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Farmhouse Bench

DIY Projects

23 Apr

Build this farmhouse bench in 6 easy steps! Check out the instructions on how to make the matching farmhouse table, HERE!

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TOOLS

Miter Saw or Circle Saw
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Kreg Jig
2 1/2″ Pocket screws
Pocket Hole Drill Bit
Cordless Drill
Wood Glue
Hand Sander
Sanding Paper
Minwax Dark Walnut Stain
Rust-oleum Chalked Lined White Paint
Oil-based Wipe-on Polyurethane
Paint Brush
Rags

LUMBER

QTYDIMENSIONS
22″ x 6″ x 6′
14″ x 4″ x 6′
12″ x 4″ x 6′

CUT LIST

QTYLUMBERLENGTH
(2) 2″ x 6″@ 56″
(4) 4″ x 4″@ 16 1/2″
(1) 2″ x 4″@ 52″

STEP 1: Cut your lumber

See the cut list above!

STEP 2: Construct top

Take the 2×6’s and screw them together. To screw these boards together, use a kreg jig and drill 6-8 pocket holes in one board. Using your 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws, secure each of the boards together.

For instructions on how to use a kreg jig, check out this video!

**Ensure you are on a flat surface, and that the good side of your lumber is facing down

**Use wood glue and clamps for extra bonding

STEP 3: Construct base

Take the 2×4 and attach to each 4×4 leg by toenailing with screws or using a kreg jig and pocket screws.

Use a few scrap 2×4 blocks to secure the top of the 4×4 legs.

STEP 4: Attach top to base

Use pocket screws to secure the 2×6 boards to the 4×4 legs by toenailing the screws up into the 2×6 boards. Make sure that your table top is centered and the overhang is even on all sides.

STEP 5: Sand

Using your hand sander, sand the entire bench. Try and make the bench top as smooth as possible. Be sure to sand all corners and edges so they aren’t sharp. Start with a coarse grit then work your way to a fine grit sandpaper.

STEP 6: Paint or stain

For the base of the bench, we used the Rust-oleum Chalked Lined White Paint. For the top, we mixed half water and half white chalk paint in a plastic cup. Brush on the water/paint mixture to the entire top. To get the gray washed look we took a rag, dipped it in stain then rubbed long streaks of the stain on the bench top. With a dry rag, blend in all the streaks and harsh lines.

Apply oil-based wipe-on polyurethane. I recommend this type of poly because it is durable, food safe, and easy to apply!

**Practice on a scrap piece of wood until you find what works best for you!

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