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Wow! I so appreciate the wealth of knowledge that has just been dropped on me. Thanks everyone!
First off, where are you?
I’m from the midwest. Wisconsin, to be precise
At first the legs look like an odd size, but you can get there by just ripping a 4×6 lengthwise. A 4×6 is 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” which ripped will give two pieces 3 1/2” x 2 3/4” minus the saw cut … close enough.
I really like this idea, even though it sounds like it will yield legs that are about a 1/4″ small in both directions. Not a big deal, right?
One thing that confuses me is that it sounds like you are planning to glue up 2×4 for width in places like aprons where you could wider material, even 2×12. If so, why not just get the wider material, but perhaps I’ve misunderstood.
I am only stuck on the glueing up 2x4s idea, because I already have a collection of new and recycled 2x4s at my disposal, BUT it will not be enough for the whole bench, so I probably WILL end up treating myself to some wider material. You did not misunderstand. I did not explain my scenario very well.
…it was featured in the projects page.
Arthur, I found the picture of yours. Very nice!
Thanks again guys! I’ve got a lot to study, a shopping list to carefully contemplate (and save up for!), and stacks of lumber to dig through, but first… time to sharpen up some tools!
Tom
- This reply was modified 6 years, 9 months ago by Tom Bird.
- This reply was modified 6 years, 9 months ago by Tom Bird.