Fine Woodworking's Japanese Garden Bench Plan

Russell Jensen designed this bench with a blend of traditional Tudor and Asian styles. The curved armrests, crest rail, and tapered back splats contribute to the Asian feel, while the chunky front legs and angled back legs are strictly Tudor. The angled rear legs are shaped on the tablesaw using a tapering jig. Simple mortising jigs ensure that the 40 different mortises used to join the bench are completed quickly and accurately.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
24-1/2 in. deep by 60 in. wide by 33 in. tall

PLAN INCLUDES:
— Complete cutlist
— Extensive full-size and scale drawings