Mesquite bench for some friends
#11
I made this for some very good friends. I used it as a prototype for the dining room table and bench Im making for my wife.

I know some of you do not like the turquoise when used like this but she wanted it and personally I think it works well because it is subtle. My table and bench will use black instead.

Also first time I have use iron with wood.

Overall I am very pleased with it and our friends are thrilled and love it so that is all that matters

C&C's welcome





Thanks for looking

Robert
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#12
NICE

thanks for sharing

Brian
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#13
Beautiful. I like how the feet are black, matching the stair steps. Looks like it belongs there. I love mesquite! As a turner, mesquite is very expensive. Makes me want to move back to Texas, where it was essentially free. My dad and I used to go around to construction sites with a chain saw. They would let us take all we wanted, because they'd otherwise have to pay to get it cleared.
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Allan Hill
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#14
Thank you both. Legs and stairs are dark brown (not that it matters)

Unfortunately in this part of Texas it's not that easy to find but I do love turning and building with it.
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#15
Great use of the natural edge on the front, and I love the filled voids!
Steve S.
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#16
The bench much looks great! Any chance you can so a picture how you attached the legs to the top?
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#17
Sweet bench!
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#18
paarker said:


The bench much looks great! Any chance you can so a picture how you attached the legs to the top?




Thanks. Will do
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#19
Mesquite and turquoise are like peanut butter and jelly. Made for each other.
Carolyn

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#20
I not only appreciate the turquoise, but the fact that you embraced the imperfections of the board, and didn't just saw off the wane edge. I like, and it certainly does fit the surroundings well.
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GW
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