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I started this project in late November '10 and put the final finish on in April '11. It took a little longer than I planned but this project presented me with a lot of challenges to line up all the joints. The bench top and legs are made out of 8/4 Cherry. The shoe rack and side panels are walnut. I finished it with one coat of 1 lb shellac as a sanding sealer followed by eight coats of thinned poly (50/50) and buffed with bri wax. I thinned the poly so that I could wipe it on rather then brush. I was concerned that a brush would catch on the corners on the rack and unload too much poly.

I made this for my wife, but after seeing it finished she thinks its to nice to put shoes on… She makes sure shoes are dry before putting them on the rack.

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That is one very nice shoe bench

I would need to keep my shoes polished for it

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Very very nice. Like Jamie, my shoes would destroy its appeal:) I think it's a wonderful use of materials and the seat is very inviting. Excellent work.
 

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Great looking work Mike! I can understand why your wife is hesitant to use it, but it looks like it'll last for years and make any entranceway that much classier! Nice job and thanks for the photos while building.
 

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Great job! I like the subtle contrast of the two woods as well as the hefty look and the sculpted seat. I need one of those for my four kids, but I guess I should learn from your, umm…mistake I guess, and not make it too nice to use for wet shoes.
 

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WOW!! That is one beautiful project there. I can see why it took you so long to do it. The finish is beautiful..
 

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That is one nice shoe bench.
I have a shoe bench on the front burner and just gathering designs to go in my mud room and I'm seeing a lot come through lately with some good ideas.
Again, very nice.
 

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Great looking project you have made. Love the color and your finish work is flawless! Well done!
 

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great project BUD!
 

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Wow nice job on your bech looks great.
 

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I love the design. Is it your own? Nice work.
 

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Thanks fot the wonderful comments everyone.
@Eric, it's mostly my design although I did get the idea to to cut the curve in the bench top from Shop Notes.
 

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Very unique. Love the design!
 

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Very nice design. looks terrific.
 

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Great idea and excellent design. We need one of these too!
 

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Again, thanks for the comments. It really makes a hobbyist like me feel good knowing other woodworkers like something I made.
 

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This is not "hobbyist" work by any means. Great design and finished product.

By the way, I read your home page and I have a question, can your wife call my wife to explain to her how much fun tool buying is?
 
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