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This is a garden bench I pulled out of a junk pile…. well this is it after a bunch of work. I had pictures of the original but have lost them. Let me say it was rusty, dirty, bug ridden, rotten, with broken Red Oak slats. I said “Oh, I’ll just clean this up and throw some new strips on there real quick”.... well there are 23 strips with 92 sides and corners, so everything I did for this bench I did 92 times…. and Six coats of Epifanes High gloss varnish. So this project has lasted on and off all summer. I refinished the Iron work with some nice textured forrest green outdoor paint and found some sweet Curly Cherry (from a secret stash I have hidden).
As I started making this I realized this would make a great gift for my Dad. I don’t know why this bench… but I wanted to thank him for supporting me and my side ventures like my wood shop. We work together everyday at the sawmill so it was nice to do something, kind of unrelated, for him. If you know what I mean.
-- There's many a slip betwixt a cup and a lip.--Scott
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closetguy
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#1 posted 967 days ago
Wow! That turned out nice. I’m sure your Dad will really appreciate it.
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cwdance1
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#2 posted 967 days ago
Beautiful job, Dad will be very happy and proud.
ND2ELK
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#3 posted 967 days ago
Great looking bench. Beautifully done. I am sure your Dad was pleased with his gift.
God Bless
tom
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grizzman
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#4 posted 967 days ago
well it sure is a beauty…love the curly cherry…love that you did it for your dad…and one thing i have to tell you….........the hidden stash…well you found it…its not hidden any longer…...ha…...good job
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
patron
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#5 posted 967 days ago
looking good
dad needs time to sit in it now
bet he likes it !
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
blackcherry
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#6 posted 967 days ago
The bench came out great, but the story behind it is priceless, thank for the story and I know Dad will enjoy it…BC
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#7 posted 967 days ago
I’ve done a couple like this, but I must say yours turned out much nicer. Thanks for sharing. Your dad should be very pleased.
-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16
Ken90712
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#8 posted 967 days ago
I’m willing to bet this looks better now than when brand new! Dad will love it I’m sure. You did a great job this bench looks perfect….
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
swirt
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#9 posted 967 days ago
Really nice outcome. Well done.
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Dusty56
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#10 posted 629 days ago
Fantastic Cherry and such a wonderful gift for your Dad : )
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#11 posted 629 days ago
that’s a lovely bench but even nicer story. I’m sure he’ll treasure it.
-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog
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