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Simple Potting Bench

A two-shelf outdoor potting station — 2x4 shelf grates on angled-height legs, a 1x6 top shelf with back supports, trimmed corners for safety.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Shelf boards	10	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36"	2x4, 8 ft, cedar or exterior treated	☐
Shelf side supports	4	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19 1/2"	2x4, 8 ft, cedar or exterior treated	☐
Shelf center supports	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19 1/2"	1x2, 4 ft	☐
Front legs	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36"	2x4, 8 ft, cedar or exterior treated	☐
Back legs	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48"	2x4, 8 ft, cedar or exterior treated	☐
Top shelf boards	2	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 39"	1x6, 8 ft	☐
Back supports	2	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39"	1x3, 8 ft	☐

Item	Qty	✓
2x4, 8 ft, cedar or exterior treated	7 each	☐
1x6, 8 ft	1 each	☐
1x3, 8 ft	1 each	☐
1x2, 4 ft	1 each	☐
Exterior decking screws, 2"	60 each	☐
Wood glue, exterior rated	3 oz	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.