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This is a bench that I made for our dog. It gives him a place to sleep and also allows him to look out the window. My wife is making a proper pad for the top of it.
It is made of solid oak for the frame and oak plywood for the rest. I used the Kreg jig exclusively for joinery and loved it.
The finish is two coats of Minwax gel stain with a brush-on lacquer from Minwax. I really liked working with the gel stain. I had a hard time getting the lacquer to lay down smooth but it was also my first time using it.
Check out more about this project on my blog.
-- Kyle Shipp, http://battleshipp.blogspot.com
































13 comments so far
thetimberkid
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posted 507 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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griff
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posted 507 days ago
Very nice bench , And it looks like he is going to enjoy it . Very nice build
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Don Newton
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posted 507 days ago
Hey Kyle,
If it’s good enough for Rover, It’s good enough for me! Got to get one of those Kreg thingies. Which “Kit” do you own?
-- Don, Pittsburgh
Brad_Nailor
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posted 507 days ago
Nice bench! The puppy looks like he loves it! ya, gotta love those pocket screws. As far as the brushing lacquer is concerned, I only use Deft. The key to getting it to lay down smooth is to thin it out a little so it flows better, keep your brush loaded and (this is critical) not to over brush it. Nice work.
-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"
CharlieM1958
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posted 507 days ago
Very nice work. Do you need to put a bowl on the floor to catch the drool? :-)
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Doug S.
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posted 506 days ago
Looks like one happy dawg. Good job.
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Dan M
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posted 506 days ago
Nice job and a good lookin’ dog … I absolutely LOVE boxers! Have one myself … his name is Rocky
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Dave T
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posted 506 days ago
Looks like a happy customer. Great looking project and dog.
SteveKorz
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posted 506 days ago
Great job… looks like your buddy thinks so too!
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MarkWilk
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posted 501 days ago
I love the pocket screw kits from Kreg. They make great joints, super strong and reliable. You did a great job. I’ve got a bit window that is crying out for a bench like yours for the dogs.
Boxer looks very happy!
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EdC
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posted 501 days ago
that dog isn’t spoilt is he?
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Larry
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posted 311 days ago
Very nice project, and a great looking dog too!
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Roz
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posted 120 days ago
Nice chest ….. lucky dog.
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