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Title: Live edge ERC bench
Post by: DPatton on August 09, 2017, 09:13:32 PM
1st of several ERC benches I cut out last winter. (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/43417/IMG_0310.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1502327166)
Title: Re: Live edge ERC bench
Post by: thecfarm on August 09, 2017, 09:18:41 PM
That is easy on the eyes.
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Post by: grouch on August 09, 2017, 09:28:43 PM
Anybody else think "steak" when looking at that?
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Post by: Bruno of NH on August 10, 2017, 06:09:42 AM
looks great
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Post by: ToddsPoint on August 10, 2017, 06:32:52 AM
One of the prettiest benches I've ever seen.  Compliments.  Gary
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Post by: WDH on August 10, 2017, 07:10:51 AM
The thru tenon design is very nice.
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Post by: Ed_K on August 10, 2017, 06:43:43 PM
 Wow, that is really nice  8) . I had to push the like button on that  ;) .
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Post by: Downstream on August 10, 2017, 09:19:08 PM
very nice looking bench.  what did you use for finish?  I still have not had chance to saw or build with cedar yet. 
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Post by: cbla on August 11, 2017, 05:42:38 AM
Nice work!!
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Post by: Kbeitz on August 11, 2017, 08:48:24 AM
Nice nice nice....
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Post by: Jeff on August 11, 2017, 08:51:14 AM
Quote from: grouch on August 09, 2017, 09:28:43 PM
Anybody else think "steak" when looking at that?
Nope. BACON!
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Post by: rjwoelk on August 11, 2017, 09:26:35 AM
Great looking bench!   Then food comes up  :D
Title: Re: Live edge ERC bench
Post by: DPatton on August 11, 2017, 10:38:09 AM
 :D Maybe Jeff will relocate this topic to the FOOD, FOOD, FOOD category of the forum ;).

Downstream,
the finish is 5 coats of gloss spar varnish. First couple of coats were thinned so the product would penetrate better. last few coats were straight product. The can says "MAXIMUM SUN & WATER DEFENSE" but I bet it wont look like that for long if it were left out in the elements.
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Post by: Stoneyacrefarm on August 11, 2017, 03:26:12 PM
Beautiful bench.
Nice work.
I'm with Jeff on the bacon though.  :D
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Post by: Joey Grimes on August 11, 2017, 09:15:30 PM
Very nice
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Post by: kettlekorn on August 12, 2017, 08:16:50 PM
very nice.  I also would like to hear about the finish.  Is it destined to be outside in the elements or inside?  Again, very nice.  That ERC really pops.
Title: Re: Live edge ERC bench
Post by: DPatton on August 13, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
Kettlekorn,

The finish information was about 4 posts back. But to answer your question it has 5 coats of gloss spar varnish. The final home for this bench is most likely inside as I'm certain the finish will not last out in the elements for long. It's to bad nobody seems to make a clear exterior finish that will stand the test of time.
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Post by: 123maxbars on August 13, 2017, 05:50:52 PM
great work,
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Post by: flatrock58 on August 13, 2017, 09:40:53 PM
I do like the tenon design.
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Post by: fishpharmer on August 15, 2017, 06:52:33 AM
Beautiful cedar bench! Bacon bench ;)
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Post by: JB Griffin on August 19, 2017, 12:57:55 AM
Ican see it now. Craigslist ad

Bacon benches for sale. $300/lb. :D ;D
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Post by: drobertson on August 19, 2017, 08:22:59 AM
Love that design, nicely done!