The seat of the rustic bench is made by sawing a wide slab from the side of a large log. The bark is allowed to remain on the under side, while the top is planed off smoothly. Although primarily intended for the garden, this bench may be made very attractive by finishing the top and ends as carefully as possible and then varnishing them to bring out the grain. The contrast between the dark bark and the light polished surface is very pleasing indeed. When so finished the bench may be used indoors near the fireplace or in the den. After the seat has been made ready and notched on the underside near each end to receive the supports, the latter should be taken up. Mark out the outline and positions of the mortises for the footrail. These, together with the tops and bottoms, must all be cut at a uniform angle, which will require some little care. Set the legs in position temporarily and then accurately determine the correct length of the foot-rail, which must then be tenoned on the ends to match the mortises cut in the supports. Two rather large tapering keys are now to be fitted so that when they are driven home the whole will be securely clamped together. Place the seat bottom side up, and nail the supports securely into the two slots already prepared for them, after which it only remains to drive in the keys to complete the piece.