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An entryway hall tree bench that is perfect for providing organization for small spaces!
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Side Pieces | 4 | 2" × 8" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Bench Top & Bottom Pieces | 4 | 2" × 8" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Bench Top Seat | 1 | 1" × 16" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Bench Cubby Divider | 1 | 1" × 14" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Tree Hall Backing | 1 | 1/4" × 29" × 76" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 1" × 8" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Tree Hall Frame Sides | 2 | 1" × 4" × 58" | — | ☐ |
| Tree Hall Frame Pieces | 4 | 1" × 4" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x8 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 120" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Laminated Panel Board, 1x16 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick 4 ft x 8 ft | 1 board | ☐ |
| Wood Corbels - 2 1/2"W x 4"D x 6"H | 2 each | ☐ |
| Garment Hooks | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2" Wood Screws | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" Wood Screws | 6 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" Wood Screws | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Pocket hole screws - Coarse thread | 23 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws - Coarse Thread | 27 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" Brad Nails | 30 each | ☐ |
| 1" Brad Nails | 6 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Join your bottom bench piece (pocket hole side facing down) into your two side pieces with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Join your top bench piece into your two side pieces with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Using a circular saw, cut a bench top seat 31" long from the 1x16x48" laminated board panel. Next, measure the exact height and width for a bench cubby divider. My cubby divider dimensions were about 14 1/2" x 14", but you will need to measure for exact measurements at this point for a perfect fit. Use the remaining piece leftover from the 1x16x48" board panel and cut it to the needed size for your bench cubby divider.
Attach two of the 22" frame pieces to the two 58 1/4" frame pieces using 1 1/4" pocket screws and wood glue. Make sure you attach the 22' piece with the three extra pocket holes to the frame sides that have two pocket holes at the ends as shown in the photo as this will be the side that is attached to your bench.
Line up your tree hall frame with your bench and attach it with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. It helps to use clamps for this step.
Using a circular saw, cut your 1/4" thick 4ft x 8ft plywood to 29" x 76". Attach to the back of the tree hall bench with a brad nailer and 3/4" brad nails.
Your build is complete! Add wood filler over screws on bench top seat (if desired) and sand any necessary areas of the tree hall bench, then paint or stain. Lastly, add your three coat hooks under the shelf.