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[quote quote=15245]Upon further studying of the book last night, I don’t think Pat’s right on this one. Paul says “the laminated pieces of the bench top should make up a section 10 1/2″ wide. Therefore, using 3″ deep x 1 1/2″ thick stock you will need seven lengths.”
7 x 1 1/2″ = 10 1/2″
However he’s using 6 lengths in the video and the book. <snip>
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I believe Paul mentions in one of the youtube videos that he’s using 2×3 stock but it’s fuller dimension (in the UK) than what’s available in North America where a 2×4 is actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2. Just make your laminated top so it’s final width is about 10 1/2″, giving approximately a 12″ finished width when including the apron.
Here in Canada i used 7 2×4’s and ended up a bit under 10 1/2″ after planeing, which will give me about a 12″ finished width after assembly including the apron.
Hope this helps!
Barry