Cut a drip groove.
Building wood storage bench.
Attach the corner posts a flush with the long edges and tops of the box ends b.
How to build a storage bench step 1.
Push the 2 inch wood screws through the pre drilled holes on the bottom board and align the 9 1 2 inch edge of the support piece flush with the edge of the board and centered over the two screws.
In order to make a storage bench you needs the following.
Line it up with the marks made earlier.
How to build an outdoor storage bench assemble the box sides.
Cut the 2x4s to length for the bench frame.
Made using narrow eight foot long boards and door hinges this re creation of west elm s wood slat storage bench is such a convincing replica of the original and such a lifesaver for patio.
1 4 lumber legs and frame 1 2 lumber supports 1 1 lumber cleats 3 8 plywood interior walls 1 1 4 and 2 wood screws screws wood glue.
Attach another 2x4 to.
Glue and screw the bottom cleats d and e around the inside of the box see figures a and b.