Garden Bench, Redwood

Very nice Skylark. My grandmother had one similar (not redwood) under a cherry tree where she used to sit and say her prayers & rosary every day weather permitting. Well done.

Nicely repurposed wood that will see some more good use, I’m sure.

I like the subtle curve in the seat itself. That should make it quite a bit more comfortable for sitting on it fo more than a few minutes.

Have you, or are you going to apply any sort of finish?

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Nice work. Love that the wood was re-purposed and remains with the church. Nice Job.

-- -Jay Hartman - Morrisville, PA

A classic design with exceptional execution and to top it all, it is recycling. Well done. I think it is a tribute to you that you re-purpose the redwood and keep it within the church. I really like the lines of it. If you put it in the sanctuary someone might sleep on it during a long sermon. Joking of course.

Rick, great job!! Really looks nice.

-- Rick, Union,KY firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com

Nice. I made a bench with a similar curvature on top – not as nice as yours – but it’s really comfy to sit on outside.

Really nice save that’s a beauty
Trevor

-- God created wood that we may create. Trevor East Yorkshire UK

Beautiful job , Skylark. I did a similar bench with reclaimed redwood and it has become my favorite spot in the yard.
I’m sure your fellow churchmembers are going to appreciate and enjoy your gift.

-- Jim Westbrooks

Niceeeee…..! Wish to build one when I have enough lumber.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Thank you. Jim-YES!!! It was your bench I pretty well used as a pattern for this one-THANK YOU. Lou, that’s a nice memory for you I know. Jonathon, I did seal it, but it was a light weight penetrating sealer that didn’t add any color or glaze to the finish. I still have a good stack of this wood, but it all belongs to the church and I’ll use it only for church projects or for church fundraising projects. TNWOOD-actually many of us have learned to sleep without reclining-LOL. Thank you all for the encouragement.

-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16

Wonderful bench, love the wood, and the construction looks to be top notch, very well made and sturdy, should last many, many years, thanks for sharing

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

Yes, that is a beautiful redwood bench you made Rick. I like it when I get to use the wood over and over making something smaller each time. The cross that I made for my daughter you commented on earlier is one of those projects.

I made a redwood bench this last year but we had to buy all new wood. I save some wood from remodels but didn’t have enough to make the reqiured bench. It was a memorial bench so everbody chipped in and I was ask to build it. The fellow we made it for was a golfer so it was setup at a golf coarse in Austin, Texas.

-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with