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A small bench on double-beveled splayed legs, with fit-as-you-go diagonal cross supports traced directly off the assembled frame rather than cut from a fixed measurement.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Both ends cut at 5° off square with a 5° bevel, ends parallel to each other. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| End aprons Both ends cut at 5° off square, not parallel, short point to short point. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 7" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| End bases Both ends cut at 5° off square, not parallel, short point to short point. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side aprons Both ends cut at 5° off square, not parallel, short point to short point. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cross supports Cut to fit by tracing the angle directly off the assembled frame; top and bottom angles differ. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 30" | 1x12, 30 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 30 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Screws, 2" and 2-1/2", or pocket hole screws | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, 120 grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
| 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: Miter Saw. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Cut the four legs with the double bevel and mark the inside corner of each one immediately.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Screws, 2" and 2-1/2", or pocket hole screws, Wood glue
Predrill and attach an end apron and end base to each pair of legs, keeping both boards parallel to the ground and flush with the top of the legs. Build two matching ends.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Screws, 2" and 2-1/2", or pocket hole screws, Wood glue
Attach the side aprons to connect the two end assemblies the same way.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft
Flip the bench over. Mark the centers of the top and bottom aprons. Rest a board against the underside of the top apron and the opposite base, trace the angle, cut, and test-fit until it seats cleanly. Repeat for the second cross support, noting the top and bottom angles differ.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 30 in, Screws, 2" and 2-1/2", or pocket hole screws, Wood glue
Mark the underside of the top 1-1/2" in from both ends and attach with screws and glue.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Sandpaper, 120 grit, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Fill any holes with wood filler, sand with 120 grit sandpaper, and apply primer and paint or stain and poly.