How-To Make a Farmhouse Bench with through Mortise and Tenon

[@lancelenoir2875]

If Mom is happy, everyone is happy. Nicely done!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

I like the way you built this bench. Like you said finishing is up to the builder. When I build something I have seen others build I don't feel that I am competing with them. I am trying to do my best and how it turns out for me will be "MY" design. Thanks for sharing and doing such good videos. You can't please all the people all the time or some of the people anytime.

[@matthewrusso1350]

I wasn't sure where you were going with that green paint, but wow what a nice look after all the sanding and torching! Really has that beautiful distressed look that so many love! As always, Jon, thank you!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Matthew

[@dallastaras]

I personally love the dark contrast. Looks weathered and aged and salvaged. Great design.

[@markbryan9989]

Very creative. A brand new old bench! Nice work Jon.

[@rickpatterson5101]

Jon, I just wanted to say thanks for all the great videos. You truly have a gift not only as a maker/artist but as a teacher as well. Looking forward to many more great builds to come.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@tonycostello4452]

Looks great. One of my favor things you have built. I am by no means a fine woodworker and this project is something of yours that I am definitely going to try.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Tony

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Jon ... I love how the design isn't rigid & evolves as you work through it... the colour & finish is definitely a personal choice & I can imagine the bench in several different & distinct colours, finishs & patinas... thanks for another great video , man... 🤗 🤓👍☘️🍺

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Peter 👍

[@TaenXD]

Would not have been my first choice in finishes, but you did well with what you did and I can appreciate that. Good job as always Jon.

[@zuludelta3305]

Nice, I loved the camera shot under the router!

[@disabledwoodworker]

Jon, I have to say, you have one of the best woodworking channels on KZbin! I try to make content like yours, but it's been about 9 months since I put a video on my channel, I just can't get motivated when I see all of the great content out there. I am disabled and I just don't feel as if I can compete, especially with this KZbin fiasco. But I strive to be a creator like you! I have been following you for years and you never fail to post something interesting! Kudos to you!!!!!

[@hotrodhog2170]

Keith, I am proud to be your 418th subscriber! I watch a sign carving guy and he says just get out there and make sawdust! Don't forget to turn your camera on while doing it! Don't get discouraged because it is very rare to be able to make a living at KZbin. The point is to go out in the shop and have fun! I am just getting some tools together and hope to post videos soon. Thanks for your service

[@drumavenger83]

Keith Hurley Dont get discouraged. Not everyone can be "one of the best"; that doesn't mean that your content still can't be good. Strive to be your personal best and have fun with it! I personally subscribed to channels for the person not just the skill. Best of luck, I will be checking out your content!

[@ghotighthefish3995]

No need to make videos like Jon, we already have him for that. Make videos the way it comes natural to you!

[@disabledwoodworker]

By making videos like him I meant his ease and fluidity in front of the camera, not his type of content.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Keith, I really appreciate it. sometimes ( most times) getting started is the hardest part. When I don’t know what to say or do I just start cleaning the shop and that gets me going . Just subscribed

[@kurtfattig9370]

You seem to have no end to good ideas. I really liked how you showed a different finish option. Great work as always.

[@terry2346]

Really like the joinery John. And well done as usual! Thanks

[@RobinLewisMakes]

That burnt look is great, also really like how the stretcher connects under the seat top

[@mambobond]

Looks good Jon. At first I was thinking that the burnt top was going to be a bit much, but after the clear coat on top it really made the effect somewhat more subtle.

[@RB216220]

Nice work, I was sure that I was not going to like the finish when I first saw the green paint going on but you made it all come together nicely with the sanding and burning. Thumbs up

[@6Soriano]

I like the two tone effect. Wood top with painted bottom.

[@petecirca1979]

Beautiful work. I always enjoy your videos. Makes me want to get into the shop and build something.

[@davehorn1422]

Great job. I like the finish, to me it looks great. Thanks for sharing

[@chesterbanner3093]

Enjoy the design and build process. Not usually a fan of the burnt look, but I think it works in this application.

[@daverthedude1]

Great project Jon. Love your thought process.

[@josepacheco1115]

Jon you always make awesome projects. Big fan, keep up the good work.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

I think the finish came out perfect! Love the contrast between the top and the base. That rustic look goes great with that style bench.

