Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 2–3.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
This DIY slatted bench is a simple, budget-friendly build and can be modify to whatever length or width you prefer. This bench is perfect for the end of the bed or even an entryway.
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Hand Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine Board, 2x2 6 ft long | 4 board |
| Scrap Piece, 1x2 Any | 1 board |
| 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws | 20 each |
| Hairpin Legs (16" high) | 4 each |
| Stain or Paint | 1 each |
| Spray Paint for Legs (optional) | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Benchtop End Pieces | 2 | 2" × 2" × 10" |
| Benchtop Slats | 5 | 2" × 2" × 36" |
What to buy
Buy 3 boards at 8 ft.
2" × 2"
3 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
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Cut Your Wood
Tip: Cut to the following dimensions: (2) 2x2 at 10 ½” long (for benchtop end pieces) (5) 2x2 at 36” long (for benchtop slats)
22
Drill Pocket Holes
Tip: Drill 2 pocket holes at each end of your 36” long 2x2 boards
33
Sand
Tip: Sand edges and ends smooth.
44
Attach Slats to End Pieces
Tip: Using 2 ½” pocket hole screws, attach your 36” long 2x2 boards perpendicular to your 10 ½” long end pieces. Use a scrap 1x2 board turned on its side as a spacer between each slat.
55
Stain or Paint
Tip: Stain your benchtop (I used special walnut stain), and you can also spray paint your hairpin legs (optional).
66
Attach Legs
Tip: Attach your hairpin legs (I spaced mine 2 ½” in from each end)
Tags
- Bedroom
- Beginner
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