Craig Johnson
10-13-2008, 12:44 AM
Hi all.
I hope I have this in the correct section. If not maybe the mods can move it for me.
Woodworking newbie here.
I want to find some maple for workbench stretchers. The plan I have calls for 2x4s but I want to use maple instead. I can find some 1 inch thick maple here locally on Craigslist.
My question is what is the best way to attach the 1 inch thick maple pieces together. I am figuring not just using glue by itself.
I dont have a table saw, band saw or biscuit jointer at this time. I want a very solid workbench that I will have for a long time.
Or maybe there is a maple substitute that would be better suited.
I already have some maple 4x4s and want the whole base to be maple.
Hopefully some of you more knowledgeable guys out there can point me in the right direction
Thanks in advance..
I hope I have this in the correct section. If not maybe the mods can move it for me.
Woodworking newbie here.
I want to find some maple for workbench stretchers. The plan I have calls for 2x4s but I want to use maple instead. I can find some 1 inch thick maple here locally on Craigslist.
My question is what is the best way to attach the 1 inch thick maple pieces together. I am figuring not just using glue by itself.
I dont have a table saw, band saw or biscuit jointer at this time. I want a very solid workbench that I will have for a long time.
Or maybe there is a maple substitute that would be better suited.
I already have some maple 4x4s and want the whole base to be maple.
Hopefully some of you more knowledgeable guys out there can point me in the right direction
Thanks in advance..