Step 4 prepare the bench seat frame.
Built in bench against wall.
Place four 2 x 6s from the already placed 2 x 6 to the wall equal distances.
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Cut the shims even with the top of the base with a utility knife.
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It goes under the cabinets on each wall and is secured using wood screws through the bottom of each cabinet from the inside.
To avoid distorting the base along uneven walls insert wood shims between the base and walls over each stud location project diagram drawing 2.
Drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws.
This part you have to measure each opening exactly then subtract 1 4 off each side.
Position the base against the wall.
Frame the bench seat.
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