Aluminum I beam and Walnut bench

I have to agree – this is a very cool-looking bench. The aluminum I-beam really sets it off well. Good idea, well done!

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I love this….how did you attach the I-beam to the walnut?

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lovely work

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I’m with Cory, this is great but I need to know what magic you used to attach it!

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So where do you get these aluminum I-beams?
The table looks fantastic! Great job!!

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Aluminum and wood goes well together. did you epoxied it?

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Gorgeous. Very innovative application.

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Great idea, looks really good!

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Yes. Where do you get aluminum I-Beans?

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You aren’t stealing these beams from the highway safety barriers…. are you? LOL

Cool bench!

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It has a unique look, that said the black SUV across the street from your house is probably Homeland Security looking into those highway saftey barrier thefts….... (laughing)

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Donald,

I love the contrast between the walnut and aluminum. How is the walnut supported? Did you weld flanges to the i-beam?

This totally rocks! Wayyy cool!!!

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Very clever

-- Ken

Real nice!

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