| Project by RussInMichigan | posted 766 days ago | 902 views | 1 time favorited | 4 comments |  |
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I built this bench for my son. The requirements were few: match the width of his bed and make it sturdy. I checked off the first with my tape measure and checked off the second by using 1 3/8” oak butcher block material joined with deep, wide and tight dadoes and tenons. When he could Kyle helped with it.
Picture 1: Completed bench
Picture 2: Showing some of the joinery
Picture 3: Dado and tenon closeup on bench legs
Picture 4: Ready for dry fit
Picture 5: Dadoes on underside of bench top
Picture 6: Glued up and ready to finish
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josh
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#1 posted 765 days ago
I love that thick stock. Looks sturdy. Likey likey.
-- Josh; Former Pennsylvanian, current Coloradan
shoxroxice
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#2 posted 764 days ago
Looks really nice. Wish I knew how to do that joinery. :-)
MasterSergeant
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#3 posted 627 days ago
Very nice, I could use this same bench at the foot of our bed, mind if I “borrow” you idea ;-D
-- Kelly, woodworker under construction
RussInMichigan
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#4 posted 626 days ago
MasterSergeant,
Please borrow my idea, if it actually was my idea. We all learn from each other and I really cannot tell you if what I did with the bench was original or not. So, please help yourself.
My son loves that he can do calisthenics on it.
Enjoy.
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