Thread: Benchcrafted Shaker Workbench

Sorry can't help much as I'm a little bit south of you

Look around for a specialist supplier of ply - there is bound to be one - I've heard of Mr Plywood but have never used as them there's a local outfit hereabouts whom are good and extremely helpful, so I'm pretty sure there would be similar in your area

The american system confuses everyone but this should help ... link

Cant help with the resaw. What is your plan re vices?

Thanks sawdust maker. That link explains my question perfectly. It does not explain why they have not transitioned to the metric system though. There are two ply places on the coast that I will check out tomorrow.

Pacman. The vice hardware is ongoing. I have a leg vice screw from my late grandfather that I would like to incorporate into the build, however I might replace that more traditional wooden handle option with a cast hand wheel. Have not firmed on the wagon vise option as depicted on the benchcrafted version above or to remake with an ‘L’ shaped tail vice. I really like to esthetics of the bench and do not want to mess around with the design too much.


Peter

PS. Would a cabinet maker have the table saw that would rip a 140mm board in half? Or a furniture maker? I just don’t know who would have the correct tools to do the task and therefore cannot make any phone calls to track someone down.

Yes most cabinet shops should have a saw that could cut that height, my 12' woodman can cut 100mm thick and most cabinet shops would have at least a 12 more likely 14" blade. I would try one of the cut to size cabbies more chance of getting it done reasonably quickly instead of waiting for a production shop to fit it in when they can get around to it.
Regards Rod.

Originally Posted by Rod Gilbert

Yes most cabinet shops should have a saw that could cut that height, my 12' woodman can cut 100mm thick and most cabinet shops would have at least a 12 more likely 14" blade. I would try one of the cut to size cabbies more chance of getting it done reasonably quickly instead of waiting for a production shop to fit it in when they can get around to it.
Regards Rod.

Sorry I am not sure what you mean by "cut to size cabbies"?

Regards

Peter

Originally Posted by Rod Gilbert

my 12' woodman

Wow, I'd like to see the blade on that one

Peter, I'm not sure where on the coast you are, but other than trying local cabinet makers(cabbies) there are 'cut to size' outlets that will cut up chipboard sheets for you to your specifications. There is one up near the intersection of SouthportNerang Rd and Ashmore Rd and a couple in Nerang. Another alternative might be somewhere like Hardwood Heaven at Burleigh that do recycled timber and might do a resaw job for you.

Originally Posted by Fuzzie

Wow, I'd like to see the blade on that one

Peter, I'm not sure where on the coast you are, but other than trying local cabinet makers(cabbies) there are 'cut to size' outlets that will cut up chipboard sheets for you to your specifications. There is one up near the intersection of SouthportNerang Rd and Ashmore Rd and a couple in Nerang. Another alternative might be somewhere like Hardwood Heaven at Burleigh that do recycled timber and might do a resaw job for you.

Thanks Fuzzie,

I have left a message with Hardwood Heaven as they offer machining as one of thier sevices on the website. The gallery pictures have some very substantial hardwood sizes made into sme very impressive structures.

Regards,

Peter

I am in Mudgeeraba so kind of central.

Originally Posted by PeTeR1810

Thanks Fuzzie,

I have left a message with Hardwood Heaven as they offer machining as one of thier sevices on the website. The gallery pictures have some very substantial hardwood sizes made into sme very impressive structures.

Regards,

Peter

I am in Mudgeeraba so kind of central.

Hi Peter,

If you want I can do it for you, plus any machining drop me a PM and i'll give you my address and arrange a time.

I'm in Jimboomba about 70 k's west of you.

Cheers

Steve

Mate the inclosed might help with the american sizes.
Hardwoods[edit source | edit]

In North America, sizes for dimensional lumber made from hardwoods varies from the sizes for softwoods. Boards are usually supplied in random widths and lengths of a specified thickness, and sold by the board-foot (144 cubic inches or 2,360 cubic centimetres, ¹⁄₁₂th of 1 cubic foot or 0.028 cubic metres). This does not apply in all countries; for example, in Australia many boards are sold to timber yards in packs with a common profile (dimensions) but not necessarily consisting of the same length boards.

Nominal	Surfaced on one side (S1S)	Surfaced on two sides (S2S)
1⁄2 in	3⁄8 in (9.5 mm)	5⁄16 in (7.9 mm)
5⁄8 in	1⁄2 in (13 mm)	7⁄16 in (11 mm)
3⁄4 in	5⁄8 in (16 mm)	9⁄16 in (14 mm)
1 in or 4⁄4 in	7⁄8 in (22 mm)	13⁄16 in (21 mm)
1 1⁄4 in or 5⁄4 in	1 1⁄8 in (29 mm)	1 1⁄16 in (27 mm)
1 1⁄2 in or 6⁄4 in	1 3⁄8 in (35 mm)	1 5⁄16 in (33 mm)
2 in or 8⁄4 in	1 13⁄16 in (46 mm)	1 3⁄4 inches (44 mm)
3 in or 12⁄4 in	2 13⁄16 in (71 mm)	2 3⁄4 in (70 mm)
4 in or 16⁄4 in	3 13⁄16 in (97 mm)	3 3⁄4 in (95 mm)

Also in North America, hardwood lumber is commonly sold in a "quarter" system when referring to thickness. 4/4 (four quarters) refers to a 1-inch-thick (25 mm) board, 8/4 (eight quarters) is a 2-inch-thick (51 mm) board, etc. This system is not usually used for softwood lumber, although softwood decking is sometimes sold as 5/4 (actually one inch thick).

Bad idea to buy ply from the green shead or the general. If you want the face to look nice go to a timber yard ask for a sheet with an
a grade side this is select, the back non viewing side can be a b or c grade side. Bunning ply in pretty much c,c grade.

Here you go fuzzie my 12" woodman saw. Sorry about that peter yes I meant cut to size cabinet maker/ shop I also would be glad to do it for you but we are a bit far apart to make it worthwhile for you I am a few hour's away.
Regards Rod.

I think Fuzzie was commenting on your 12' woodman (ie 12 foot)

Milling. The boards are 45mm thick and I need to re-saw these down in thickness by half to construct the face boards for the carcase that the plans indicate. My triton table saw will only cut to a depth of 50mm which leaves me will short off the 140mm board width that I have. I did try a backup plan. I tried to re-saw these down on a bandsaw, using a bandsaw at the local highschool, however the cut was wavy and after I ran it through a thicknessed I had lost too much material to sawdust. So I need to find a shop on the Gold Coast or surrounds that will rip three boards in half thickness.

Hi Peter

You can do this on your Triton you know.

As long as all the side edges are square to a reference face - ensure that this is so - run the boards through the Triton with the reference side against the fence, and take it progressive deeper with several runs alternating on one side. You can then finish the cut in one or two runs by rotating the board to the other side.

If your saw is not deep enough (it should be), then remove the centre "bridge" with a handsaw or that pesky bandsaw.

Leave enough waste to joint to the depth you want.

Regards fro Perth

Derek

My experience with attempting to resaw 3m boards on dodgy home grade equipment haven't been great. Maybe with a bit more experience and confidence it would work, I just don't have the space. Sometimes it's worth dropping $'s to use pro equipment when necessary.

Another option might be the Burleigh Mens shed if you want to try it DIY. I have been meaning to check it out myself. I understand it has a fair bit of good equipment on hand and might have the space and support (physical and moral) to handle 3m boards.