Seriously you guys i can t even believe how good these diy built ins with a bench seat turned out.
Diy built in wall bench.
Position the base against the wall.
Use a 4 level to make sure the top surface is level.
Use shims if necessary to achieve a level position.
To avoid distorting the base along uneven walls insert wood shims between the base and walls over each stud location project diagram drawing 2 drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws.
Make sure you choose a comfortable height for your bench.
Then attach it to the wall studs from the inside of the bench using 3 wood screws.
Kidding maybe but seriously when i set out to do this project i d thought it 100 times through.
Build the frame we used 12 2 4 s to build the frame for a 12 x6 bench.
I came up with a built in bench with a locker hutch.
Read this before you even start planning your project.
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Use pieces of tape 18 inches above the floor to mark the locations of wall studs.
Just ask my neighbor she probably sees me standing and staring at them daily through our front window.
Cut your 2 4 s and use a kreg jig to make vertical holes for your screws.
Diy wall locker with built in bench.
Bring the bench into the house and set it in its permanent location.
Measure the area where your bench is going to be installed.
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