How to Build a Shed Bench Seat With Storage

Unless building between walls, cut the legs (A), slats (B), and feet (F) according to length (Project Diagram, Cutting List and Cutting Diagram). Always wear eye and breathing protection when working with pressure-treated wood.

Simply position one back leg against the front-facing edge of the inner support and attach it using screws; repeat for the opposite side of your bench.

Size

DIY storage benches can add extra seating to any outdoor space while simultaneously offering extra storage for cushions, toys and other items. With so many sizes and styles to choose from, there is sure to be one to match your decor perfectly! Plus they’re quick and simple to build–not to mention customizable for whatever suits your needs best!

In order to build your shed bench seat, it will first require gathering all of the required materials. These may include wood for the frame, plywood panels for bench seat construction and screws or nails to hold everything together. Furthermore, saws, drills and other tools will be necessary in cutting and assembling it; all can be found either locally or online.

Building a shed bench requires first constructing its frame. Start by laying out its legs on the ground and measuring their distance apart; use this measurement to mark where slats should go later on. When your frame is complete, take out a ruler and draw a straight line across its back legs as this will serve as an indication for where back slats go.

Place a 14 cm-wide shelf board atop of the back legs, making sure it sits flush against their front-facing edges. Secure each slat into its legs using screws. When complete, turn over and assemble back slats on it – taking care when lifting since this base can be heavy; be mindful when lifting both sides simultaneously as lifting one could twist your bench, potentially loosening screws or even coming undone altogether.

Once the bench is assembled, finish it by painting or staining with either paint or stain to protect its wood from the elements and keep it looking new. You could also choose to add extra features, like a mirror for last minute looks before heading outside.

Materials

Are You Needing Extra Storage Space in Your Shed or Need Seat While Gardening? A DIY Storage Bench Is an Easy and Cost-Effective Option

Start by cutting the legs (A), slats (B), and feet (F) to length. Referring to Project Resources for an outline and cut list diagram, round off any exposed edges using a sander before using one on pressure-treated wood, rounding any visible mill marks off with more sandpaper, then smooth out the entire bench surface using more sandpaper to even out any visible millmarks and ensure smooth operation of your bench. Always wear eye and breathing protection when using power sanders on pressure treated wood!

Once the bench frame has been assembled, it’s time to install its back slats. Lay the rear leg flat on the ground and measure from each edge down to the front-facing end of inner seat support slats before marking their locations with pencil. This will help ensure that when screwing them into place your bench will remain square.

Once you’ve marked the locations for the slats, set one leg upright and secure its back slat with screws. Repeat this step for the other leg – when finished, your backyard storage bench will be complete – complete with cushions to match your style!

Design

DIY storage benches can be an easy and affordable way to add additional seating to your outdoor space. Furthermore, these benches make great places for storing cushions, toys or any other items you want out of sight yet still accessible. Plus you can customize it according to your style or use paint or stain for an unified look that complements other patio furniture!

To assemble a wooden storage bench, begin by cutting its legs (A), slats (B), and feet (F). Round over cut ends of rails (C), leg fillers and seat supports (E) using 100-grit sandpaper so they match factory edges of pressure-treated lumber. Remember to wear breathing and eye protection when sanding pressure-treated lumber and wash hands thoroughly afterward!

Once your frame is assembled, it’s time to assemble your seat back slats. To do so, measure from the front-facing edge of one of the back legs down on both sides to mark out where to install 17 cm-wide slats and 10 cm wide ones on either end of your back bench slats.

Assembly

To build a shed bench seat with storage, you will require several materials. Wood will serve as the frame while plywood panels can be screwed to it using screws or nails. In addition, saws, drills, and other tools will help cut and assemble the frame; after assembly you can add plywood panels by screwing or nailing them into place before finally finishing with paint or stain to protect from the elements and finish your bench seat!

Before assembling the bench, it is important to verify that all parts are of equal size. This will help ensure it will be sturdy and secure if any doubt remains about whether something is the appropriate size; you can always measure to be certain. You should also pay close attention to how thick your wood is as this will impact the strength of the bench.

Once you’ve measured all of your pieces, assembling will begin. Start by attaching the back legs to the frame; to do this, lay one of them out flat on a surface and measure along its top edge for measurements to mark them at this point; once done, screw in both legs.

Next, attach the cleats to the back of the bench. To do this, lay one of the 14-cm wide seats boards on a flat surface and measure from its bottom up to the top edge of your bench before drawing a line connecting them both – this will serve as your guide when attaching your cleats – make sure that both hands are used when screwing them in so as to not twist your bench when lifting.

Once your cleats are finished, you can move onto creating the seat supports and feet. To do so, cut each of the seat supports (E) and feet (F) to their proper length before using a sander to round over any visible mill marks on these pieces of wood – but be sure to wear eye and breathing protection when sanding pressure-treated wood!