Optionally add hinges to the top instead of using screws to attach it for it to serve as the lid.
Build bench for dining table.
For the benches use the same procedure to prep the materials as you did with the table.
You can also check out my post on my diy dining table here.
There are some things you need to remember though.
Once you have all your wood cut you will need to sand each piece to remove the rough edges.
Use 2 4 wood and 3 4 thick plywood to create the bench frame.
First we will.
Cut the part 1 inch longer than called for trim to width and then cut to final length.
Prepare the material and cut the legs a and the braces b to size cutting list cutting diagram.
First you need to cut all your wood.
Cut wood to length.
The first step of the project is to build the sides of the bench.
Because of their thickness some saws won t be able to cut them.
A neat and decent design for building a bench like dining table especially if you are planning to shift it to the backyard for picnic lunches and saturday night barbeques.
This way the bench.
I sold my table saw and this piece of wood was too small for my track saw.
Sand pieces of wood.
Cut the footboard in half to use the halves as armrests.
Once i finished the diy dining table bench seat top i started building the bench seat bottom.
Add waterproof glue to the joints in order to enhance the rigidity of the frame.
Sand and paint or stain the wood to get the design you.
Drill pocket holes at both ends of the legs and secure them to the top support with 2 1 2 screws.
As you can easily notice in the diagram you need to make 10 degree cuts to both ends of the legs.
Now that everything is cut and sanded you are ready to build a bench.
These are beautiful and cheap at the same time.