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A 6-foot laminated slat bench — alternating 2x4 and short 1x4 layers where the legs ARE the pattern, built face-down from the show side backward.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long slats Prefinish these if the bench gets color. | 7 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Legs Two per slat layer, laminated into the stack. Stop-block cuts — they must match. | 14 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Spacers | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft or stud length Long slats and the laminated-in legs. Pick the straightest for the outer faces. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft The spacer layers. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2" Or finish nails — with glue, either serves. | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue Every layer, full spread. This is a lamination; the glue is the bench. | 16 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior stain or paint Applied to the long 2x4s BEFORE assembly — no brush fits between slats after. | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.