It is currently 29 Mar 2024, 12:26
TrimTheKing wrote:Find the cheapest dogs you want to buy and make the holes that size, or make your own and make the holes that size? It really doesn't matter what size they are so long as they fit the dogs you have. Worst case is you make them too small, then you can always make them bigger using a router with a template and bearing guided cutter.
Don't over think it, just go with the flow...
Malc2098 wrote:Andyp wrote:FWIW Malc I have not for one minute regretted drilling holes, round, in bench top and using hold downs and veritas dogs.
I am minded to got the dog hole route, Andy.
What diameter are yours?
Woodbloke wrote:I would put your tool well right at the back and move that piece(s) currently at the rear into the main section of the bench; gives you a wider working surface. Just use a bit of half inch stuff at the rear, nothing fancy needed - Rob
Malc2098 wrote:Woodbloke wrote:I would put your tool well right at the back and move that piece(s) currently at the rear into the main section of the bench; gives you a wider working surface. Just use a bit of half inch stuff at the rear, nothing fancy needed - Rob
I would, Rob, but the top will only be supported on the two top rails of the frame, so I have included a thicker rear to maintain structural integrity of the top through its plane. ( I think!)
MY63 wrote:looking good so far. Either the bench is quite small or that is a huge vice.
RogerS wrote:Mmmm.... ..bit late now but I can't help thinking that those legs are too thin. Most benches I've seen have legs that are more square in profile.
Malc2098 wrote:Getting there slowly... to see what size of apron seems right
Malc2098 wrote:I have jumped up and down on the stretchers and I jumped on the top today and nothing creaked.....well not on the bench, anyway.
RogerS wrote:Malc2098 wrote:I have jumped up and down on the stretchers and I jumped on the top today and nothing creaked.....well not on the bench, anyway.
It's not the up and down movement that's the issue but the sideways racking when you're sawing or chiselling etc.
Malc2098 wrote:RogerS wrote:Malc2098 wrote:I have jumped up and down on the stretchers and I jumped on the top today and nothing creaked.....well not on the bench, anyway.
It's not the up and down movement that's the issue but the sideways racking when you're sawing or chiselling etc.
There will be a plywood sheet screwed to the two back legs to prevent the sideways wracking.
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