How to build a 2 sided bench out of 1 sheet of plywood

If you want to build a fun conversation evoking piece of furniture, look no further. With just one sheet of plywood you can build this modern, two sided bench.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• (1) 5 foot x 10 foot sheet of plywood
• Tape measure
• Circular saw or table saw
• Wood screws
• Sander
• Paint or stain
• Drill
• Pocket hole jig

1. Make these cuts:
   1 piece @ 34 inches x 48 inches
   2 pieces @ 15 inches x 48 inches
   3 pieces @ 16 inches x 30 inches
   4 pieces @ 10 inches x 10 inches

2. Sand all surfaces.

3. Miter the 3/4 inch edges of the 15 inch x 48 inch pieces to 15 degrees on the bottoms. Attach them to the top of the 34 inch x 48 inch piece so that the 3/4 inch bottoms of the 15 inch x 48 inch pieces are flush and they just touch at the top. Attach the tops together. Make sure the screws don't poke through.

4. Attach the (3) 16 inch x 30 inch pieces underneath the 34 x 48 inch piece as legs. One 16 x 30 piece should be flush with either end and one in the middle.

5. Cut each of the 10 inch x 10 inch pieces into triangles. Attach to the legs and the seat as supports. 2 pieces on the inside of each outer leg and 2 pieces on either side of the inside leg.

6. Fill in all holes with wood filler and sand smooth.

7. Paint or stain to your liking.

Tips & Warnings

• Never paint or stain without proper ventilation.

[Wasatch]

on 11/20/2008 Good directions. Thanks I would love to see you add a photo.