Untitled - Wood Tools

Construction Detoils
Overall Dimensions: 521lz', W x2S1lz,, D x 61,, H
Cedor Finiols
top off leg posts
Side Ponel
Reor leg
Upper Shelf
holdsmoll
pots ond tools
Cedor slots ond curved profiles
on bock.ond side ponels creote
o clossic coffoge look
Circulqr Cubuts
in side ond bock
ponels odd
decorotive
Comer Blocks
used to
up fromes
#7 x ls/s"
Sbel
Trim-Heod
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Composib Decking
creofes qn extremely duroble,
weotherproof surfoce
on bofiom shelf ond benchtop
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ftrews
r secure bottom shelf
legs ond trrp of bench
ore 4x4 posts
thot fit into nohhes Side Ponel
in outer corners
of fromes
.itv' ner will tell you that a good potting bench is cedar because it resists rot,And I used a
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Iess( to keeping a garden looking its best. Usually composite decking material for the
it's a stricdy utilitarian item that gets stuck in an benchtop and lower shelf.This type of decking, made
old
up ofplastic and wood, is an extremely durable material
Thaicerainly wont happen to this potting bench (see that will stand up to extremes of weather. Equally
Photo at left).With its gracefully curved side and back important, it cleans up easily, making the benchtop a
panels, it has a rustic charm that's reminiscent of a perfect worksudace for a potting bench.
country cottage, making it an extremely attractive
fixture in the garden. And the best part is you dont
have to worry about rain, snow, and sun damaging the
bench. Like a perennial plant, it will withstand the
weather and continue to look great from year to year.
Built to Last - The key to this longevity is the
weather-resistant materials used in constructing the
bench.The large panels and thick leg posts are made of
Fasteners & Finish - Of course, even weatherresistant
materials will be spoiled if the fasteners corrode
or rust. So I used galvanized and stainless-steel fasteners
to assemble the components of the bench.
No-Finish Finish -Just a note about the finish.
'With these weather-resistant materials, there's no need
to apply a finish. Over time, the bench will develop a
beautifirl silver-gray color that complements the garden.
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