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A long, low storage bench built from a single sheet of plywood ripped into strips, with base and cove moulding for a built-in look — genuinely economical for its finished size.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 95 1/4" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheet (AC or better, hardwood, or MDF) | ☐ |
| Dividers | 4 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 15 1/2" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheet (AC or better, hardwood, or MDF) | ☐ |
| Top support trim | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 30 3/4" | 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheet (AC or better, hardwood, or MDF) | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 95 1/4" × 16 1/4" | 1/4" plywood or hardboard, panel for back | ☐ |
| Base moulding trim | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/4" × 95 1/4" | Base moulding, 3-1/4 in, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top cove trim | 1 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 95 1/4" | Cove moulding, 3/4 in, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheet (AC or better, hardwood, or MDF) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 3-1/4 in, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cove moulding, 3/4 in, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or hardboard, panel for back | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| 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: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheet (AC or better, hardwood, or MDF), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Drill three 3/4" pocket holes along the top edge of each divider. Attach to the underside of the top with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue, using cut-to-length spacers to guide placement.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Glue and nail the 1x2 trim to the underside of the top with 1-1/4" brad nails.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, ripped to 15-3/4" strips, full sheet (AC or better, hardwood, or MDF), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on both ends of each shelf board, three per end. Attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue, using cut-to-length spacers to guide placement.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/4" plywood or hardboard, panel for back, Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the back panel with glue and 3/4" nails or staples, fastening to all fixed shelves and dividers.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Base moulding, 3-1/4 in, 8 ft, Cove moulding, 3/4 in, 8 ft, Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the base moulding and top cove moulding to the front with brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.