04-18-2018, 09:20 AM
The X bracing is only necessary for strength to keep the top solid to the legs and the legs solid to the base. The smaller the better, just big enough to do the job. They tend to be a foot and knee catcher for anyone sliding in from the end of the bench. Perhaps a steeper angle than 45d.
My boss is a Jewish carpenter. Our DADDY owns the business.
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