finished bench

The “flume bench” is completely finished, so here are a few snapshots.  I elected to use a higher build finish than usual (this was a seven-coat process) in order to create a counterpoint between the “reclaimed” aspect of the raw lumber and the “refined” aspect of the finished piece.  Even with a satin finish there is a great deal more reflectivity than I am used to, but it feels right to me at the moment.