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| andyf:
I hate to criticise, but I might have used half-lap joints at the top of each leg, so that the top frame was sitting partially above it and putting it in compression. Then, the screws and glue wouldn't be taking all the strain. Andy |
| PeeWee:
I know exactly what you mean Andy :doh:, its what i was thinking also by using secondary legs between the 2 frames and below the bottom thereby creating a compression joint. |
| John Stevenson:
Fit closing strips on the front horizontal stringers to stop bits rolling under the bench. Don't ask !! I have fitted strips cut at 45 degrees, old bits of flat roofing edges, to mine, stops bits going under and makes it easier to clean, no sharp corners. Depending on what use you are putting this bench, general or machine, think about running some plugs across the front in conduit so power tools don't have leads trailing across the back knocking all the crap onto the floor. John S. |
| Jonny:
Just a thought, i did something quite similar years ago. Materials cheap and readilly and easilly obtainable. 4X2" same, jointed glued and screwed together rawl bolted to wall top and bottom. Problem being although quite sturdy took an RF25 mill and more was the noise, it was unbearable even for me. Even a bench grinder was noisy tolerable on rubber feet but only used for a minute or so. Cut the section for mill out and put it back on spindly angle iron frame rawl bolted to wall, silent. |
| PeeWee:
Hi, Allthumbz, in imperial i used #10 screws around 3 inches throughout, not a nail in sight. Jonny, i too am concerned about noise and would normally bolt a bench of this type to a wall, however i have no wall available. Where the bench is in the picture normally lives a classic mini :headbang: (the wifes toy). this means the bench will live in the space between the 2 sides of the garage. I will if necessary bold the whole thing to the foor, though i am hoping with the added ridgeidity it wont be necessary. |
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