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The bench is made from a big red oak that grew on my parents-in-law property. The oak was taken down about seven years ago since it was damaged in a storm. I squared the oak log by attaching a home made jig to an old 18’’ chain saw that my father-in-law has. The edges of the bench were then rounded over with the router. The cut offs from the ends are used as feet and as a small table. I scrub the log with linseed potash soap regularly and hope that it will soon get a more grayish tone.
I was inspired by 'Stu in Tokyo' to build the jig (Thanks a lot Stu!). The jig has come in handy to re-saw lumber. This summer I re-sawed four large birch logs and an oak log. The 2’’ planks are now drying and will come in handy in future projects.
Below are some pictures from the making of the bench.
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Sergio
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#1 posted 189 days ago
It will be difficult when someone says “There is more people coming … hey, bring that bench closer to the table!”
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Monte Pittman
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#2 posted 189 days ago
But it also keeps people from grabbing it and running :-)
Nice build
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#3 posted 189 days ago
awesome! great bench!
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HorizontalMike
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#4 posted 189 days ago
Very nice! This will weather well.
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WhoMe
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#5 posted 189 days ago
That must have been one BIIIIGGGG oak tree. Really nice bench.
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Bagtown
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#6 posted 189 days ago
Love it.
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john_az
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#7 posted 189 days ago
That would have made one he%% of a work bench.
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eddie
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#8 posted 189 days ago
now thats a bench
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deon
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#9 posted 189 days ago
very cool!
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vakman
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#10 posted 189 days ago
Nice looking chainsaw jig, similar to an Alaskan saw mill, or pretty the same thing I guess. Good use of the wood as well.
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MadeinMT
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#11 posted 189 days ago
And if you ever need to knock down a castle door you will be ready.
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Jim55
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#12 posted 189 days ago
That is a fantastic bench! I have to disagree with you on the color though. I think it’s perfect as it is and besides, nature will soon wash out the color naturally.
But, that’s just my opinion and we all know the old saying about that.
HickoryHill
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#13 posted 188 days ago
Nicely done! What’s the dims?
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dgom
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#14 posted 188 days ago
Thanks for all your kind comments!
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L x W x H = 7 feet 5 inches x 13.4 inches x 10.6 inches, i.e. 2270×340 x 270 mm
Knothead62
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#15 posted 187 days ago
Nice! A good way to remember the tree and it’s part in the family. Lots of shade over the years. Good idea on the saw jig.
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