This is an entry bench that makes a strong statement. Made from mahogany in the Greene & Greene style, this entry bench with storage is sturdy enough to sit on and features ample storage for blankets, shoes, coats, or whatever stuff you might want to shove in there. Thanks to the wide panels, Domino joinery, and one-coat finish, we were able to knock this project out in five days.
Special thanks to Austin Hardwoods for supplying the lumber for this project.
If you want to build this project, please feel free to download our plans:
Beautimous! Sweet how much visual interest in a simply described design: rails tennoned into legs, stiles and panels into grooves.
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Griggs Thomas
on 08/23/2019 at 11:18 PM
Mark, Looks awesome!! My wife walked in while I was watching the video…Said “that goes to the head of the line!” So…thanks? :) Really looking forward to this project
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Morgan Grove
on 08/27/2019 at 01:45 PM
Mark, I really appreciate and benefit from the projects and knowledge you share. I know you have mentioned where to find the beefy router bit you use to shape the curved legs. However, I can’t find the information you have provided in the past. Would you please share again?
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Bob Merkel
on 08/27/2019 at 02:00 PM
Just to say how generous of you to gift this heirloom piece to your fans. Kind of like the beatles giving us a free single back in the day. I never build from plans just an old guy that started before the internet changed everything.Anyway thanks I miss wood talk
Marc Spagnuolo
on 08/27/2019 at 08:50 PM
That’s the Big Daddy bit from William Ng.
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Morgan Grove
on 08/28/2019 at 09:51 AM
Thanks!
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Peter Niessen
on 09/29/2019 at 06:03 PM
Thanks for the great plans! Note there is a minor typo in the cut list – Part “K” (side lower rail) is listed as 6 11/16″ in the cut list (page 2), but is a more sensible 2 7/8″ in the side assembly view (page 9). Assuming that latter height is correct, as the former seems way out of proportion with the other rails?
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Mark Frye
on 10/14/2019 at 04:10 PM
In the video, I think you used Rockler Torsion Hinges. Did you mortise those into the back rail so that the lid sits flush? Thanks!
Marc Spagnuolo
on 10/18/2019 at 01:24 PM
No. They are not intended for mortising.
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Josh Love
on 05/07/2020 at 11:16 PM
How does the Rudio Mahogany compare to the general finishes orange and medium brown mixture? It looks similar on video, but the camera can lie. I Love the color of the GF mixture. Could you apply the Rubio pure over top a dye stained piece for the best of both color and sheen from the Rubio?
Marc Spagnuolo
on 05/08/2020 at 06:18 PM
I’d say it’s pretty darn close. The Rubio might be a little more red. I think you can apply Rubio over a dye as long as it’s truly just a dye. Though I’m not sure if the buffing process is going to have any weird results. Keep in mind that GF dyes are not just pure dye. They usually have a little binder in there which could interfere with Rubio’s binding to the fibers.
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Michael Kaufman
on 05/09/2020 at 11:30 PM
Marc, not sure why you didn’t reply to this…where does the 6 11/16 come from? must be an error. Please confirm..Thanks!
Marc Spagnuolo
on 05/10/2020 at 03:07 PM
Looks like it is an error. I didn’t reply because I didn’t see this comment. We get a lot of comments and it’s hard to respond to them all.
