| Project by SubtleEpsilon | posted 12-09-2019 05:10 AM | 892 views | 0 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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Entry way bench in black walnut following the free plans of Marc Spagnuolo (tip-o-the-hat). The panels are resawn black walnut that I picked up specifically for this. The board was long enough to get two thinner boards that I planed to thickness. One went to the front and one to the back and enough was left on each to wrap around the sides. First attempt at a somewhat Greene and Greene style object so it was a learning experience including the necessary unforced errors that required fixing. Rather than use loose tenons as per his build I ended up making actual mortise and tenons.
-- It's a fine line between clever and stupid
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wildwoodbybrianjohns
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#1 posted 12-09-2019 08:37 AM
A fine addition to any home where fine woodwork is valued.
-- Wildwood by Brian Johns: The Big Bang: Nothing - exploded into Everything. Thanks to Nothing.
Peteybadboy
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#2 posted 12-09-2019 11:24 AM
That is beautiful!
-- Petey
EarlS
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#3 posted 12-09-2019 12:14 PM
Great job on the G&G elements. The figuring on the front panel is magnificent. Any reason for not making the typical G&G breadboard ends?
-- Earl "I'm a pessamist - generally that increases the chance that things will turn out better than expected"
awsum55
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#4 posted 12-09-2019 01:03 PM
That came out very nice, you should be proud.
-- John D, OP, KS
recycle1943
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#5 posted 12-09-2019 01:34 PM
great choice of lumber for a great looking bench
-- Dick, Malvern Ohio - my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells my toys for what I told her I paid for them
489tad
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#6 posted 12-09-2019 02:21 PM
the bench is beautiful. You did a great job on the finish.
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
swirt
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#7 posted 12-09-2019 02:28 PM
Whoa! I like that a lot. Great wood and a nice design. Well done.
-- Galootish log blog, http://www.timberframe-tools.com
pottz
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#8 posted 12-09-2019 03:03 PM
wow spectacular,that will make a great impression on anyone visiting.love the g&g look.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
PaxJen
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#9 posted 12-09-2019 03:40 PM
Beautiful wood and design choices. Well-executed. Congrats.
-- Pax - Maryland
SubtleEpsilon
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#10 posted 12-09-2019 08:21 PM
Mostly because the plans didn’t call for it. :-) I probably should have since even though I did the lid early on and finished it and put the cleats on it still developed a slight bit of warp. But wood is wood so what can you do? :-)
-- It's a fine line between clever and stupid
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