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When a tree is forced out
of verticle after another tree falls on it, it struggles to return
to upright, and often produces a curved trunk in the process.
This bench was created from four such trees in the forests
at our former house :
douglas fir--top arch; western dogwood--bottom back arch; western
hemlock--center armrest support arch; and western red cedar--cantilevered
front double arch. (The crossed dogwood and fir are pictured
at right before they were cut.) An additional rear support of
western maple is not shown. Seats, back, and armrests are 5/4
cedar decking. The 400 pound douglas fir arch is heavy enough
so that the cedar double arch can be supported only at one end
and by one rock in the middle. |
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