Step 3 place a 2 x 6 wall to wall i placed a 2 x 6 the length of the built in.
Built in bench against wall.
Place four 2 x 6s from the already placed 2 x 6 to the wall equal distances.
To avoid distorting the base along uneven walls insert wood shims between the base and walls over each stud location project diagram drawing 2.
Drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws.
However i have planned all along to build a long bench against one of the walls that would make for a nice place to relax read blog or nap if i ever had time to nap and so i decided it was high time i got to work on said bench while it s still summertime and we can enjoy the long hours of daylight streaming into the space.
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Cut the shims even with the top of the base with a utility knife.
I used 2x2s to make the frame then secured it to the bench top with some wood screws.
Because i wanted to upholster the bench top i was not able to hinge the top of the bench so i built a simple square frame to keep the bench top secure and stable.
Frame the bench seat.
Step 4 prepare the bench seat frame.