Simple mahogany deck table/benches

[Prashun Patel]

I needed some additional seating and a low coffee table for our deck, so I decided to combine the two.

These fire pit benches can be ganged to double as a coffee table.

Hand chopping mortising is like drywalling to me: I am rusty when I start, so it takes too long at first. By the time I get proficient and efficient, the job's done.

The little udders on the stretchers are a hat tip to (read, poor immitation of) Hank Gilpin.

The 12" boards for the top were really to swirly to do anything else with.

Finished in Watco Teak oil. C&C welcome.

[ron david]

i would patent your idea before Ikea gets it. good idea. one question and that is in pic #5, the top does not make contact with the end pieces. is this by design or by accident? Cameras are never forgiving
ron

[Prashun Patel]

That's by accident :( Some things you just don't notice until after the clamps come off. Some things should never be photographed from underneath ;)

[ron david]

it does look good otherwise. when it becomes loose it will be an easy repair
ron

[Jim Becker]

Really lovely Prashun!

[Pat Barry]

Those are way too nice for outdoors! Very very nice.