Looking to revamp your home this spring?

We're kicking off a brand new DIY series right here on Weekend Today, with help from our good friends at Carpentry Australia.

And what better way to start than with a handmade breakfast bench for Dad - just in time for Father's Day!

DIY Breakfast Table

Materials – Pick up from the hardware store

• 285 × 19mm Dressed Pine – 1 @ 1200mm
• 89 × 19mm Dressed Pine – 2 @ 1200mm
• 42 × 19mm Dressed Pine – 2 @ 1200mm
• 25.4mm Timber Dowel – 1 @ 1200mm
• M8 × 65mm Bolts – 4
• M8 Wing Nuts – 4
• 40mm Timber Screws – Pack of 100
• 20mm Nails – Pack of 100
• Timber Glue – 1 bottle
• 25mm Spade Bit – 1
• 8mm Drill Bit – 1
• Countersink Drill Bit or 3mm + 8mm Drill Bit combo
• Handles – your choice
• Stain/Paint – your choice

Tools Required

• Drill
• Impact Driver or Screwdriver
• Drop Saw or Mitre Box + Tenon Saw
• Hammer
• Sander or Sandpaper
• Paint Brush / Roller / Rag

Instructions

1. Cut bottom tray to 600mm.
2. Cut perimeter timbers at 45° (2 @ 600mm, 2 @ 285mm short point to short point).
3. Using an offcut as a guide block, install perimeter pieces 19mm above tray surface. Glue, countersink, and screw in place. Nail mitres together.
4. Cut legs to 285mm. On one end of each leg, cut at 45° and then at 22.5°.
5. Drill legs and side pieces for leg install. Drill 25mm hole for dowel.
6. Cut dowel into 2 pieces @ 247mm.
7. Attach legs with bolts and wingnuts.
8. Glue dowels into legs and pin with small nails.
9. Drill holes and install handles.
10. Lightly sand all surfaces and edges, then stain.
11. Once dry, children to paint as desired.

A big thanks to Carpentry Australia for getting us started on this fantastic DIY journey. If you'd like to book a trusted carpenter for your next project, click here.