Hall Tree Storage Bench

Marc Spagnuolo

A hall tree is a great way to store jackets, coats, hats, and scarves and with the help of handy storage compartments, it can easily store gloves and footwear. While the versions shown in the series is painted, the project was designed for both paint and clear finishes.

85" H x 72" W x 22" D

12 lessons

233 min

$79.00

Here's what you'll learn how to build:

Here's what we'll cover:

Introduction

A tour of the project and a discussion about tools and joinery.
Bench Frames

The side and front frames are made from solid stock.
Side Assembly

The side frames receive some joinery and a side panel.
Bench Interior

Joinery is added to the interior bench parts and the bottom and back are assembled.
Bench Exterior & Top

The base comes together after shaping the sides and front and then making the top.
Upper Case Pt. 1

The upper case parts are cut to size and the dados, rabbets and grooves are added.
Upper Case Pt. 2

The upper case is assembled.
Face Frame

The face frames are constructed separately then attached to the case.
Faux Frame & Panel

Thin strips are added throughout the cabinet to give the appearance of frame and panel construction.
Crown Molding

The crown molding is cut using the nested position at the miter saw.
The Doors

The doors are constructed and hung with European style hinges.
Finish & Installation

The milk paint and clear coat are added and the hall tree moves to its final home.

What You’ll Receive

Detailed cut list and plans including a PDF and a SketchUp file (Metric and Imperial).
Hours of detailed video instruction showing every step of the build.
All videos and plans are digital and will be available for download upon purchase.

What You’ll Learn

Cutting down plywood
Cabinet construction including joinery like dados, rabbets, and grooves.
Face-Frame construction
Constructing a solid wood seat
Frame & panel door construction
European cup hinge installation
Installing crown molding
Painting via HVLP
Topcoating via HVLP

What You’ll Need

Materials

3/4” Plywood – 5 Sheets
1/2” Plywood – 1 Sheet
1/4” Plywood – 1 Sheet
Crown Molding – 10 Linear Feet
4/4 Hardwood – 22-27 BF
8/4 Hardwood – 26-32 BF

Tools

Planer/Jointer (alternatives: purchase pre-milled lumber or use hand planes)
Tablesaw with a Miter Gauge or sled
Dado Stack
Router
Router table with a 1/4″ undersized plywood bit
Drill
Miter Saw
Random Orbit Sander
Circular Saw or Track Saw

Hardware & Stuff

About Your Instructor:

Marc is a podcaster, video producer, woodworking enthusiast, and author of Hybrid Woodworking and Essential Joinery. He has contributed articles and video content to FineWoodworking.com, Popular Woodworking Magazine, WOOD Magazine, and Woodcraft Magazine. He is also the host of The Wood Whisperer, an instructional woodworking video series that’s been going strong since 2006. He is also one of the hosts of the Wood Talk podcast. He has taught classes at the William Ng School, Marc Adams School, Weekend with Wood, Fine Woodworking Live, as well as at various Rockler and Woodcraft stores. He also speaks periodically at woodworking events like AWFS and IWF.

Hall Tree Storage Bench

Here's what you'll learn how to build:

Here's what we'll cover:

Introduction

Bench Frames

Side Assembly

Bench Interior

Bench Exterior & Top

Upper Case Pt. 1

Upper Case Pt. 2

Face Frame

Faux Frame & Panel

Crown Molding

The Doors

Finish & Installation

What You’ll Receive

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Need

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