It goes under the cabinets on each wall and is secured using wood screws through the bottom of each cabinet from the inside.
Built in bench against wall.
I used 2x2s to make the frame then secured it to the bench top with some wood screws.
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However i have planned all along to build a long bench against one of the walls that would make for a nice place to relax read blog or nap if i ever had time to nap and so i decided it was high time i got to work on said bench while it s still summertime and we can enjoy the long hours of daylight streaming into the space.
Cut the shims even with the top of the base with a utility knife.
Position the base against the wall.
Step 3 place a 2 x 6 wall to wall i placed a 2 x 6 the length of the built in.
Drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws.
Frame the bench seat.
This part you have to measure each opening exactly then subtract 1 4 off each side.
Place four 2 x 6s from the already placed 2 x 6 to the wall equal distances.
To avoid distorting the base along uneven walls insert wood shims between the base and walls over each stud location project diagram drawing 2.