Self Squaring Bench From 1x3s – Build Plans PDF

Build a layered bench that squares itself on dowels, from six 1x3s. No jointer or planer needed. The bench is 40" wide and 17" high.

What's inside the PDF

• Materials and tools lists
• Cut list
• 13 step-by-step instructions with photos: ripping and cutting, making an L-shaped drilling jig, drilling the dowel holes, stacking the planks, clamping, adding the spacers, cutting the dowels, sanding and finishing
• My tips from building this bench

Materials: six 10 ft 1x3s (or equivalent), eight 3/8" dowels (12" long), wood glue, Polyshade (stained polyurethane).

Tools used: table saw, mitre saw (with a stop block), drill press with an L-shaped jig, clamps, hammer and a 2x2, Japanese hand saw, sander. A hand plane is optional.

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