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An entryway bench with a tall X-braced back panel and four coat hooks — 2x4 legs and rails, scribed-and-cut Xs, and a 2x8 seat wide enough to sit and put shoes on.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Ends | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Horizontal tie-ins, 2x4 | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 41" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Horizontal tie-ins, 2x2 | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 41" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| X pieces Scribed and cut to fit each bay directly, per the reference video — not a fixed length. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 44" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 48" | 2x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat end trim | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top/header | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 51" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Horizontal tie-ins and the X pieces. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 48" x 68-1/2" Back panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 25 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Coat hooks | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.