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lumber11 - 1 x 6 x 6 orreclaimed 1 x 6 x 6fence pickets(availability will vary)hardware/supplies1 1 /4" pocket hole screws1 " or 1 1 /4" galvanizedbradswood gluepaint/stain/polyurethane

toolsmiter sawdrill/driverpneumatic naileror hammer

Kreg pocket hole j ig& drill bit

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About These PlansOn this first page you will see above the project complete. On the last page you'll find thefinished outer dimensions.

To the right is a list of the Lumber, Hardware/Supplies, and Tools you will need tocomplete this project. A measuring tape and pencil are not included because that should bepretty standard and self explanatory.

Below What You'll Need is the Parts list. This also is included on the Cutting Diagrampage, which is the last page of this plan document.

Throughout these plans you'll find the icons below:

This indicates a diagram detailing the dimensions of a project partand/or the placement for pocket holes, screws, nails, etc.

Notes are the instructions for a particular step/section of the project.

This indicates when to pay close attention to the diagrams,take precautions for safety, etc.

PartsLegs (8) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 15

End Rails (4) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 16 1 /2

Side Rails (4) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 60

Stretchers (3) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 15

Seat Slats (3) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 64 1 /2

*Dimensions will vary with fence pickets, adjustaccordingly.

All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer tothe Cutting Diagram on the last page of this planas a guide for determining the specific boardfrom which to cut the parts.

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Layout NOTELegs

Use the layout as a guidefor measuring, marking,and cutting, the Legs.Make eight.

Use the layout as a guide for measuring,marking, cutting all four End Rails, and fordrilling pocket holes in two of the End Rails.Set your pocket hole j ig and drill bit for 3/4-inch stock (make adjustments as needed iffence pickets are less than 3/4-inch thick).Label these two as the top End Rails.

NOTE Layouttop End Rail

NOTEPosition the End Rails as shown andattach to the Legs using glue and 1 1 /4-inch or 1 -inch galvanized brads (ifusing fence pickets that are less than3/4-inch thick).Note: You will need to makeadjustments to account for thethickness of fence pickets (if usingthem), specifically the distance fromthe outer edge of the Legs.

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Use the layout as a guide for measuring, marking, cutting all four Side Rails, and for drillingpocket holes in two of the Side Rails. Drill three pocket holes on each end of the other twoSide Rails. Set your pocket hole j ig and drill bit for 3/4-inch stock (make adjustments asneeded if fence pickets are less than 3/4-inch thick). Label the two Side Rails with the verticalpocket holes as the top Side Rails.

NOTEPosition the Side Rails as shown and attach to the Legsusing glue and 1 1 /4-inch or 1 -inch galvanized brads (ifusing fence pickets that are less than 3/4-inch thick).

Note: You will need to make adjustments to account forthe thickness of fence pickets (if using them), specificallythe distance from the outer edge of the Legs.


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Position the End Rail assemblies flushwith the end of one Side Rail assemblyas shown and attach using glue and1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.

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Position the other Side Rail assembly asshown and attach using glue and1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.

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Layout Use the layout as a guide formeasuring, marking, cutting allthree Stretchers, and for drillingpocket holes in two of theStretchers. Drill two pocketholes on each end of the otherStretchers. Set your pocket holej ig and drill bit for 3/4-inch stock(make adjustments as needed iffence pickets are less than 3/4-inch thick). Label the twoStretchers with the verticalpocket holes as the topStretchers.

top Stretcher

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NOTEPosition the two top Stretchers as shownabove and at top right (flush with the topof the top Side Rails) and attach usingglue and 1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.

Position the remaining Stretchercentered on the bottom Side Rails (asshown at right) and attach using glue and1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.

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NOTEPosition two Seat Slats as shown at right(flush with the outer edges of the assemblyand centered), and attach using glue and1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws. Drive thescrews through the pocket holes in thetop Side Rails and top End Rails and intothe Seat Slats.

NOTEPosition the remaining Seat Slat as shown below (flush with the ends of the other two Seat Slats and centered), andattach using glue and 1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws. Drive the screws through the pocket holes in the top End Railsand and top Stretchers and into the Seat Slat.

Follow ALL SAFETYGUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS provided by the

manufacturers ofyour tools, and any chemicals such as glue and finishes you use in this

project. YOUare responsible for your safety, so use common sense when working in the shop!

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1 x 6 x 6 or reclaimed 1 x 6 x 6 fence pickets

PartsLegs (8) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 15

End Rails (4) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 16 1 /2

Side Rails (4) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 60

Stretchers (3) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 15

Seat Slats (3) - 3/4* x 5 1 /2* x 64 1 /2

*Dimensions will vary with fence pickets, adjustaccordingly.

All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer tothe Cutting Diagram on the last page of this planas a guide for determining the specific boardfrom which to cut the parts.


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