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Work Bench Frame

author-gravatar jaybobknee Sep 04, 2018

Needed to make a new work bench and flexed as hard as I could on some beefcake mortise and tenons.

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Hogging jig I stole from the samari carpenter. Definitely wouldn't use this exact method for fine woodworking. 

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Photo of Work Bench Frame

all squared up

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Cutting checks.  This was a terrible method.

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Photo of Work Bench Frame

Cool perspective of the haunched mortise and a dry fit

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Cutting the haunches

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Photo of Work Bench Frame

Glued up sides

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Long skirts and stretchers ready to go. 

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Tadaaa

Photo of Work Bench Frame
Photo of Work Bench Frame
Photo of Work Bench Frame

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Hey JayBob,  I'm curious about the dimensions of this bench... 7' ? judging by the stretchers....
Also, did you joint the lumber before joinery or was it good enough off the shelf?

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