How to Fit Workbench Backsplash Under Window

[satpoolman]

I want to add a wood back splash to my workbench. From a little searching on the forums, 1x6 hardwood should do the trick. Problem is, how do I fit it around the window sill? I am by no means a woodworker, so any help or ideas would be much appreciated.

 

[MoonRise]

Just how much fitting and fussing do you want to do here?

Pretty much just do some notching of your backsplash board to clear the window trim.

 

[Shiftless]

I want to add a wood back splash to my workbench. From a little searching on the forums, 1x6 hardwood should do the trick. Problem is, how do I fit it around the window sill? I am by no means a woodworker, so any help or ideas would be much appreciated.

Is that a bedroom? Cool to have a recessed speaker right there for tunes.
If it was me, I would rip off that sill. Keep it somewhere and glue it back on when you dismantle your shop and sell the house.
Without that sill in the way, your 1x6 addition will be easy.

 

[gungatim]

easiest way is to use 3 pcs. but 2 full width pieces up to either side of the sill. rip a 3rd piece to width and cut to length to fit in the space under the sill.

or mark and notch a solid piece.

or remove the sill.

or use tile, make a cool design with small 2x2 tiles...at least that way you won't freak out when you find out the wall isn't perfectly flat...

 

[Jeff Ivers]

If it was me, I would remove the sill and save for re-installation, cut and install a temporary sill flush with the wall and then make the back-splash the full width of the bench to the desired height.

 

[satpoolman]

Thanks for the input guys! I think I'll remove the sill & go from there. The bottom trim was easy to remove..hopefully the sill won't be too stubborn.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Is that a bedroom? Cool to have a recessed speaker right there for tunes.
If it was me, I would rip off that sill. Keep it somewhere and glue it back on when you dismantle your shop and sell the house.
Without that sill in the way, your 1x6 addition will be easy.

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