Bob Noles
02-11-2005, 8:57 PM
I have searched high and low and read everything I could find to help me decide on a bench that would fit my needs. Due to shop size restrictions I require a "combination" bench that will fill my woodworking needs as well as my DIY home improvement/fix up/utility/handyman/jack of many trades hats that I must wear around here.
I believe I have found a good bench (at least the base portion) that will fill the bill in my shop. You can see this design at:
http://home.att.net/~ilikerust/benchpage.html
My problem is I am not quite sure how the "L" shaped legs are joined. I have emailed the author of this site for further details. but I would like to start this bench this weekend if possible and I am not sure I will get a response from him in time.
Could some of you good folks take a look at this design and tell me a good method to consider in the joinery aspect of the legs and/or other areas I need to watch for. I have not fully decided on a top just yet, but wanted to at least start the base. My top will be somewhere around 32 X 72 or 84 with face and tail vices.
I hope I have not broken any rules by posting this link.
Many thanks for any and all that can guide me.
I believe I have found a good bench (at least the base portion) that will fill the bill in my shop. You can see this design at:
http://home.att.net/~ilikerust/benchpage.html
My problem is I am not quite sure how the "L" shaped legs are joined. I have emailed the author of this site for further details. but I would like to start this bench this weekend if possible and I am not sure I will get a response from him in time.
Could some of you good folks take a look at this design and tell me a good method to consider in the joinery aspect of the legs and/or other areas I need to watch for. I have not fully decided on a top just yet, but wanted to at least start the base. My top will be somewhere around 32 X 72 or 84 with face and tail vices.
I hope I have not broken any rules by posting this link.
Many thanks for any and all that can guide me.