48"
34"
4"
17"
Before you get started, you’ll want to measure out and cut the
parts that are made from the 2x4’s. Take a look at the Cutting
Diagram on the other side of these plans to help you out.
The first thing you’ll do is build the left and right leg frames, as
shown in the drawings on the left.
1. Locate the four short rails (Part ‘C’) and drill the two
Pocket-Holes on each end that will be used to connect the
legs. The location of these Pocket-Holes isn’t critical. Use the
jig settings shown in the drawing.
2. Now attach the rails to the legs (Parts ‘A’ & ‘B’) at the
locations shown. The top rail should be flush with the top of
the front legs. The bottom rail should be 4" from the bottom of
the leg as shown.
3. Now drill all of the Pocket-Holes in the four long rails (parts ‘D’) where indicated in
the drawing at the left. Use the same settings as you did on the short rails above.
4. Attach the four rails to one of the leg frames you’ve already assembled. These rails
will be at the same locations on the legs as the rails on the frame, with the top rail
flush with the top of the legs. The pocket holes should face the back of the bench.
HowtoBuildit!
LEGFRAMES
CONNECTINGTHEFRAMES
STEP-BY-STEP
To get some help making this joint, view
the SkillBuilder™ "Assembling Face
Frames" section on the Kreg Jig®DVD.
TIP:
To get some help with this, view the
SkillBuilder™ "Leg and Rail Joints"
section on the Kreg Jig®DVD.
TIP:
5. Add the two center supports (Parts ‘E’) in the lower shelf and bench top as you
can see on the right. They just need two Pocket-Holes at each end to fasten them
in place. You'll also need a support at each end that will be joined by driving screws
into the face of them into the frame. Vertical Pocket-Holes in these end supports
will be used to secure the boards for the shelf and bench top (Parts ‘G’ and ‘F’).
Arrange the bench / shelf boards on the frame spacing them accordingly. Mark
the Pocket-Hole locations on (Parts ‘E’) and then use the Drill Guide Block
detached from the base (See Quick Start Guide or SkillBuilderTM) to drill the
vertical Pocket-Holes with the supports in place. Note: It is important to drill
two Pocket-Holes for each bench/shelf board to prevent warping.
6. Add the four boards that form the lower shelf (Parts ‘F’). With your saw
you’ll need to notch the front and back boards to fit around the legs. Space them
evenly then fasten the boards in place using the vertical Pocket-Holes through the
rails and center support (Parts 'E').
SUPPORTSANDSHELF
C
C
C
C
B
B
B
A
A
33"
D
D
D
D
EE
E
EE
E
F
Use 21⁄2"-long
Pocket-Hole Screws
with Coarse Threads
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
KREGJIG®SETTING
Use 2"-long
Pocket-Hole Screws
with Coarse Threads
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
KREGJIG
®
SETTING
Shown from backside
