Modern Farmhouse Bench

• ---NOTE: The 2x8 board has also been ripped to 7 inches to allow a smooth top. This is not a necessary step.--- Make the cuts for the two-piece top.
• Then drill 1 1⁄2 inch pocket holes.
• Apply glue for added strength, clamp the two boards together and attach with 2 1⁄2 inch pocket hole screws.

• ---NOTE: The 2x4 boards have been ripped from 3.5 inches to 3 inches for all cuts of 2x4's for the project. This is not necessary but make sure to adjust measurements to account for the difference in width of the boards.--- Cut the legs and short aprons to size.
• Drill 1 1⁄2 inch pocket holes on the aprons.
• Attach the aprons to the legs with 2 1⁄2 inch pocket hole screws and wood glue. The top apron should be flush with the top of the legs. The bottom apron should be 1 1⁄2 inches from the bottom.

• Cut the two longer aprons.
• Drill 1 1⁄2 inch pocket holes on the aprons and attach to the sides with 2 1⁄2 inch pocket hole screws and wood glue. Make sure the pocket holes to connect the top are facing in the correct direction.

Lay the frame of the bench on top of the bottom of the top. Center it, add wood glue and 2 1⁄2 inch pocket whole screws through the longer aprons.

• FINISH!
• Sand and then apply a paint or stain to get the look you like. Share your build and use #berniesbuilds!