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v Introduction
If the wood you have chosen has uneven wood grain, or blotchy patterns to it, it is softwood. Staining softwood can enhance the natural beauty of the wood, since it will stain unevenly.
Building Your bench Set the angle on your saw to the flat default. Refer to any saw troubleshooting problems in your saws operation manual. 4. With safety in mind make your first cut on the 45 line. 5. Repeat the cut on the 42 line. 6. Place 2 new 2x8 boards on the saw horses. 7. Mark and measure 2 lines 36 apart lines on your first 2x8 and mark the 36 point the other 8. At those markings use your square tool or protractor to mark a 22.5 degree angle with the previous line.
9. Cut the boards on your new measured angled lines. At this point you should have 2 boards ~36 long 1 with 2 angled ends and the other 2 with a flat end and an angled end. 10. Using one of the previous cuts as a guide mark an angled line across the flat end of the boards.
Building Your bench 11. Cut the 2 ends of the boards. 12. Now that you have 3 identical boards with angled ends. 13. With 1 of the 3 angled boards, find the middle of these 2 boards (which should be ~17 depending on the accuracy of your cuts and measurements.) On the left edge of each board mark the 17 point and repeat for the right edge. Draw a line connecting the 2 marked points. 14. Cut the board in half along the measured line. 15. Now you should have all your pieces cut and ready to be put together.
Bench Assembly
Building Your bench 1. Gather the pieces 1a 1b 2a and 2b. 2. Using piece 4a as a guide to keeping the feet of the bench flush overlap piece 1a and 2a and 1b and 2b so that their angled bottoms are flush on piece 4a and the legs are fully extended over each other and the opposite end doesnt protrude out past the #2 pieces.
3. Using 3 wood screws and your power drill, drill thru the overlapping segments in each corner (3 screws for each union) for the 1a 2a union and repeat for the 1b 2b union. 4. Now that you have your leg pieces assembled space them apart with the pieces 1a and 1b on the inside. Place the 42 piece 3 across the 2 legs atop the 1a and 1b pieces. 5. From the outside of pieces 2a and 2b screw your 3 screws into the ends of piece 3 using 3 screws on each end. (For added security you may also screw down thru piece 3 into the 1a and 1b pieces with 2 3 screws on each side.)
Building Your bench 6. With your seat in place the only reaming wood piece #4 will be your bench back. Lay piece 4 across the backside of pieces 2a and 2b. Screw your back onto the bench using 3 3 screws on each side.
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Staining Your Bench Apply the stain to the wood using a brush, rag, clean cloth, or sponge. Go with the grain, working in one continuous movement across the wood. Wait between 5 and 15 minutes for the wood to absorb the stain. After staining the bench, wait between 6 and 8 hours for it to dry.
Staining Your Bench After staining the bench, wait between 6 and 8 hours for it to dry.
Hardwood has an even grain, so you do not need to apply a pre-stain to condition the wood. It will stain evenly, and beautifully. When staining hardwood for a lighter effect, you need to sand down the wood even more after using the lower grit number (100 to 120). This will make the wood very smooth, and it will absorb less stain. You do not need to apply multiple coats of stain when staining hardwood for a lighter effect. Here are the steps you need to take in order to get a lighter effect when staining your hardwood: Wipe down the wood with any type of cloth to ensure that the wood is free of any debris. Remove any blemishes and scuffs by sanding the wood with a lower grit number (60 to 80). Sand down the wood using a higher grit number (100 to 120). Sand down the wood further using a higher grit number (200). Wipe down the wood with a damp cloth. Stir the stain well. Apply the stain with a brush, rag, clean cloth, or sponge. Go with the grain, working in one continuous movement across the wood. Wait between 5 and 15 minutes for the wood to absorb the stain. After staining the bench, wait between 6 and 8 hours for it to dry.
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angle, 7 angled, 7, 8, 9 blemishes, 11, 12, 13, 14 Cut, 7, 8 drill, 9 grain, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 grit, 11, 12, 13, 14 hardwood, 11, 13, 14 mark, 6, 7, 8 screws, 9, 10 softwood, 6, 11, 12, 13 stain, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 staining, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15