Well, I still haven't decided on a design ... but I'm leaning to a Roubo-style bench, probably with more modern spins though ... maybe the 21st Century Workbench design Popular Woodworking put out. Not sure yet ...
However, one thing I do know is I want the top 6' - 7' long ... so this weekend I make the first two baby steps to prepping the lumber for the top. First I chopped them to just over 7' long, then I jointed one side in preparation for ripping on the bandsaw (that comes next).
The wood is 10/4 maple that I picked up from The Woodworking Source (thesource) in Mooresville. Some of it is a little ambrosia ... which should make for a pretty top where it shows thru. A few of the pieces are VERY heavy as they are 10/4 (2.5" thick) and 10" wide and 8-9' long.
I can tell this will be another SLOW moving project for me ... but where I can steal time, trust me I will! And I'll keep you all posted on the progress!:gar-La;
However, one thing I do know is I want the top 6' - 7' long ... so this weekend I make the first two baby steps to prepping the lumber for the top. First I chopped them to just over 7' long, then I jointed one side in preparation for ripping on the bandsaw (that comes next).
The wood is 10/4 maple that I picked up from The Woodworking Source (thesource) in Mooresville. Some of it is a little ambrosia ... which should make for a pretty top where it shows thru. A few of the pieces are VERY heavy as they are 10/4 (2.5" thick) and 10" wide and 8-9' long.
I can tell this will be another SLOW moving project for me ... but where I can steal time, trust me I will! And I'll keep you all posted on the progress!:gar-La;
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