It goes under the cabinets on each wall and is secured using wood screws through the bottom of each cabinet from the inside.
Built in bench against wall.
This part you have to measure each opening exactly then subtract 1 4 off each side.
Cut the shims even with the top of the base with a utility knife.
Because i wanted to upholster the bench top i was not able to hinge the top of the bench so i built a simple square frame to keep the bench top secure and stable.
However i have planned all along to build a long bench against one of the walls that would make for a nice place to relax read blog or nap if i ever had time to nap and so i decided it was high time i got to work on said bench while it s still summertime and we can enjoy the long hours of daylight streaming into the space.
I used 2x2s to make the frame then secured it to the bench top with some wood screws.
Frame the bench seat.
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Drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws.
Position the base against the wall.
Step 4 prepare the bench seat frame.
Place four 2 x 6s from the already placed 2 x 6 to the wall equal distances.