Rustic Cedar Love Seat!

great addition ,
to a great love story !

looking forward to the video ,
of you ,
playing the harp ,
for barb ,
in the bench !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Great bench and photos.

Every time you post a picture of your place, I just want to be there.

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

Thanks Guys!

We’re heading up to this little piece of paradise, in a few moments.

-- -** 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

A love seat for two lovers! Great bench, great pictures and I am sure great view. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Dick, that is a wonderful bench and I can see that there is still a lot of romance in you as well!!

I hope you two have a wonderful weekend.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

oh how wonderful…. and your spots are saved for the next visit.
You are such a sentimental artist—those added little touches just make this spot and bench perfect!

You and Barb continue to be my heroes!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Gorgeous Dick, that one is unbeatable.

-- Mike from Michigan - mwurm13@yahoo.com

That is one of my favorites too! Very nice twig work.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!! MY KIND O’ BENCH.
I LOVE IT!!!
DAVE
PS. Another GREAT post for me to add to your folder fille. THANKS A LOT DICK!!!

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

I love the stuff you do Dick. The stories always make me wish for love like you two have! Have you seen Birdman’s projects? He could sell this for $25,000!

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

Wow … very nicely done

-- LINK to my eBay pages ..... http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=arts-and-crafts-style

Hey D n B Guys
This is a nice bench in a lovely setting a wonderful place to be at peace. well done.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, http://www.heirloomwoodshop.com/

Very nice bench

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

Dick, a great place for a great seat. Well done.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

BEAUTY OF A BENCH, MAY YOU HAVE MANY DAYS RELAXING IN PARADISE

Very romantic use of the lumber ! I wonder if such beautiful places still exsist on earth.
Sharad

-- “If someone feels that they had never made a mistake in their life, then it means they have never tried a new thing in their life”.-Albert Einstein

Ain’t life grand! Nice; very nice.

-- Gary, Florida

Hi Dick;

How lucky you were to find a girlfriend with the same name as your wife! LOL

What’s the chances of that?

Great job.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

I see you’re putting your new bandsaw to good use Dick! Nice bench and as always…such a great view! Enjoy!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Beautiful Bench D & B. Hope you and Barb enjoy this bench and the peace it brings overlooking that lake. Very romantic you old birds…........................LOL

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

We thank you all for the wonderful accolades you’ve given us.

We just came into town from our beautiful little, as we would call, “Paradise”.

That beautiful White Pine you see in the first photo is our favorite tree.

-- -** 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

Dick—when ever I see a nice rustic piece like that I think this is what we really need,not all the fancy stuff (and most of it is only good for about ten minutes). that bench says COME ON AND SIT A SPELL! I can just hear the birds singing when I look at it. I think i’ll try one.—-ART

-- ART- WINSTED CT. Just Remember! If you walk a mile in another mans shoes ----your a mile away and you've got his shoes!

Thank you ART!

You better make one, it’s surprising how comfortable the white cedar is.

-- -** 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

Dick: Very nicely done. A great bench.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Thank you, Karson!

-- -** 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

Very nice bench, quite fitting for a lovely couple, I’m sure.

Hey Charlie, when are we driving up to their place?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

I thank you very much mmh!

-- -** 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

Dick, & Barb Cain,

Looks like a Lovely, Love Seat for a Lovely couple in a very Lovely setting! If Love has anything to do with it at all, you should win this contest hands down. This bench (loveseat) is so fitting for it’s surroundings, and is most inviting as well. The overall design works well with the medium and has the necessary personalization needed to carry it off! Congratulations folks on a really successful collaboration, and good luck in the contest.

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

We Thank You for the Lovely comment Ken!

-- -** 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

WOW!

What a exciting surprise to wake up to. We never expected to receive such a high ranking.

What’s really great about it is, the prize that we won.

Just the other day as we went over the prize list, I told Barb that this would be the prize I’d like to

win if I had a choice of all the prizes. It’s like a dream come true.

This has to be an encore to yesterday, because we celebrated Barb’s 77th Birthday.

We want to give a Big Thank You! for all of you who voted for our Love Seat.

And also a Big Thank You to all of those who participated in this wonderful contest.

-- -** 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

Congradulations on getting the prize you wanted and happy birthday Barb. I did the same thing on picking prizes (wishful thinking) Yet the other entries were so good i felt i placed right where i deserved to be.

-- If at first you don't succeed...Buy another tool !!

Thank you, cypresswoodworker!

It’s too bad we can’t all get a prize. You put a lot of work into your beautiful bench.

-- -** 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

congratulations on your win !
where are the results ,
i’ve been looking for them all morning ?

sorry , i found it , duh !
under results .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Just click on the contest, & it shows the results.

I was waiting for a Blog announcement from Martin, but then clicked on the contest.

-- -** 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

Dick congratulations on your third place. A nice job on the rustic bench.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Thank you Karson!

-- -** 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

Congratulations on 3rd place!!! Well done.
and congrats on the desired Award prize :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

A great piece with a complimentary view, very nice work…thanks for sharing Blkcherry

Thanks a lot, blackcherry!

And thank you Debbie, ”It’s almost like miracle, to win what I chose as my favorite prize”.

-- -** 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

Love seats are available dime-a-dozen for your interiors. But if you are looking for something different that you could use it in the outdoors, you should be looking at the http://www.loveseats.in .

Thank you for your comment Amit, but I don’t quite understand what you mean??

-- -** 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

Congratulations on your 3rd place! I absolutely love the style and the setting, they blend so well. Your certificate is in the mail, call me if you have any questions.

Terry Desilets
Custom Branding Irons LLC
www.branding-irons.biz

-- IN REMEMBRANCE OF MY NEPHEW: Cpl. Ben Desilets - USMC KIA 22 May 2007 Anbar Iraq

Congratulations on your 3rd place ranking and getting the prize you wanted. Kismet! You may have finished 3rd but I think your bench is #1.

-- "The Artful Bodger"

Thank you for the fine comment.

We also wish to thank you Terry, for your generosity by donating this wonderful prize.

This is a tool that I’ve looked at many times, & thought about buying, but never got around to it.

We’ll be anxiously watching our mail, so we can order the design we’d like.

-- -** 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

We thank you for your support, & nice comment, kweenbee.

-- -** 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

I LOVE it!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Thank you Joe,

We appreciate your compliment.

We hope your not in the fire danger zone.

-- -** 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

All clear from fires… have a cousin in Yucaipa… sweatin it… praying…

Thank you.

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Hi Dick,

Very nicely done. As I recall I ranked you up there near the top in the contest because it has such a natural feel to it. It has soul and character, the signature of well crafted, hand made designs.

I was wondering if you could share some of your secrets on how you made it. I am interested in making log furniture but find so little information on how to actually do it.

Could you share a bit of how you cut the joints and in particular how you line up the joints on roundwood?
Is everything hand cut, hand measured or do you have some tools or any secrets you are willing to share?

Thanks!

-- Steve, New Zealand, http://www.steveracz.com

I realy like your bench especially the back rest. Nicely done!

-- Mark, Ohio, www.swig@nktelco.net

Thank you daltxguy!, Checkout this forum topic, & find a link to the Logman Tenon Maker. I bought this book from Rockler.

Thank you, woodymays!

-- -** 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

Thanks for the tips! I’ll check to see if the library might have a copy and as I explained in the PM to you, I’ll see if I can recreate this tool on a home made version.

-- Steve, New Zealand, http://www.steveracz.com

Stunning, great design, you’ve got the eye.

-- Dave, Ohio,www.rusticforest.com

Thank you Dave!

Its a good feeling getting a nice comment from a Pro.

-- -** 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