iamnothim
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Hi everybody,
This thread is a spinoff of my Blue Pine Garage Cabinets Built thread.
I am a Marc “The Wood Whisperer” Spagnolo Guild member. I purchased the Split Top Roubo plans on the guild site for $100. Besides the schematics Marc includes great videos that I believe are invaluable in successfully completing this build. At least for me. I think it’s a great value and Marc is very responsive to Guild Members. I will also purchase the BenchCrafted Bench Maker's Package with scissor leg vise hardware. This is, by far, the hardest project I’ve ever undertaken.
The Roubo bench will serve as 8.5’ of semi permanent countertop with a corral underneath for Sys-Carts.
To do this I will eliminate the lower front cross rail and shelf and fix the front legs to the floor with stout “L” brackets. This makes up for the stability that is lost by eliminating the front rail. I have an idea for a lateral raise/lower deadman's that replaces the traditional vertical one. There will be an additional 5.5’ of static counter on the blue pine lower cabinets I will build after the bench.
The top of the bench is made from 14 sticks of 8/4 x 4” x 8.5’ soft maple. I am in the process of truing up the lumber for this part. Pages 6 & 7 of the Blue Pine Thread show where I am in the project. As usual I will post the good, bad, and ugly moments.
I do not have a jointer, band saw, or table saw. I will use Festool MFT/3 tables, TS75 saw with universal blade, Domino 500, OF1400, and MFK700. I plan on purchasing the MFS 400 Multi-Routing Template to help with mortises. I also have a DeWalt DW735 planer and a Powermatic PM2800B drill press. Working with the 8/4 stock has been a challenge without the big machines.
Lastly, Marc has allowed me to post a couple of pages from the schematic to show what I’m doing. I am very sensitive to protecting the intellectual property of others.
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This thread is a spinoff of my Blue Pine Garage Cabinets Built thread.
I am a Marc “The Wood Whisperer” Spagnolo Guild member. I purchased the Split Top Roubo plans on the guild site for $100. Besides the schematics Marc includes great videos that I believe are invaluable in successfully completing this build. At least for me. I think it’s a great value and Marc is very responsive to Guild Members. I will also purchase the BenchCrafted Bench Maker's Package with scissor leg vise hardware. This is, by far, the hardest project I’ve ever undertaken.
The Roubo bench will serve as 8.5’ of semi permanent countertop with a corral underneath for Sys-Carts.
To do this I will eliminate the lower front cross rail and shelf and fix the front legs to the floor with stout “L” brackets. This makes up for the stability that is lost by eliminating the front rail. I have an idea for a lateral raise/lower deadman's that replaces the traditional vertical one. There will be an additional 5.5’ of static counter on the blue pine lower cabinets I will build after the bench.
The top of the bench is made from 14 sticks of 8/4 x 4” x 8.5’ soft maple. I am in the process of truing up the lumber for this part. Pages 6 & 7 of the Blue Pine Thread show where I am in the project. As usual I will post the good, bad, and ugly moments.
I do not have a jointer, band saw, or table saw. I will use Festool MFT/3 tables, TS75 saw with universal blade, Domino 500, OF1400, and MFK700. I plan on purchasing the MFS 400 Multi-Routing Template to help with mortises. I also have a DeWalt DW735 planer and a Powermatic PM2800B drill press. Working with the 8/4 stock has been a challenge without the big machines.
Lastly, Marc has allowed me to post a couple of pages from the schematic to show what I’m doing. I am very sensitive to protecting the intellectual property of others.
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