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This is one of Norm’s from the Yankee workshop plans. Althought the original is made of teak, the cost was prohibitant so I made it our of Red western cedar. Lots of mortising all the back slats, no mechanical fasteners.
The stain has mellowed a bit over the past two years. Very sturdy and solid. I keep it stored inside during our harsh winters. We sit and watch the world go by with an adult beverage.
The table was not included with the plans so I improvised. The curve of the table legs match the bench front legs .
-- surfdude
16 comments so far
Mario
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posted 638 days ago
WOW beautiful work. Looks great. Nice job with the table, looks great with the bench.
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GaryK
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posted 638 days ago
Great looking bench! I really like the legs on the foot rest.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
MsDebbieP
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posted 638 days ago
gorgeous. Cedar is a great choice. and the table is adorable
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CharlieM1958
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posted 638 days ago
Very nice job!
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PanamaJack
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posted 638 days ago
Great woodworking job Surfdude
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Scott Bryan
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posted 638 days ago
Very nice bench. The two piece go well with one another.
Thanks for the post.
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dustynewt
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posted 638 days ago
Nice job. I think the red cedar will do just fine. I really like your stuff.
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Critterman
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Both came out great and look nice and sturdy…guess that’s a Norm thing :>) Like the color too looks great. Nice job.
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Ad Marketing Guy - Bill
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posted 638 days ago
Great Project- like the fact you followed Norm’s mortise construction. The Red Cedar is a really great look with the finish.
-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ
mjlauro
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posted 638 days ago
Looks awesome, I really like the color.
motthunter
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posted 638 days ago
great work.. enjoy it
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Les Hastings
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posted 638 days ago
Yeapper Surfdude great bench and table.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
cajunpen
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posted 638 days ago
Really like the bench and table – good job!
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
David
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posted 638 days ago
That is a well executed piece. Absolutely beautiful!
David
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Grumpy
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Great job Dude. Not much time for surfing by the look of your projects.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
rikkor
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posted 637 days ago
That is a nice bench. Looks like a good place to sit and watch the world go by.