A bench to support the bed spread

looks good and works for many different tasks. great job. i think you and your wife will enjoy it for years to come.

Nice!

You could add a few “legs” to the bowtie and tell people it is your signature spider inlay. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Bob,

This is a nice project. The dutchman breaks up the monotone of the oak and adds an interesting detail. You certainly can’t miss this one.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I love the bench and the bow tie. It really puts a nice spin on what would normally be just another piece of furniture. I gives it personality.

Thanks for sharing, and keep up the good work.

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

The bench is very nice. Looking at the picture it’s hard to judge the length of it – did you do anything to beef up the center of it, or is it short enough that it won’t need extra center support? It looks great though.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Nice bench. I like the bowtie. What wood is it?

-- Maplewood, MN

Great idea and very practical. The single bowtie is a nice touch indeed.

-- Dust collectors suck.

To cajunpen: The bench measures 70 inches. I did put two cross members in the base. That solid White oak top is real strong and the rails add to the strength. Thanks for asking.

-- bobdurnell, Santa Ana California.

To rikkor: I wondered if anyone would notice that I had forgotten to mention the bowtie wood. It was a leftover from I piece of Bloodwood that I had bought to make a heart for my significant other on Valentines day. I’ve made 30 or so hearts each out of a different wood. Thanks for the question.

-- bobdurnell, Santa Ana California.

Good job bro, what? bloodwood or padauk?or maybe african mahogany?

-- Rico Durnell Woodworker