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25 July 2013 at 11:21 pm #15294
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the feedback. Yes, of course I will take my own measurements but at this early stage in my career having a solid set of numbers that match up with the experience I’m watching and reading about helps me make sure I don’t make any stupid mistakes. Like George I’m a computer guy and having these details match up helps my brain focus 🙂
All your input has been extremely helpful!
24 July 2013 at 10:42 pm #15245Upon 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.
I get that I can adjust, but for me the toughest part about any of my woodworking projects is always making sure I have all the dimensions and materials correct before I start.
If he’s using 6 lengths, which part of the build has he changed? Does that mean he’s made the bearers and the two rails shorter? Or made the wellboard narrower and kept those the same.
George it’s good to see you ended up making some adjustments. With your wider benchtop, what adjustments did you end up making with the rest of the workbench?
24 July 2013 at 8:59 am #15201Pat! I think you might be right 🙂 It seems a little weird though, as looking through the list of measurements for each of the components, “bench top” is listed separately from “aprons” and he never hints that the aprons would contribute to the final width of the benchtop.
I think this is a pretty logical conclusion to make though, so thanks very much.
24 July 2013 at 4:41 am #15198I think I’m OK with making a single work surface. What is the best thing to do? To look at the overall dimensions of the bench and choose your pieces based on the dimensions of the timber available locally?
9 May 2013 at 8:53 am #11782Cheers guys, both very helpful.
The workbench is for the nursery rather than for my boy so the kids using it will always be from 3-4.
19 January 2013 at 10:08 am #6691Well, I decided to try using a rasp; or micro-plane, really. That has worked a treat.
18 January 2013 at 10:03 am #6648Hi Ken, thanks very much for your reply; I have indeed read that thread. Sadly it doesn’t really cover the issue I’m describing; which is how to correctly cut out the leg notches such that the notch angles outwards to give each leg a sideways angle. Rather, to cut the notches *smoothly* at an angle.
20 December 2012 at 11:01 am #5332Both great links thanks guys. Much appreciated. Think I should be able to cobble the info together with these!
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