okay, well I am a life scout and I have found a place that would like me to build at least 2 (maybe 4) benches for a locker room for my eagle project. I have not gotten any approvals yet. My current plan is taken from http://handymanwire.com/articles/benchplans.html *(please note that I am doing this bench but cutting in half(excluding the 3 1/2" section and using 4 legs per bench .) So I will need about the same lumber (more 2x6 and 4x4 for the legs and bottom) Does this seem like it will work? (if you have another plan *especially if it is a cushioned bench please include) And most importantly I'm trying to look for the lumber to do this project. so what lumber will work( this will be inside) and be somewhat economical? (I would love to spend no more than 0 on the lumber for 2 benches) thanks.