5/27/2023 0 Comments Youtube xbenchSo… I replaced the dots with the blue velvet and it’s SO much better! I made a video to go with this tutorial… sometimes the video shows details that the still photos don’t capture so check it out (and why not subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re over there! Ha!) I’m letting you in on a little secret though… I originally upholstered this with that DIY fabric and I didn’t love how it looked. It looks SO good! I love the shape and the addition of that lovely blue makes me happy! As opposed to traditional stain, you don’t wipe off the excess so it’s imperative to apply the first coat light and even!Ĭut a piece of plywood to fit the top dimensions of the bench, upholster and screw in place from underneath the bench! (For more detailed tutorial on how to upholster a bench seat, check out this post here!) It’s a stain/ polyurethane in one so the application is a little different. I used Polyshades in Classic Black for this bench. This water based pre-stain is super thin with no odor so you can brush it on, wait 1-5 minutes and then wipe off any excess.Īfter an hour or so, you’re ready to stain. Without pre-stain, you run the risk of having a blotchy appearance. Wipe bench with a rag to remove all dust.īrush on pre-stain conditioner. Make sure you get any residual glue that may have oozed out from the joints. Leftover glue won’t accept stain the same way as the wood and will leave spots. Drill pocket holes in either end and attach to top X end pieces that you’ve already assembled. Leave screw slightly loose until you confirm that the bench is level and then tighten the screws.Ĭut two 1x2s to the same length as 2×2 in Step 3. Using a 2 1/2″ screw, screw the X end pieces into the 2×2 center support piece. Predrill into the center of either end of the 2×2. Use a countersink drill bit and predrill where the Xs intersect on either end of your bench. I used wood glue and a brad nailer initially and then went back with countersunk screws to add some security.Ĭut a 2×2 to the desired length of your bench. Measure the distance between the top of your “X” and cut a piece of lumber to length. I used wood glue and a brad nailer to attach. Per Jen’s plans, I’m using 1×2 basic pine and then a 2×2 cross piece I had in my scrap pile. Cut the LumberĬut your lumber to size and assemble the two “X”s. (Material list at the end of post!) Step 1. What I DID change was the length of the bench… mine is a little bit longer (24″) but there are only three cuts that will change as a result: the two 1×2 cross pieces with pocket holes, and the 2 x 2 support brace. She has all the measurements on her site so rather than copy them verbatim here, just head over there if you want to make your own! I love the clean lines of an X bench and have always wanted to make my own… It’s a relatively easy built and fun to customize with fabric and stain choices! Before I go any further, know that I legit copied my friend Jen’s plans for the construction of the Xs. I LOVE their products and am really excited to share this tutorial with you! Disclosure: I am thrilled to be partnering with Minwax on this post.
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