Roubo Bench-(mini update)

[Shamrock]

Hey Folks-
Even though the Maloof Rocker is the main focus right now(more pics on that Thurs) I have completed a few notable tasks on the bench. So here it goes:
Built the new sawhorses (or shop boxes from Woodworking Mag)

Here they be done:

Once those were done, got the Woodwrangler (how appropriate here) to help me hoist the top off the floor and on to the new shop boxes. I then finished cutting it to length:

Then, as I figured I was going to John's (Woodguy1975) class for the rocker class-aaaaaand he just happens to have a wide belt sander, I figured I'd take the top up with me and sand it flat. Now this was not as easy as it sounds and I've got to give a big thanks to Jeremy, Jeff, and John for their help on this as this sucker was heavy and it took multiple small passes to get this baby flat:



and now I'm happy to say it's flat!!!

And then-while it was there- the top got it's 1st workout-this is all 4 of us during the class working on our seats on it:

So-it's back in the shop now and ready to move foward-thanks again the all the guys from the class for the help-and to Jeremy as I stole a few pics for this post from his gallery- Now all I've got to do is finish my rocker and I can get back to the bench!

Until then.....




:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:clamps-clamps-why did Jeremy buy all the Stanley clamps from all the local Big Lots and leave me none?

 

[woodArtz]

Good progress! Helps when you have a team of NC Woodworkers lending a hand :icon_thum.

 

[WoodWrangler]

That's one HEAVY bench and going to be a really nice piece in the shop! Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[PChristy]

:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap To the NCWW'ers that leaned a helping hand:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap You Guys Rock - Nice Bench:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[PeteM]

Nice top :icon_thum

You should host a Jeremy style [STRIKE]pizza party[/STRIKE] work session so I have an excuse to come over and check out your shop/bench/rocker (I'll bring the brownies :gar-Bi)

pete

 

[skysharks]

Michael nice bench top bro.
Did I miss something, like what is the wood, pine, ash??
I need to build a little better shop bench than what I have, mmmmmm now you got me thinking.
Thanks for the pics.


MAC

 

[Shamrock]

John- the bench is out of southern yellow pine-you can see the beginnings on the post Roubo Weeks 1 and 2 about a month back

:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:clamps-clamps-why do I never have enough clamps

 

[cpowell]

The top looks very long. What are the dimensions?

A tip of the hat to the fellow NCWWers who pitched in on the effort! :icon_thum


Chuck

 

[LeftyTom]

That's a better flat-top than my barber gives. :gar-Bi

 

[Shamrock]

Hey Chuck-
Your right it is long- 8 ft x 24 inches wide. Plenty of room to take a nap on when I get tired:gar-Bi.



:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:clamps-clamps-why do I never have enough clamps

 

[jeff...]

GO! Team NCW :thumbs_up

 

[jeff...]

Michael nice bench top bro.
Did I miss something, like what is the wood, pine, ash??
I need to build a little better shop bench than what I have, mmmmmm now you got me thinking.
Thanks for the pics.


MAC

John that is good ole... well... new growth SYP