[@davecharlesworth8176]

Nice project, liked the burning idea.

[@andrewbrown8148]

Nice job, Jon~! A good way to "get rid" of shop scraps. I haven't ventured into a project involving a torch and some wood burning, but I'm looking forward to my opportunity. Very nice contrast between the black and green. Great video, as always~!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Andrew

[@jackfive565]

Very nice work Jon, thanks for taking the time to upload this very informative tutorial.

[@johnnysims4832]

Great looking job Jon!

[@itsnotlevel2]

As usual..awesome dude. I'm a big rustic fan. Keep up the good work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Paul

[@BCdesign1]

Great work! I will be building a mortice and tenon bench in the next few months, nice to see how you went about it!

[@jimcameron3948]

Great looking bench.

[@juliomarinrubio983]

Lástima que no se pueda dar más de un me gusta... le daría mil... hermoso trabajo...!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WayneBrownWoodworking]

Cool joinery mixed with a great design. My wife and I love the look of this piece, the paint and distress really sets it. Awesome vid Jon!!

[@fbiker79]

Awesome final product Jon! Enjoyed this one a lot. Thanks for the video.

[@coolkid8865]

Great Bench Jon, i'm also a big fan of the rustic stuff, thank you!

[@auredavids2489]

I love that you did something completely unexpected from your normal videos. Keep challenging yourself!!

[@josealdana4262]

Beautiful! Great job

[@RiaanOliver]

The finish is beautiful, really liked the project.

[@rz3877]

You are doing what you do best in your channel. Woodworking with a creative paint finish. Very aspiring. Keep it up! Cheers from Australia

[@GABRIELSANTOS-ic3ei]

I think it's awesome that you took the paint off nd burned the wood. I think the natural wood top with he rustic paint look just pops all the way around.

[@acewoodworks2709]

I love the design.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Jon I like the bench and like how the finish ages it looks great,G.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Graeme!

[@jakecarter2414]

Turned out awesome Jon! Thanks as always for sharing.

[@tompritch56]

In Indiana the primitive look seems to be popular. I have made several projects like that. Have never thought of the burning process. Great idea, May give that a method a try.Thanks for sharing.

[@urusvati7777]

Perfection! Very nice, thank you!

[@rayleder3705]

Jon, you are awesome! Love the rustic look of the bench. One suggestion to take your channel to the next level. How about making matching cabinets for the main area where you film. With your cabinetry skills, it would look awesome!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Mark

[@ramos.308]

Very nice build Jon.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Antonio

[@dantaylor7416]

Awesome project and AMAZING job on the finish. I was like "Dude no, don't char all that paint off! But, then, (as always) you prove'd you had it under control. Love the natural top. An easy "two-tone", which is a favorite of most female clientele

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Dan

[@stevecollins9450]

Well built and great instruction, Jon.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Steve

[@CMRWoodworks]

I like it. The burned look is pretty cool. Nice!

[@danielsamms2290]

Definitely would love to see more rustic style projects. I've not reached a mastery of woodworking yet, so all my projects are "rustic" haha.

[@jaysontaylor5028]

Great bench!

[@hotrodhog2170]

Sweet! I been waiting on this video since I saw the pics on Instagram! Thanks for the free plans Jon

[@bickybickford]

Very nice Jon

[@Rameus]

Very nice bench.

[@daviddura1172]

Beautiful!

[@hendrikcattoor]

Wow!! love the bench Jon

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@billkiessel6682]

Really nice piece, as always.

[@pigsty-productions]

Good work on the bench,Jon!

[@JM-RichWoodGrain]

Nicely done! I hope to see more vids similar to this one.

[@binaryflat]

Great Job as usual!

[@vfreelon1702]

Nice work.

[@donalfredisaac]

Very nice, One of my sons needs something like this, so I´´ll be making one, although it´ll be smaller, he doesn´t have that much space, thank you Jon.

[@chuckblackwell9632]

Nice bench

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Neat finish for sure! I love painted projects myself, I love trying different colors!

[@IanMossMakeMoss]

Super cool!!

[@trojanman22]

Love this!!!

[@barstad-9591]

I like it, except for its too burned on the seat. I think a paint finish would look better. Thanks for sharing, Jon.

