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I just finished this project as a wedding present for my brother. I was able to use all recycled (or pilfered if you like) materials. I made the legs from white oak and cherry that came as bracing for the metal straps that bind shipments of plywood and mdf. The top, bottom, sides and back are plywood that I got for free from a demolition I did last summer. The faux paneling detail on the sides and back is made from door casing that I took out of a bedroom when I replaced the trim. The only thing I had to purchase was the baskets ($10 at Walmart) and the paint ($80 at Sherwin Williams). I primed and painted with Cherry Tomato flat. Then I applied a Faux Impressions tinted glaze. This is my first time trying a glaze. I like the way it turned out and I hope my brother and his wife will be happy in their new marriage and with their new furniture.
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helluvawreck
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#1 posted 303 days ago
I think that this looks really good. Congratulations.
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#2 posted 303 days ago
That is a great looking entry bench, nice design and well constructed. I’m sure your brother and his bride will enjoy it.
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Ethan Harris
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#3 posted 303 days ago
Definitely something to keep in my back pocket for a future project!
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MonteCristo
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#4 posted 303 days ago
Wow ! What a nice piece from stuff a lot of others would have thrown out. I like the design too, sturdy but with some style to it. Way to go !
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#5 posted 303 days ago
Really nice design and finish. Two thumbs up from me.
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Luke
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#6 posted 303 days ago
Very nice, something my wife would absolutely LOVE for me to build her!
majuvla
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#7 posted 303 days ago
Wonderful project. I always admire great work with so limited material or scraps.
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DouginVa
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#8 posted 303 days ago
Very nice. Wish I’d seen this before I built mine. Not that mine is bad but your’s is better.
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lightweightladylefty
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#9 posted 302 days ago
Ethan,
I’m sure your brother and sister-in-law are delighted with the entry bench. The design looks great and we always appreciate such nice accomplishments with recycled, reclaimed items.
L/W
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woodNfish
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#10 posted 85 days ago
This is a really nice looking bench with very good style. I look at a lot of projects when I am trying to find indeas for something to design and while many home woodworkers are good at construction, they lack good design skills. This bench doesn’t suffer from that problem. I’d be pleased to have it anywhere in my home.
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