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Outdoor Storage Bench By Ana White Created 2010-05-27 14:50 posted by Ana White [1] Well, I did it. I just crossed the last item off the list (I think!) of the Simple Outdoor Collection. This collection was very much inspired by West Elm’s Wood Slat Collection, and this particular storage bench was inspired by West Elm’s Wood Slat Storage Bench. Thanks to Janae for the Photo.
About ProjectInspired By: West Elm’s Wood Slat Storage Bench [2] Author Notes: What a great place to store pillows on a windy day! And I have a feeling this bench at my house would be full of sandbox toys, painted some bold color. I’m really loving this soothing blue.
DimensionsDimensions: Dimensions: Overall Dimensions are shown above. Materials and ToolsShopping List: 15 – 1×4 Boards, 8′ Long 6 – 1×3 Boards, 8′ Long 2 – 1×2 Board, 8′ Long 2 Door Hinges for exterior use 1 1/4 inch screws 2 inch screws 1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws wood glue wood filler 120 grit sandpaper primer paint paint brush
Outdoor Storage Bench Published on Ana White (http://ana-white.com) Tools: measuring tape square hammer safety glasses hearing protection Kreg Jig™ [3] drill circular saw sander Cut ListCut List: CUT LIST FOR SIDE PANELS 4 – 1×4 @ 20″ (Legs) 22 – 1×4 @ 17″ (Side Slats) 4 – 1×3 @ 45 1/2″ (Frame Boards, Top and Bottom) 4 – 1×2 @ 11 1/4″ (Frame Boards, Ends) CUT LIST FOR END PANELS 12 – 1×4 @ 17″ (End Panel Slats) 4 – 1×3 @ 16 1/4″ (Frame for the ends) 4 – 1×3 @ 17 1/4″ (Frame for the tops and bottoms) CUT LIST FOR THE BOTTOM 6 – 1×4 @ 47″ (Bottom) CUT LIST FOR THE TOP 13 – 1×4 @ 23 3/4″ (Top Slats) 3 – 1×2 @ 45 1/2″ (Top Frame Supports) General Instructions GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS I decided to break this plan down into sections because I know that you are probably a busy mom just like me and only have one naptime a day. I’m certain that you could build a panel a day, and have a bench by the weekend! Same rules apply when you build this bench, make sure you are using straight boards, working on a level surface that is clean (even a tiny bit of sawdust can throw you off). Make sure you check every panel for square as you are building it. To save you some time, round up a piece of 1/4″ plywood and use it as a spacer when screwing your slats down. Be safe and have fun!
Step 1 1: SIDE PANELS Build two side panels as shown above. The easiest way to do this would be to start with one of the legs. Mark the leg 1 1/2″ in (you could just use a 1×2 since it’s 1 1/2″ wide) from the outside. Then attach the pink board to the top corner, as shown above. The space a green board 1/4″ from the leg and attach to the pink board. For now, I would just use 1 screw. Attach all of the green boards and the remaining leg to the top pink board. Then carefully adjust all of the boards unitl the outside corners of the legs are square with each other. Then add the blue boards to the legs, and then the remaining pink boards. Go back and add more screws to the top frame board. Use 1 1/4″ screws and glue. Build two side panels.
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Step 2 END PANELS The end panels are going to be super simple. Start by screwing a blue board to a green board to create your ends. Then lay your all of the green boards down, including the two with the blue boards screwed to the tops, and lay the pink boards on top. Screw the pink boards to the green boards using 1 1/4″ screws and glue. Make sure you are checking for square and there is a 3/4″ gap under the bottom pink boards. All other outside edges are flush. You will need to construct two end panels.
Step 3 ASSEMBLY When your panels are complete, attach the panels as shown above. Use 2″ screws and you can skip the glue if you plan to disassemble at some point.
Step 4 BOTTOM Attach the bottom boards as shown above using 2″ screws. Use glue if you want a stronger more permanent joint, no glue if you wish to disassemble at some point.
Step 5 TOP Build the top panel as shown above, screwing through the 1x2s into the underside of the top slats using 1 1/4″ screws and glue. Then attach the top to the bench using hinges.
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Step 6 FINISHING You probably already finished the pieces (or at least each panel) so just add paintable silicone to any exposed screws or imperfections, lightly sand, and apply a touch up coat. You may also wish to spray on a clear coat for added protection from the elements.
Simple Modern Outdoor Collection Outdoor Beginner $50 - $100 Modern Source URL: http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-outdoor-storage-bench.html Links: [1] http://ana-white.com/users/ana-white [2] http://www.westelm.com/products/wood-slat-storage-bench-f518/?pkey=e%7Cwood%2Bslat%7C 13%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Com mon%20Top%20Wide%20Rule%20Free%20Shipping-_[3] http://www.kregtool.com/files/anawhite/anawhite.asp
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