Make Your Own Potting Bench - Part 4

Step 11: Cut Bracing Blocks
Using 1x material, measure for length and cut two blocks with 45-degree ends. Drill holes into the edges so the blocks won't split when you screw them into place. Start screws into the blocks.

Step 12: Install Bracing Blocks
Position the bracing blocks on the insides of the back legs. Drive screws into the back legs, the countertop, and the back skirt. Drill in the back-skirt screws from the outside. These blocks will prevent side-to-side motion of the bench.

Step 13: Smooth the Surface

Remove all rough, splinter-inducing spots with sandpaper.

 

 

Step 14: Stain or Paint

Wipe down or vacuum the entire bench to remove wood dust. Stain or paint the bench. Hawley applies one coat of stain, then two coats of polyurethane, following the label instructions for drying times. If you paint, apply two coats of primer and two coats of paint for a long-lasting finish.

Step 15: Make It Your Own

"Embellish your bench any way you want," Hawley says. Popular choices include hooks and freestanding containers for corralling smaller items.

 

 

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