Along the original Cowboy trails, Kevin
revisits the old west, dropping in on his StickStoneSteel genre to
bring to life some old standards.
These Line Shack Benches are
reminiscent of what the Cowhands may have built for the months they
spent away from the ranch tending to cattle in the high pastures.
Kevin’s great Uncle migrated from
Prussia to homesteaded in the Dakota Territory. His sons completed
such tasks including the fencing and furnishing of the bunkhouses and
what not.
Bow Saws, 1 and 2 man saws, an ax, a
forge and hammers were among the tools that made the initial trip
along side food staples, cookware and clothing. Then using what
wood was left over from building fences and their housing, they put
together a few luxuries. Tables and benches which would remain on
site long after the cattle tending tour of duty was complete, set up
for seasons to follow.
Now Kevin’s tools are electric and
more calculating, but he builds in their spirit of making use of what
is available. Where the Cowhands most likely used an old horseshoe
Kevin uses scrap iron and saw blades.
The benches seen here are made from
pine slabs, scrap iron and used saw blades cut and forged to fit the
design. They are a bit upscale from what their ancestors looked like,
complemented with stain washes and readymade bolts from an old futon
frame but they do inspire a campfire cookout.
Come sit a spell.
These benches will be on site at the "Deep Roots Festival" in Milledgeville, Georgia on Saturday October 22nd.
We owe thanks for this opportunity to Jessica Danials, owner operator of A Flair for Hair Salon here in Milledgeville, whom is hosting the Charity auction at this festival for two local ladies dealing with breast cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
~Cheryl
P.s. These are prototype pieces, 76
inches long, 17 inches in height with a bench width of 15 inches.
What would you pay for something like this?
Possible options are cushioned, and
different ranges of finishes, you tell us, and we’ll go from there…
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