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The Montana bench 2016: Catalpa, Copper, Bocote. 17" X 72" x 18". Finish is an oil / varnish mix made by Timberwerks Studio. Joinery is M&T. More photos of the bench and the build can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/Timberwerks/?pnref=lhc

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That is a great looking bench! I really like the leg design, that butterfly looks like an actual butterfly-and I love that live-edge slab! All-in-all, a great bench!

Question though: No stretcher between the legs? Are you concerned about the legs moving?
 

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Thanks! No, I've used this joinery & splayed legs many times and never had a need for a stretcher. As long as the joinery is spot on there really isn't any movement to worry about. The shoulders of the tenons also play a part in keeping things tight.
 

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A very nice looking bench. Nice proportions and gorgeous wood.

I'm curious about the copper stretchers. They look great. Are they structural or more just for appearance? Are they epoxied in?
 

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Well done all they way around love the softness off the butterfly. Well done
 

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Thanks guys! The copper is mainly for appearance but it does help tie things together. The tubes are not glued but they are seated in 2.5" deep holes.
 

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Looks fantastic! I love th legs and the way the dowels holding them together! The top is gorgeous. Just a great job overall
 

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I like it
 

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simply love the thickness of this piece ….......GREAT JOB ….....GRATZ TOP 3
 
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