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I built my aunt and uncle a bench for their 55th anniversary last month. I only had two days to build and finish the bench when I found out they were having a 55th anniversary, so I didn’t take time for photos. When I went to visit this afternoon, I found they liked the bench so much they didn’t use it as a dressing bench at the foot of their bed, they used it as a coffee table in the living room. I had a small plaque made for the bench with their names and the date so that future generations would know who the bench was made for and why. I always put a heritage plaque on cradles with the baby’s name and date of birth. Then the parents can add another brass plaque for each child that uses the cradle.
-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com
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Popsnsons
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#1 posted 675 days ago
Excellent workmanship. Very nice.
-- Pops ~ In So Cal...
EMVarona
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#2 posted 674 days ago
Very unique gift. The heritage plaque is really a novel idea.
-- Ed "Real happiness is one that you share."
STL
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#3 posted 674 days ago
Very nice Hal; I know they’ll treasure it! I like the graceful curves on this one!
-- Dan Siggers, Alabama, http://www.siggerstraditionsllc.com
stcin
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#4 posted 674 days ago
Like Popsnsons said “Excellent workmanship”. I also like the intended use -”a dressing bench”. As I spur of the moment choice that was an excellent idea. That they chose to use it in the front room as a coffee table must be flattering.
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#5 posted 674 days ago
That is a beautiful table, Hal. Nice touch with the personalized plaque too!!I like the curved ends of the top, that is a eye appealing design!!
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!
spunwood
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#6 posted 674 days ago
Nice job. I like the joinery and the design
-- I came, I was conquered, I was born again. ἵνα ὦσιν ἓν
Roman Hrytsak
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#7 posted 674 days ago
Nice bench/coffee table. It’s given me some ideas for my coffee table plans.
-- Roman:... there are no mistakes, just opportunities for a design change!
piesafejim
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#8 posted 674 days ago
Great looking bench Hal, I am sure they will treasure it forever.
Ken90712
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#9 posted 673 days ago
Great job and gift!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
workerinwood
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#10 posted 673 days ago
Great job!! Nice design.
-- Jack, Albuquerque
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#11 posted 667 days ago
Something for the 55th that you made means everything!
-- Keith - Iowa
Henry Mowry
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#12 posted 442 days ago
Craftsmanship is always better with love. The through tenons are a great detail. Did you design the bench, or where did the inspiration come from?
Fabulous job.
-- Henry Mowry, Santa Clarita, CA
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