the 19yr starts his workbench build

[sscustom]

more progres should be done soon this week iv sanded it and gave it a coat of oilive oil ,i like how it brings out the grain



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[sscustom]

the final stages .completed


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[GT350Mike]

Very impressive project, especially for someone at your age! When I get back home from my overseas tour, I'm planning to use your bench as a guide to build mine.

 

[sscustom]

Very impressive project, especially for someone at your age! When I get back home from my overseas tour, I'm planning to use your bench as a guide to build mine.

thanks heaps yeah it turned out nice it cost me bout 60bucks to make , a lil less

 

[Topcat]

Nice work mate

 

[A1an]

Wow...great job on the bench!

I have a couple stupid questions (just starting to get into wood projects). What process did you use to cut the half lap joints in the legs? Also what sort of bit did you use to pocket the lag bolts? I've tried a few things that, in my mind, would work to pocket lag bolts in the past and the results were less than desireable.

 

[sscustom]

Wow...great job on the bench!

I have a couple stupid questions (just starting to get into wood projects). What process did you use to cut the half lap joints in the legs? Also what sort of bit did you use to pocket the lag bolts? I've tried a few things that, in my mind, would work to pocket lag bolts in the past and the results were less than desireable.

i used a bandsaw just to cut the lap joints but it can be done with a normal hand saw then i just tied it all up with a wood chisel works well as for the lag bolts ,i used coach screws ,[AUSTRALIA] but there the same what i did is first drill a pilot hole just a couple mm smaller than the bolt usually you can give them a tap with the hammer so the tip will bit inn to the wood then i just used a 1/2 ratched and socket along with wood glue for extra strenght and screwed it all together...

 

[dittle fart around]

i used a bandsaw just to cut the lap joints but it can be done with a normal hand saw then i just tied it all up with a wood chisel works well as for the lag bolts ,i used coach screws ,[AUSTRALIA] but there the same what i did is first drill a pilot hole just a couple mm smaller than the bolt usually you can give them a tap with the hammer so the tip will bit inn to the wood then i just used a 1/2 ratched and socket along with wood glue for extra strenght and screwed it all together...

If you have a table saw handy, set the blade to the depth of the joint, usually half of the thickness of the leg. Make a cut where you want the joint to end then cut slots out to the end of the leg and nibble away the remaining material. Works great no chiseling.

 

[sscustom]

If you have a table saw handy, set the blade to the depth of the joint, usually half of the thickness of the leg. Make a cut where you want the joint to end then cut slots out to the end of the leg and nibble away the remaining material. Works great no chiseling.

yeah that would work great but i dont have a table saw

 

[theoldwizard1]

The half lap joints are much stronger to use. If you lag bolt into the end grain of your post the grain will open up and not provide a secure connection.

I must concur.

Being a stationary item and hopefully glued well, you are probably fine.

Lags don't cut it for outdoor projects or things that move or get banged around (gate hinges, latches, etc.)

If your tool shopping, skip the biscuit joiner and buy a pocket screw jig !



BTW, the bench looks great !

 

[theoldwizard1]

If you are going tool shopping, a circular saw should be first on your list. You could have made multiple passes in the area that needed to be plowed out and cleaned it up with a handle chisel. Guides are great for cutting large pieces.

A good, heavy duty (1 hp) router is another great power hand tool. They are not just for edging. With the proper jigs, you can make mortise and tenons, rabbets, etc. Lots of "How to" videos. One benefit is that you can expand your usage of this tool by built a router table.


With A$ stronger than the US$ how are tool prices down under ?

 

[sscustom]

If you are going tool shopping, a circular saw should be first on your list. You could have made multiple passes in the area that needed to be plowed out and cleaned it up with a handle chisel. Guides are great for cutting large pieces.

A good, heavy duty (1 hp) router is another great power hand tool. They are not just for edging. With the proper jigs, you can make mortise and tenons, rabbets, etc. Lots of "How to" videos. One benefit is that you can expand your usage of this tool by built a router table.


With A$ stronger than the US$ how are tool prices down under ?

i do have a router [makita] works good ,yes circular saw should be on the list but lo be honest im scared to use one that and a table saw that i dont have
any more tools that you would reccomend

 

[theoldwizard1]

I'm guess you already have a drill. Recently bought a DeWalt 1/4" hex drive impact for driving and removing screws. Best tool I have bought in years (already had batteries and charger so it wasn't too expensive on eBay).

There was (still is ?) a series on PBS up here call The Router Workshop. They sell DVD of all of the shows, our maybe you can rent them. Reruns show up on the public stations up here all the time. It is absolutely amazing what you can do with a router, some templates, and a router table.

If you are going to be doing any demolition, you will need a reciprocating saw.


P.S. I have a good friend from Griffith, New South Wales.

 

[onemore]

Great looking bench. Use it in good health!!

 

[sscustom]

Great looking bench. Use it in good health!!

yeah i will no abusing it lol

 

[sscustom]

I'm guess you already have a drill. Recently bought a DeWalt 1/4" hex drive impact for driving and removing screws. Best tool I have bought in years (already had batteries and charger so it wasn't too expensive on eBay).

There was (still is ?) a series on PBS up here call The Router Workshop. They sell DVD of all of the shows, our maybe you can rent them. Reruns show up on the public stations up here all the time. It is absolutely amazing what you can do with a router, some templates, and a router table.

If you are going to be doing any demolition, you will need a reciprocating saw.


P.S. I have a good friend from Griffith, New South Wales.

been meaning to pick up a impact but prob cordded insted of cordless im not sure we get pbs in australia -do we?

 

[theoldwizard1]

PBS = public broadcasting station

The show is very low budget and the father and son team are "corny" (odd). Is there a mail order DVD rental like Blockbuster/Netflix down under ?

With the proper software you could make a back up of these DVDs as they came through (Not a copy; that would be illegal ! Just a backup. Wink, wink !)

 

[bobemmerich]

NICE JOB! For not having a circular saw or table saw, thats excellent work. Looks better than anything I would make. Thats awesome.

 

[sscustom]

NICE JOB! For not having a circular saw or table saw, thats excellent work. Looks better than anything I would make. Thats awesome.

thanks yeah i down own a table saw or a cicular saw but i made due with what i had

 

[48James]

Nice workbench, should look nice finished!

 

[sscustom]

Nice workbench, should look nice finished!

thanks yeah its finished now works good has alot of storage underneath which is good



cheers sam