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This was a really fun first project, I found this in Fine Woodworking's Basic Skills special issue and thought it looked like something I could actually, maybe, finish and not have it fall apart. A deceptive little project, there is quite a bit of joinery going on here, for a noob anyway.

The bench is made of white pine, an old 1×12 board that had been in my basement since some shelving project years back. The parts were cut to size on my table saw. After that is was all hand tools. Definitely need more practice planing boards straight and cutting dadoes by hand with a chisel. The through tenons are wedged with some spare bits of cherry I bummed off my father-in-law. The finish is just two coats of General Finishes Outdoor Oil. I was going for rustic, or at least figured that is what would come out the other end anyway. ;-)

So, it took me a month of Sunday's, but it was the most fun I've had using tools in a long time.

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Well, it looks good! How is that outdoor oil? Does it dry to a hard finish?
 

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Looking good, should serve you well.
 

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First project you say? Very nice - I like the design and execution! Keep up the good work.
 

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Welcome to LJs. This first project came out very well, the joinery looks nice and tight. Enjoy your newfound skills.
 

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A beautiful design and you did a great job on the joinery. I like this a LOT !

Welcome to L.J.'s
 

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Andreas looks good especially for he first project
Look forward to your future projects
Jamie
 

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I read that article introducing this piece, and it looks like fun. It's definitely a good one to get some practice on joinery. You did a good job, be proud!
 

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Looks great. I don't know that I could have tried those joints on my first project.
Wait… I still haven't tried those joints… Lol!
Look forward to seeking more projects
 

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Looks great. I have that book and need to do this stool but have too many projects backed up to get to it.
 

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thanks for the nice comments.
thejosh: the Outdoor Oil is completely penetrating, doesn't leave a film. So will not protect too much, but this stool will be on a covered porch in the warmer months, so it should weather ok. I have used the oil on a teak bench we purchased. We put a coat on in the spring and in the fall and so far it is weathering nicely. Of course: white pine is not teak, maybe next time.
 

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Nice work. Looks attractive and solid. I love the bullseye look of the grain at the edge of the top.
 

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I like the design, and you did a good start…
 

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You've clearly got the ability. Strong work.
 

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I dont believe I've ever seen the joints you used on the leg supports. Was that your concept?
Pretty cool!
 

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Impressive first project ,great job.
 

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Great job, especially for your first project! Welcome to LJ's.
 
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