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A small bench with legs that splay out on a gentle 5° double bevel and an X-brace base. A compound-miter exercise in a one-board build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Ends parallel, cut at a 5° angle off square AND a 5° bevel (double bevel). | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| End aprons (short) Both ends 5° off square, not parallel, short point to short point. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 7" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| End aprons (mid) Both ends 5° off square, not parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side aprons Both ends 5° off square, not parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Stretchers Approximate — cut the 1x2 in half. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 48" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 30" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft (Pine) Legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Aprons and cross supports. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft (Pine) Stretchers — cut in half. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 30" (Pine) Top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Screws, 2" and 2-1/2" Or pocket hole screws. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.