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A 54" bench made entirely from 1x boards — notched legs, an X cross-brace, and a single 1x12 seat. Light, cheap, and quick.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg pieces (notched) Notch out per step 1. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| End aprons / side stretchers | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Leg completion pieces | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Aprons and stretcher | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 45" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Cross supports Cut to fit; lay out angles with a square first. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 25 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 54" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Legs, aprons, stretcher, cross supports. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft (Pine) Completes the built-up legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, at least 54" (Pine) The seat. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.