First Bench - Woodworking Talk

bradleywellsoff · 12-01-2008, 12:38 AM

Hemlock bench with walnut ties and plugs. Polyurathane brush finish. This is my first attempt at rustic furniture.

Big Dave · 12-01-2008, 12:51 AM

Very nice. What is the finish?

Majestic Builders · 12-01-2008, 09:16 AM

i like how the ties are placed, it gives it a more of a artcy type of feel witch is always good if your going to sell things to people nowadays. nice job definatly. How di you go about finishing over the bark? was it just a poly the hell out of it kind of thing? Iv been thinking about doing something with a live edge and was wondering the best route?

**Daren** · 12-01-2008, 10:58 AM

Looks good to me

Handyman · 12-01-2008, 11:10 AM

I think you nailed it right on the head. Looks rustic and looks real nice. Now all you need is a log cabin to put it in.

Gerry KIERNAN · 12-01-2008, 12:00 PM

Looks good Bradley.

Gerry

bradleywellsoff · 12-01-2008, 12:27 PM

Majestic Builders,
With lack of a technical term, poly the hell out of it was the way I went. The bark was super tight so I think it will hold. Thanks, Brad

djonesax · 12-01-2008, 02:13 PM

Wow, whats the weight limit on that thing. I bet it could hold a couple ton. Looks very nice.

firehawkmph · 12-04-2008, 07:56 PM

Brad,
Nice job on the bench, very unique. Now I think you need to rip up the inside of the house and make it more rustic to go along with the bench.

Mike Hawkins

joesdad · 12-04-2008, 09:01 PM

Very cool bench! Makes me want to rip out that carpeting and lay down some nice wide recycled barn boards.

red · 12-04-2008, 09:04 PM

It looks fantastic and great job. If that is a heat vent below it, I think I would move the bench. I've got a feeling you may split the wood with it sitting there. Red