Now that the drum runs true and the table lift works, it was time to start building the frame. My intention was to use mortise and tenon joinery but my choice of material was 2×6 for the top and bottom of the sides. This was larger than my mortiser could handle. I know, I could have chopped them out by hand. I opted for half lap joints.
The overall width of the frame is 23” and the table height is about 31”. The length, at the bottom, is about 36”. The table is 16” x 24”. The frame is made of pine 2×4 and 2×6. All the joints are glued and screwed. The table is a piece of ¾” Melamine with ¾” plywood support and a 1” oak piece for the pivot hinge.
These photos are from the dry fit. I’m gonna need to get some more clamps!
To increase the structural integrity, two 2×4 cross members were added at the bottom of the front and back of the frame. You will be able to see them in a later section.
Had to buy the 2 x materials.
-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
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DIYaholic
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#1 posted 492 days ago
Did you joint and plane the framing lumber?
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Charles Maxwell
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#2 posted 491 days ago
Lew, Your leveling mechanism is brilliant! I’ll incorporate into my next sander. Max
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Karson
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#3 posted 491 days ago
Lew:
A great strong frame.
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lew
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#4 posted 491 days ago
Randy- I did surface plane all the stock for the same thickness and edge jointed critical surfaces.
Charles- Thanks for your posts! Most of the ideas were “borrowed from your design.
Karson- Thanks!
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