Small metal and wood bench

[CGCINC]

I needed a small bench to go by my front door.

Size of the frame is 12" x 26" x 16" tall.
The wood top will be Red Oak stained to match our hardwood floor and will be the same size of the frame 12" x 26". I originally was going to have a 1" overhang on all sides but I decided to go with a more "modern" look of no overhang.

Legs are 2 1/2" square supported by 2" square with 3/4" square down low on the sides.
I will be using 1/4" lags to secure the wood to the frame.
I painted the frame with Plasticote Rebuilder Cast Gray #285 and then clear coat to protect it.

[CGCINC]

I ordered the wood and it should be here this week.
It is Plank style butcher block and will have three pieces glued together, then surfaced and sanded on all sides ready for stain when it arrives.

I'll post more pics when its on the frame!

[zoama]

Nice consistent welds. What about the feet ?

[CGCINC]

Nice consistent welds. What about the feet ?

I have black plastic caps that will slide in the bottom. I'm starting to think I need a Mig more than a Tig, would go a lot faster!

[zoama]

I'm starting to think I need a Mig more than a Tig, would go a lot faster!

I know someone who sells them.... they even match your other machine. coupon.

[CGCINC]

Gotta have money to buy new toys... This economy is killing my business

[zoama]

Gotta have money to buy new toys... This economy is killing my business

My advise is to diversify... be on the lookout for other ways to earn money. Always pay cash, never finance... good luck to you.

[CGCINC]

This will be the insert for the bottom

[redbeard]

This will be the insert for the bottom

Those look like they would stay in better than most that I've seen. Where did you get them?

[CGCINC]

Those look like they would stay in better than most that I've seen. Where did you get them?

This place has a minimum order amount, I think about $25....I've bought several things from them and always recieve it very fast
http://www.fitness-equipment.com/aca...Steel_257.html

This place you can buy a small amount....
http://www.hooverfence.com/ornamenta...tube-plugs.htm

[CGCINC]

Oh yeah... And as always.... "Purchased items may look different than pictured item".

[charger891]

Great looking project! can`t wait to see it completed!

[CGCINC]

can`t wait to see it completed!

You and me both... I've got the picture of it completed in my head so I hope it turns out the same!

[CGCINC]

Recieved my wood today and it looks Awesome!!! Perfect edges and ready for stain!
Ordered it from Bairdbrothers.com and they worked with me to get what I needed.

[Jake98]

I needed a small bench to go by my front door.

When the UPS man arrives, he'll be happy to set the package of bar bells down on that. Looks good, sturdy, clean lines, nice job.

[charger891]

looks really good! way better than buying it at one of the box stores

[CGCINC]

looks really good! way better than buying it at one of the box stores

My problem was I couldn't find the small size I needed.


Getting close!!!

[CGCINC]

Wood working is SOOOoooo Slow!!! I have no patience for this stuff.
Final coat of Urethane is on....dry all weekend....then sand and buff Monday and it's done!

[CGCINC]

Well, I have figured out that Spare Urethane does not dry fast at all!
I applied 4 coats with a brush 4 days ago and I can still make finger prints in the finish.
Whats wierd is I can sand it but if I push down on it there is a mark.

[charger891]

Looks like glass! if i remember corectly isen`t there some epoxy`s that you have to bake after application, so it will harden up???