Fir Post, Red Cedar Railing, Cascara Balusters and Pine Bench 

This work is featured at the Laughing House in Coquille, OR. All of the materials originated from the property--with exception of the pine for the bench--and were custom selected for the job.  The design was a collaboration between me, Ianto Evans and Linda Smiley. I completed this project during the second week of May 2010. 

Bench, Railing and Balusters at The Laughing House

 I designed the Y pattern, and wanted it to be featured in the center of view from the downstairs entrance. After carefully measuring and cutting each piece, I then set the Cascara Balusters into the bottom of Red Cedar Rail and into the decking below.

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View from the west loft

Pine Bench, Cedar Rail, Cascara Balusters and Fir Post with Driftwood Foot

Joint at rail and post, with Yew peg

The balusters were selected from the meadow at Cob Cottage and prepared by myself and apprentices.

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Light-colored Pine helps keep the space bright

Vertical supports each have a unique variation on a common design