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DIY Bench with Numbers

February 2, 2012

Build a rustic bench with painted numbers:

A special request from a friend.

Built to fit her dining table, the bench measures 64″ long.

I used plans from Ana White here and adjusted the cuts for the longer bench.
My friend had the idea to add the numbers 1 – 4, she has 4 kids:

And here’s the fourth little one getting his first try on the bench:

Here’s how I made the bench:

1. Cut pieces as per Ana’s plans here adjusting the length for 64″:
2. Using a Kreg jig (my newest tool, a gift from a very special friend!!  thank you),
Drill the pocket holes in all apron pieces:

I might have gone overboard with the pocket holes in the long aprons but you should place them every 6″ – 8″.

3. Assemble the legs:

4. Assembly complete:

5. Sand and stain one coat Minwax Ipswich Pine.
Print out numbers to fit:

6. Trace number with ballpoint pen which leaves indent in wood.
Paint inside indent, first brown:

7. Then thin coat of black:

8. Sand to distress numbers then stain Minwax Early American.
Seal with two coats clear satin poly.

Dare you to find any visible screw heads, I could not have made this piece look the way it does without the Kreg jig.

And just for kicks here are all those pocket holes:
I owe a big thank you to my friend for the jig and another thank you to my other friend for another great project.
Hope her kids enjoy their new bench.

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    oh i really like this bench! i like the warm tone and the numbers!

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  2. Lisa Scibilia says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Jaime, this has to be one of my favorite projects of yours! The numbers are so cute for the littles!

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  3. Katy says

    February 2, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    love the bench. ANd her rug. I had one like that but the white stripes got so dirty I had to put it away. 🙁
    anyway good job!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] Road says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I love it! And I want one! This usually happens when I visit your blog, you know. I find new things to want every time. 🙂

    Reply
  5. BeingBrook says

    February 2, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Love it!! This is on my build list before summer for my back deck. Love the numbers!

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  6. Backwoods Cottage Pam says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Don't you just love that Kreg Jig? I can't wait to dig into my next building project with mine! Great job, the numbers are a great touch.

    Reply
  7. Lolly Jane says

    February 4, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Do you ever slow down?! You're too talented, girl. LOVE this!

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  8. [email protected] says

    February 4, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    You are amazing! Love the bench; love the numbers!

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  9. Inspire Me Heather says

    February 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Fabulous Jaime!!!

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  10. The DIY Show Off says

    February 5, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Your home is just filled with the cutest DIY accents! This one reminds me of a bench we have on the barn patio. It's white but exact same placement of numbers 1-4! lol

    Thanks so much for sharing in the DIY Project Parade, Jaime…I always love seeing your latest! 😉

    Roeshel

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  11. Ann says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    An incredible looking bench. Love it.

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  12. pinktoesandpowertools.com says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    The bench turned out fantastic Jaime! Love the numbers. You are going to be even quicker with your projects now that you've got that Kreg jig 🙂 I always feel like such a slacker when I compare your list of completed projects to mine, lol!

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  13. Cyndi ✪ Blue Star says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    OK, I am SUCH a sucker for numbers! I found you from Uncommon Slice and I'm so glad I did! I'm a new blogger and now your newest follower! Check out my post on numbers: http://bluestarantiques.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-numbers-thing.html

    Cyndi

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  14. Danielle says

    February 7, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love this bench. It is so sweet and love the numbers. Your method for doing the numbers is great too!

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  15. Ellie says

    February 7, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Oh, this is perfection! I want one of these in the worst way, but sadly I haven't conquered the world of power tools yet. Go you!

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  16. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    February 8, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    FABULOUS bench!!! Love the shape, details and the painted numbers <3

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  17. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says

    February 9, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Sticker for you my friend! This bench is amazing!

    Reply

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