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    It should start becoming clear what my design looks like in this post. The dovetailed key through tenon is completed in both sides;





    The center upright support is complete;





    And here is the fixed side, I cut a groove to clock the support at 90 degrees.





    The top is next and I'll be starting with the wedged through tenons very soon;


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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Holcombe View Post
    It should start becoming clear what my design looks like in this post. The dovetailed key through tenon is completed in both sides;
    Brian, I like your work. The projects are interesting and challenging. You do a nice job with craftsmanship as well.

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    Thanks Pat!
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    Cruising right along, this part becomes a bit difficult as the top must have everything fitted before it's applied, and since I'm splitting the tenons to wedge them I'll have to prepare that first as well. The glue up is going to be quite tricky.








    These are fun...








    Test fitting the tenons.





    Hehehe. My wife rolls her eyes when she sees all those tools.
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    Some fine precise work there ,I don't think there is ROOM for glue.
    Last edited by Mel Fulks; 10-22-2014 at 9:25 PM.

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    Thanks Mel!
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    Perfect! Love the grain and contrast.

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    Thanks Malcolm.

    Interesting how easily it shows even though it's the same wood. I had briefly debated using mahogany for the wedges but then decided not to.
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    Looking great. Your carpet brings a smile every time I see it...

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    Hah! Thanks Christopher.

    Here's more and I should have some completed pictures tomorrow;

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    Adding stainless feet next, but it's mostly complete. My varnishing leaves something to be desired so I will be working on that today.

    finishing is the most loathed part for me. I had been tempted to leave it unfinished, but figured a coat if varnish would help the end grain areas maintain themselves for a few years.
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    It's gorgeous. Except, you shouldn't put it outside; it's too nice.
    I love your dovetail treatment.

    For varnishing, I would consider a wipeon/wipeoff of Watco Teak Oil. It's easy to replenish and goes on satin. Don't ruin your perfect - i mean perfect - bench by coating it in a thick varnish that will peel and crack.

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    Nice tight work, Brian! Seriously tight!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prashun Patel View Post
    It's gorgeous. Except, you shouldn't put it outside; it's too nice.
    I love your dovetail treatment.

    For varnishing, I would consider a wipeon/wipeoff of Watco Teak Oil. It's easy to replenish and goes on satin. Don't ruin your perfect - i mean perfect - bench by coating it in a thick varnish that will peel and crack.
    Quote Originally Posted by David Weaver View Post
    Nice tight work, Brian! Seriously tight!
    Thanks Fellas! I have a feeling my wife is going to beat me if I leave this outside, so it may be repurposed very rapidly and replaced with some stone blocks and steel stands.
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