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Started by Dave H., May 15, 2015, 06:51:10 PM

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Dave H.

7  months in the planning,3 weeks to build.finished today,will delivery  sat morn. this is a 50th wedding aniversery plesent to my parents. in the tree carving  is a family tree.this cherry is from the very first logsi cut up with my mill. my (middle )daughter drew the tree ,wrote in the names,painted some,i carved and painted.


 




 




  these are bookend matches turned the same way.




 

nice figure on the end



 




 
back side






 
view from the top showing how the curve of the seat goes underneith  the top.

hackberry jake

 smiley_applause Job Well Done!!!
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stanwelch

That my friend is one fine bench  8) 8). Mom and Dad will be proud
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Dad2FourWI

AWESOME job!!!!!

They will love it and will appreciate all the effort and love that went into making it!

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WDH

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sawguy21

Not "just another bench", that is a beauty and a real family keepsake. Well done. 8)
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LaneC

      I agree. Not just another bench, that is Superb ;D. I do not think I have used that word on here before, but that is very nice, and what makes it special is that it sounds like it come from the heart. A very nice gift indeed.
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bama20a

Can I be your parent? ;D That is great.
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drobertson

Just plane flat a beauty!   Pretty certain Momma will shed a tear of joy with this one,
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

fishpharmer

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buzywoodliff

Very
Very
Nice

Thanks for sharing

justallan1

Simply beautiful and a priceless gift for darned sure.
Great job.

Alcranb

With all due respect, that's not "just another" bench! That is outstanding!! A real heirloom.
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rasman57

They may get a few gifts but I am certain none will be more meaningful.  What a cool idea and great execution!  Heirloom is right!  Great pics !

Delawhere Jack

Your parents raised a good son. Very nice work.

bama20a

It is better to ask forgiveness than permission

POSTON WIDEHEAD

The Old Goat could take a nap on that bench. Good job!
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sandhills

As everyone stated that's not just another bench!  Beautiful work there, puff out your chest and be proud!

Magicman

That bench is very nicely done and truly is a work of art.  Also, Congratulations on the 50th anniversary!!   smiley_love
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jueston

beautiful work, the finish looks great too. all around a great job!  :)

78NHTFY

Now THAT's an heirloom!  And a gorgeous one at that.  All the best, Rob.
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