Small metal and wood bench

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03-12-2012, 04:54 PM
CGCINC

Small metal and wood bench

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.

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03-12-2012, 04:56 PM
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!
03-12-2012, 05:36 PM
zoama

Nice consistent welds. What about the feet ?
03-12-2012, 06:52 PM
CGCINC

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Originally Posted by zoama585

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!
03-12-2012, 06:58 PM
zoama

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Originally Posted by CGCINC

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.
03-12-2012, 07:02 PM
CGCINC

Gotta have money to buy new toys... :( This economy is killing my business
03-12-2012, 07:13 PM
zoama

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Originally Posted by CGCINC

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.
03-12-2012, 08:10 PM
CGCINC

This will be the insert for the bottom

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...2_5x2_5_sm.jpg
03-12-2012, 08:29 PM
redbeard

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Originally Posted by CGCINC

This will be the insert for the bottom

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...2_5x2_5_sm.jpg

Those look like they would stay in better than most that I've seen. Where did you get them?
03-12-2012, 08:57 PM
CGCINC

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Originally Posted by redbeard

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
03-12-2012, 08:59 PM
CGCINC

Oh yeah... And as always.... "Purchased items may look different than pictured item". :)
03-12-2012, 09:18 PM
charger891

Great looking project! can`t wait to see it completed!
03-12-2012, 11:28 PM
CGCINC

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Originally Posted by charger891

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!
03-14-2012, 05:57 PM
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.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8.../MISC/wood.jpg

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03-15-2012, 01:10 AM
Jake98

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Originally Posted by CGCINC

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.
03-15-2012, 01:01 PM
charger891

looks really good! way better than buying it at one of the box stores
03-15-2012, 01:24 PM
CGCINC

Quote:

Originally Posted by charger891

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!!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...ISC/clear1.jpg
03-16-2012, 06:49 PM
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!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...SC/Finish2.jpg

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03-21-2012, 05:44 PM
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.
03-21-2012, 07:01 PM
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???
03-21-2012, 07:43 PM
CGCINC

No clue but I have this in a small storage closet with a heater running and its 93* in that room so surely that will help!?!?
I'm using Helsman Spar Urethane and it say let dry 24 hours before use...Ha, more like 24 days.

I love to work with wood as long as I can paint it or cover it in carpet!! lol This fancy wood finish sux!
03-27-2012, 08:49 AM
donor76

bro, you as always made everything very accurately and beautifully,
good work:cool:
And I have seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beA89zYNsn0 this table and have madly wanted same,
now I build
04-02-2012, 11:00 PM
CGCINC

The bench finally dried and this weekend we put it out with the plants.
I'm on the fence with it, not sure if it looks right sitting there!?!?

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...SC/small-1.jpg

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04-02-2012, 11:18 PM
Bigwilly01

Cute doggy in the window. That must be your best friend, or tagalong. Whatever you wanna call it.
04-02-2012, 11:22 PM
CGCINC

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Originally Posted by Bigwilly01

Cute doggy in the window. That must be your best friend, or tagalong. Whatever you wanna call it.

That's my buddy Murray! He's our transitional "child" until we learn how to get pregnant.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...t/MISC/1-7.jpg
04-03-2012, 02:02 AM
Brian Ski

That bench looks really nice. You did a great job on the top. A nice varnish/urethane finish always looks awesome. The welding is great too....

Many years ago I though I would build our kitchen cabinets.... I built a vanity for the bathroom. It turned out great... No way I was ever going to put that much work into building the kitchen cabinets... Box store there I went!!!!!
04-03-2012, 02:04 AM
Rodsmachineshop

I your dog cruising for babes lol
04-03-2012, 02:19 AM
CGCINC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Ski

That bench looks really nice. You did a great job on the top. A nice varnish/urethane finish always looks awesome. The welding is great too....

Many years ago I though I would build our kitchen cabinets.... I built a vanity for the bathroom. It turned out great... No way I was ever going to put that much work into building the kitchen cabinets... Box store there I went!!!!!

I think that's the last wood I will add to my projects! What a pain to make it look nice

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I your dog cruising for babes lol

That dog is a chick Magnet!! When he meets someone new, he doesn't bark, he says "Wooo, Wooo", then he's got'em hooked! lol
He also has a little cart that we pull behind our bicycles and he wears his Doggles there too... Stud!
04-03-2012, 02:44 AM
Rodsmachineshop

like the table so cool
04-03-2012, 06:02 PM
NRM

Very nice. I too want to make a table/bench out of SS and some kind of hardwood maybe Koa.
05-08-2012, 05:48 AM
Winky

Simple and neat ... sweet! The dog is awesome too ;-)