Roubo Workbench Slab Assistance in NH Needed

[David Hou]

Hi Everyone - I'm a novice woodworker with a few completed basic projects and am starting my biggest project to date, a split-top Roubo workbench. There are tons of threads regarding such a build and I think I've read most if not all, and many times over within the last year or so. I am a little intimidated to say the least!

Due to small shop space and time, I'm going to complete the top slabs in two separate efforts. I've got enough boards milled up for the front slab and am about the start the glue-up but wanted to see if there were any members in the Concord, NH area (or nearby) who may have an 8-12'' jointer that I may be able to run the tops of my slabs over to ensure a flat face after glue-up. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

David







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[Carl Beckett]

Hi David,

Im about 30min South of Nashua NH, in MA. You are welcome to come down and we can pass them across the 12" jointer (then if you want, we can run them through the planer/sander to finish them off.

Personally I used a sled and a router to flatten my split top - but that was when my jointer was only 8".

Feel free to PM to discuss (and you might find someone closer... there is a NH woodworking guild you might tap into?)

[David Hou]

Hi Carl - Thanks for your kind offer... I have not found anyone closer as of yet and will PM you to discuss further! You must love having a 12'' jointer!

Best,
David