Thread: Office bench seat.

Originally Posted by Wanga

Hi guys,
My current project in progress is a bench seat in her home office for clients. I'm kind of winging it and hoping for the best, but my current concern is how I will attach the veneered panels to the pine framing I'm currently constructing.

I will post my current step-by-step photos for reference.

The framing is not yet permanently attached to the floor, so I could leave the base open and screw as much as possible internally. But then how do I attach it to the floor?
I could attach to the floor and internally screw everything, then glue the top?
Or I could just externally screw everything and plug the holes?
Thoughts?
Good one for cabinet-makers!

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My rough design is currently downstairs so will try to upload tomorrow.

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As this is a bench seat for the clients the question become how long will they be sitting on the bench seat. Will there be a cushion for the clients? Will they notice the plugs if you screw down from the top. You might consider screwing the top to the frame from underneath. Personally I don't like the idea of gluing the seat to the frame as it becomes harder to remove if I were to change it.

I am also thinking that securing the frame to the wall would be a better option.

I'm no expert but I would be focused on supporting the downward load bearing forces.

I would try to align the frames with the joists in your false floor so you have something to attach to.
I would change your frames so that it could better support a lot of weight in 2 ways.
1. On your frame you have done it one way on the wall side and another way on the other side. The technique you used on the wall side allows the wood to support the maximum weight. The technique you used on the other side.... the only thing supporting the weight is 2 nails and only laterally at that. I recommend you redo that end.

2. Personally i would add another vertical stud in the middle of those frames. Perhaps at the expense of the horizontal middle parts if necessary. The horizontal forces will not be great and the completed frame hopefully will prevent racking especially since it is against a wall.

Securing the frame to the wall would have some advantages structurely and saftey wise but isn't compulsory.

All written IMHO if its worth anything.


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Originally Posted by DaveVman

I'm no expert but I would be focused on supporting the downward load bearing forces.

I would try to align the frames with the joists in your false floor so you have something to attach to.
I would change your frames so that it could better support a lot of weight in 2 ways.
1. On your frame you have done it one way on the wall side and another way on the other side. The technique you used on the wall side allows the wood to support the maximum weight. The technique you used on the other side.... the only thing supporting the weight is 2 nails and only laterally at that. I recommend you redo that end.

2. Personally i would add another vertical stud in the middle of those frames. Perhaps at the expense of the horizontal middle parts if necessary. The horizontal forces will not be great and the completed frame hopefully will prevent racking especially since it is against a wall.

Securing the frame to the wall would have some advantages structurely and saftey wise but isn't compulsory.

All written IMHO if its worth anything.


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Awesome input, thanks very much. I'll take it on board.

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Originally Posted by Christos

As this is a bench seat for the clients the question become how long will they be sitting on the bench seat. Will there be a cushion for the clients? Will they notice the plugs if you screw down from the top. You might consider screwing the top to the frame from underneath. Personally I don't like the idea of gluing the seat to the frame as it becomes harder to remove if I were to change it.

I am also thinking that securing the frame to the wall would be a better option.

There will be cushions, yes. At each end will be a table/internal shelving.
I agree regarding the glueing, definitely. And will definitely be attaching it all to the wall. Cheers!

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This rough drawing should give you an idea of what I'm aiming for.

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