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End a 4 foot continued 2 inch x 2 inch board into four pieces 11-1/4 inches long Everyone (aim "D").4. Employ the measuring square to haul precise, straight lines across the boards at those marks, and section Everyone board at the lines, using a crosscut handsaw.
2. Speck a 4 foot enlarged 2 inch x 4 inch board into one plenty 43 inches gangling (end "C").
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Instructions
1. End a measuring tape and pencil to purpose an 8 foot extensive 2 inch x 12 inch board into three pieces as follows: one 48 inches stretched (objective "A"), and two 18 inches long Everyone (location "B").5. Assign gone all parts "D" and location as follows: on one face of Everyone, objective a dab in the centre and another 1 inch from Everyone butt end. Turn ALL four pieces counterclockwise (to your left) one turn, and on two of the pieces mark the same pattern as before--one dot centered, another 1 inch from each end (mark these D1); on the remaining two pieces mark only the center point (mark D2).
6. Use a brace (hand drill) and 1/8 inch bit to drill all the way through the wood at each dot marked in parts "D". These are pilot holes for screws.
7. Use a rasp to shape the ends of the "A" so that it has slightly rounded corners and top. Follow with sandpaper (working from coarse to fine until the whole board top and ends are smooth).
8. Repeat sanding procedure to smooth surfaces of parts B, C and D--do NOT round ends.
9. On one side of both parts "B", measure and draw a line 9 inches from one end (the center of the board).
10. Position one part "D2" along the line drawn on each part "B", so that each sits below the center line ( perpendicular to "B") and with the face containing three drilled holes facing up. Screw both parts "D2" to both parts "B" through the pre-drilled holes.
11. Place parts "D1" at the top edge of each part "B" and attach with screws through the three pre-drilled holes as with the step above.
12. Stand both parts "B" upright with the parts "D" facing. Lay part "C" across between them and fasten each end by screwing them from underneath through parts "D2" at the pre-drilled center hole.
13. Turn "A" over. Measure and draw a line 2-1/2 inches in from each end. Invert the entire leg and brace section (the now assembled parts B,C and D) over it, positioning parts "D1" so that they lie directly along the lines drawn on the underside of "A".
14. Fasten in place with screws using the previously drilled pilot holes as guides.
15. Sand the bench smooth. Finish with stain or paint as desired.
