A few weeks ago I convinced myself that in order to make the drawers required for my dresser project that I first need a proper bench; so the research began. I bought Schwarz' latest book, asked a few questions here and came up with the following bench:
-All SYP construction from the BORG (~$70 worth)
-6'5" X 27" 3" TOP
-33.5" height
-4" x 4" legs
-Jorgensen 10" quick release vise for the front and a Peachtree quick vise for the end (thanks Eyecode)
-Veritas brass bench dogs and a surface clamp round out the accessories
-finished with BLO
The short top and bottom stretchers are m&t with draw bore pegs and the long stretcher is secured using two bed-bolts in each end for a total of 8 bolts (this WILL NOT rack).
I made the front of the top flush with the front of the legs and keyed it into place with a 3/8" dowel going down into the leg. I then cut a slot in the back of the top stretchers to place a lag bolt that would keep the top flat but allow for seasonal movement (see photo).
Total weight of this is ~250 lbs and I believe it may be strong enough for an elephant to use as a park bench.
-All SYP construction from the BORG (~$70 worth)
-6'5" X 27" 3" TOP
-33.5" height
-4" x 4" legs
-Jorgensen 10" quick release vise for the front and a Peachtree quick vise for the end (thanks Eyecode)
-Veritas brass bench dogs and a surface clamp round out the accessories
-finished with BLO
The short top and bottom stretchers are m&t with draw bore pegs and the long stretcher is secured using two bed-bolts in each end for a total of 8 bolts (this WILL NOT rack).
I made the front of the top flush with the front of the legs and keyed it into place with a 3/8" dowel going down into the leg. I then cut a slot in the back of the top stretchers to place a lag bolt that would keep the top flat but allow for seasonal movement (see photo).
Total weight of this is ~250 lbs and I believe it may be strong enough for an elephant to use as a park bench.