Simple Potting Bench

Attach the shelf boards to the side supports with exterior decking screws (installed per the manufacturer's packaging). A pocket-hole jig lets you fasten from the underside and hide all screw holes. Build two shelves and check both for square. Glue is recommended.

Mark the center of the underside of each shelf and attach the center support with 2" screws.

Mark the back legs 36" from the bottom. Attach the shelves to the legs from the insides to hide screw holes, predrilling and countersinking every screw.

Check the whole bench for square by measuring diagonally across the back, and level the legs with a level. Repeat this check at every subsequent step, not just at the end.

Attach the top shelf side supports to the top shelf. Trim the sharp outside corners off for safety. Sand and finish.