Project by DMC1903 | posted 04-30-2014 09:25 PM | 1617 views | 2 times favorited | 4 comments | ![]() |
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This is my first time at doing the entire project using handtools,.......it took way to long.
So, the wood is scraps of Port Orchid White Cedar, joints are M&T with epoxy on the bottom of the legs.
Enjoy
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#1 posted 04-30-2014 11:28 PM
Well done, looks solid as a rock :) What kind of finish is on it? Another thing that would have been nice as well is a bottom stretcher;it adds visual interest and extra stability!
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#2 posted 05-01-2014 12:34 AM
Looks pretty nice as is.
-- --- Measure twice, mis-cut, start over, repeat ---
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#3 posted 05-01-2014 01:43 AM
Thanks for the suggestions, I considered a bottom stretcher… than decided against it. The span is 34”, with the top being 36”, there is no lateral movement. The is tenon oversized, 1 1/4” thick and 2 1/2” in length with a depth of 1 1/2”, with a mortise to match, plus I used epoxy on the joints…...It’s not going anywhere. We have a small cooler that will fit perfectly under the bench.
For the finish, I used Emmet’s “Good Stuff” Wood Finish, I had a quart leftover from a previous project and needed to use it, before it spoiled. This bench will go inside during the winter and is protected from the rain
Hope this helps.
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#4 posted 05-01-2014 01:06 PM
Good job, looks great! I will be heading down the hand tool road soon, I am looking forward to it.
-- Jack, Albuquerque
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