1. This build was for a client that wanted something she found photos of online but wanted specific to fit her space. For jobs like this I like to...

2. I use Burell 2x4s from home depot for the frames of the bench seats. The design is very simple, 2 rectangular frames with posts at each corner....

3. One the frames are built I do a quick assembly of them, check the seating height and the dimensions to know I'm on the right track

4. The design allows for 3/4” plywood to cover 2 sides of each frame, I chose not to cover the back to keep the weight and cost of the projec...

5. I used a Milwaukee “drywall” gun on a lot of my projects that involve plywood and 2x4. Its a great fast way to attach wood to wood....

6. Using 1 x 4 #1 pine I add a decorative trim around the boarders of the benches. This project will be stained by the client so I am very careful...

7. With the outside of the benches finished I decided it would be a good idea to add some 2x4 supports to the front and back of the benches at the...

8. These benches will have doors cut in them for storage but before we get to that point we have to close up the tops. I use glue and screws in the...

9. My method for cutting doors into a project like this is to lay out the doors, cut them 90% of the way around, add the hinges, and complete the c...

10. This piece will be picked up by the client and installed by them no their own. Because of this I make sure to make the seams between the two be...