This bench was my first project utilizing the new router. It uses dados on the side pieces just under the seat to provide lateral stability to the legs. I glued and pocket hole screwed the top and the finished bench is surprisingly sturdy (no rocking at all standing on it).
Here a picture of the inspiration:
Here are cut pieces just before routing the dados (jig is on the right):
I still don't have enough clamps (yeah, yeah, I never will), which made the glue-up kind of tricky:
And now for the completed bench. Finishing will have to wait until after Thanksgiving:
Some lessons learned:
- I cut the semi-circles using a MDF jig cut with a jig saw. Jig sawing a perfect circle is difficult. Probably gets easier with practice.
- Need. More. Clamps
