Farmhouse Bench

So, last weekend we helped some friends of ours build a farmhouse table. This weekend we built them a farmhouse bench to go with it! When I was designing this bench I wanted it to be super cheap and easy but still look great and fitting to the farmhouse theme. So this is what I came up with, an incredibly easy to build farmhouse bench with tapered legs. Enjoy!

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DIY Farmhouse Bench | Free Plans

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Tools Required



Materials


  • 2x6x96″     Qty 1 or 2 (see cut list)
  • 2x3x96″     Qty 2  (Yes you can actually buy these at Home Depot, if you can’t find them ask)
  • 2x4x96″     Qty 1
  • 2-1/2″ Pocket Screws

Note: I am referring to these boards by their nominal dimension and not the actual dimensions which are 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, and 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″, respectively.


Cut List


DIY Farmhouse Bench Plans - Cut List


Dimensions


DIY Farmhouse Bench Plans - Overall Dimensions


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DIY Farmhouse Bench Plans - Step 1

Step 1: Assemble Sides (Qty 2)

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

Trace the previous taper on the rest of the legs

Set your saw to 22.5 degrees of center.

Set your saw to 22.5 degrees of center.

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

screwed!

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

Both sides done

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

Time for plugging those holes

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

Glue and plug

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

Just tap it in!

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 1

Sand smooth


DIY Farmhouse Bench Plans - Step 2

Step 2: Assemble Base

Note: The 1″ dimension is from the bottom of the 2×3 used for the side to the bottom of the 2×3 lower support.

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 2

Drill those pocket holes!

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 2

Assembled!

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 2

Stain for distressing

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 2

Painted and distressed


DIY Farmhouse Bench Plans - Step 3

Step 3: Assemble Top

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 3

Assembled and ready for stain


DIY Farmhouse Bench Plans - Step 4

Step 4: Assemble Bench

DIY Farmhouse Bench - Step 4

Done!


Finishing


Top: Rustoleum Carrington Wood Stain

Base: Distressed Finish

Base color: Rustoleum Carrington Wood Stain

Top color: Flat White Paint (4 coats)


Questions? Comments?


As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!

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