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Project by Todd A. Clippinger posted 85 days ago 494 views 1 time favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites
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This entry bench was built for clients that I have previously done work for. I had previously built a vanity for these clients and you can see it here.

Many of the design elements were taken from the vanity; the color, an arch, and the moulding around the drawers. The clients made the upholstered seat. The wood is curly maple.

I tried a new finish on this project. I used MLCampbell Magna Max. It is a pre-cat lacquer that has the durability ratings of a conversion varnish. I would find it hard to believe but another furniture maker I know highly recommended it. Time will tell, but my initial handling of it is very positive.

The first picture is of my notebook to share some of the design process. I also drew the faceframe in full scale on the workbench to insure that the proportions were good. The second photo shows the faceframe in a dry fitting before it is stained. The finished project is shown in the final photo.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com


24 comments so far

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FritzM

104 posts in 350 days


posted 85 days ago

nice bench Todd. Thanks for including the concept sketch. It’s great to see it from inception to completed install.

-- Fritz Oakland, Ca http://www.muegenburg.com (dedicated to my other hobby)

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Greg Wurst

431 posts in 370 days


posted 85 days ago

Nice looking bench. Looks like it was always meant to be there.

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gbear

52 posts in 637 days


posted 85 days ago

Very nice Todd…I always admire the spacing you produce around your doors and drawers. The finish looks great.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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Todd A. Clippinger

2671 posts in 637 days


posted 85 days ago

Thanks Greg. The goal was to make a piece that looked like it had always been there.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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Karson

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posted 85 days ago

Great job Todd. Very beautiful look.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 85 days ago

I always admire your creations Todd.

I’m sure your clients are very proud to have something made by you.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 85 days ago

Looks good Todd. I like the leg detail, and of course I like that curly maple anyway it’s stained. Glad you mentioned that the client’s did the upholstery and fabric choice…

Keep us apprised about the MagnaMax. Aside from the odor, I have really liked the Campbell MagnaLac I have shot.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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EduWood

52 posts in 165 days


posted 85 days ago

Todd: you once said this about one of my projects:

A good benchmark for determining the success of a project is this: Does it look like it belongs in the location or was part of the original design?

In your case the answer is absolutely – YES!”

The exact same words apply here. Very nicely done.

-- David, O.C., California

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rikkor

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posted 85 days ago

Todd, you have done it again. Your work is very impressive.

-- Maplewood, MN

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mrtrim

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posted 85 days ago

great looking bench todd, i love the curley maple .

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Brad_Nailor

728 posts in 495 days


posted 85 days ago

Really nice piece..I love curly maple!

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

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Bradford

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posted 85 days ago

The curly maple looks like the grain was subdued by the finish. Does the grain pop, or was it the angle of the picture? I love the look of maple, birdseye, curly, you name it. A very nice bench, well made and appears to belong in the area. I agree with all the above comments too!

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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rhett

45 posts in 205 days


posted 85 days ago

Nice work Todd. I am quite sure the Magna Max will be your new finish of choice when durability is a concern. It is a great product. Do you use the ML stains as well?

-- http://www.efcabineture.com/ "Experience is what you get, when you don't get what you want"

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MsDebbieP

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posted 85 days ago

sweet!!
the colouring is gorgeous

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Grumpy

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posted 84 days ago

Nice job & great use of space Todd.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Les Hastings

559 posts in 310 days


posted 84 days ago

Well done Todd, great piece!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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SPalm

742 posts in 419 days


posted 84 days ago

Very nice Todd. I really like it.
Is that a toe kick underneath to keep the dust bunnies out?

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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mattm

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posted 84 days ago

This is an awesome bench, great job.

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DAN

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posted 84 days ago

sweet !!!! beautiful finish product.

-- ..... art for lifes sake ... danwalters@lumberjocks.com

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griff

481 posts in 299 days


posted 84 days ago

Beautiful Bench Todd, Really like the finish. I like the coil back laptop with the sketchup also. Very good build.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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Blake

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posted 84 days ago

This came out great! ”The goal was to make a piece that looked like it had always been there…” you did that well. It looks like such a great place to sit and watch the rain out the window.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.theeasellife.com

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jm82435

237 posts in 279 days


posted 84 days ago

That is a great looking bench Todd; beautiful and practical. It looks like it should have always been there. thanks for the mini-blog stages.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 84 days ago

Todd that is a Beautiful Bench. You did a good job.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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bfd

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posted 83 days ago

Todd,

Your work is perfect! As others has said it looks like it has always belonged in that spot. A great place to sit and take life in. I would drink my morning coffee here and gather my thoughts for the day.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

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