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A folding garden potting bench with a slatted top that drains — hinged legs let it flatten against a wall or go in the shed for winter.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side leg long | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 27 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side leg cross | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back leg rails | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back leg brace Ends cut 45°, not parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back leg uprights | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf frame long Cut to fit — corrects the diagram error. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 37 1/8" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf boards | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 21 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf frame short | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 13 1/8" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top boards long | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 37 1/8" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Top boards short | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 23 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6 board, 8 ft (Cedar or treated pine) Top boards. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 4 ft (Cedar or treated pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Cedar or treated pine) Shelves. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Cedar or treated pine) Legs and frames; one extra per step 7. | 7 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/2" butt hinges | 3 set | ☐ |
| Exterior pocket and wood screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Waterproof wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior finish | 16 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.