Build a Garden Bench: The Finished Project
Matt Kenney offers advice on whether or not to apply finish to the bench.
Aug 07, 2012
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In this video workshop, Matt Kenney shows you step-by-step how to make an elegant garden bench. We’ll start with a trip to meet furniture maker Hank Gilpin who’ll give some advice on designing furniture for the outdoors. Then Matt takes you back to his shop for in-depth instruction on making the bench.
Tight-fitting mortise-and-tenon joints are key to a sturdy outdoor bench. Matt shows a simple method for routing all the mortises using a collection of handy jigs. He also demonstrates two ways to cut tenons and gives tips for shaping all the curved parts.
In this final episode, Matt wraps up the project with some advice on whether or not to apply finish to the bench.
Produced by: Gina Eide; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Tom Olivares
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Videos in the Series
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Build a Garden Bench: Designing for the OutdoorsAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: Jigs and TemplatesAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: Lightning-Fast MortisesAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: Two Ways to TenonAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: Smooth CurvesAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: The Perfect Arm RestAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: Glue-UpAugust 7, 2012 -
Build a Garden Bench: The Finished ProjectAugust 7, 2012
Comments
NIce bench Matt. I really need to start using mortise templates. I have the stuff to do it, but always reach for the chisels first.
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