Gibson Rockers and Natural Edge Woodworks
FULL BENCHES
Full benches are made for indoor or covered outdoor use such as a porch or covered patio.
Although they could be done with a finish to withstand exposure, the wood will eventually turn gray and loose its natural beauty. This can be deterred with annual refinishing if you are up to the chore. Even in a covered outdoor location, a simple application of oil once or twice a year IS recommended retain the original luster.
The "Mother of All Wedding Benches" made for my daughter and son-in-law from cypress, a naturally water rot resistant wood, and finished with a UV/mold resistant outdoor oil.
The bottoms of the legs of all benches intended for outdoor use are sealed with a roof patch material for protection, and the backs can be laser engraved for an extra charge.
Pecan bench with walnut bow ties and foot stool, before and after finishing with danish oil. $2,200 SOLD
Cypress bench, with close ups showing the gorgeous grain pattern. All joinery is mortise and tenon reinforced by lag screws then covered with dowels. The back is removable for ease of moving or laser engraving if desired. Despite its size, cypress is a light density wood and this bench is easy to move. The two slabs at bottom right are matching pieces that will be made into two chairs to go with the bench as a full set or pair alone. Seats four.
Bench: $2,000; Chairs not yet determined.
76" overall, 66" seat, 35" - 41" high, 26.5" deep, seat is 3.75" thick, back is 2" thick.
Prototype pecan bench, not for sale.
Pecan prototype bench under construction. Not currently available.