Natural edge black walnut bench

Very nice and beautiful bench.

-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.

That’s a fine bench. What did you use as a finish? Are the m&t joints loose to allow for expansion?

-- Allen, Colorado (Instagram @bobasaurus_woodworking)

Nice job. I particularly like the shape of the legs.
Cheers

-- Glen

That’s a great looking bench! I like the bowtie, and that beautiful live-edge slab!

-- Dean -- "Don't give up the ship -- fight her 'till she sinks!" Capt James Lawrence USN

Cool design. I doubt the tenons would have to be loose for expansion, as another person posted, since the gain is in the same direction. (But what do I know-time will tell). Anyway, I’m still wondering if it will take racking forces. Of course I’ve got five kids that could tear up a steel ball bearing, so this is what I’m always thinking about.

-- Billy, Florence SC

Realy awesome piece.You can’t beat the nature. Those legs looks great too.

-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted

Thanks! The finish is several coats of wipe-on poly, with a sanding/polishing step between coats.

The tenons are glued, so not fixed. I’ve never had a problem with wood movement with a design like this, as the grain runs in the same direction throughout the piece.

That s a fine bench. What did you use as a finish? Are the m&t joints loose to allow for expansion?

- bobasaurus

Thanks! I agree about the tenons – I don’t think wood movement is a problem with this grain arrangement.

For the racking forces, the mortise and tenon joints here are STRONG – they go super deep – about 1/8” short of coming through the bench top. Even just dry fitting it felt solid. We’ll see how it holds up over time.

Cool design. I doubt the tenons would have to be loose for expansion, as another person posted, since the gain is in the same direction. (But what do I know-time will tell). Anyway, I m still wondering if it will take racking forces. Of course I ve got five kids that could tear up a steel ball bearing, so this is what I m always thinking about.

- Billy E

Beautiful work!

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Nice work! Very simple and clean.

Gorgeous! I love the tenons and the bow ties! The leg design is excellent and the wipe on came out perfectly. Great job!

Nice work, I like the leg cutouts.

nice looking bench