Entrance Benches

[Don Kondra]

I took some time off from commissioned wood work to make two entrance benches on spec, as in, for sale immediately

The design was driven by two elements I wanted to explore. First the hard edge hand planed on the side of the handles. Secondly, the round leg to square rail joint.

British Columbia Broad-Leaf Maple, natural Watco oil and lacquer finish, leather seat.

The most highly figured walnut board I've had the pleasure to work with. Finish is a Watco Danish oil (Black Walnut) and lacquer.

Cheers, Don

 

[tirediron]

Lovely!

 

[Jeff15]

Very nice images....

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Beautiful work. I really love maple, but that walnut sure jumps at my sensibilities too.

 

[vintagesnaps]

That first one is gorgeous. Seriously. I don't have a hallway for such a bench but I gotta take a look at your website.

 

[Derrel]

Oh, my Don, those benches are absolutely gorgeous! While the maple wood bench is indeed quite lovely, the highly-figured walnut bench is absolutely stunning. Earns the Winner badge!

 

[Don Kondra]

Lovely!

Very nice images....

Beautiful work. I really love maple, but that walnut sure jumps at my sensibilities too.

That first one is gorgeous. Seriously. I don't have a hallway for such a bench but I gotta take a look at your website.

Thank You's !

Oh, my Don, those benches are absolutely gorgeous! While the maple wood bench is indeed quite lovely, the highly-figured walnut bench is absolutely stunning. Earns the Winner badge!

Thank You Derrel,

Somehow the figured walnut came through the system on the normal grading system.

I spied it on the bottom of what was left of a lift of lumber and knew immediately what it was

Cheers, Don

 

[TreeofLifeStairs]

I imagine you did a mortise and tenon joint between the legs and seat. How big were you able to make the tenons?


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[Don Kondra]

I imagine you did a mortise and tenon joint between the legs and seat. How big were you able to make the tenons?
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3/8" thick, 2 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" long...

Cheers, Don

 

[otherprof]

I took some time off from commissioned wood work to make two entrance benches on spec, as in, for sale immediately

The design was driven by two elements I wanted to explore. First the hard edge hand planed on the side of the handles. Secondly, the round leg to square rail joint.

British Columbia Broad-Leaf Maple, natural Watco oil and lacquer finish, leather seat.

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The most highly figured walnut board I've had the pleasure to work with. Finish is a Watco Danish oil (Black Walnut) and lacquer.

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Cheers, Don

Beautiful work!

 

[Christie Photo]

Well, I'm certainly impressed. Work like this has become a rarity. Very nice... both the design and the craftsmanship. Very nicely photographed too!

-Pete

 

[Don Kondra]

Beautiful work!

Thank you...

Well, I'm certainly impressed. Work like this has become a rarity. Very nice... both the design and the craftsmanship. Very nicely photographed too!
-Pete

Thanks Pete !

Cheers, Don

 

[Gary A.]

I echo all the above ... lovely pieces.

 

[TreeofLifeStairs]

I imagine you did a mortise and tenon joint between the legs and seat. How big were you able to make the tenons?
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3/8" thick, 2 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" long...

Cheers, Don

Nice, that’ll be good and strong.


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[DSP121]

Great shots!