09/02/2026
Shoe rack bench - made from Sapele, and a mix of random scraps 😀
It's hard to capture in camera, but I love how much depth the sapele grain has. It also shimmers in the sunlight. No stains were used - just a few coats of lacquer.
I try to create something new every time I want to use up my scraps. In this instance, I wanted to replace my old cheap plastic shoe rack with something sturdy that I can sit on. The only new material I had to buy were the aluminum tubes. The result is a super sturdy bench that can hold two adults and 8 pairs of shoes. A great way to use up my scraps while being super useful 👌