Build a Baker Cubby Bench

The Baker Cubby Bench – A Fantastic DIY for Beginners

Hey there! I wanted to tell you about this amazing bench that would be perfect for any room in your house! It’s called the Baker cubby bench, and let me tell you, it’s fantastic. The plans for this bench involve using 3/4″ plywood with a solid wood base. And the best part? It has three super handy cubbies underneath the seat. Isn’t that awesome?

This is another fabulous weekend project in a plan suitable for all skill levels!

Materials:

• 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws
• 2-1/2″ screws
• Edge banding (<– affiliate link!)
• Wood glue
• Sandpaper (80, 120, 220 grits)
• Finishing supplies

Lumber:

• 2 – 1×2 at 6′
• Scraps of 2×2 = 18″
• 1 – 4′ x 8′ sheet of 3/4″ plywood

Cut List:

• 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 16″ x 46-1/2″ – Bottom
• 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 13-1/4″ x 16″ – Sides
• 4 – 2×2 at 4″ – Legs
• 2 – 1×2 at 11-1/2″ – Base
• 2 – 1×2 at 43-1/2″ – Base
• 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 12-1/2″ x 16″ – Dividers
• 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 16″ x 48″ – Top

Notes About the Project:

• Apply edge banding to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembling
• Sand all of the pieces before putting the bench together
• This would be a great piece using the glue-resist technique on the seat!

Step One

Cut the pieces for the sides and the bottom. With the pocket hole jig set for 3/4″ material, drill pocket holes along the top edge of each side piece, as well as each shorter end of the bottom. Attach the sides to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Two

Cut the pieces for the base. Drill pocket holes in each end of the 1×2 pieces. Assemble the base using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. See the drawing for the position of the 1x2s on the legs.

Step Three

Secure the base to the bottom, 3/4″ away from the edges, using glue and 2-1/2″ screws through the bottom into the top of the legs.

Step Four

Cut the pieces for the dividers and drill pocket holes in the top and bottom edges. Secure the dividers to the bottom, spaced as shown in the drawing, using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Five

Apply a bead of glue to the top edge of the sides and dividers. Position the top and secure with 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws through the sides and dividers into the top.

Finish the bench as desired!

Have questions about the plans to build a Baker cubby bench? Leave a comment below!

Originally posted 2022-04-11 08:00:13.