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Workout Bench with Storage

Step-by-step build — 7 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Dimensions

    12"w x 48"l x 19"h (with wheels)

    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 5
  2. 2Step 1

    Attach the short vertical supports to the longer horizontal supports using pocket holes and 2 ½” pocket hole screws. Make 2.

    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 6
  3. 3Step 2

    Attach long cross supports to short ends using pocket holes and 2 ½” pocket hole screws.

    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 7
  4. 4Step 3

    Attach bottom to frame using countersunk 1 ¼” wood screws.

    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 8
  5. 5Step 4

    Attach short sides to frame using 1 ¼” countersunk wood screws.

    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 9
  6. 6Step 5

    Attach long sides to frame using 1 ¼” countersunk wood screws.

    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 10
  7. 7Top

    • After attaching leather, batting and foam then attach center top underside using wood glue and 1 ¼” countersunk wood screws.
    • Attach top to base using a piano hinge.
    • Finish as desired and finally attach wheels to underside.
    Workout Bench with Storage — step photo 11