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This farmhouse storage bench is a great addition under a window or in your entryway.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1" × 3" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Stretchers | 4 | 1" × 3" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| Long stretcher | 1 | 1" × 3" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Top aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Plywood bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 14" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Breadboard ends | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| 1x8 boards for seat | 2 | 3/4" × 6" × 41" | — | ☐ |
| 1x4 board for seat | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 41" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket screws | 20 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket screws | 30 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" middle hinges (1 package) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 220 grit sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Paint or stain | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Drill 1 1/2" pocket holes into the four stretchers for each side of the bench. Attach with wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket screws.
Drill 1 1/2" pocket holes into the lower 2x4 stretcher. Center it between the legs and attach with wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket screws.
Attach the 1x4 aprons to the front and back edges of the legs, flush with the top. Drill 3/4" pocket holes into each end and attach with wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket screws.
Drill 1/2" pocket holes into the 1/2 plywood that will make up the storage compartment bottom. Attach flush with the bottom edge of the 1x4 and 2x4 frame pieces with 1" pocket screws.
Sand the entire project down to 220 grit with an orbital sander or by hand. Finish as desired with paint or stain.
Using 2 1/2" middle hinges, attach the bench seat to the base. Mark the location of the hinges and trace the outside edges with a pencil into the top of the base. Using a chisel and mallet, make a mortise into the wood deep enough for the hinges to fit into and the bench seat to sit flush with the top of the base (approx 1/8").