Handmade Dovetail Benches

   I have been building this design for about 7 years in a variety of wood types. It is a nice craftsman style detail, but it also provides an extremely sturdy joint. The joints are mostly cut by hand using the japan pull saw and a mallet and chisel. I would guess I have built 40-50 of these, I've got my technique down and have built a variety of sizes. The most common one has been the reclaimed fir, seemed to fit right in with Portland's mindset if reduce/reuse/recycle. Our local wood resources also offer Western Walnut, Myrtle, Madrone, White Oak, Maple, Cedar and more.

  

To chat about a custom piece, you can visit my online store at www.driftedge.etsy.blogspot.com

White Oak Dovetailed Bench with Shelf.

This is a recent custom built piece for a local customer here in Portland. A large amount of the work that I do is based on creating custom pieces based on things that I have built in the past.

You can also check out my online store at www.driftedge.etsy.com

Reclaimed Douglas Fir Dovetailed Bench. $275.00

Another of these classic craftsman dovetailed benches in reclaimed douglas fir. 48 inches long, 18 high and 13.5 inches wide. For purchasing visit my Etsy shop at www.driftedge.etsy.com

Clear Cedar and Steel Pipe Bench. $250.00

A variation on one of my design themes, I had purchased this cedar ay Rebuild it Center in a few rough sawn pieces thinking it was fir. Finally figured out a good use for it.

To see more of my work or for contact info visit my online store at www.driftedge.etsy.com

 

Reclaimed Red Cedar Dovetail Bench. $275.00

I've been a terrible blogger lately. Been pretty busy with the work part of my gig. Lots of custom stuff going out, which is good. This bench is 72x13x18. Sealed with exterior oil based polyurethane. 

Douglas Fir Dovetail Benches. $250.00

This one is created out of a mill pond salvaged log that was submerged for 120 years. The dovetails are a super strong traditional joint that resist racking and warping. Sealed with Eco friendly Poly Whey from Vermont Natural Coatings. 

This one is created from reclaimed Doug fir from old growth CVG. Also sealed with Poly Whey

Douglas Fir Dovetail Benches. $250.00

This one is created out of a mill pond salvaged log that was submerged for 120 years. The dovetails are a super strong traditional joint that resist racking and warping. Sealed with Eco friendly Poly Whey from Vermont Natural Coatings. 

This one is created from reclaimed Doug fir from old growth CVG. Also sealed with Poly Whey