Cut the 2x4s to length for the bench frame. if necessary, adjust the length of the upright pieces to accommodate any uneven spots in the floor. use a hammer drill to attach the back and side sections of the frame to the walls.. In this video, this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin o'connor build a storage bench for an entryway. steps: 1. rip the plywood parts to width using a table saw. 2. crosscut the plywood parts to length with a track saw. 3. use a miter saw to crosscut the poplar stiles and rails to length.. A small bench over an enclosed shelf makes a stylish seat with storage. how to build a wooden storage bench: step-by-step plans 3/8-in.-deep rabbets frame the bench's tongue-and-groove.
With the bench stained and the panels covered, screw the panels inside the frames (photo 10). to keep the legs off the wet patio or deck, screw on 3/4-in. plastic feet. even with the seat closed, a little rainwater can seep around the upper edge.. Build the frame of the bench seat out of 1×4 lumber, as in the free plans. drill pocket holes at both ends of the 10″ supports and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the perpendicular components. check the corners for squareness, before attaching the 1×2 strips to the frame.. Step four: make one side of the bench frame by following the illustration below. step five: repeat step four to make the other side of the bench frame. step six: complete the bench frame by attaching the bench frame sides to the bench frame front and back pieces using pocket hole screws..
