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Home > DIY Projects > Furniture Projects > How to Build an Outdoor Storage Bench

What You Need

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Jigsaw
Belt sander
Clamps
Exterior wood glue
#8 x 2-in. stainless steel screws
Drill
Router
#8 x 1 1/4-in. stainless steel screws
Hinges
3/4-in. plastic feet
Weather stripping
Lid support
1/4-in. galvanized wire
Stain or paint
Spray adhesive
Staple gun
Hair dryer (optional)

CUTTING LIST

A: Two 3/4-in. x 3 1/2-in. x 40-in., pine (top rail)
B: Two 3/4-in. x 2 1/2-in. x 47-in., pine (bottom rail)
C: Four 3/4-in. x 3 1/2-in. x 14 1/2-in., pine (front and back stiles)
D: Four 3/4-in. x 3 1/2-in. x 12-in., pine (side stiles)
E: Four3/4-in. x 2 1/2-in. x 20-in., pine (side rails)
F: Two 3/4-in. x 3/4-in. x 46 1/2-in., pine (cleats)
G: Thirteen 3/4-in. x 3 1/2-in. x 18 1/2-in., pine (slats)
H: Four 3/4-in. x 3 1/2-in. x 18-in., pine (leg fronts)
J: Four 3/4-in. x 2 1/2-in. x 18-in., pine (leg sides)
K: Two 3/8-in. x 14-in. x 42-in., BC plywood (front and back panels)
L: Two 3/8-in. x 14-in. x 14-in., BC plywood (side panels)
M: Two 3/8-in. x 23-in. x 51 1/2-in., BC plywood (seat)
N: 6 1/2-ft., fabric
P: 6 1/2-ft., batting
Q: One 1 1/2-in. x 23-in. x 51 1/2-in., foam

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