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A small three-cubby entryway bench built entirely from 1x12 and 1x3 boards, with rounded top corners and a footer/back trim board — sized to hold fabric storage bins.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Top corners rounded with a jigsaw. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 21" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 34 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Footer/back | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 34 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cubby dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 11" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top cubby dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 2 3/4" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 36" × 21" | 1/4" plywood, for the back (optional) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, for the back (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint | 1 set | ☐ |
| Fabric storage bins, 11 in size | 3 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft
Round off the top corners of the two side pieces with a jigsaw. Clamp both cut edges together and sand as one to match the curve.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Mark the sides for shelf placement, predrill, and attach the shelves to the sides with 2" screws and glue, or pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the front and back footer boards. For the bottom piece, also fasten from the top down into the footer's top edge.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/4" plywood, for the back (optional), Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the back panel with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue. Add extra fasteners at the top; clamp in place if additional support is needed while the glue dries.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Mark, place, and predrill the cubby dividers, then screw down.
Tools: Drill / Driver.
Measure and mark the placement of the final top dividers, apply glue, and slide into place. Screw down through the seat for extra hold and let dry fully.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Primer and paint, Fabric storage bins, 11 in size
Fill any screw holes with wood filler, sand all surfaces, and apply primer and paint. Add fabric storage bins.