park bench specs

Length - Five feet

Seat height above grade - 18 inches

Seat back - Top not more than 16 in. Above top of seat/back lower gap.

Seat depth - 20 to 24 inches

Seat thickness - 3 inches

Back thickness - 1 1/2 inches

Arm rests - apprx. 3 inches sq. ( rounded front edge ).

Joinery - Counter sunk cadmium plated galvanized bolts.

Benches proposed are all Swirling grained, Burr Oak ( of the White Oak family), of Kansas. The wood selected for it's spectacular grain and outside durability. The wood will, however naturally silver grey over time.

"White Oak erodes, outside, at a rate of 1/8 inch per century."
Prof. Bruce Hoadley
Univ. Amherst

Other Design comments - To facilitate the theme; Top edge of bench back and leading edge of seat to be a live edge ( natural edge of the log) wherever practical.

The final liquid finish is a special blend of hot teak oils and other surfactants applied to the wood at 130 degree temperatures to maximize penetration.

Cost - In minimum packages of 6 units, - $922.00 each.
Shipping per 6 units, about $480.00 per package of 6.

Std. Terms of pmt on custom orders such as this are 50% deposit with order, progress pmt of not greater than 25%, Balance upon completion prior to shipping.

Progress photo's of work to be provided upon this page.

Ship estimate, 10 - 12 weeks.

Contact person - Mike Just
785 658 3548
email - rustic@wtciweb.com

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Shipping - to facilitate shipping, the benches will ship unassembled. Ea. Piece being match marked with assy. Dwg. Supplied. Fasteners - cadmium plated, 5/16 inch w/ 1/2 inch socket drive heads. Each piece packaged individually in stretch wrap, padded, and strapped to pallet, to prevent ship damage. Any blemishes to finish during shipping or assembly may easily be maintained using a wipe on/off of teak oil.

Please encourage orders asap as seasoning process of this special wood and thickness' need be accelerated to meet deadlines. Thank you., Mike Just