Bench for the end of our Bed

I like this very much, I have a similar need at our house. Thanks for sharing and the idea!

-- Kelly, woodworker under construction

looks cool. the stain came out great. is the cushion stapled to a support board? or is it just a long cushion that rests on the bench?

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Thanks, Sharon. I agree. It came out better than I could have hoped for. I attached the cushion to the plywood base with spray adhesive. Then attached the batting to that with spray adhesive, then stapled the fabric to the plywood.

-- The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

I like the design, it’s simple but elegant. How are the sides attached to the seat?

-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!

cool. you probably could have skipped all the spray adhesives though as the stapled top fabric would keep things tightly in place. any after thoughts?

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Cory,

Stellar job, as usual, bud…...The bench looks like it was made just for that spot at the end of the sleepsack..

Just don’t get up in the middle of the night half asleep, and stump your toe..that hurts like hell…lol.

Beautiful finish, and it came out really nice….thanks for showing and posting it…....enjoy….!!!!

-- " Don't ever wrestle a pig in a mudhole....he'll be having more fun than you..!!

Cory
Great Job! I like the finish you put on the poplar. I have some Java in the shelf but, have never used it thinking it was too dark. I have project on the table now and I think I will use it on that project. Thanks for the project.

-- Robert, Mississippi, http://www.lunberjocks.com

Ive said that before :)
The bench looks great.
Good on you for diving in to the upholstering!!

-- Anthony

amagineer: Joinery was quick and easy. I used pockethole screws for the frame and then screwed the frame into the uprights. The holes are oversized and I used #8 flat head screws with washers. There are several cross members that support the plywood base for the cushion. The cushion fits tightly, but I secured it with screws from below.

PurpLev: The upholstery part was new to me, so I made a few mistakes and went through more fabric than necessary. If I had it to do over again, I’d make sure to pay very close attention to the pattern on the fabric. The one my wife chose has a linear pattern. When I put it on the first time, I didn’t have it lined up straight so I had to rip it off and start over. I guess the other option is to get a fabric without a pattern. I also pulled the fabric too tightly across the top on my first go ‘round. On the second I didn’t stretch it nearly as much and the corners look much better.

-- The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

Rick: Thanks, as always. Unfortunately, your advice is a little too late! I’ve already bumped into the end of the bench twice…...I’m wishing I would have made it out of balsa wood!

-- The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

Well, that’s me…..a day late, and a dollar short….but I did try to warn you…but not in time…lol.

One thing about balsa wood….kick it once, and it’s done for….that’s why they use it in the cowboy movies..

-- " Don't ever wrestle a pig in a mudhole....he'll be having more fun than you..!!

Nice piece.

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