Illustration: Gregory Nemec
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Cut enough 3-foot-long slats to cover the bench. Using 15⁄8-inch large-head deck screws, attach the slats to the supports.
Step 5: Install the Slats
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Shape the Seat Supports
Step 2
Cut the Back Supports
Step 3
Make the Legs
Step 4
Reinforce the Bench
Step 5
Install the Slats
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Tools List
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circular saw to create the angled legs and cut the slats, spacers, and crosspieces to length
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jigsaw to shape the bench seat and round the seat back
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Drill/Driver
Shopping List
1. 1x3 lumber to create the seat slats, leg spacer, and crosspieces. You'll need twelve 8-foot-long boards.
2. 2x6 lumber to build a shaped seat and all four legs. You'll need two 8-foot-long boards.
3. 2x4 lumber to support the back slats. You'll need one 8-foot-long board.
4. 3/8-inch carriage bolts with a washer and nut to attach the legs. You'll need two bolts per leg.
5. 1 5/8-inch large-head deck screws to attach the slats, crosspieces, and leg spacers.
6. 120-grit sandpaper
2. 2x6 lumber to build a shaped seat and all four legs. You'll need two 8-foot-long boards.
3. 2x4 lumber to support the back slats. You'll need one 8-foot-long board.
4. 3/8-inch carriage bolts with a washer and nut to attach the legs. You'll need two bolts per leg.
5. 1 5/8-inch large-head deck screws to attach the slats, crosspieces, and leg spacers.
6. 120-grit sandpaper
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