The Tea House Garden Bench - Completed work.

[Brian Holcombe]

Thanks Jerry!

[Phillip Mitchell]

Wow! I really love the chamfer details. I also really appreciate the simplicity in design; it speaks for itself.

I have a couple of questions; you may have covered this somewhere previously, but I've yet to get the chance to read all the blog posts in full.

Did you apply any finish to the piece aside from sealing the end grain on the legs? Will this bench be exposed to direct UV or live mostly in a shaded environment?

What is the finished thickness of the bench top and legs?

How do you think this design and construction would transpose to using Alaskan Yellow Cedar as the primary wood?

Thank you for doing what you do and sharing with everyone. I know I'm not the only one who sees your work and posts and is inspired and motivated.

[Brian Holcombe]

Thank you Phillip!

The finish is simply that left by the hand plane, the brightly polished surface works as its own water repellant. Assuming it goes into place as planned it will see UV, but it may end up covered most of the time.

I had considered yellow cedar for this project, very much so.

My pleasure, glad you are enjoying.

[Joe Hollis]

Wow. That is very fine work indeed.

Joe.

[Brian Holcombe]

Thanks Joe!