Simple Potting Bench Plans – Outdoor DIY Project

Free build it yourself potting bench plans. Plans come with a free PDF download, material list with cutting and shopping list, and step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Potting Bench Plans – Overview

Simple Potting Bench Plans – Material List

Cut two 1×4’s to 5″ long (A). Cut four 1×4’s to 1′ 10 1/2″ long (B). Pre-drill holes and assemble as shown on illustration above using 1 1/4″ deck screws.

Cut two 1×4’s to 4′ long (C). Cut two 1×4’s to 1′ 10 1/2″ long (B). Pre-drill holes and assemble as shown above using 1 1/4″ deck screws.

Cut the front and back legs and assemble as shown above.

Cut two 2×4’s to 2′ 9″ long (D). Pre-drill holes and screw 1 1/4″ deck screws through (C) and into (D). Cut two 2×4’s to 5′ long (E). Pre-drill holes and screw 1 1/4″ deck screws through (C) and into (E).

Cut four 1×4’s to 2′ long (F). Pre-drill holes and assemble as shown above using 1 1/4″ deck screws.

Cut four 1×6’s and one 1×4 to 4′ long (G). Pre-drill holes and assemble as shown on illustration above using 1 1/4″ deck screws.

Cut eight 1×6’s to 2′ long (H). Gap the boards (H) out evenly, pre-drill and assemble as shown on illustration above using 1 1/4″ deck screws.

Cut four 1×6’s to 7″ long (I). Cut as shown on illustration above.

Cut two 1×6’s to 5′ long (J). Pre-drill holes and install the shelves as shown on illustration above using 1 1/4″ deck screws. Drill holes and install 1/2 dowels (K).