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A rustic bench with trestle-look 4x4 legs and 2x4 side aprons that read as solid 4x4 from the outside, topped with a breadboard-ended 2x8 top — genuinely chunky, not just wide boards on skinny legs.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg top pieces | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 1/2" | 4x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Leg diagonal pieces Long point to long point, both ends cut at 10° off square, parallel. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 1/4" | 4x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Leg feet Long point to long point, both ends cut at 10° off square, not parallel. | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 8" | 4x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom stretcher | 1 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 65" | 4x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 65" | 2x4, 6 ft or 12 ft | ☐ |
| Bench top boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 68 1/2" | 2x8, 6 ft or 12 ft | ☐ |
| Breadboard ends | 2 | 1 1/2" × 9 1/4" × 14 1/2" | 2x10, 3 ft (breadboard ends) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 6 ft or 12 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 6 ft or 12 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x10, 3 ft (breadboard ends) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 4x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Build two leg ends from the leg top and diagonal pieces, using a Kreg Jig to hide the joints underneath if desired.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 4x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the bottom stretcher between the two leg ends.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 6 ft or 12 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Add the side aprons, drilling 1-1/2" pocket holes facing upward on the inside before attaching, for use in the next step.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x8, 6 ft or 12 ft, 2x10, 3 ft (breadboard ends), Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build the bench top with the breadboard ends using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, then attach to the base.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.