Oak Entry Bench New Build

Custom made entry bench made out of two 1" x 12" x 6' solid red oak boards.  After cutting the wood to size, I used a DowelMax Jig to create dowel holes in order to best secure the selves to the sides. Dowel size used 3/8" diameter 1.5" long. Along with dowels and wood glue, I also used 4 corner brackets for extra stability.

The bench was stained with Minwax Espresso followed by Varathane Black. It was then sealed with Minwax Fast Drying Oil Based Polyurethane in Semi Gloss. The poly was diluted 30% with Mineral Spirits to wipe it on instead of brushing or spraying.