Daniel Rode
08-11-2014, 9:18 AM
I wanted to make a workbench of some kind that was a better height for my grandson. I hit on the idea of building a saw bench instead of a small workbench. This one, based on Judson's design, is 12" x 36" x 20" and was made out of a single white pine 2" x 12".
I tried draw boring for the first time to attach the feet. Initially, I didn't make taper on the pins thin enough or long enough and had some ugly blow out on the back side. The second foot went better. I also added a pair of removable pieces that connect the stretchers for some added strength. 20 M&T joints make this a very sturdy little bench.
As a side note, I don't know how I ever made tenons without a router plane. It makes fitting them a pleasure.
My grandson's bench hook sits nicely on the surface and there's plenty of room to set tools and stock as well as clamping surfaces all at a height that's much better for a 7 year old.
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I tried draw boring for the first time to attach the feet. Initially, I didn't make taper on the pins thin enough or long enough and had some ugly blow out on the back side. The second foot went better. I also added a pair of removable pieces that connect the stretchers for some added strength. 20 M&T joints make this a very sturdy little bench.
As a side note, I don't know how I ever made tenons without a router plane. It makes fitting them a pleasure.
My grandson's bench hook sits nicely on the surface and there's plenty of room to set tools and stock as well as clamping surfaces all at a height that's much better for a 7 year old.
294657