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Cedar Potting Bench



How to build a handy gardener's bench in a weekend.



From The Family Handyman
July 2000


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1. Mark the notch locations on the legs (A and B) using the dimensions in fig. A. Make a series of 3/4-in. deep saw kerfs about 1/4 in. apart to create the notches.


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2. Chisel out the waste wood from the notches and smooth the bottom with a wood rasp.


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3. Spread a small bead of construction adhesive in each notch and lay the horizontal pieces in place. Use a framing square to make sure the cross members are at right angles to the legs, then drive a pair of 2-in. screws at each joint.


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4. Screw the horizontal cross members (c and e) to the back leg assembly. Drill and countersink the front leg assembly and attach it to members C and E with 3-in. screws. Cover the screws with decorative wood plugs.




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