11-30-2009, 02:25 PM
Still no recent pics as I've been slacking a bit but the wife demands the bench be done by the end of the weekend as my honey-do list is growing
I've basically finished the end cap for the wagon vice portion of the build but I've got two/three things left to do on it and have some questions:
1. Cut the dovetail in the front apron. How would you guys go about cutting this? If it was something small I wouldn't have an issue using the bandsaw but trying to manuever this puppy around makes me a little nervous. I could cut it by hand but standing it up isn't an option and I don't have any saw benches at the moment. I guess I could lay it on top of the back half of the bench and climb up on top. Any other thoughts or suggestions?
2. The bread board tenons. I know Jameel just did one side of the front slab and I'm tempted to follow suit. I can do all four ends if necessary I just don't really think it's a requirement. What do you guys think? Am I really in danger of a 4" top cupping?
3. finish? I picked up some BLO, is there something else that you guys would recommend? How many coats?
I'll try to get some pics up in the next day or two.
Thanks
Andy
I've basically finished the end cap for the wagon vice portion of the build but I've got two/three things left to do on it and have some questions:
1. Cut the dovetail in the front apron. How would you guys go about cutting this? If it was something small I wouldn't have an issue using the bandsaw but trying to manuever this puppy around makes me a little nervous. I could cut it by hand but standing it up isn't an option and I don't have any saw benches at the moment. I guess I could lay it on top of the back half of the bench and climb up on top. Any other thoughts or suggestions?
2. The bread board tenons. I know Jameel just did one side of the front slab and I'm tempted to follow suit. I can do all four ends if necessary I just don't really think it's a requirement. What do you guys think? Am I really in danger of a 4" top cupping?
3. finish? I picked up some BLO, is there something else that you guys would recommend? How many coats?
I'll try to get some pics up in the next day or two.
Thanks
Andy