Pew Bench Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about pew bench plans. If you want to learn more about building a pew bench, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many bench plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related woodworking projects that are featured on our website.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the bench to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a pew bench

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 36″ long LEGS
B – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 11 1/4″x31″ long PANELS
C – 4 piece of 1×6 lumber – 11 1/4″ long SUPPORTS
D – 1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 35″ long, 1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 35″ long FRAME
E – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 25 1/2″x35 long, 1 piece – 11 1/2″x35 long BACK&FACE
F – 1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 35″ long FRAME
G – 2 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 13 1/2 “x35″ long, 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 35” long SEAT
H – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 16″ long, 1 piece – 38″ long TRIMS

1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 12 ft
1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 4 ft
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 10 ft
2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a pew bench

Building the sides of the pew bench

The first step of the woodworking is to build the sides of the bench. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to build the legs out of 2×2 lumber and the supports out of 1×6 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs using 1 1/4″ galvanized screws. Check if the corners are square and add glue to the joints.

Fitting the side panels

Continue the project by attaching the 3/4″ plywood panels to the sides of the bench. Fit the panels into place and secure them to the braces by using 1 1/4″ screws.

Fitting the supports

The next step of the woodworking project is to lock the sides of the bench together. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs, as described in the diagram. Make sure the corners are square and make decorative cuts to the front support.

Attaching the back of the bench

Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood and drill pocket holes along the side edges, as described in the diagram. Fit the back of the bench into place and secure it to the frame by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints and remove the excess., before continuing the process.

Attaching the front panel

Attach the 3/4′ plywood panel to the front of the bench, as in the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the panel and secure it to the frame using 1 1/4″ screws.

Attaching the seat supports

Next, fit the 1×2 seat supports to the structure, as described in the diagram. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs of the bench. Add glue to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Attaching the seat

Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood and secure it to the supports. Make sure you leave no gaps between the components and smooth the exposed edges with sandpaper. Make sure you countersink the head of the screws.

Attaching the top trims

One of the last steps of the project is to attach the 1×2 trims to the top of the bench. Align the trims with attention and lock them int place with glue and finishing nails. Smooth the edges with fine-grit-sandpaper.

Pew bench plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Next, smooth the surface along the wood grain, using medium-grit sandpaper.

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