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DIY Farmhouse Bench

July 6, 2015

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The wood scrap piles in the basement are getting a little out of hand so I want to make some quick, little DIY projects to use up some of that wood. The first thing I made was this DIY Farmhouse Bench. I’ve been wanting to make one and this was a good opportunity to challenge myself to use up some of that wood, but also to make a drawing in Sketchup so I could share the plans with you.

FARMHOUSE BENCH

My plan is based on using 1 x 3’s, 1 x 4’s, and 1 x 12’s because those are the sizes of the wood scraps that I had. Feel free to alter the plans to make your bench. Also, the plans are for a bench that is 48″ long. Again, these plans can be altered to make a shorter bench, too. In fact, I’m going to be making a 2-1/2′ bench next. *NOTE: I did not enough length of the 1 x 12 and 1 x 4 so I cut down some 3/4″ plywood that I had left over from other projects for the legs and brace.

shopping-cut list for bench

If you don’t have any scrap wood, the image above has a shopping list for you.

 In addition to the wood, you will need:

  1. wood glue
  2. wood screws
  3. brad nails
  4. jig saw
  5. wood filler
  6. stain/paint or both

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frame for bench

STEP 1: Assemble the frame using the 1 x 3’s as shown above.

farmhouse-bench-pocket-holes

I put my frame together using wood glue and pocket holes with 1-1/2″ pocket screws.

farmhouse-bench-legs

STEP 2: Cut inverted “V” shapes out of the two pieces of 1 x 12’s using my Ryobi Jig Saw.

farmhouse-bench-2

I definitely need to improve my jig saw cutting skills ; ) but after some sanding, it looks just fine.

farmhouse-bench-one-end

Step 3: Attach the 1 x 6″ boards with glue and nails.

farmhouse-bench-angle-cut

STEP 4: Make a angle cut at each end of the two 48″ 1 x 4’s. These will be the front and back “aprons” of the bench.

farmhouse-bench-clamped

Step 5: Glue and nail the apron pieces to the front and back of the bench. I used my Ryobi Brad Nailer – what a time-saver! Also, glue and nail the brace in place as shown in the image above.

farmhouse-bench-2

Step 6: Fill the nail holes, then stain or paint as desired.

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I was going for an, old, been-hanging-out-in-a-barn-for-years-look.

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I think I nailed it. I sanded, stained, and sanded. Then I painted, sanded, and stained. Then sanded some more – in that order – to get the old, worn look ; )

What do you think? Could you use a little farmhouse bench at your house? I didn’t actually know exactly where I would put mine, but I love it outside in the flower garden.

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Comments

  1. Wendy Bellino says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:18 am

    I’m not much of a carpenter but you make that look so easy! That looks so cute in your garden.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      July 6, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Thank you Wendy! Trust me, you don’t have to be a carpenter to make one ; )

      Reply
  2. Maureen says

    July 8, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I have been looking for a little bench/stool for my kitchen! And, that is a serious workshop you have there!! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    July 14, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I think you definitely nailed it! I love that you showed us the plans as well! I’m pinning this for future reference!

    Reply
  4. KariAnne says

    August 23, 2015 at 8:56 am

    What an awesome idea! Love the bench my friend!

    Happy day!
    karianne

    Reply
  5. Jame says

    November 20, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Even i have no idea on how to make this, but after read this post, i definitely will make one.

    Reply
  6. Mark says

    September 14, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    I made this bench, thanks for the plans it looks great, two minor tweaks.
    Measure the center support before cutting my came out to be 41 9/16 long. Also to get a straighter cut on the legs for the V use a 1/2 inch spade bit or what ever size you like at top center then cut the V with a circular saw. The half circle in the center don’t look bad.

    Reply
  7. Deirdre says

    November 30, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    Have the plans been removed? All I see is the cut list.

    Reply
  8. Ted says

    May 11, 2025 at 9:25 pm

    It would be helpful to know the angle to cut the apron ends. If the frame is made of 1×3’s, is a 2 1/2screw correct?

    Reply

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