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Create a great place for potting plants and gardening chores by building this tough, good-looking potting bench.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Leg | 2 | 1" × 3" × 34" | — | ☐ |
| Back Leg | 2 | 1" × 5" × 60" | — | ☐ |
| Top End Rail | 2 | 1" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom End Rail | 2 | 1" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Top/Bottom Side Rails | 4 | 1" × 3" × 44" | — | ☐ |
| Top Stretcher | 2 | 1" × 3" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Stretcher | 2 | 1" × 3" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Long Top Slat | 3 | 1" × 5" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Short Top Slat | 1 | 1" × 5" × 44" | — | ☐ |
| Front Top Slat | 1 | 1" × 5" × 48" | — | ☐ |
| Riser | 2 | 1" × 5" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 9" × 44" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar board, 2x4 x 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Cedar board, 2x6 x 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Cedar board, 1x10 x 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Cedar board, 5/4x6 x 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws | 45 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws | 75 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws | 12 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Cut two Front Legs to length from a 2x4 board (we used cedar for this bench), and cut two Back Legs to length from a 2x6 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, using a miter saw of jig saw, cut the angled ends on each Leg, as shown.
Now you can attach the End Rails to the Legs using 2 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws. Make sure you have all of the End Rails in the proper positions, and that the pocket holes are all oriented in the same direction.
Now you can attach the Top Stretchers to the Top Side Rails using 2 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws. Make sure that the pocket holes are all oriented in the same direction.
Next, attach the Bottom Stretchers to the Bottom Side Rails using 2 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws. Make sure that the pocket holes are all oriented in the same direction.
With these Rail/Stretcher assemblies complete, you can attach them to the Leg assemblies using 2 1/2" Kreg Blue-Kote™ Pocket-Hole Screws. Attach to one Leg assembly first, and then add the other Leg Assembly. Make sure that the pocket holes in the Rails and Stretchers are oriented correctly for attaching the Slats later.
Cut three Long Top Slats, one Short Top Slat, and one Front Top Slat to size from 5/4 (1"-thick deck boards, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then cut the notches on the Front Top Slat, as shown.