Hi Jocks -
Yes I really am a 9.5 finger guy. Very lucky; ring finger only - golf game actually improved. Go figure!
Looking for some guidance as I deliver a nice piece over the coming days/weeks. I've scoured the forum and gotten a lot of great ideas and recommendations. I hope to apply your feedback as I proceed.
Here is a picture my wife found on the interweb…
My thoughts:
1. Using construction-grade 2x and 4x (6x?) materials for table and bench base and benches and 1x for tabletop and benchtops
2. Using pocket screws and glue for base joinery
3. Using pocket screws, biscuits (for alignment) and glue for tabletop/benchtops
4. Dimensions - TBD: 30"H, Long enough to comfortably sit 4 on each side and one at each end, As narrow as possible to accommodate seating at ends. Benches will fit underneath table between table legs
5. Finish will be Thompson's or something similar.
6. Prefer to avoid breadboard end due to joinery related to expansion controversy (battens instead)
Priimary Tools: Table Saw, Chop Saw, Router Table, Kreg, etc.
Missing tools: Drill press, Jointer, Planer
Please share feedback - good and bad
Q1 - what is minimum table width? 28"?
Q2 - bench requires climb in/out in addition to seating space: how much space per person is required along bench - 22"? this will determine table span and bench length
Q3 - what modifications to materials are recommended? i.e. rip 1×12 into 6 in wide pieces
Q4 - how to age tabletop/benchtops prior to fab and assembly? is same required for base?
Q5 - thoughts on batten vs breadboard? still need to accommodate expansion
Q6 - how to fasten top to base?
Q7 - finish?
Thanks.
Yes I really am a 9.5 finger guy. Very lucky; ring finger only - golf game actually improved. Go figure!
Looking for some guidance as I deliver a nice piece over the coming days/weeks. I've scoured the forum and gotten a lot of great ideas and recommendations. I hope to apply your feedback as I proceed.
Here is a picture my wife found on the interweb…
My thoughts:
1. Using construction-grade 2x and 4x (6x?) materials for table and bench base and benches and 1x for tabletop and benchtops
2. Using pocket screws and glue for base joinery
3. Using pocket screws, biscuits (for alignment) and glue for tabletop/benchtops
4. Dimensions - TBD: 30"H, Long enough to comfortably sit 4 on each side and one at each end, As narrow as possible to accommodate seating at ends. Benches will fit underneath table between table legs
5. Finish will be Thompson's or something similar.
6. Prefer to avoid breadboard end due to joinery related to expansion controversy (battens instead)
Priimary Tools: Table Saw, Chop Saw, Router Table, Kreg, etc.
Missing tools: Drill press, Jointer, Planer
Please share feedback - good and bad
Q1 - what is minimum table width? 28"?
Q2 - bench requires climb in/out in addition to seating space: how much space per person is required along bench - 22"? this will determine table span and bench length
Q3 - what modifications to materials are recommended? i.e. rip 1×12 into 6 in wide pieces
Q4 - how to age tabletop/benchtops prior to fab and assembly? is same required for base?
Q5 - thoughts on batten vs breadboard? still need to accommodate expansion
Q6 - how to fasten top to base?
Q7 - finish?
Thanks.