[PHXWoodwork]

Hi there,

Does any one have any good exterior bench designs/plans? I've been asked to craft a tribute bench for a preschool teacher who recently passed. They would like wood, but I'm not keen on using pressure treated. I was thinking fir or cedar. I'm in New England so it needs to be able to hold up to the weather. Any help would be welcome. Thanks!

Jim

 

[MissionIsMyMission]

I'd use either Cedar, Cypress, Teak, or Redwood! They all have excellent weather resistance characteristcs.

 

[PHXWoodwork]

Thanks. Anyone have good plans? I'm looking for something simple.

 

[MissionIsMyMission]

This is simple and basic and has nice asthetics..http://ana-white.com/2011/03/garden-bench

 

[FTroop]

I like her site. She's a little too into Krueger jigs and pocket screws, but her designs are simple and useful. Much of it has an "arts and crafts" feel.

 

[MissionIsMyMission]

Yeah, a lot of times, I take the design and modify it to suit my joinery style and methods.:yes:

 

[PHXWoodwork]

That's a perfect design! Thanks! I think I have decide on either mahogany or redwood. They like the red color.

 

[FTroop]

I love it. It might be worth looking for naturally downed or felled redwoods from storms, erosion, age, etc. I have found that a good, natural story of the wood can enhance a very clean and simple tribute.