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.
Building wood storage bench.
How to build a storage bench step 1.
Push the support piece down onto the screws to make an indention mark into the support piece.
Line it up with the marks made earlier.
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.
If necessary adjust the length of the upright pieces to accommodate.
Attach the corner posts a flush with the long edges and tops of the box ends b.
Attach another 2x4 to.
How to build an outdoor storage bench assemble the box sides.
Cut the 2x4s to length for the bench frame.
In order to make a storage bench you needs the following.
Cut a drip groove.