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  1. #1
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    Default A small workbench top 1200 x 700 x 65

    The remainder of the 2006/7 timber order has gone into this top. It took a lot of cutting to get usable sections out of the remaining wood, but I managed to salvage about half of the remaining lengths. Gum pockets and splits accounted for most of the waste, with knots and checks taking the rest. The small bench will sit over the compressor and beside the lathe, making a useful work area out of what was previously dead space.

    I made a few cauls to clamp the table flat but found the glue-up was really a push for time. Previously on larger tops I have done the glue up in three stages, this one for some reason I did as a single block and really raced to get it together. After removing the clamps I discovered a new split that went 1/2 way along the table and had to re-glue that section.

    Every time I do this, and run around like a mad thing, I think of Plano and the Frontline Engineering clamps .
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    I know exactly what you mean.

    Those Frontline clamps are certainly on my wish list every time I glue up panels or laminate anything.

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    Getting there, the top is together and has a coat of BLO on it. Over the next few weeks I'll put on a few more coats then wax it. I'Ve made a temporary stand for it until I can make a proper bench base.

    Had quite a workout with the planes, did the underside first and roughed it down, then the top. The HNT took first prize for sheer grunt and the LN smoother and scraper fixed the rough bits up.

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    Nice, Groggy!! The planes And and the workbench top I's times like this that photos really don't do all the hard work justice What's wrong with the temporary legs

    cheers
    Wendy

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    Looks good Groggy

    "What's wrong with the temporary legs "
    They wobble to much!
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    Default Temporary legs

    The temporary frame took 1/2 hour to make from go to whoa. Jointer, thicknesser, 16 saw cuts and 24 dominos.

    The legs are not square and have no strength to resist wracking. I want a reasonably strong planing bench and for this to do the job for most stuff I need to beef up the frame.

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