This step-by-step woodworking project is aboutoutdoor sofa plans. Building a rustic sofa is a straight forward job, as it can be done in just a day even by an amateur handyman. Buy quality lumber, weather-resistant, if you plan to place the couch in your backyard (pine, cedar or redwood). Sand the edges and the wooden surface, along the wood grain, to obtain a neat appearance. Adjust the size of the sofa to your needs, as the woodworking techniques are the same irrespective of your choice.