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A long farmhouse dining bench on three chunky pedestal bases tied together by a center stretcher. Nearly nine feet of seating for a big table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedestal uprights | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Pedestal cores | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3 7/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Pedestal caps Both ends beveled 45° off square, longest point, not parallel. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/4" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Arched details Cut to an arch shape with a jigsaw. | 12 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Feet Both ends beveled 30° off square, longest point, not parallel. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 17" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Stretcher spacers | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Center stretcher | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 90 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top long rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 106" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top cross supports | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top seat boards | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 47 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft (Whitewood/SPF) Pedestal blocks. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 9 ft (Whitewood/SPF) Long top rails — 106". Use 9-ft or 10-ft stock. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft (Whitewood/SPF) Beveled pedestal caps and feet. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 4 ft (Whitewood) Stretcher spacers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 or 2x4, 8 ft (Whitewood/SPF) Top seat boards. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" and 3" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Felt floor pads | 6 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.