DIY Digital Piano Stand and Piano Bench

Want to build your own digital piano or stand? Its not that difficult as it may seem. And a wooden stand/bench looks much more elegant.

There are several reasons why people want to build their own stuff:

• They like to create things
• They have spare time
• They are not happy with what is currently available in the market
• They think it can be made better and cheaper

Here’s a nice DIY digital piano stand with bench project that you can build for around $25 and the end-result is quite good actually.

While the stand and the bench is not height-adjustable, it looks a lot elegant and really goes along well with the rest of the furniture in the living room.

• The stand is made from inexpensive pieces of pine and takes just a few hours to build, so its a great thing to do over the weekend.
• The top of the table and the bench, both have planks of wood across the top
• You could even use this stand as a homework desk, a project table, or even as a a makeup desk

This project was made considering [easyazon_link identifier=”B00UHBGE7A” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]this digital piano[/easyazon_link].

SUPPLIES:

• 4 – 2×4’s $2.50
• 3 – 2×6’s $3.50
• 1 – 2×2’s (If you can’t find 2×2’s that are straight….rip some 2×4’s down to size.)
• Screws
• wood glue [easyazon_link identifier=”B001DSZ2RY” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”](HERE’S the exact wood glue that was used) [/easyazon_link]
• Counter Sink Bit
• Kreg Jig [easyazon_link identifier=”B000J43A7W” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”](HERE’S the EXACT one that was used) [/easyazon_link]
• Kreg Face Clamp [easyazon_link identifier=”B00D3IQLWW” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”](HERE’S the EXACT one[/easyazon_link], that you NEED while using the Kreg Jig)
• Drill

Finish & Misc:

• Stain (we used Minwax [easyazon_link identifier=”B007XHCJBG” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]”Weathered Oak”[/easyazon_link] and [easyazon_link identifier=”B000BZZ3FG” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]”Provincial”[/easyazon_link]…both oil based)
• Polyurethane (go for [easyazon_link identifier=”B001DSZ3C8″ locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]THIS General Finishes, High Performance, Water Based, Satin finish[/easyazon_link])
• Random Orbital Sander and Mouse Sander (You could get away with using just a mouse sander…but it will take a bit longer. [easyazon_link identifier=”B00MLSS1SW” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]HERE’S the exact Random Orbital Sander that was used[/easyazon_link])

***The finished STAND measures approximately 26 3/4 inches tall, 54 1/2 inches wide, and 15 inches deep.
***The finished BENCH measures approximately 18 1/4 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 14 1/2 inches deep.

Both the husband and the wife are tall people so they designed the bench and stand taking their heights into consideration (6.3′ and 5.9′), but if you wish you can reduce the height a bit.

Read complete instructions here.

How To Color Your Piano Bench?

Question:
Is it common / usual to color a piano bench once it has become worn out? I have a bench that is quite old and also has some damages because of water spills (don’t recollect how exactly it happened). Showed it to some furniture guys, but either they are quoting too high (in excess of 100 bucks) or they say that nothing much can be done as the damage is quite bad. Before I decide to buy a new one, I was just thinking if it is possible to just make it look better without spending a lot of money.

How about coloring my piano bench? I want to paint it black, but is it common? My piano has a very dark mahogany color. Any recommendation on how to paint my piano bench? – Athena (UK)

Answers:
As long as the legs do not fall off, I would not be worried. I guess any glossy color would look good on it. Black would be good because of the contrast. But if it is damaged, I am not sure if you would be able to paint it even and get that high-finish gloss if you try on your own. May be you should ask more furniture guys. – Rob

If it looks too much of a hassle, I would just buy a new one. You can always buy an inexpensive one. Some of the keyboard benches are available for as low as 30 bucks. – Anonymous

For painting your piano bench, consider a very dark (black or brown) glaze used to stain cabinets. The finish is quite forgiving of finish problems. You will find a lot of info online about the process and pictures of finished products. – Anonymous

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