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Mesquite bench for some friends - Wipedout - 11-06-2015
I made this for some very good friends. I used it as a prototype for the dining room table and bench Im making for my wife.
I know some of you do not like the turquoise when used like this but she wanted it and personally I think it works well because it is subtle. My table and bench will use black instead.
Also first time I have use iron with wood.
Overall I am very pleased with it and our friends are thrilled and love it so that is all that matters
C&C's welcome
Thanks for looking
Robert
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - BpB123 - 11-06-2015
NICE
thanks for sharing
Brian
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - AHill - 11-06-2015
Beautiful. I like how the feet are black, matching the stair steps. Looks like it belongs there. I love mesquite! As a turner, mesquite is very expensive. Makes me want to move back to Texas, where it was essentially free. My dad and I used to go around to construction sites with a chain saw. They would let us take all we wanted, because they'd otherwise have to pay to get it cleared.
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - Wipedout - 11-06-2015
Thank you both. Legs and stairs are dark brown (not that it matters)
Unfortunately in this part of Texas it's not that easy to find but I do love turning and building with it.
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - Bibliophile 13 - 11-06-2015
Great use of the natural edge on the front, and I love the filled voids!
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - paarker - 11-06-2015
The bench much looks great! Any chance you can so a picture how you attached the legs to the top?
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - Danny in Houston - 11-06-2015
Sweet bench!
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - Wipedout - 11-06-2015
paarker said:
The bench much looks great! Any chance you can so a picture how you attached the legs to the top?
Thanks. Will do
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - MsNomer - 11-06-2015
Mesquite and turquoise are like peanut butter and jelly. Made for each other.
Re: Mesquite bench for some friends - Steve N - 11-06-2015
I not only appreciate the turquoise, but the fact that you embraced the imperfections of the board, and didn't just saw off the wane edge. I like, and it certainly does fit the surroundings well.