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Kreg Jig Potting Bench Instructions
Kreg Jig Potting Bench Instructions
Kreg Jig Potting Bench Instructions
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Kreg Jig
Project Plan
Potting Bench
Cutting Diagram
I
F
J
G
D
C
C
B
A
E
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ITEM # PLAN-GARDPTBNCH
W h a need
t Yo u l l N ePotting
e d Bench
What youll
Project Plan
25
TOOLS
Circular Saw
Jig Saw
Drill
100
50
2
NOTE:
Be sure to use outdoor Blue KoteTM
Pocket-Hole Screws for the Potting Bench.
Materials
Potting Bench
Project Plan
SHOPPING LIST
Quantity
Part
Description
Qty. Description
Length
Width
Thickness
6 each
Front Legs
34"
3 2"
112"
6 each
Back Legs
4734"
312"
112"
Leg Rails
17"
312"
112"
Long Rails
33"
3 2"
112"
Supports
21"
312"
112"
Shelf Boards
36"
512"
1"
Bench Boards
47 4"
5 2"
1"
Filler
33"
3 2"
1"
Back Boards
33"
5 2"
1"
Shelf
47 4"
5 2"
1"
*NOTE: Deck boards are 1" thick and 512" wide. You can
use cedar, pressure-treated lumber, or decking made from
plastic composite material.
When you see this DVD logo, please reference your Skill
Builder DVD for in-depth tips on how to build the featured joint.
Before you get started, youll want to measure out and cut the
parts that are made from the 2x4s. Take a look at the Cutting
Diagram on the other side of these plans to help you out.
17"
The first thing youll do is build the left and right leg frames, as
shown in the drawings on the left.
47 3/4"
34"
C
4"
1. Locate the four short rails (Part C) and drill the two
Pocket-Holes on each end that will be used to connect the
legs. The location of these Pocket-Holes isnt critical. Use the
jig settings shown in the drawing.
TIP:
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
D
33"
3. Now drill all of the Pocket-Holes in the four long rails (parts D) where indicated in
the drawing at the left.
Note: For the horizontal Pocket-Holes on the ends use the same settings and
screws you used on the short rails above. For the vertical Pocket-Holes use
the 1-1/2" setting with 2" Coarse Thread Screws. These are used to attach the
Bench Boards (parts 'G')
D
B
D
4. Attach the four rails to one of the leg frames youve already assembled. These rails
will be at the same locations on the legs as the rails on the frame, with the top rail
flush with the top of the legs. The pocket holes should face the back of the bench.
E
E
E
F
E
E
E
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
Potting Bench
Project Plan
BENCH TOP
H
G
TIP:
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
10. The last piece to add is the upper shelf (Part J).
Its fastened in place through the pocket holes in the
back panel you added earlier (drawing below).
47-3/4"
FINISHING UP!
11. If youve use pressure-treated lumber for your
potting bench, you can let it age to a weathered gray
color. If you wish to paint it, you should let it dry for
several months beforehand. For cedar lumber, you
can also let it age naturally or apply an exterior finish
recommended by your local paint dealer. For composite decking material, no finish is necessary.
48-3/4"
35"
36"
24"