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DIY Bench With Attached Side Table
This DIY project combines comfort, function, and a little bit of charm: a custom wooden bench with an attached side table and a wavy cutout backrest that instantly sets it apart from store bought furn
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 6.3–11.8 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long rails | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 55" | — | ☐ |
| Side rails | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Bench slat supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 46" | — | ☐ |
| Bench slats | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Countertop | 1 | 3/4" × 12" × 22 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Countertop support | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Back rest | 1 | 3/4" × 8" × 58" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2x8’ pine for slats, .75” x 1.5” x 96” | 4 board | ☐ |
| 2x2x8’ any wood for legs, 1.5” x 1.5” x 96” | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1x4x8’ any wood for long + side rails, .75” x 3.5” x 96” | 2 board | ☐ |
| 1x6x8’ any wood for backrest + countertop, .75” x 5.5” x 96” | 3 board | ☐ |
| 6x20mm loose tenons | 75 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2” pocket screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| Figure 8 fasteners (for countertop) | 10 each | ☐ |
| 48”x 24” x 6” foam or prefinished bench cushion | 1 each | ☐ |
| Yards of fabric (if not using prefinished bench cushion) | 3 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Stain + finish of choice | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/8” round over bit (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4” wood screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| 1” forstner bit | 1 each | ☐ |
| Peel + stick Velcro | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.