Popular Post Isaac Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 This was a quick weekend project. I've had this stack of walnut slabs, all cut from the same tree in Wisconsin and about 8 feet long, 12-16" wide and healthy 5/4 thick for a couple years. I've used them on a few projects but also feel like I need to save them for something "special". Whatever that is. Silver tape is just from minor knot and crack epoxy stabilizing. I decided to knock out a bench using one this weekend. I don't have a jointer anywhere near this width, so I hand jointed a 13" x 8' board. Took some time and effort, but I really don't mind that much. I was able to use my planer to surface the other side. The design was pretty straightforward, so I didn't really document it. The final thickness was around 3/4 inch, which was a tad thinner than I wanted, but I was trying to use the entire board, so... it happens. I used Domino reinforced miters with continuous grain flow over the ends. I also added a stretcher under neath, which was the only piece of walnut not from this one board, but also from the same tree. Overall, I was quite happy with how the glue up went and the miters came together. A little minor burnishing and they closed pretty nicely. I had intended to soften/round all the corners anyways, for comfort/functional reasons. I find long miters intimidating, so this was a big sigh of relief. Also pretty impressed I was able to make such long continuous miters, cut with circular saw and my jobsite table saw, fit nicely, without needing any shooting board work. I finished it with Tried and True oil, which is my go-to finish. Final dimensions are 55" x 12" x 18.5" high. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Very nice with perfect miters and grain continuation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Nice work i like the waterfall edges. I think it turned out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Beautiful work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Love it! I'm a sucker for simple and clean designs like this, especially in walnut where you really let the wood shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Very cool. I like the your choice of grain for the seat surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Very nice on the miters. I feel your pain, those are always nerve-wracking to execute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askland09 Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Now that's a great weekend project. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 That came out great. The clean lines really let’s the material show off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Thanks all, my wife likes it too. I'm also happy I was able to utilize about 99% of the original board length and width on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Very Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 I like everything about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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