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45”(w) x 29”(h) x 14”(d). Black Walnut with Maple accents
I was inspired by this bench by Robert Spangler (his “Doig Bench”) and wanted to try my own take on it… Boy, this had its challenges!
First, I’ve never sculpted anything (aside from rasp-rounding edges where two pieces come together etc…). For the seat (which was 2 jointed boards), I first jointed them at a 4 degree angle to make a little less of the scul-ting work. Then the seat was sculpted using an angle-grinder and a 80 grit flap disk. It is very aggressive, so it took a lot of practice to be able to make controlled even passes. Even still, there was a lot of “corrective work” needed after. Any other methods people use for sculpting?
Second, there’s a total of 4 different M&J joints and NONE of them are 90 degrees. I’ve done angled M&T joints, but never where each one was interdependant on the fit of the last one. That is, even where the two M/T pieces pit nicely together on their own, they could get tension or even come apart at an angle once I put together the other joints…. I gave up on relying on the accuracy of my machines angles and ended up remaking most pieces by hand with a pull-saw and chisels.
At any rate, all critique is welcome as usual…
P.S. I really need to get a camera and a better place to photograph (the pictures are from my iPhone! and are blurry)....
-- "...a band of small discoveries, strung like pearls on a thread of curiosity, lending richness to our work...." - James Krenov....... soulcraftwoodshop.com
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 332 days ago
Wow I like this ,very cool.
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eddie
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#2 posted 332 days ago
now thats a nice bench
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skennedy
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#3 posted 331 days ago
That is an awesome bench. I like the flowing lines of the back and the joinery that holds it all together. Outstanding job!
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Skiedra
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#4 posted 331 days ago
A fine bench indeed. Spangler link is broken.
Simeond
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#5 posted 331 days ago
Thanks for the feedback! I fixed the link to Spangler’s bench. Sorry about that!
-- "...a band of small discoveries, strung like pearls on a thread of curiosity, lending richness to our work...." - James Krenov....... soulcraftwoodshop.com
jaykaypur
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#6 posted 331 days ago
Very nice “clean” piece of work. Love your take on the butterfly keys! New to me with the sweeping lines. Great idea and simpler too. Good job all the way around.
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HalDougherty
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#7 posted 331 days ago
You’ve made a beautiful bench! Great choice of materials and workmanship too. I like your version better than the one that inspired you.
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Woodbridge
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#8 posted 331 days ago
Beautiful looking bench. You have captured the flavour of the original but have added you own touch to it.
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Skylark53
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#9 posted 331 days ago
How is the back attached? The bench looks super, I can’t imagine what would improve it. Very nice wood selection, joints look tight; design is distinct and functional. Time well spent.
-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16
blackcherry
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#10 posted 331 days ago
Got love how this turned out, nice work thanks for posting…BC
Simeond
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#11 posted 331 days ago
Appreciate the feedback, folks!
Skylark: the supplying arms for the back are 1/8” thicker than the back itself. The easiest way to describe the joint is a blind dovetail.
So it’s flush in the front, but 1/8” proud in the back. I wish I had a picture… Ugh. Words are such blunt instruments! The arms are thru-tenoned thru the seat at a compound angle and into a
Curved seat… The tenon is 1”x1” and then pinned under the seat, which act kind if likena reverse cantilever… I do worry about these tenons holding up. I take some relief from the fact that this will be more of a decorative hall bench and not at a kitchen table… :)
-- "...a band of small discoveries, strung like pearls on a thread of curiosity, lending richness to our work...." - James Krenov....... soulcraftwoodshop.com
Acer
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#12 posted 330 days ago
That is a terrific design… Very nice to look at.
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WRAAdesign
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#13 posted 313 days ago
A bench to be proud of. Beautiful lines.
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