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  1. 02-14-2009, 11:29 AM #1
    mike johnston
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    another bench thread

    Seems like this is the season of the bench. So I thought I'd post a few pics of my meager attempt. The base is hard maple, with just simple knock down construction ( 1/2" barrel bolts and 2 - 1/2" steel rods in each leg.) I was surprised how strong this arrangement is. I think the steel rods really make a difference.
    The top is 4/4 hard maple with a few strips of cherry around the dog holes, and border. It's 3 inches thick and 30x84. One thing I did do, (and I'm sure I'm not the first.) When ripping the 4/4 stock for the top, and the board wasn't wide enough to get 2 or 3 strong 3 inch strips I just cut them 2 inches wide or what ever divided out. Then glued full length cut offs, or half lapped short cut offs together, and glued them to the 2 inch strips. Put the facing up and it looks like the entire top is full length material. And best of all, almost no waste.

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    At the end of the day a nice Belgium triple is my reward.
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  3. 02-14-2009, 5:04 PM #2
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    Mike, that's a very nice bench.

    BTW, you may want to consider posting some larger (in pixels) pictures so that we can see the details, especially of the finished bench.
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  4. 02-14-2009, 8:47 PM #3
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    Mike great looking bench, hope to see it in person soon. Ron
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  5. 02-14-2009, 10:13 PM #4
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    Mike, that's a nice looking workbench. I'd like to see some larger photos when you get a chance.
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  6. 02-15-2009, 8:51 AM #5
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    It looks like a great bench. I too would love to see some bigger photos at least of the finished product.
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  7. 02-15-2009, 11:29 AM #6
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    What they said. Nice bench!
    You will look forward to using that bench every time you set foot in the shop.
    I'd like to see a bigger pic too.
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  8. 02-15-2009, 11:44 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    Mike, that's a very nice bench.

    BTW, you may want to consider posting some larger (in pixels) pictures so that we can see the details, especially of the finished bench.
    What Jim said about the pics and . . . That bench is looking real good. Much more style and panache than my beater.
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  9. 02-15-2009, 1:17 PM #8
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    That baby is really going to be a showstopper!
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  10. 02-15-2009, 1:27 PM #9
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    Great bench!

    Bigger pics, though. <sorry, couldn't resist>
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  11. 02-15-2009, 7:42 PM #10
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    That is a great looking bench. Gives me inspiration to start on mine.
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