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This garden bench is made for my wife and it has been on the project list for some time.
A while ago I spotted this lift of pine at the lumber yard and just had to pick some 2×10 that looked too good to leave behind .
This project gave me a good opportunity to work with some hand tools along with power tools and it turned out to be a lot fun using tools that I made and .
The design was not set in stone just came of a sketch I had made but got changed as the project progressed which is a good and bad way but I consider this a proto type which always take some fine tuning of components .
Well it's done and my wife loves it and that is the main thing .
A few more coats of finish and it will be placed in it's spot in the garden .

Klaus

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Beautiful as usual! Looks like a nice place to sit and watch the Sunset, or I guess in your yard the Sunrise? Anyways a coffee or two could be enjoyed in comfort on this piece of Art!
 

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Kiefer,

You my Masterful friend understand good design. The essence of the piece is not diminished from the back. It has visual interest from all sides. It's a Klaus Kiefer. And that says it all.
 

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After working behind the shop work bench it is nice to relax on this beautiful garden bench.

Nice bench. Well done.
 

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The accent pieces make for a beautiful bench that's pleasing

to the eye. Great job Kiefer!
 

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I agree 100% with DocSavage45. It's a Kiefer…..that all you need to know. Outstanding craftsmanship and, in this case, on the fly design work.
 

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Wow, that looks fantastic. Good job Klaus.

You really have an eye for design.
Steve
 

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I have said it before and I will say it again Klaus, you are a very talented designer and this bench confirms it. Unique design that looks absolutely wonderful!
 

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Very cool!
 

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Nice work.

Looks like quite a physical workout, "lift of Pine" wrestling something that size.
Brilliant job on the laminating!
Very stylish and well designed!
And I didn't miss the signature finish either!

What is a "lift of Pine"?
I hope the weather in Alberta is kinder to timber outside than of that which we experience in QLD.
Every year its strip back and reapply Marine finish to my humble garden seat without fail.
 

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Klaus….If it sits as good as it looks, you will spend many comfortable hours there. It has a comfortable, substantial feel to it, with a middle eastern vibe. Well designed and crafted, as usual.
 

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I like the bench a lot Klaus. The only thing I would change are the square cutouts on the back, seat and spreader. I think it would look better with rounded ends. Just my thoughts. Great bench though. I hope that you enjoyed using you new hand tools for this build.

Madts.
 

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Super nice design and great build-as always. In fact, that is one of the best looking garden benches I think I've ever seen.
 

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Wow ! Mrs. Kiefer will be or should be more than happy. Great job Klaus on this awesome bench. As usual, it's all in the details. Nothing is missing here. I believe it's time to ask for your beloved lemon pie, with meringue of course ! :)

PS: Lemon pie or anything else !

Best,

Serge

http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
 

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You have a wonderful eye for design. Congratulations on making such a delightful piece of outdoor furniture.
 

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Kiefer…that is one sweet looking garden bench that would also look just as in place if you put it in your house.
 

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I really like the design. And of course, your attention to detail made it a "fancy" garden bench.

What finish are you using? I haven't found anything that will stand up to our sunshine.
 

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HI Klaus,

The bench is beautiful, it's no wonder she likes it!

Charlie
 

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Great job, Love the lines and how soft and inviting it looks. You killed it…. A++++++++++++++
 

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this is a real beauty, i really like the design, i can see why your wife loves it…..
 

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Man that's gotta be the most beautiful garden bench I've seen! I love the flowing design of it, and it looks great from all angles!
 
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