How to build a potting bench - super easy and looks great!
Oh man, am I ever excited to share these new plans with you today!!!
This spring, I wanted to create new potting bench plans for you that are still super simple to make, but this time, I wanted to integrate more storage on the hutch and back. So I teamed up with my friends at Ryobi to create these plans for you!!!
One of the things I love the most about this potting bench is the back is like a pegboard! You can use any "over-the-cabinet" accessories to customize your hutch for your needs.
You'll also love how quick and easy it was to build this potting bench!
The free plans are following.
Please share a photo if you build - you can tag me on Instagram @anawhitediy or #anawhite or upload a brag post.
Thanks much!
Ana
Preparation
8 – 1x4 @ 8 feet long
2 – 1x4 @ 10 feet long
4 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2-1/2” and 2” exterior self tapping screws
Wood glue
2 – 2x4 @ 61-1/2” (back legs)
2 – 2x4 @ 35-1/4” (front legs)
4 – 2x4 @ 22” (side aprons)
10 – 1x4 @ 39” (front aprons, short shelf boards, back shelf)
10 – 1x4 @ 42” (long shelf boards, back boards)
2 – 1x4 @ 24” both ends cut at 45 degrees, long point to short point measurement (cross support)
Instructions
Step 1
Mark the back legs from the bottom at 11-1/4” and 35-1/4”. Attach with 2-1/2” self tapping exterior wood screws the 22” long side aprons to the back legs, matching marks with tops of aprons. Then mark the front legs 1-1/2” in from front edge and also 11-1/4” up from bottom of leg. Attach other side of 22” long side aprons to the front legs.
Step 2
Attach front aprons to the side aprons with 2” wood screws and glue.
Step 3
Shelving – Place shelving boards on bottom shelf. Attach with about a ½” gap in between shelf boards with 2” exterior wood screws. Repeat for top shelf.
Step 4
Cross bracing – cut cross bracing at 45 degree angles on ends. Attach to back legs and the back shelf board with 2” exterior wood screws and glue.
Step 5
Step 6
Hutch Shelf – Screw through back boards and back legs into the hutch shelf board sides and back to attach with 2” exterior self tapping screws.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Comments
jess8336
Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:11
Wood thpe
Is there a specific type of wood that should be used?
aimes91225
Wed, 07/08/2020 - 09:11
AWESOME POTTING BENCH!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this easy to do AWESOME potting bench. My dad and I built this in about 2 hours as a surprise for my mom. Got it stained and varnished the next day! Such easy to read instructions and pictures! Thank you again!!!