[@1971mav]

I think it gives it a nice contrast to the rest of the bench.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice looking bench Jon! Thanks for sharing it with us.😎👍JP

[@geryalan]

Very nice!

[@1806StoneHouse]

A timeless look.. 👍

[@edaker4684]

Nice job Jon! I've made versions of this bence before using weathered boards but never used the through mortise and tenon feature but always wanted to.

[@Recovering_Californian]

Love it.

[@JeronimoJGC]

Great Video, thanks for sharing!

[@MikeKapotsy]

Nice one Jon!

[@francoisfouche2568]

Love the bench but not the finish ... but that is the beauty of personal likes and dislikes! Great channel !

[@DavidBishopinc]

Looks great Jon.

[@thomasnewell8001]

nice job

[@អាម៉ាន់ហាន]

Inspiring indeed, thank you

[@yoanngrange]

Different! Good job. Why did put the top in a second step after the glue dried ?

[@luispadilla1018]

Very creative. Nice to see the blend of joinery, hand tools and the torching of the wood. Awesome work🤜🤛. I am looking to get a good table saw blade. Which brand and tooth count is the blade you use on your powermatic saw?

[@xw6968]

A very nice idea.

[@TheHerrera1989]

You are the best!!

[@BruceAUlrich]

That's a nice looking bench, Jon! I don't always think of painting pieces these days, but this looks really great!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Bruce

[@bmurphy847]

I think that the wood used for the seat is Ash, rather than Hickory. Great project, as usual.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks , But it definitely is Hickory ash is much lighter in color I’ve used it on a few projects

[@trothebro]

Hey Jon, been a subscriber for over a year now, I love all the work you do! I was wondering if you could do a video on a simple Beer Caddy, I know this is not like the projects you usually do however I wanted to make one and cant seem to find a video of one I like. Just a thought, keep up the beautiful work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

That’s a good idea, I’ll put it on the list

[@charrua1029]

What kind of paint do you use? Water base o oil base? Thanks in advance

[@craigpereira6381]

Nice

[@eversleyowl]

Nice piece and with that finish a great way to use odd bits of timber left over and hanging around in the workshop. Looked like you glued the leg and top joints across the full width, if that is the case do you have any concern about seasonal movement on the top causing an issue?Thanks again for another great video.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks, I think it should be okay and will expand and contract together

[@tooljunkie555]

Nice classic looking bench Jon the torch was a nice touch! Love shaker style stuff. Should do more of these types of projects.just my thoughts.habe a good one bro happy holiday to u and yours!🍻 "Happy wife happy life";)

[@JonPetersArtHome]

That’s for sure! :) thanks!

[@tooljunkie555]

Jon Peters Art & Home always+

[@sapelesteve]

Great work as usual Jon! Love the build but I have to agree with others that I am not a fan of the finish, especially that burnt top. Anyway, to each his own............... :)

[@knottodaywoodworking9910]

Awesome! What finish would you use if it was going to be exposed and rained on outside?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! Exterior Marine Waterlox

[@-_AjB_-]

When did you get the Bosch saw Peter? I must have missed that video. I thought you were a Hitachi man..?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

About two years ago

[@gmor46]

Different but awesome!

[@sveendaag]

If I were to make this but I wanted the bench 10 inches longer (for 53") , do you think the cross brace and shelf would be sufficient for weight support? I suspect that it should be fine. Thanks for the video!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Sure I think it will be fine

[@aaronkreisler5584]

I think the finish looks great as is, not too dark or overdone. Commit to a style, if it's not your favorite, try something else.

[@MarcosLopez-hy3px]

Nice!!!

[@markprochaska6756]

Nice piece. Very different. Dust collection question. Maybe I've missed it, but, how do you like your dust collection system you set up a while ago?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks, working good so nice to finally have

[@MrDwaynePoff]

Great build! Looking for more cool outdoor ideas like this! Maybe matching style chairs with a stand? Also, question on the finishing...is hardwoods the best for the burning look? Or does it matter?? Thanks for another great build!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I like Doug fir fun a burnt finish too

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Liked the bench very much but not the finish. I think at 67 I may be too stuck in my ways but I like what I like and I think the paintjob before the distressing looked better.

[@LarsKiel]

👍