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If you’d like a way to keep your mudroom or entryway organized, but you’re short on space, this bench is a perfect solution.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Panel | 1 | 3" × 18" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Panel | 1 | 3" × 18" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Upright | 3 | 3" × 11" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 2 | 3" × 11" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Rear Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Side Rail | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Front Skirt | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 34" | — | ☐ |
| Side Skirt | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Rear Skirt | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" fine-thread pocket-hole screws | 12 each | ☐ |
| 1 3/4" flathead wood screws | 2 each | ☐ |
| Feet iron-on edge banding | 15 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 55 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Using the cutting diagram as a guide, cut the plywood parts to size. You’ll need one Seat Panel, one Bottom Panel, three Uprights, and two Backs.
Tip: Make Better Plywood Cuts When cutting plywood with a circular saw, use an edge guide to help keep your saw straight and on your cut line. To support the sheet, lay it on a sheet of 2"-thick rigid foam insulation. To get the cleanest cuts, swap your saw blade for a “plywood” or “fine cutting” blade. Finally, place the best looking face of the plywood down, so that your saw is on the other face as you cut.
With your pocket-hole jig, set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the back face of each Back, as shown. Note that where the Backs attach to the center Upright, the pocket holes need to be staggered so the screws won’t hit one another during assembly.
Cut a Rear Rail to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the back face of the Rear Rail, as shown.
Cut one Rear Skirt to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket-hole jig set up for ¾” material, drill pocket holes in the inside face of the Rear Skirt, as shown.
Attach the Uprights to the Back using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. Make sure that the finished edges of the Uprights are oriented correctly as you do this.
Now you can attach the base assembly and the seat assembly to the Uprights and Backs using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws. If the square-drive bit that came with your pocket-hole jig is too long to let your drill fit inside the cubbies and drive the screws, pick up a shorter (3") #2 square-drive bit.
With your bench assembled, do any touch-up sanding that’s needed, and then apply the finish, stain, or paint of your choice. Once it’s dry, your bench is ready to help organize your entryway.