Until We Meet Again | Engraved Concrete Memorial Bench

On August 30, 2017 we received a knock on our door that changed our lives forever. The Marine Corps have come to inform us that my little brother had passed away during a training exercise. This bench is for him so I can sit and chat when I visit him.

Visit https://ironmikefoundation.com/ if you wish to learn more and support the foundation started in Michael's name.

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Bench is made from a homemade mixture of glass fiber re-enforced concrete with custom welded metal legs.

I CNCed a template and used a two part silicone mold making mixture to make a reusable mold for the lettering that I wanted on the side of the bench. Once the lettering mold was complete I made a melamine form with the lettering mold inset and sprayed the first thin layer of concrete to achieve the smoothest finish. I then poured the rest of the concrete and covered with a tarp to let it set up.

After removing the form I did a bit of sanding on the concrete slab and set it aside.

The legs are made from 2x2 metal tubing. I cut everything to allow for a 15° angle splay of the legs. After welding and painting them I bolted them to the bottom of the bench.

A coat of concrete sealer and the bench was ready for use.

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