One sheet Plywood Bench

Step 6: Cut to size and drill holes

okay now that you have done the hard part it is time to cut down the section of laminated strips to the correct size.

Like i said before we will cut one set to 36" long
Now for the other set we need to do some simple math. The thickness of the top is around 1.75" so to get the overall height to 18" we need to take 18 and subtract 1.75, leaving us with 16.25". Proceed to make two legs by cutting two sections of the second set of laminated strips 16.25" long.

The next step is to drill holes for the wooden pegs to go into.

For this project we will use long 7/8" dowels.

Comments

[mahvin]

Just make a centering jig from a thin sheet of masonite cut the same size as your vertical end, lay it on the top bench edges and mark your drill points.

[technofossil]

Nice project and good illustrations.

You fail to mention how you line the legs with the top so the dowels will fit correctly. Since the legs are the same width as the top, there is no room for error. How did you do it?

[Brown6041]

you just have to make sure you measure twice or three times and give yourself a good layout. like they say preparation is 90% of the battle