How To Build a Finger-Joint Bench with 2×4 Boards
Cutting List
Project Plans
Mill to the Final Width
Rough-cut the boards to 2 in. longer than the finished size. Now, you’ll straighten one edge. Here’s how to do it without a jointer. Fasten a 4-in.-wide plywood straightedge to each board before ripping. Set the straightedge about 1/4 in. back from the edge of the 2×4. Don’t locate the screws too close to the ends (within 6 in.). Set the table saw fence to 4 in. and rip one edge off the board with the edge of the plywood against the fence. Repeat on each 2×4. With the newly straightened edge against the fence, rip all the 2x4s to 2-3/4 in. Keep the offcuts to fill gaps later.
Note: The most important part of this project is the milling process. If you have a jointer and planer, use them!
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