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A porch-length bench with a lattice of mitered 2x2 Xs filling the back — the same repeating joint six times over, with the pocket holes deliberately hidden from the front.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 43 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back horizontal boards Treat as an estimate — scribe to fit by holding the board in place against the assembled back and tracing the cut lines. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 57 3/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat framing, front and back | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 61 3/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat framing, ends | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat framing, under supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Front legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat slats | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 64 3/8" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Arms | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Decorative back verticals Centered so there's 18-1/8" of space between each vertical and the back legs. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| X-lattice, long pieces Both ends cut at 45°, ends ARE parallel, long point to long point measurement. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22 5/8" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| X-lattice, short pieces One end cut at 45°, longest point measurement. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 3/8" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs, seat framing, arms. | 7 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 12 ft Seat slats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft The X-back lattice and decorative verticals. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Exterior pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.