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The Lutyens Garden Bench
Full-size drawings and accurate templates help break a classic bench design into manageable parts.
This bench was designed more than 100 years ago by Edward Lutyens, a British architect and designer. It has a whimsical frame around classically regimented slats on the back. In explaining how to build this challenging bench, Tony O’Malley discusses woods that are appropriate for outdoor use, and then the steps involved in construction, starting with the seat frame, the back, the rolled arms, and attaching the seat. Project plans and several detailed drawings show all the parts involved and provide templates for curved parts.
From Fine Woodworking #143
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Odie's Oil
Ease of Use = Very Good
Sheen = Excellent
Appearance = Very good
Non-Yellowing = Very good
Water/Stain Resistance = Excellent
Compass
An essential tool for drawing circles and curves accurately. Also good for layout.
Drafting Tools
Add a hole guide to this kit, and you'll have the tools you need to work out your designs with scale drawings.
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