TIP: BE PICKY WHEN PICKING BOARDS

The base is made from 38 × 89 mm timber. While these boards are generally inexpensive, sturdy, and easy to cut, they’re not always pretty. When buying wood, take your time. Find boards that are straight, clean, and don’t have torn-up edges. Even if you have to spend a while digging for boards, it’ll take a lot less time than you’re going to spend sanding to try and make bad boards look good. You’re also going have an easier time building, and you’ll end up with a much better-looking bench.