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A small end-of-bed bench with jigsaw-cut leg profiles, a lower shelf, and a slatted top made from scrap 1x4. A quick offcut-eater.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Cut the shaped leg profile with a jigsaw; make both identical. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 17 1/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Lower shelf / seat support | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 21 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Side aprons Both ends cut at 45° off square, not parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 30" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top slats | 9 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 14 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 6 ft (Pine) Shaped legs and lower shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft (Pine) Side aprons and top slats — scrap 1x4 works great for the slats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or self-tapping screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw, Pencil. Materials: 1x12, 6 ft
Cut the shaped leg profile out of the 1x12s with a jigsaw as shown in the diagram. Cut both identical — trace the first onto the second — so the bench sits level.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x12, 6 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or self-tapping screws, 2"
Attach the bottom shelf between the two shaped legs to join them into a base. Keep it square.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or self-tapping screws, 2"
Attach the side aprons (45° ends, not parallel) to the leg panels. These tie the base together and set the seat width.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue, Wood filler and finish
Nail the nine top slats across the aprons with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, spacing them with a small consistent gap. Mixing lengths of scrap is fine — the slats hide the joints. Fill, sand, and finish.