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I just built a porch swing out of cedar. very light weight and weather resistant. Somewhat prone to splitting/splintering during construction (for example, I had to take light cuts using a pattern router bit), and I was careful to select mostly knot free sections. Definitely kept some CA glue...
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- Post #3
- Nov 13, 2012
- Forum: General Woodworking
Original porch swing

This is the original porch swing I did in 2003. Looks nice and bright in this photo - I didn't keep up with the finish and its pretty dark now. But still comfortable!
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- Nov 12, 2012
- adirondack furntiture outdoor porch swing
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Adirondack Porch swing
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- Nov 12, 2012
- adirondack cedar design furniture outdoor porch swing
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Adirondack Porch swing

I varied from the plans on this one by inverting the curve on the back - the original one I built per the plans had rounded shoulders and it looked more slumpy to me...
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- Nov 12, 2012
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Adirondack Porch swing
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- Nov 12, 2012
- adirondack cedar design furniture outdoor porch swing
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Adirondack Porch Swing (Veritas plans)
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- Nov 12, 2012
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Adirondack Porch swing

Just finished this swing for my parents. This is my second build of this design - first was for my wife and has been in use for about 10 years. The second one got some design/hardware upgrades and I think it turned out pretty well. The plans are here...
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- Nov 12, 2012
- adirondack cedar design furniture outdoor porch swing
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Asheville area - new member

Thanks all - been enjoying the ideas and conversations here for sure and I appreciate the warm welcome. Jerry I will look for you at some future meeting. I am sending off my WNCWA membership dues tomorrow, so not sure if I will attend the event this weekend - they say its "for members and...
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- Post #10
- Nov 12, 2012
- Forum: Who We Are
Asheville area - new member

Hello. Been meaning to join you all for a while, but life keeps getting in the way. My profession is in the non-profit world, but woodworking keeps me sane. I have a small shop (half garage attached to the house) with way too many tools for the space and a random collection of wood...
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- Nov 11, 2012
- asheville hobbyist new member
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- Forum: Who We Are