Building a Bench from Reclaimed Cedar Timber

[@DanPrudlow]

Want to support the channel? Here's what you can do: - Subscribe to the channel - Hit that Like button - Leave a comment - Amazon Affiliate: amzn.to/2LaN1Ib In this video I build a big heavy bench using more reclaimed cedar timber. All of the parts are milled from 6x6 cedar posts that came from an old deck. The bench is wider than my planer can handle so I had to do a lot of hand plane work to get it flat! The finish is three coats of boiled linseed oil. Let me know what you think in the comments section below. SawStop 1.75hp PCS: amzn.to/2X4gWsP Ridgid Circular Saw: amzn.to/365TwHK Ridge Carbide 10-inch Saw blade: amzn.to/3bATmcp Dewalt 13-inch Planer: amzn.to/2z4LouT Dewalt Router: amzn.to/2Z7iswN Router Guide Bushing Set: amzn.to/3dKSQK8 Ridgid ROS: amzn.to/364yHMA Boiled Linseed Oil: amzn.to/2y71jZb Titebond Wood Glue: amzn.to/2LzTdv4 Bessy 24 Inch Parallel Clamps: amzn.to/2Lu3etU Thanks for watching. If you have any comments or questions please leave them below or hit me up on social media, email, or my website. Hit that like button and don't forget to subscribe! Thanks! Subscribe: kzbin.info Twitter: twitter.com/DanPrudlow Instagram: instagram.com/danprudlow

[@ajain2004]

Superb precision while working on such a huge timber. Too good and delightful video.

[@DanPrudlow]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment. 👍🏻

[@nore8141]

That’s nice , might be making something like that in the summer ❤

[@DanPrudlow]

Thanks! It was a fun project!

[@gavt1198]

Great idea with the router. I may use that one

[@DanPrudlow]

Yep...not original to me but it works well for making mortises (and tenons if they are big like these where you can control the workpiece properly). Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@unitwoodworking5403]

Bench looks strong and stable. Nice and great job.

[@DanPrudlow]

Thanks 👍

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@DanPrudlow You're welcome. Take care.

[@legrandeileen4863]

Wow, beautiful, 🎉😊😊

[@DanPrudlow]

Thank you! 🙂

[@ronzyl1]

Nice work!

[@DanPrudlow]

Thanks!

[@TuanBui-yp7oz]

Nice work! Love the jigs on squaring things up and getting the legs into the top. Really enjoyed watching that. Quick question, if U dont mind, but is that a straight BLO you finished it all it, and nothing else? So is this an interior piece ? I’m looking at vids for diff finishes and clear coating ideas and usually woodworkers have diff approaches to their finishes. Sometimes I run into cool vids and end up watching the whole thing. Lol. Thx for time!

[@DanPrudlow]

Thanks for watching and the compliments. Yes it is just straight BLO finish. I actually sold this bench because I didn’t really have a good place for it so I’m not sure if it’s being kept indoors or out. I have a planter box that I finished the same way and it is outdoors now so I’m interested to see how it holds up. I do know that I used spar urethane on my mailbox post (also a video on my channel) and the weather has taken a serious toll on it so I’m probably going to sand it down and use straight BLO and see how that goes. I’m pretty new to finishes and such so your guess is as good as mine really. 🙂. I think The Wood Whisperer has some good videos on different finishes out there.

[@kathrynmkamen1229]

This came out so well! How deep were the mortises?

[@DanPrudlow]

I think I just answered an email from you too maybe? I think the mortises were a couple inches but I don’t remember exactly. Most stuff I build I just sort of “wing it” as I go so I don’t have all the measurements written down…lol. Thanks for watching.

[@kathrynmkamen1229]

@@DanPrudlow Thanks I understand, appreciate your response. I figured 2-3 inches. I have 6x6s as well but no router so plan to use a chisel and router plane. We'll see how it goes

[@macmccreadie8541]

Excecutioner's choppy block? Not comfy to sit on for long...just time fora big slice.