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.
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!!!