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To make this project easier, we had the timber cut to size at Bunnings. Here's our cut list for this project.
Top and bottom shelves - treated pine:
640mm x 90mm x 35mm x 8 (ends)
1060mm x 90mm x 35mm x 4 (front and back long sections)
570mm x 90mm x 35mm x 2 (centre frame supports)
Side frames - treated pine:
640mm x 90mm x 35mm x 4 (cross members)
900mm x 90mm x 35mm x 4 (legs)
Rear frame - treated pine:
480mm x 90mm x 35mm x 3 (vertical supports)
1200mm x 90mm x 35mm x 2 (top and bottom)
Wheel supports - treated pine:
640mm x 90mm x 45mm x 2
Cladding - decking:
1200mm x 137mm x 23mm x 12 (top and back wall)
1130mm x 137mm x 23mm x 6 (bottom)
To make the sides, lay all the timber into position to form your frame. Then fix off each corner with a nail gun. Place an extra piece of timber at the bottom of the frame, which is where you'll attach the wheels. Repeat this process to make the second side.
Put together the frame for the top by laying it out on the workbench. Clamp down the timber to keep it steady. Using your nail gun, fix off the sides. Repeat this process to make the bottom frame.
Now that the sides, top and bottom of the bench are made, it's time to join the three of them together. Stand the two side pieces up and put the bottom frame in place. Pre-drill, then join the bottom to the sides with batten screws.
Lay the pre-cut decking boards on the bottom frame, placing the first board flush against the edge. Use spacers to ensure that the spacing is even between each board. Then, fix these off with your nail gun.
Lay out the timber for the backing frame. Clamp the timber to the bench and use the nail gun to fix it all off.
Put the top frame in place. Pre-drill and then secure the frame to the bench with batten screws.
To attach the wheels, turn the bench upside down. Put the wheels in place and make marks for the holes. Pre-drill the holes and then secure the wheels to the bench. Attach the two lockable wheels to the same side. This'll be the front of the bench.
Attach the backing frame by pre-drilling and fixing it to the bench with batten screws.
You can leave your bench natural or paint it to suit your garden's décor. We painted our frame, let it dry then moved it outside.
You can leave your bench natural or paint it to suit your garden's décor. We painted our frame, let it dry then moved it outside.
Your bench is now complete and will make a great feature in your garden. Use it to store your gardening gear and pot or repot your favourite plants.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
