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Materials list – Tool requirements
Materials list – Tool requirements
Materials list for Hall Bench frame and seat base.
Note 1: Some pieces below are given as ‘approximate’ lengths. They will need to be measured more precisely on the job.
Note 2: Total amounts given (where applicable) allow for a bit of wastage.
Note 3: The stock sizes given are the actual sizes; that is the finished size once the woodTimber, lumber. The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees has been surfacedSee Dressed. and dressedSurfaced; planed; smooth; even surface; gauged.. These sizes may vary slightly from place to place.
Note 4: Use a wood type of your choice. Your local stockist will be able to advise you on the available woods suitable for this project. We chose pine for this particular project.
| Item | Wood Size | Item Length | Used For | Total Amount Allows for a bit of wastage |
| [a]4 pieces | 140mm x 45mm (1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″) | 650mm (26″) | legs | 2800mm (112″) |
| [b]2 pieces | 65mm x 20mm (3/4″ x 2 1/2″) | 1138mm (45 1/2″) | front and rear rails | 2400mm (96″) |
| [c]2 pieces | 65mm x 20mm (3/4″ x 2 1/2″) | approximately 363mm (14 1/2″) | side rails | 800mm (32″) |
| [d]8 pieces | 25mm (1″) diameter dowelA round wooden pin that is used to reinforce a wood joint. The round wooden pin fits into corresponding holes in adjacent pieces of wood and helps fastens them securely together. (round wood) | approximately 375mm (15″) | spacers | 3100mm (124″) |
| [e]2 pieces | 32mm x 20mm (3/4″ x 1 1/4″) | 1138mm (45 1/2″) | front and rear seat support | 2400mm (96″) |
| [f]1 piece | 20mm (3/4″) MDFA special type of tempered hardboard with a fine, smooth finish. MDF is used in cabinet making. boardA piece of sawn, or dressed lumber of greater width than thickness. Usually 19mm (3/4") to 38mm (1 1/2") thick and 75mm (3") or more wide. or plywoodA piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue. | approximately 319mm x 1132mm (12 3/4″ x 45 1/4″) | seat base | |
| [g]1 piece | card | 650mm x 140mm (5 1/2″ x 26″) | making leg pattern | 2800mm (112″) |
You will also need a few wood screws to suit and some wood glue.
Materials list for seat padding.
- 50mm (2″) thick foam approximately 319mm x 1132mm (12 3/4″ x 45 1/4″)
NOTE: A thinner piece of foam down to a minimum of 32mm (1 1/4″) thick will also do. - Cotton batting or polyester batting or similar fibrous material approximately 550mm x 1350mm (22″ x 54″)
- Calico, denim or similar, approximately 550mm x 1350mm (22″ x 54″) plus (optional) a piece to line the underside of the seat as well.
- Covering fabric approximately 550mm x 1350mm (22″ x 54″)
- Spray on glue
Tool requirements
Minimum tool requirements to make the Hall Bench are…
- Tape measure
- Screwdriver
- Pencil
- Hammer
- Square
- Electric drill
- Electric drill press
- 4mm (1/4″) and 25mm (1″) drill bits
- Circular saw
- Sand paper
Note: A band saw and chop saw would be make the job a little easier, but not essential.
Additional tool requirements for the upholstery
- Staple gun
- Fabric scissors
- Craft knife
Thank you for the plans for the bed end bench. I have finished two benches. Here are pictures of both.
Steve Meriweather