It is currently 28 Mar 2024, 17:15
9fingers wrote:MY63 wrote:I am currently making a set of legs for my first work bench.
I think you had this problem before. Keep the mortise well away from the end of the legs.
Maybe the promised photos will give more of a clue?
Bob
Malc2098 wrote:Michael, these are the lifting casters I used on my workbench.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/POWERTEC-17000-Workbench-Caster-Pack/dp/B00SX3T2LO/ref=asc_df_B00SX3T2LO/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231897031827&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2780692419862130475&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007265&hvtargid=pla-319048169694&psc=1
Woodbloke wrote:Those are the 'Cool Blocks' on the bandsaw as I mentioned and can be easily replaced with Lignum Vitae. The Euro 205 bs that Andy P bought off me a few years ago should still have the Lignum blocks in it that I fitted when I first bought the machine - Rob
MY63 wrote:9fingers wrote:MY63 wrote:I am currently making a set of legs for my first work bench.
I think you had this problem before. Keep the mortise well away from the end of the legs.
Maybe the promised photos will give more of a clue?
Bob
Yes Bob you are correct I did have a similar issue with the doors where I was making mortises across the face wood rather than vertically. I had assumed these would be ok 15mm down from the edge..
Sorry about the lack of photos Flickr stoped responding and I cannot upload anything maybe tomorrow.
Is it possible that I am trying to make the m&t joints too tight?
MY63 wrote:Hi Bob so tapping together with a hammer is a no go then.
Simple mistake easily fixed.
Rather than have 15mm from the top and bottom can I have 30mm from the top and 0 at the bottom.
Is it acceptable to fill the current mortises with wood and glue and turn the legs upside down and start over.
I can reuse the tenons on their rails as the lower stretchers
MY63 wrote:Thanks Bob my plan has always been to enclose the sides and back in plywood with storage for my mitre saw below so the joints will never be seen. I will follow your advice and 28 and 2 it will be.
I think I am going to need a couple of long clamps around 1.2m as this bench is 1100mm has anyone got any recommendations in the budget section please.
9fingers wrote: Too tight and there will be no room for glue.
Bob
Andyp wrote:Well done. They should last for ages. Are they pushed up a bit closer to the teeth than is shown on the first photo?
Malc2098 wrote:Love that trunking. Gonna nick that idea.
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