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What you’ll need to get started Planning your next

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on your D.I.Y. Project D.I.Y. Project
Materials

Legs: 70x70mm - 4/900mm

The Bunnings D.I.Y. brochures are designed to help you step
the way through your D.I.Y. home projects. Build a
Work Bench
Bench Top Planks: 290x45mm - 2/2400mm or as desired
They’ll give you the right advice on what materials you’ll need,
how to get the job done and tips and ideas for achieving
Under bench supports: 70x45mm – 2/1800mm or as desired the best result.
Top end cross Supports: 70x45mm – 2/600
Bottom end cross supports: 70 x 35mm – 2/600mm How to build a work bench
Shelf: 90 x 35mm – 3/1800mm or as desired
Cuphead Galvanised bolts M10 x 120mm x 1box
Wood glue
50mm Nails

Tools

Tape measure
Carpenter’s square Expert D.I.Y. advice
Pencil
Spirit level If it’s advice you’re after, come in and discuss the project with
Hammer
one of our experts. Ask about organising Same Day Delivery, Tool Hire,
Installation or even enrol in one of our D.I.Y. classes.
Nail punch
Circular saw or hand saw
Goggles
Dust mask

Safety

Always keep tools and materials away from children

Read the instructions before beginning your project
Wear an approved dust mask when cutting, planing or sanding timber AS/
N251716.

BUNN258 07/09

For more information go to

bunnings.com.au
How to D.I.Y. Prepare the materials Attach the bench top planks

Build a Work Bench Mark the timber to length using a carpenter’s square and a pencil, then cut
the timber with a circular or hand saw. (Note: it is recommended to label
each piece, e.g., right leg, etc)
Take one plank and place it flush with the end of the top cross bars with
300mm hanging over the frame at each end. To attach the planks, apply
wood glue to the top cross bar and then drill two holes through the planks
and cross bar – 60mm in from each plank edge – now bolt and repeat.

Having a sturdy work Build the end frames

Adding a finish to the bench
bench is a necessity to any Gather the four legs, two bottom and two top cross bars. Position one bottom

working area.
Please Note:
Information in this brochure is Bunnings’ opinion and we don’t warrant
the accuracy or completeness of that information. Bunnings excludes all
liability in relation to the statements in this brochure.
cross bar 100mm from the leg base and at right angles then drill two holes
through the cross bar and leg. Now coach bolt the cross bar and leg loosely
In this final stage, you may want to consult with Bunnings for advice on
what paints or oils would be the most appropriate for your bench.
together, so that the bottom cross bar is inside the legs – repeat for the other
bottom cross bar. For the top crossbars, follow the same procedure making sure
that they are on the outside and flush with the top of each legs before drilling
and bolting.
Attach the bench top rails
One at a time, position the bench top rail flush against the inside of the leg and
the top of the end frame then drill two holes through the leg and bolt together.
Now attach the remaining end and repeat for the other rail.

Attach the bottom planks

Again one at a time, place a bottom plank tight against the leg and flush with
the outside edges of the bottom rails, then secure with wood glue and 50mm
nails. Repeat with the remaining plank leaving a gap between the two planks.

For further expert advice consult the qualified Team Members at your
local Bunnings Warehouse.