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Project by CanalboatJim posted 299 days ago 1086 views 17 times favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I rebuilt my deck this summer and couldn’t stand the thought of trashing the redwood railing. this bench was the result. I chose this project so as to give me more practice with mortice and tenons. The bench is finished with Superdeck Natural deck stain. The last picture shows the material I started with. It took me as long to mill the wood as it did to build and finish the bench. I’ve added this new picture with the bench in it’s home in the hosta garden. The lovely young lady is my chief garden inspector Ellie

-- Jim Westbrooks


24 comments so far

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PebbleCreek

60 posts in 362 days


posted 299 days ago

Looks like it was worth your time to reclaim that wood. Nicely done.

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AaronK

397 posts in 343 days


posted 299 days ago

yes, very nice.

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ferstler

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posted 299 days ago

I love it when somebody can take what amounts to nothing and make something very fine out of it. I did that recently, too, and I know how you feel about this great looking item.

Howard Ferstler

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CharlieM1958

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posted 299 days ago

I really love this!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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SPalm

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posted 299 days ago

It caught my eye. Very handsome. I like it.

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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LarryS

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posted 299 days ago

This is really impressive. I like the overall design, the many details, and the finish. More amazing after seeing the raw materials.

-- Larry

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Tom Goodman

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posted 299 days ago

Not only dose it look fantastic but you recycled. Thank you for posting and my niece (the tree hugger) thanks you for recycling.

-- - " If you want square work, You don't cut corners. " - -- Tom Goodman, Santa Maria, CA. woodworkertom@gmail.com

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CutNRun

122 posts in 725 days


posted 299 days ago

Nice clean design. I plan to “borrow” it, if you don’t mind. Unfortunately, I don’t have the redwood available to re-use.

-- CutNRun - So much wood, so many trails, so little time

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bayouman

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posted 299 days ago

That will go into my favorites. Nice job.

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Branlon

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posted 299 days ago

Nice job. I’d like to borrow part of your lay-out as well. And like the others, I’ll have to buy the lumber. Maybe I’ll find some straight clean PT-pine pieces for practice.

-- Branlon, Board Director, South Central Indiana

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Karson

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posted 299 days ago

Great use of salvage materials. A beautiful bench.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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jim1953

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posted 299 days ago

Wow Nice Bench Nothing Better then recycling Wood

-- Jim, Kentucky

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 299 days ago

great project and nice save on the material.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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Pabs

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posted 298 days ago

awesome!
great design. looks nice and clean! real nice work.
and the fact that you salvaged what most people would have tossed to the landfill… even better!

it’s a great example of what can be done when people take the time to salvage old materials.

good work!

-- Pabs

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sidestepmcgee

133 posts in 604 days


posted 298 days ago

just think you gave that redwood a third life,and saved another from getting cut down.great thinking.thanks

-- eric post, tallahassee FL

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Noah

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posted 298 days ago

2nd that thought of adding it to my favorites

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PurpLev

2675 posts in 527 days


posted 298 days ago

looks much better then it’s originating state!

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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Rxmpo

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posted 297 days ago

Great look and I might be using a “similar” design in the future! Thanks for the posting.

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CanalboatJim

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posted 296 days ago

I would like to take credit for this design, but I used a commercial plan. It is the garden bench plan from WOODStore.net. I did increase the thickness of the legs by 1/2 inch and the streacher and side rails by 3/8 inch. I like the beefier look

-- Jim Westbrooks

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Dominic Vanacora

504 posts in 748 days


posted 295 days ago

What a wonderful design. It would fit well in any setting. My would be at the front and the back of the house. The front for the looks and the back to be used.
Thanks for taking the time for the info and where you purchased the plans.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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Dusty56

3402 posts in 567 days


posted 294 days ago

This certainly is a beautiful bench ! I’ve never had a chance to work with Redwood yet …..I guess Cedar will be the closest I ever get : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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kcrandy

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posted 123 days ago

Your bench is prettier than mine, but I think Ellie would rather sit on my bench where she could reach over and pick the tomatoes that are just now getting ripe.

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 117 days ago

A very nice bench in a very nice setting. Good Luck!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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grampata

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posted 108 days ago

Mission is my favorite! exposed jorniery, streachers, and reclaimed wood. Stickley all the way! Ya gotta cold one on hand. Your looking like a winner to me Good luk !

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