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This whole bench was build with sliding dovetail. It was for a customer that wanted a bench to stick the families shoes in when they walked in the door. Needless to say she ended up not wanting it (we won’t go in to that one). So my mom ended up getting it. It was the first time I ever messed with Dovetail joinery and I was surprised just how strong they were.
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Scott Bryan
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#1 posted 1911 days ago
This is a nice piece. I am sure that your mother appreciated it. With this many dovetails in it I am sure that the joints will never fail. Good job.
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GaryK
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#2 posted 1911 days ago
Dovetails are pretty strong. Good job!
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
sharad
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#3 posted 1911 days ago
The back of the bench is very impressive along with the whole piece.Pl add more photos if possible.
Sharad
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rikkor
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#4 posted 1911 days ago
Looks good. How did you finish it?
Critterman
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#5 posted 1910 days ago
Well, Mom wins this one, can’t understand why people do things like that sometimes…oh well, their loss :>) Nice bench.
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Bradford
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#6 posted 1910 days ago
The back resembles a bat. Any coincidence?
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Justin
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#7 posted 1910 days ago
No finish, To save money the customer want it unfinished. To this day my mom has yet to finish it. But it is loaded with shoes. The shape is just something I came up with. The customer had a house that was filled with country style furnishing. This was what I came up with and she like it.
Justin
teenagewoodworker
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#8 posted 1898 days ago
that is a nice piece. I’m surprised that the customer turned it down. sliding dovetails are a very strong joint. it came out great and I’m sure your mother will really appreciate it.
Dusty56
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#9 posted 1739 days ago
Did your customer approve the design ? It kinda looks like Batman or the Statue of Liberty crown to me for some reason . If she has “country style furnishings ” , I can’t see how this would fit in . I think you did a great job building it though . I like everything about it except the backrest design …maybe it scared her kids ?
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surfin2
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#10 posted 1170 days ago
That’s a real nice job…
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