Our entryway is narrow, and I want a slim bench where we can sit to put on shoes and hide a couple of baskets underneath. Plywood seems easier than solid wood with my basic tools: circular saw, drill and clamps. The bench can't be too deep or we'll clip our knees passing through. I'm sketching a simple box with internal supports rather than a complicated frame. How would you prevent wobble without turning it into a bulky cabinet?
Building a narrow entry bench with storage from plywood and basic tools
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A plywood box can stay pretty solid if you give it a back and a real top to tie things together. The back panel does a lot of work people un...
A plywood box can stay pretty solid if you give it a back and a real top to tie things together. The back panel does a lot of work people underestimate.
Agree, and I’d probably add a center divider or two if the bench is long. It keeps the sides from racking without making the whole thing bulky.
Also, pocket screws plus glue are probably enough here if you cut square. The wobble usually comes from loose joints, not from the idea itse...