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Made this settee for a golfing partner after discussing things we are doing now that we are retired during a recent round of golf with our weekday group ☺ He originally wanted this to be built in Teak but after he saw the price, due mostly to the cost of the materials, he decided on Poplar and wanted it painted. I have used Poplar for a number of chairs and they have held up well in our part of the country. Both he and his wife are happy with the finished piece. Thanks for looking.
-- Rick, Union,KY firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com
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workerinwood
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#1 posted 961 days ago
Great job!! Looks inviting, come sit on me, stay awhile.
-- Jack, Albuquerque
RickL
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#2 posted 961 days ago
....with a cold beer or 3..thanks for the comment Jack
-- Rick, Union,KY firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com
Jonathan
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#3 posted 961 days ago
Looks like a great place to lounge outdoors.
The cost of teak can be prohibitively expensive, as your friend found out!
Although poplar isn’t the strongest wood, load-bearing wise, it’s better at standing up to moisture than many other species. Can’t beat the cost, either, especially compared to teak!
Is that a light blue color, or is the picture deceiving?
The little tree cutout in the back is a nice detail.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
a1Jim
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#4 posted 961 days ago
It’s a design that old meets new well done
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
vahid
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#5 posted 961 days ago
POISE is what came to my mind once I see it. beautifull, plain and attractive and lovely.
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RickL
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#6 posted 961 days ago
Johnathan – that is actually a light grey, I had to take the picture with my phone so it isn’t the best quality. Noto, it is open under the center arm rest/table. Thanks for all the other comments. Yes Vahid, sometimes simple is as beautiful as a complex piece.
-- Rick, Union,KY firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com
ND2ELK
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#7 posted 960 days ago
Very nicely done. Thanks for posting. Is it made from plans or your design?
God Bless
tom
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RickL
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#8 posted 960 days ago
Thanks Tom. I forgot to mention the plans came from WOOD Magazine and I made so modifications to my liking but used the plans for a start.
-- Rick, Union,KY firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com
jack1
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#9 posted 960 days ago
Plans are good for that… You did a great job and I like the colors.
-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!
Beginningwoodworker
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#10 posted 960 days ago
Nice work!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
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#11 posted 956 days ago
Great job Rick! The poplar will be fine. Neat design.
-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16
RickL
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#12 posted 956 days ago
Thanks Rick, hope all is well. Did you have any luck finding that Purpleheart in Collierville?
-- Rick, Union,KY firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com
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