You don’t want the pocket holes to be on the outside of the bench. Important – While assembling the legs, make sure the pocket holes are facing inside. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST Step 4 – Build the top frameīuild the frame using 2x4 boards using wood glue and 2 ½” Pocket hole screws. IMPORTANT – Make sure you lay out the pieces first before proceeding to join them to make sure all the boards align well. Attach each of the X’s to the feet using wood glue and 2 ½” Pocket hole screws.Assemble the 2 side X’s using wood glue and 2 ½” pocket hole screws.
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Here is a full tutorial on how to use a Kreg Jig. Set the Kreg Jig and the drill bit collar at 1½” thickness and make all the pocket holes as shown in the plans.Tip – When cutting angles – leave your miter saw set at the angle you need for all the cuts to get reproducible cuts. Make the cuts per the cut list in the plans. I would recommend dry-fitting the cuts as you go to get the best possible fit.I have a full video tutorial showing you exactly how to build this bench.Ĭlick here to subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more great videos! Step by step tutorial Step 1 – Make the cuts Stain or paint of your choice (I used Weathered Gray and Dark Walnut).I used this faux fur from Joann. It is so amazingly soft!! Polyfil – if you want to save money on this, I have a secret for you… read about it in the part where I upholster!.Please read my full disclosure here *** Material Needed for the bench It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. ***This post contains affiliate or referral links. How to make accurate cuts with a miter saw.How to make pocket holes in mitered joints.You will also find the following articles useful in building this bench – I know the X-leg features can be intimidating with all the angles for beginners but I have you covered with the plans, a video and lots of tips and tricks below. This bench can easily be modified to be an indoor/outdoor bench.
It is simply so soft and luxurious! But you do not have to make an upholstered top. I decided to upholster the top with faux fur. It comes in under $10 for the lumber! Can’t beat that! The best part is that this bench is built from only two 2 x 4 boards making it really easy on the budget.
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