5/6/2023 0 Comments Xbench report![]() ![]() Their Brunette stain color made this bench really come to life! ![]() Oh, and if you’re wondering what color stain I used, here’s a big shoutout to Evengrain Stain. Other than the quick trick I just showed you, the use of my Kreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig and DAP Wood Filler were the real MVP’s of this project. Once your larger pieces are done, you can repeat the same process by dry fitting one piece inside the frame and then placing the second piece underneath and marking the angles with a pencil. Then, adjust the angle of the blade to find which one matches up! You can then place the wood on your miter saw and line up the blade with the line. When you are happy with your placement, use a pencil to draw a line. Once that’s done, place your wood under the frame at an angle. For a project like this, which requires frames with “X” inlays, start by building the frame. Want to know my trick for finding the angles of your “X”? Check this out. I’ve found an easier way to find those tricky angles, and now that I’ver perfected it, you can be sure that you’ll be seeing them in a lot more projects. If you can’t tell by some of my previous projects, I’ve been pretty much obsessed with the “X” design. I wasn’t thrilled with any of the combinations I saw. While there are other plans on the web for X-benches or shoe storage. One of the most popular requests for projects are “stylish storage” options. Bonus win, the wood for this project cost me right around $30! Not bad for a big and practical build! Best part is, the entire project is made from 2×4’s and one 2×2. Well, today is finally the day I get to share the big reveal! Even better, I’m also offering free woodworking plans, courtesy of Kreg and Build Something so that you can build your own! I created a fun, rustic entryway bench with room for storage and a trendy “X” design. Over the past week or so I have been teasing a fun build on Snapchat and Instagram. ![]()
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