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This slab was cut on my band saw mill.
Usually these slabs get cut for firewood but I liked the look of this one.
I sectioned the slab and cut out semi circle saddles for the seat to sit in.
Then I drilled 3/4” holes with a hammer drill and paddle bit.
Next I used tight bond III glue and hammered in 9” walnut dowels.
The dowels were made by me.
It is sturdy and strong.
I finished it with boiled lineed oil.
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9 comments so far
scrappy
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#1 posted 1273 days ago
Great bench. Love the look and smell of cedar. Do you lose the smell with the BLO?
Keep it up.
Scrappy
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 1273 days ago
cool bench as rustic as it gets.
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zlatanv
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#3 posted 1273 days ago
Very cool.
-- Z, Rockwall, TX
SawDustnSplinters
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#4 posted 1273 days ago
Now why in the heck would you use that perty wood for a fire :) It burns too fast and creosotes your smokestack up. Anyway I think you put it to good use in that bench…Looks good!
-- Frank, Dallas,TX , http://www.allthingsrustix.com , “I have a REALLY BIG chainsaw”
RobS
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#5 posted 1271 days ago
Unique yet simple design, nice work and great save. Thanks for sharing.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
dustygirl
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#6 posted 1271 days ago
Nice looking bench.I love the color of the cedar.
-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?
bowtie
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#7 posted 495 days ago
nice bench. im always looking for ways to use “waste” from my mill. after 2 years has the bark come off ?
-- bowtie,.....jus passin thru.... cccedar.com
helluvawreck
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#8 posted 495 days ago
That’s a very rustic but appealing bench.
helluvawreck
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campy
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#9 posted 495 days ago
I don’t know what the bark has done after these last two years.
They were sold after they were made.
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