Cherry Bench

[Randy C]

John
 
You are a true craftsman! I wish I knew someone like you who lived near me that I could work with and develop the skills to build something like that.

[jteneyck]

John
 
You are a true craftsman! I wish I knew someone like you who lived near me that I could work with and develop the skills to build something like that.

Thanks Randy, and I'd be happy to help.  I'm self-taught, so while it may take longer (except for Dave Diaman who was turning out amazing stuff in something like 5 years) without tutelage, it's certainly possible to learn most anything you put your mind to.  Reading FWW and learning some of the techniques presented there, and especially building some of the projects in WoodSmith, were my mentors.  With no help, my advice is to read, a lot, practice even more, and try something new with every project.  And don't accept anything you wouldn't be proud to sell.  I generally don't show my failures, but my woodstove knows the truth.  

John

[Tankwood]

I delivered the bench today.  Here it is in its intended location.



Merry Christmas,

John

I couldn’t see the bench for the magnificent and glorious  tree ..

Merry Christmas to you ... 

Always Be safe 

- Nice bench too!

[DogwoodTales]

Simple and beautiful!
Curious - are the legs solid ply through the length, or just on the ends?

[jteneyck]

Simple and beautiful!
Curious - are the legs solid ply through the length, or just on the ends?

Solid ply with veneered faces.  The legs are made from 2 layers of 3/4" ply + 1/4" ply + the 2 veneer layers = 2" thickness.  You can see it pretty well in the first 3 photos.  

John

[2beast]

Nicely done