Nicholson Bench Builders....

[Scott W]

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?

[AgGEM]

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

[Scott W]

[blockquote]AgGEM said:

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I am very, very pleased with it.


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I would be too. I'd use 4x4's if they were readily available here.

[Humanbackhoe]

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

[AgGEM]

Humanbackhoe said:

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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

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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.as...&cat=1,41637,41659

Ag

[cputnam]

Put the pix here please!

[MikeS.]

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.

[Scott W]

MikeS. said:

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I pack the aprons out with 3/4 stock.

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What does this mean?

[MikeS.]

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.