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A genuinely minimal 1x12 bench with jigsaw-cut leg shapes and a single side trim board tying it together — one of the smallest, fastest builds in this catalog.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Bottom shaped with a jigsaw. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 17 1/4" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 1x4, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft
Use a jigsaw to cut a shape into the bottom of the two leg pieces, following the diagram or your own traced curve. Keep both legs matching.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the top and shelf to the legs with 1-1/4"–2" nails and glue, or pocket holes if you have a jig — attach the top first if using pocket holes, since the shelf will block drill access afterward.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x4, 4 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the side support pieces to the top and legs with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue, tying the whole piece together.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.