Today I have the bench plans to match the straight leg farmhouse table I shared yesterday. Following the same basic concept as the table, the bench is so easy to build too! It ends up being about 61 inches long, 14 inches wide and 18 inches tall.
Supplies:
1 - 4x4 @ 6'
4 - 2x4 @ 8' (plus a small piece of scrap wood, about 7-10". If you don't have one lying around, ask at the hardware store, they might have a chunk they can give you!)
2 1/2 inch screws
wood glue
finishing supplies
Tools:
Saw
Kreg Jig
Cut list:
4 - 4x4 @ 16.5" (legs)
2 - 2x4 @ 52 (side stretchers)
2 - 2x4 @ 5" (end stretchers)
4 - 2x4 @ 7" (supports)*
4 - 2x4 @ 54" (top)
2 - 2x4 @ 14" (breadboard ends)*
*Measure to fit!
Measure and cut all your pieces. This is when I do a basic sanding job, because it makes it a little easier to get to all the hard to reach places. I make sure to sand any markings or gashes down with a 80-120 grit sandpaper. It also gives me a good idea of the flaws in my lumber, so I can hide them on the inside.
Also, sanding is my VERY least favorite part of every project, but it's so important! It makes it a lot easier for me to do a really good job if I break it up. I do a basic job with 80-120 grit sandpaper when I have all my boards cut, and then sand a few times while building. Obviously, I still have to do a final job with 220-320 grit paper, but it makes the end go faster!
