Bench From Two 2x4s and a Scrap 2x10 – Build Plans PDF
Build a small bench from two 2x4s and a scrap 2x10. The leg frames have rounded corners and a black finish, and the planed 2x10 seat (39" long) gets a walnut stain. Screws are hidden with dowels.
What's inside the PDF
- Materials and tools lists
- Cut list and cut diagram
- 15 step-by-step instructions with photos: ripping and cutting the 2x4s, tracing and cutting the rounded corners, assembling the sides, doweling, planing and chamfering the seat, joining the sides, painting and finishing
- My tips from building this bench
Materials: two 8 ft 2x4s, 39" of 2x10, 2 1/2" wood screws, dowels, wood glue, black paint, walnut acrylic stain, water-based polyurethane.
Tools used: table saw, mitre saw, spindle or oscillating sander, countersink drill bit, planer, router with 45° chamfer bit, mallet, clamps. A bandsaw is optional and a pocket hole jig is recommended.
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