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Built in bench against wall.
Cut the shims even with the top of the base with a utility knife.
Drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws.
Position the base against the wall.
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Place four 2 x 6s from the already placed 2 x 6 to the wall equal distances.
Step 4 prepare the bench seat frame.
Step 3 place a 2 x 6 wall to wall i placed a 2 x 6 the length of the built in.
Frame the bench seat.
This part you have to measure each opening exactly then subtract 1 4 off each side.
Because i wanted to upholster the bench top i was not able to hinge the top of the bench so i built a simple square frame to keep the bench top secure and stable.
It goes under the cabinets on each wall and is secured using wood screws through the bottom of each cabinet from the inside.