I spent most of today (Saturday) working on my Woodsmith Workbench, and didin’t get very far. I was abe to finish the base and man isi it heavy. The stretchers lock in with wooden keys and even without the top the base is very sturdy.
It took two to lift ijust the base down from the assembly table
I alternated the cherry/maple wood on the lower shelf to match the top.
It may appear a little short in this picture but there are some spacers to be addded which will add a few inches to the height. I also shortent the table by 10 inches to save space. I hope that wasn’t a mistake.
-- DocK, WV
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Scott Bryan
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posted 27 days ago
Doc, it looks like this is coming along well.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
a1Jim
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posted 27 days ago
Great progress
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Cantputjamontoast
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posted 27 days ago
Waiting to see how you connect the top to the legs.
Looking very VERY good so far!!!
-- "Not skilled enough to wipe jam on toast!"
TomFran
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posted 26 days ago
You won’t have to worry about that bench moving when you’re planing a board!
Very nice work, Doc. It is going to be a beautiful bench.
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
Migs
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posted 26 days ago
That bench will be beautiful, can’t go wrong with a solid base like that!
PineInTheAsh
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posted 26 days ago
Greetings Doc…
She’s an absolute stunner!
Great presentation. I really appreciate your time and experience in posting this.
—Peter
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posted 26 days ago
Looks good so far!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker