Project Resources
Cut and label the parts as needed, using the Cut List and Cutting Diagram as guides and adjusting for fit.
Instructions
Before you begin, make sure the 1-by-12s and 2-by-12s are the same width. Rip the boards if necessary.
1. Assemble the legs and brace.
- Following the (01) leg layout in Figure 1, cut two (01) legs.
- Position the (02) brace centered and flush with the top edges of the (01) legs, and attach using glue and screws.
2. Add the seat and sides.
- Position the (03) seat centered and overhanging the assembly by 4 inches on each end. Attach using glue and nails.
- Position the (04) sides flush with the top and ends of the (03) seat, and attach using glue and nails.
- Using sandpaper, round over the top outside edges of the (04) sides.
3. Add the finishing touches.
- Fill all holes with wood filler, sand, prime, and paint.
- Attach nail-on furniture glides to the bottoms of the (01) legs.
Measurement Chart
| # | PART NAME | QUANTITY | MATERIAL | SIZE (in inches) |
| 01 | Legs | 2 | 2 x 12 | 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 17 1/4 |
| 02 | Brace | 1 | 2 x 8 | 1 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 61 |
| 03 | Seat | 1 | 1 x 12 | 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 72 |
| 04 | Sides | 2 | 1 x 4 | 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 72 |
Finished Dimensions:
Height: 18 inches
Depth: 12 3/4 inches
Width: 72 inches
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