8 ft padded bench?
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Debbie
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How do you build an 8 foot bench with padded slow close lids
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Here is a nice DIY with instructions for you: https://thecreatedhome.com/diy-upholstered-storage-bench/
Perhaps this will help you get started: (with an adjustment to the measurements):
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/carpentry-and-woodworking/how-to-build-a-storage-bench
We can help with part of your research - here’s how we made a built in window seat bench with padded cushion. https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2017/03/how-to-make-built-in-window-seat-from-2-ikea-nightstands.html
Take a look here:
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/20-incredible-ideas-for-a-diy-storage-bench-52592
Hi Debbie, this video might help... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9Fvl2SkGLQ&vl=en
Hi Debbie, hope this helps you out, https://thecreatedhome.com/diy-upholstered-storage-bench/
You can add no slam hinges to this design.
Hello. This Hometalk link might give you some ideas. Hope this helps
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/building-a-window-seat-44290721
Building a Window Seat
I would use a plywood slab and add foam and fabric to cover and pad the plywood. Many retailers (like Rockler.com) sell hydraulic shock absorbers to slowly close the lid.
The secret to the slow close lid is the hardware. When we built a toy box for my granddaughter, we didn't pad the seat. It is basically a box with a lip on one side. Then a large piece of plywood attached to the lip via piano hinges.
These hinges work great for my bench top: https://amzn.to/37kNZxK
Debbie
Here are ideas I found for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFn1DeitYnI
They sell the slow close hinges online or at Home Depot.
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