How to Build a Simple Bench with Shelf for Shoes

Hey friends, let's add another simple DIY bench to the collection! I've been wanting to build a simple shoe bench for a while because I thought it would be a very practical, but fun project to share.

I hope you enjoy watching it come together and if you're looking to build one of your own...

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Helpful resources for the build:

How to use a pocket hole jig: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig…
How to fill pocket holes: www.woodshopdiaries.com/4-ways-to-fill-a-pocket-ho…
How to glue up a panel: www.woodshopdiaries.com/whats-up-wednesday-topping…
How to paint or stain DIY furniture: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-fur…
How to square board edges: www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-ed…

Tools & materials:
*affiliate links below

Tools:

Miter saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket hole jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Sander: I'm using SurfPrep here
Clamps
Table Saw (optional)
Forstner bits (optional–for installing figure 8 fasteners): homedepot.sjv.io/JrGM3Q

Materials:

(2) 2x4x8 boards
(3) 1x3x8 boards
(2) 2x6x8 boards
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
Wood glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Figure 8 fasteners OR corner brackets (to attach top): amzn.to/3mfvGBK
Wood finish: Behr Ocean Swell paint & Minwax Golden Oak stain used here
Pocket Hole Plugs: amzn.to/46B8pj8

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Making the bench legs
02:52 Cutting the bench frame pieces
03:58 Assembling the bench frame
06:47 Plugging the pocket holes
07:11 Cutting the shoe shelf rails
07:59 Painting the bench
08:29 Installing the shelf
09:22 Assembling and attaching the bench seat
11:55 Final touches and REVEAL

Edited to add: For those with questions on installing figure 8 fasteners, here's a video you might find helpful:    • Figure-8 table top brackets the RIGHT WAY