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John White's new-fangled workbench #1: rough cut framing lumber

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The sketchup plans for the bench originally came to me from Jeff, and I modified the dimensions to make the final bench 8’ long x 28” deep x 34” tall (although I rough cut the leg pieces a bit longer, since I’m debating whether to bring up the height an inch or so).

Finally getting started on this thing. All I have to show for it so far is a stack of rough cut SPF (can’t find Douglas Fir around here):

The back table top will be made from glued up cherry shorts which I got for cheap. That’s what I hope to be cutting this weekend:

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posted 276 days ago

It looks like your going to have a pretty nice bench.

-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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posted 276 days ago

This should be fun to follow!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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posted 275 days ago

I love bench blogs….looking forward to seeing your progress!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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posted 275 days ago

Looks like another great workbench is in the making. Should be an interesting blog and build, fun to follow.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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posted 209 days ago

Thanks for posting the sketchup drawing. I can’t believe I missed it in my hours of mining for plans of such a popular bench design.
-Alan – www.sawdustroad.com

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