Stock Cabinet Bench

The ends of the cabinet assembly have an offset like the one between the two cabinets. Glue and clamp the 1/4-inch-thick end spacers (B) to the cabinet ends. Use construction adhesive to attach the ends (C). Set an end piece in position so it overhangs the front of the cabinet by 1 inch. Draw a line on the panel to help when aligning the parts. Clamp the glued panels for an hour to let the adhesive set.

Drill five holes in the bottom (D) to receive the feet (Project Diagram, Drawing 1). Add construction adhesive to the bottom of the cabinet assembly and set the bottom (D) in position. The panel should extend 1 inch from each end and front of the cabinets. Let the adhesive dry for at least an hour. To speed up the process, you can use a couple of flathead screws to secure the bottom to the cabinet as the adhesive dries.

Sand the bun feet (E). Apply construction adhesive to the top of the feet and into the drilled holes on the bottom. Place the feet so they are square to the edges of the bottom panel. The center foot helps support the long length of the bench so that it does not sag in the middle.

Complete the project assembly by securing the top (D) to the cabinets with construction adhesive. Allow the adhesive to dry, and then mask off the front of the stock cabinets to prepare for painting.