a 3⁄8-inch spade bit and 3⁄32x3-inch bit
• Speed Square
• Clamps
• Adjustable wrench
• 4-foot level
• Garden spade
• 120-grit sandpaper

Materials You'll Need :

• strips of scrap lumber or cardboard to make a template and spacers.
• ¼-inch-thick scrap lumber or shims.
• 5⁄4x6 decking by Kebony for the seat and stringers for the leg assemblies. Measure your tree so that you know how much to buy.
• 2x6 framing by Kebony for the backrest, legs, and apron 3⁄8x4-inch galvanized carriage bolts.
• 3⁄8-inch galvanized locking washers.
• 3⁄8-inch nuts.
• 2-inch stainless-steel deck screws.
• 3-inch stainless-steel deck screws.
• wood glue

You can get the instructions and plans from Here.