Total Time Needed: Afternoon Or Evening
This clever construction does triple duty for winter sports. It would also come in handy during a cutting edge skate party.
Materials
- Tape measure
- Carpenter's square
- Wood saw
- 2 by 10 board, cut to 6 feet long
- 2 by 4 board, cut to 6 feet long
- Drill with 1/8-inch and 1/2-inch bits
- Screwdriver
- 20 (2 1/2-inch) drywall screws
- Paint (optional)
- 4-foot length of nylon rope, at least 1/2 inch thick
Instructions
Following the diagram, measure and cut the boards, drill 1/8-inch pilot holes, and assemble the bench. (Note: The corner holes on top should be at least 3 inches from the end so they don't overlap the side-rail screws.) Using the 1/2-inch bit, drill a hole about 2 inches from the bottom of each leg for the carrying rope.
Paint the bench if desired. When it's dry, thread the rope through the holes from the outside. Cut it to a length that's comfortable for carrying and knot it securely.
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