Herringbone Bench From Plywood Scraps – Build Plans PDF

Turn plywood scraps into a herringbone bench top. About 130 small 2 x 5" plywood strips are glued and brad-nailed into the pattern, then the top goes on metal legs.

What's inside the PDF

• Materials and tools lists
• Cut list
• 12 step-by-step instructions with photos: ripping and cutting the strips, gluing and nailing the herringbone pattern, clamping, trimming to width and length, chamfering, finishing, adding the legs and an underside support
• My tips from building this bench

Materials: plywood scraps (enough for about 130 pieces, 2 x 5"), metal legs, wood glue, brad nails, a straight hardwood plank (for the underside support), water-based gloss finish.

Tools used: table saw, mitre saw (or crosscut sled), brad nailer, clamps and two 1x4s, metal ruler and tape, trim router with chamfer bit.

Instant digital download (PDF). Print it or use it on your phone or tablet in the shop.