Dominoes in Outdoor Furniture

[Ross K]

Latest completed commssion - a pair of oak outdoor memorial benches.

Big and slabby, air dried Scottish oak finished to 40/48mm thick.

Armrests fixed with eight oak-pegged loose tenons (home made kiln dried oak dominoes). Bottom sections of sides located with further pegged loose tenons (oak dominoes).

The front rail ends are also located and glued with three oak dominoes.

The time saved vs using "traditionally"-made mortice and tenons is considerable and has turned the job into a nicely profitable one. Thank you again Mr Domino!

 

[TrimTheKing]

I really like that Ross, thanks for posting it.

I like the fact that it has a very traditional 'bench' shape to it but the curves give it a real comfortable and unusual look.

Bet the client was well happy with it.

 

[Ross K]

Thanks, Mark. The client hasn't seen it yet as I have to install it and before that arrange for a slate plaque to be made for each one. I designed the shape to complement the stone memorial that the pair of benches are to be placed next to.

 

[gidon]

Very nice Ross - and looks comfy!
Where are the WIP pics ?!
What size Dom cutter did you use?
Cheers
Gidon

 

[OPJ]

Very nice, Ross. I really like the pegged Dominos! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Max Power]

Lovely job Ross, what type of glue did you use for the dominoes?

 

[Ross K]

Gidon, I used a 10mm cutter. No WIP pics sadly - I made it so quickly I forgot to take any!

Alan, I used Titebond III.

 

[TrimTheKing]

No WIP pics sadly - I made it so quickly I forgot to take any!

Now you're just showing off!

 

[Benchwayze]

Nice work Ross.

Not exactly thrilled by the design to be honest. Just my opinion...

Certainly, I can't fault the work you did. For the moment I'm putting up with a B&Q Special!

:wink:

Regards
John

 

[bell22]

Did you coat it with finish coat? Any picture? Is it possible for me to order from you? Thanks.

 

[Max Power]

Yes Titebond III is my glue of choice Ross , I tend to use it for everything

 

[Mattty]

I have to say when i first saw it i wasn't mad about the design though the craftsmanship looks excellent. The design has grown on my enormously and i think it is an excellent piece.
Well done Ross and thanks for posting. The pegged domino idea is excellent and one i intend to steal.
It looks like you could have a customer a couple of posts above!
Merry Christmas,
Mattty

 

[Ross K]

Did you coat it with finish coat? Any picture? Is it possible for me to order from you? Thanks.

No, no finish coating.

I posted the message to share information with the helpful chaps on here, rather than to covertly advertise, but I'm happy to take enquiries. PM me with your contact details.

Thanks for all the comments posted.