Frame the bench seat.
Built in bench against wall.
Step 4 prepare the bench seat frame.
Step 3 place a 2 x 6 wall to wall i placed a 2 x 6 the length of the built in.
To avoid distorting the base along uneven walls insert wood shims between the base and walls over each stud location project diagram drawing 2.
Because i wanted to upholster the bench top i was not able to hinge the top of the bench so i built a simple square frame to keep the bench top secure and stable.
Cut the shims even with the top of the base with a utility knife.
I used 2x2s to make the frame then secured it to the bench top with some wood screws.
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This part you have to measure each opening exactly then subtract 1 4 off each side.
Place four 2 x 6s from the already placed 2 x 6 to the wall equal distances.
Position the base against the wall.
However i have planned all along to build a long bench against one of the walls that would make for a nice place to relax read blog or nap if i ever had time to nap and so i decided it was high time i got to work on said bench while it s still summertime and we can enjoy the long hours of daylight streaming into the space.