Bench with storage

Instructions

1. 1. Step-1 Cut Boards for Top of the Be

   • First cut two pieces of 2x4 to 67” in length and two pieces to 11 1/4".
   • Then using a Table Saw, rip off ¼” on both sides of the 2x4s pieces to eliminate round edges. Since 2x4s come with rounded edges and 1x12s come with straight edges we need to cut off rounded edges on the 2x4s for the boards to match perfectly. See picture of 2x4s with cut rounded edges. Than cut 1x12 to 64” long.
   • Sand the boards before attaching them together. It makes things easier later on.

2. 2. Step-2 Drill Pocket Holes

   Using a Kreg Jig tool, drill pocket holes as shown on the picture. Make sure to set the Kreg Jig correctly to drill pocket holes for 1 1/4" screws on 1x12 board and 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws on 2x4 boards. pocket holes on top of bench with storage

3. 3. Step-3 Assemble Top of the Bench

   Apply Wood Glue to all the seams and Clamp the boards together before using screws. This will prevent the board from shifting and creating unwanted misalignment while screwing in the boards. top of bench with storage attached

4. 4. Step-4 Cut Leg Pieces

   Next cut four pieces of 2x4 to 14 1/2" in length and two pieces of 1x12 to 14 1/2". Then drill pocket holes as shown on the picture.

5. 5. Step-5 Assemble and Attach Legs to

   Next cut four pieces of 2x4 to 14 1/2" in length and two pieces of 1x12 to 14 1/2". Then drill pocket holes as shown on the picture.

6. 6. Step-6 Attach Back Support

   Cut one 2x4 piece to 60” in length and attach it to the back side of the bench 2” from the ground.

7. 7. Step-7 Attach Middle Support

   • Next cut 2x4s for middle supports as shown on a picture.
   • Place a mark exactly in the middle of the bench and then assemble using screws and Wood Glue. You're done with the bench, next step is to work on the boxes.