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DIMENSIONS & DISCLAIMER:

Please double check the overall dimensions for your specific build

before starting.

Please wear appropriate safety gear when operating power tools.

DIY Huntress is not responsible for any injury or mismeasurement caused by individual error. For my full disclaimer policy, please visit my

website at diyhuntress.com/aboutme.

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Happy DIY’ing!


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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

TOOLS: Miter Saw Table Saw Nail Gun Dril l/Driver

Pocket Hole Jig Sander Measuring Tape Pencil

MATERIALS: (1) Half Sheet 1/2”Plywood (1) 4 x 4 x 96” Board (2) 2 x 4 x 96” Boards (4) 1 x 6 x 96” Boards Carpenter’s Wood Glue

1 ¼” Brad Nails 1” Brad Nails 1” Wood Screws 2 ½” Pocket Hole Screws Paint, Stain, Sealer

CUT LIST: Plywood: (1) Top @ 15 x 40” 2x4’s: (2) Long Frames @ 40 ½” (4) Short Side Frames @ 8” (2) Middle Beams Cut @ 48 Angles (see plans & cut l ist) 4x4’s: (4) Legs @ 17” 1x6’s: (2) Long Trim @ 1 ¼ x 41 ½” (2) Short Trim @ 1 ¼ x 15” Top Panel Pieces* * Follow instructions in plans to make the cuts for 1x6’s used on top panel.


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CUT LIST


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THE STEPS:

STEP 1

Assemble your first two frames (these wil l be your sides) by attaching the small frame pieces to your legs with 2 ½” pocket hole screws &

wood glue. Make sure to center the short frames on the legs.


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STEP 2

Add the long frames to attach the two frames with 2 ½” pocket hole screws and wood glue. Make sure to center the beams when attaching.


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STEP 3

Attach your angled pieces (cut at 48° on both ends) to the top and bottom long pieces with 2 ½” pocket hole screws and wood glue.

At this point, you may want to fi l l holes, sand, and paint your base

before attaching the top.


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STEP 4

Attach your plywood panel to the top of your bench. Secure to the frame with wood glue and countersunk wood screws.


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STEP 5

Prep your bench top for artwork. Use a pencil and straightedge to split your plywood into four equal parts.


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STEP 6

Begin attaching top pieces to the bench with brad nails & wood glue. Cut al l inside angles at 45° and trim the outside pieces either as you

go, or at the end.*

* For a ful l step-by-step tutorial of this process with photos, please watch the YouTube video tutorial @ youtube.com.diyhuntress


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STEP 7

Add your trim pieces (cut from your 1x6) with wood glue and brad nails.


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STEP 8

Add finishing touches to the bench. Sand, stain, and seal the top. Make sure to use an outdoor stain and sealer if leaving the bench outdoors.

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DIYHUNTRESS DIY WOODEN BENCH PLANS · diy wooden chevron bench plans - diyhuntress.com 10 STEP 6 Begin attaching top pieces to the bench with brad nails & wood glue. Cut all inside