Projects of Selina Statnyk

From Leduc, Gibsons, B.C., Canada, Selina Statnyk statnyk@dccnet.com has sent in this terrific deck bench and planter arrangement which she made. She explains below.

"This was a lot of fun to put together and we will have years to enjoy it. This is my second project (my first was a set of adirondak chairs) and I get such a sense of satisfaction knowing I made it myself. It's very sturdy and comfortable and the plan came from Issue #21 of Today's Woodworker (May/June 1992). The design and plan is by Rick White. The design creates a natural setting that blends well with our deck and the modular construction gives you the flexibility to rearrange the pieces or add on. I used Western Red Cedar. (18, 8' x 2 x 4's and 13, 6' x 1 x 8's). This project also calls for over 200 coated screws. Each planter has 2 frames inside for stability (attached from the inside). The siding is in two different widths (3 1/2" and 1 1/4") - chamfered on both sides. The short planters are 12" high and the others are 24" high.  Each planter is capped off with a mitred frame. The caps are dadoed and glued to the walls for additional strength. The benches (48") are supported with ledgers that are attached to the planters with lag screws.

Right now I am working on a rocking horse called Lonesome Dovetail (all dovetail construction), also by Rick White, Todays Woodworker - Nov/Dec 1989 for a grandchild due in May 2000.  Maybe some of your visitors have tackled this one and have some pointers for me. I would welcome any assistance. I can't wait until I can send you a picture of that one."

And here completed is what Selina was talking about then, her Lonesome Dovetail Rocking Horse!

"I have finally gotten around to sending a photo of Lonesome Dovetail. I spent 110 hours on this project but I am sure that will not come close to the amount of hours our Grandchild and perhaps even his children will spend trying to break this horse in. As you can see, Lachlan is a perfect fit for Lonesome Dovetail. I found the plan in Issue #6 of Today’s Woodworker (Nov/Dec. 1989)  Sliding dovetail and lap joints are used at all the major stress points, and the whole projects requires only three screws – two to hold the tail in place and one for extra support on the head. Maple and Cherry were used to give the horse personality. The plan used Maple and Walnut which also makes a beautiful contrast. The dovetails for this project are very large to create strong joints.?

"Thought I would send a picture of my adirondak chair. I have made two of these, one for my husband and a smaller version for myself for vertically challenged individuals. I made this from the Veritas pattern available at Lee Valley Tool. With the curved seat and back it is quite comfortable."

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