Well we were able to put about 6 more hours into the bench project this weekend. The display cabinets have been consuming our free time, but I’ve decided to stop working on it at 5 and work from 5 to 8 on the bench. We still need to sand it all, screw it all together and shape the arm rests. It’s just sitting there and the mortises are what’s holding it together. I put the seat slats down onto it so I could test the comfort. I need to shape the front slat and radious all the corners so that it feels a bit more comfortable. It’s also about 1” to high. I was shooting for 18” but then decided to make the seat curved. The 18” ended up in the back and it’s about 1” higher in the front. So the legs need cut down. It’s all simple stuff, but adds up a lot of time. I’m still unsure about what I want to do about the color and finish.
Anyhow, here it is. As always I welcome constructive criticism, positive or negative.
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10 comments so far
a1Jim
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posted 90 days ago
Wow Keith super bench great carving
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Napaman
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posted 90 days ago
amazing!!!
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degoose
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posted 90 days ago
Far beyond my humble skills.
Very nice so far ,,, can’t wait to see the whole thing finished.
Larry
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 89 days ago
It’s turning out to be a beautiful creation.
The design in the carving is superb.
I’d go for a clear finish.
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Dennis Zongker
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posted 89 days ago
Looking good! I really like your carving. Do you have any close up pictures?
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Bob #2
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posted 89 days ago
It’s turning out nice as usual Kieth.
The only thing I might suggest is that you consider putting an additional brace in the center of the seat under the slats.
This little bench will be supporting the weight of two people so extra bracing wont hurt.
Bob
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 89 days ago
Thanks guys. Denniis theres close ups in previous parts of this series. Bob, I took it a bit further and have 2 mid supports morticed in to the front and back aprons. This thing is solid with no flex. Thanks again guys for the comments
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mtnwild
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posted 89 days ago
Fantastic bench, Keith! That carving is so cool. Just feel the outdoor spirit in this piece.
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Grumpy
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posted 88 days ago
Nice work Keith.
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EzJack
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posted 62 days ago
looking good
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