Builds
Shoe Bench

I built this bench for me to sit on while I put my shoes on before I leave the apartment and while I take them off after I arrive.

The shoe bench with me on it

The shoe bench

I decided to try not to use any hardware for the joinery on this, using a mortise-and-tenon joint. For some reason, I didn’t consult any resources for learning how to create a mortise-and-tenon. I made it a lot more difficult than I needed to and the final result isn’t pretty, but it works!

Close-up of the joinery of the shoe bench

Materials

  • Reclaimed Redwood
  • A lot more wood glue than I should have needed