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Outdoor BENCH

With the warm weather here, you’ll want to spend more time outdoors. And what better way to do so than on an attractive bench you’ve built in your shop? Made from 8/4 white oak to withstand the elements, this bold Arts & Crafts design commands attention. And its subtle tapers and arches invite passersby to slow down and take a seat to appreciate the beauty that surrounds them.

While an easy, straightforward build, it does include making a few jigs. First, you’ll need a template for routing the mortises. Then you’ll build a table saw tapering sled for shaping the legs. And finally, you’ll need to put together a planer sled for

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