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SIMPLE GARDENING BENCH
Family Handyman
|September 2022
YOU CAN BUILD IT IN HALF A DAY

When you get into serious gardening, you need a sturdy bench where you can perform all your potting chores. I designed this one using cedar 2x4s and deck boards. All you need to do is cut the parts to length and assemble. Your bench can be ready for use in just a few hours. If you want to save a little money, use pressure-treated lumber instead of cedar.
1 BUILD THE FRAMES
After cutting your parts to length, assemble the top and shelf frames by attaching the short frame members (A) to the front and back frame members (B) using 3-in. screws. Use a block for even spacing.
This story is from the September 2022 edition of Family Handyman.
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