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When I shifted to my new house here in Christchurch, New Zealand I needed a hall seat for the entrance area.
I selected some Westland Red Beech (Nothofagus fusca) and followed as best I could the plans and instructions in a book I had on Arts and Crafts furniture.
I am happy with the result, but of course, I am aware that one can always do better !
-- twigdust, New Zealand
































16 comments so far
Tony
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posted 912 days ago
Thanks for posting this project, it is looking really good, you should be proud of yourself.
The coulour of the beech is so rich and thanks for including the species information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothofagus this is always useful and informative.
I look forward to seeing the next project.
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schroeder
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posted 912 days ago
A beautiful piece, classic design and craftsmanship! – well done.
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WayneC
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posted 912 days ago
What a wonderful bench. I love the wood.
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Paul
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posted 912 days ago
I have that book and I love the piece! You did a great job on it! I want to build it but don’t have a place for it.
thanks for sharing
-- Paul, Texas
Mark A. DeCou
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posted 912 days ago
I really like this piece, the back slats are very interesting. A woodworker can hardly go wrong by following Arts and Crafts for ideas.
Glad you are joining us from way down there. I would love to come to New Zealand some day, the movies show a beautiful island.
Good work,
Mark
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jockmike2
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posted 912 days ago
Nice design with the back slats and the wood color is very nice. Good job all around. jockmike
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mot
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posted 912 days ago
Nice! I’ve never worked with beech. That’s a beautiful piece!
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Bill
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posted 912 days ago
I love those slats, and the color of the bench. Very nice job.
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fred
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posted 912 days ago
Great job. I like the peg detail.
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Bob Babcock
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posted 912 days ago
Beautiful…
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rentman
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posted 911 days ago
nice!i like it a lot
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Don
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posted 911 days ago
Twigdust, this is a very nice bench. I’m partial to Arts & Crafts inspired pieces, as are many member in this site.
I note that this is your first project, indeed your first posting since you joined almost a year ago. You must be one of those typical soft-spoken Kiwi’s. LOL, or have you been quietly working away on this great project since first joining?
Great job, Mate!
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CharlieM1958
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posted 911 days ago
Really nice…beautiful wood.
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oscorner
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posted 910 days ago
Excellent work. Great wood and finish. Thanks for posting.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 910 days ago
beautiful and the back is wonderful
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DAN
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posted 865 days ago
great project … beautiful results … you should be proud of yourself
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