Chestnut Oak Workbench

Wow, that’s one nice bench!... I’m hoping to have one on my project list this summer. Hopefully, It’ll be as nice as that one… great post!!.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

I was asked to post more pictures of the Chestnut Workbench I made, So please enjoy.
Tom

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SteveKorz,
Thank you, I feel the bench you plan to make will labor of love, and will look great. Hope you post it so all of us can enjoy.
Tom

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That’s one beefy bench you got there that’s for sure!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

GaryK,
Thank you, You have already seen it the other day, But I was asked to post it again. Boy thank you again. It sure is nice of you looking at the things made and posted here. I sure you remember the picture of my Barn Work Shop.
Tom

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If I had a bench that beautiful, I probably couldn’t bring myself to use it. I’d put it in my living room on display because it looks better than all my other furniture. Great job! -SST

-- Accuracy is not in your power tool, it's in you

SST,
Thanks, Wood work is the one thing I sure like to do every day just like I also sure love to see the sun come up one miore day.
Tom

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Oh my ..that is a really beautiful bench …..Chestnut Oak I had not heard of that Oak variety …So is Chestnut Oak prolific in your area …..
What a lovely stout looking bench yes …and the Shelf under is nice tooo .
thanks for the pix

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

That’s a great looking bench and it seems like it would become an heirloom given it will probably last 100 years. I took a look at your shop posting as well and it’s impressive as well. Have you lived on that land in Boone for a long time?

-- Tom, Charlotte, North Carolina

Tom—

At the very least you are guilt-er… shaming-er… MOTIVATING some of us to get off the dime and build the benches that we’ve been dreaming about…

Tell us more about Chestnut Oak—I’m from Western New York, lived for a long time in Kentucky, and am now here in Texas. I have learned that there is a dizziying variety of oaks out there, but this one is new. (And cool.)

Thanks for sharing your hard work!

-- There's no tool like an old tool...

That is a beautiful workbench. I know I’m repeating the comment, but if the shoe fits…... I especially like the shelf and will do something similar when I make mine. Thanks for posting.

-- Dan, West Virginia, http://www.danpleskaCreations.com

Dan Pleska,
Sure thank you for your kind words. I have 3 hard back books on workbench’s, but with that I just made it the way I think I would like it. Did not copy any disign from books. I am happy with the way it truned out.
Tom

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Texasgaloot,
Thank you, I hope you get started on your Bench. Don’t let it take you 35 years. Chestnut Oak is my far the best looking Oak out there, the grain is unbelievable with great character..
Tom

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Francisco Luna,
Just stay in the building, Thanks for your comments,
Tom

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tjscott,
Thank you for looking at the bench, and you kind words, I have lived on this land only from the year 2000 after I build the Barn and a Home with 7000 Sq. Ft. that I build as well. I drew the plans from a blank piece of paper and built it myself, it took 14 months 7 days a week to complete. I have livesd in Boone sense the 1986 year was in Charlotte 25 Years and 20 in Florida before that. Woodworking is what I love to do.
Tom

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gator919,
Thanks for looking at the Bench. Chestnut oak the best Oak out there I think. No you don’t see it all that much. We do have a good amount Here in the mountains.
Tom

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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

-- Nick , North Carolina

Looks good and solid. I really like the middle shelf design!

-- Kevin -- (http://www.furniturebykevin.com)

I commented on your earlier post but these one deserves another. It is simply one of the most gorgeous benches I have seen. You executed a very interesting design with this bench. I am sure this presented some challenging situations. With most benches only one surface needs to be flattened but you have two which just adds to the complexity of the build.

Well done and you should be proud of this.

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

Scott Bryan,
I remember you looking at this bench before. Thanks again, I have wanted to build this for 35 Years now I have finished it, and sure do like it< us it every day.
Tom

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biff-kpv,
Thanks again for looking it over one more time. Yes it is very solid. The thing will weigh in at 350 pounds.
Tom

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Nick Solimine,
Thanks for taking a look.
Tom

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Truly amazing. Something you should be proud of. Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

trifern,
Thanks again for looking at my Bench. I was told to put more pictures of it online. Sure happy all of you woodworkers have looked it over.
Tom

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Wow…just beautiful.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

talk about substantial…that is going nowhere and it’s great looking…you m ay have started a trend.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record I have to agree with all the other comments here….Great job Pipeman! That’s a truly beautiful bench. I love the color and grain of the wood.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

very nice bench. love the chestnut oak. i would love to see some of your pipes.

-- jerryw-wva.

that is really special!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Napaman,
Thanks,
Tom

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Jarryw,
Thanks for lookinf over the bench, Yes Chestnut Oak is beautiful. To see some of the pipes I design and have made in Italy by Tonino Jacono you can go to www.mccranies.com
Tom

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woodhacker,
Thank you, for your comments. the finish is Tung Oil.
Tom

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Barry W
Thanks, Well as I say, It took me 35 years to start something like this bench, iwanted for so long, and now I can enjoy it and do every DAY.
Tom

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Dennis Mitchell,
Thany you, for checking it out.
Tom

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Tom – a very nice bench, especially like the bottom shelf. Chestnut oak is new to me – doesn’t look to be as porous as white oak. Looking forward to a photo of the shelf loaded up.

-- Phil in British Columbia

Stanley2,
Thank you, for lookimg, Chestnut Oak is not all over the states. We do have a small amount in the Mountains here in N. C. where I live and love the views. I just wished I could have sen these Mountains when the Chestnut Trees were all over this Land, But that was about 90 years ago.
Tom

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Very nice.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Kipster.
Thank you, for looking it over.
Tom

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Just to let everyone know, the Chestnut Oak Workbench I made in the spring 2008 from Wood cut off my land here in Boone, N C . This will be listed in New ( Special Interest Publication ) By Wood Magazine titled
America’s Best Home Workshops (2009) I understand this issue should be in the Newstands about Feb. 10th or Feb 11th 2009 . You will find the workbench listed under ” Gallery of Ideas ” Starting on page 56 also the workbench is on page # 56. This Publication by WOOD Magazine comes out once a Year …
I could not be more satisfied than to have my workbench or anything I make put into a magazine like this.
Tom McCranie

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