Cedar potting bench

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the 2x4s

   Cut 4 legs at 35 1/4 in, 4 long rails at 47 1/2 in and 4 side rails at 17 in. Two legs and a side rail come from each of 2 boards.

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   2

   Cut the 1x6s

   Cut 5 top slats at 47 1/2 in and 7 shelf slats at 27 in.

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   3

   Build the side frames

   Lay 2 legs flat, 17 in apart. Glue and screw a side rail between them flush with the tops, then another 8 in up from the bottom. Build the second side.

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   4

   Join the sides

   Stand the sides up. Screw long rails across the front and back faces of the legs at both rail heights, ends flush with the legs.

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   5

   Check for square

   Measure both diagonals of the top. Push the frame until they match, then tighten every screw.

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   6

   Lay the work surface

   Screw 5 slats across the top rails, butted tight, starting flush with the front edge. Use two 1 1/4 in screws at each rail.

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   7

   Lay the lower shelf

   Lay the 27 in slats front to back across the 2 low long rails, fitted between the legs. Space them about 1/3 in apart and screw each end down.

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   8

   Check and place

   Rock it to check for wobble and tighten anything loose. Set it on pavers and line up your pots.