Popular Woodworking 2008-06 № 169, страница 35

by bert johansen

Ebony spacers and plugs add visual interest to this indoor-outdoor design.

y lovely wife asked me to build a bench for our entry hall. After considering the intended space-which consistsof an 11' wall -1 initially planned on an 8' bench and sketched several possible options. However, the more I considered the challenges of building such a long bench and crafting the joinery so that the bench wouldn't warp, I opted for two 4' benches instead. And although they are intended for indoor use, I decided to make them suitable for outside as well, because the final design is perfect for a garden bench and who knows what the grandkids will do when they inherit them?

Influenced by Japanese design and inspired by its versatility, 1 crafted this simple bench using hidden stainless steel hardware for durability in either indoor or outdoor settings. For materials 1 selected jatoba with ebony accents. Dimensions of the completed project are 48" x I9V4" x 14".

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