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Nicholson Bench Builders.... - Scott W - 10-11-2015
Ever wish you had a thicker top? I just got my top and skirt wood and was wondering because after I plane this top it just seems like it may tend to feel thin.
thoughts?
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - AgGEM - 10-11-2015
Not a Nicholson but the apron was definitely influenced by same.
As you can see, the top is 4x4.
Inexpensive and easy to build, I am very, very pleased with it.
Ag
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - MikeS. - 10-11-2015
I drill my holdfast holes through the top and then flip the bench over and put 2 x 4 backer over the holes with glue and screws. Flip the bench back on its feet and I then drill through the backer. things line up that way and I don't accidentally hit a screw. I pack the aprons out with 3/4 stock.
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - Scott W - 10-11-2015
[blockquote]AgGEM said:
I am very, very pleased with it.
[blockquote]Quote:
I would be too. I'd use 4x4's if they were readily available here.
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - Scott W - 10-11-2015
MikeS. said:
I pack the aprons out with 3/4 stock.
What does this mean?
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - Humanbackhoe - 10-12-2015
Hey Ag....that is a very interesting bench.The shoulder vice seems quite different to me. Could you post a photo from another angle?
Your design looks simple, strong and relatively inexpensive....This is the first bench I have wanted to copy...thanks for posting....
Andrew
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - MikeS. - 10-12-2015
I build up the thickness of the aprons with 3/4 inch stock. I leave gaps for the legs that create large dados for the legs to fit in.
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - AgGEM - 10-12-2015
Humanbackhoe said:
Hey Ag....that is a very interesting bench.The shoulder vice seems quite different to me. Could you post a photo from another angle?
Your design looks simple, strong and relatively inexpensive....This is the first bench I have wanted to copy...thanks for posting....
Andrew
Thank you! I am flattered....
Be in the shop tomorrow and I will snap a few pix and PM you so as not to Hijack this thread.
Meantime, here is the vice you asked about:
http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=65746&cat=1,41637,41659
Ag
Re: Nicholson Bench Builders.... - cputnam - 10-13-2015
Put the pix here please!