D I ME N S I O N S
A SIMPLE WOOD BENCH WITH A FEW
pretty details will bring character and charmto any space. With this armhouse bench,we’ve created economical and attractiveseating or our armhouse table (page 73).But this bench could also work at the oot o a bed, as a spot to sit and remove boots inthe entryway, or even as a cofee table. It issimple to build, yet sturdy and strong, andit makes the perect beginner project. Theonly power tools you must have are a jigsawand a finish nailer.
SHOPPING LIST
2
8'-long 1x12s
2
8'-long 1x2s
2
8'-long 1x3sWood glue2" finish nailsFinishing supplies
TOOLS
Basic hand toolsJigsawCircular sawFinish nailer
CUTTING LIST
2
17¼"-long
1x12s
(sides)
1
52"-long
1x12
(bottomshelf)
1
59½"-long
1x12
(benchtop)
2
59½"-long
1x3s
(top trim)
2
15½"-long
1x2s
(side trim)
1
50½"-long
1x2
(bottomshelf trim)
farmho use
BENCH
PROJECT
Nº11
The farmhouse bench measures 59½" wide by 13" deep by 18" tall (151cm x 33cmx 45.5cm). It is designed to seat three adults and is standard seating height.