Nelson Slat Bench Rethink...

Really neat design, but those edges look painful to me. (kids, grandkids, bad eyes beware) I am always in awe of designs that outside of my skill level. Where compound joinery is used, I am always drawn into the design to take a closer look. It’s a puzzling thought to figure out what to clamp first.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford. Wood-a-holics unanimous president

Did you obtain plans for building or did you design yourself? I would love to make one of these.

-- Kyle Edwards, http://www.sawmillnc.com, Iron Station , NC (near Charlotte)

Very nice. I’m guessing you can’t play Yahtzee on that table? ;)

-- Ian, Tennessee

Nice bench.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Edges could definitely be painful. I’ve told the wife that when she gets pregnant I will run around the house and route round edges on all of our furniture. :)

Unfortunately I don’t have any plans. I used a picture of the bench I found on the internet and built it from that.

You can play Yahtzee on it if you put a big piece of glass over it. This has been suggested several times and I may just do it one day after I spill something on the rug. :)

-- Mark / Montreal - "Measure Once, Curse Twice."

Beautiful design and great workmanship.

For me, this is what woodworking is all about. I don’t care to build something that replicates what I can buy at the furniture store. I always want to build something that I cannot buy at the furniture store – something that is distinct and unique. This bench/table qualifies.

Well done.

-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.

Very nice. It doesn’t get much better for me than walnut and maple. Yummmm….

-- Jim

Gorgeous! I agree with Rich, this is what woodworking is all about. A piece of true art AND true function rolled into one extremely streamlined, simple and yet utterly complex piece. Love it.

-- Lis - Michigan - http://www.missmooseart.com - https://www.etsy.com/people/lisbokt

Great use of contrast and joints. Awesome Piece!

Well done coffee table keep up the good work.

-- Best Regards With Personalized Rocking Chairs And Furniture On My Mind, http://mynoblebear.com

Beautiful bench. Looks like a lot of work was put into it. I think that a lot of people, not people here of course, don’t understand how furniture gets put together. They think you but 2 peices of wood together and add a screw. A piece like this really shows how much work and effort goes into somehting the average person would probably consider simple and would expect to pay $20 at Ikea.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and encouragement! This project really ignited my love for woodworking so it’s more than just a table to me, and it’s feels good to know that there are other like-mined people out there who get it. Thanks again.

-- Mark / Montreal - "Measure Once, Curse Twice."

Looks great! I’ve always admired this style of bench.

Welcome to LJ’s and that is a nice start.

-- Measure once cut twice....oh wait....ooops.

realy,reAly beautyful..keep it up.

-- hrvoje