I saw a post by @drypowder in @HMP 's workbench thread a little while back. dry posted this video of a nice looking DIY workbench.
I've seen it before and was going to try it out. He has a more detailed description of parts here too: https://diyforknuckleheads.com/build-workbench/
It seems pretty straight forward. While I don't have a Miter saw for nice, easy 45* cuts, I should be able to figure it out.
However, I am a bit confused about how he does the legs. He describes it at the 1:15 mark in the video.
He puts two 2x4's (Aussie equivalent) together and then cuts a "checkout" on one of them. Then does another "checkout" on the other. This leaves about half a 2x4's width to secure the legs to the top. I get that the top rests on the legs now, but it seems like he removed a lot of material to secure the top and legs together. Especially since he puts two bolts and 3 screws into the now smaller part of the 2x4. Shown at the 6:55 mark in the video.
Being a complete beginner (level 0), I wonder if this matters at all?
Also, why not use a 4x4 instead of attaching two 2x4's together?
Lastly, will the top be strong enough to secure a vise too?
Thanks!
I've seen it before and was going to try it out. He has a more detailed description of parts here too: https://diyforknuckleheads.com/build-workbench/
It seems pretty straight forward. While I don't have a Miter saw for nice, easy 45* cuts, I should be able to figure it out.
However, I am a bit confused about how he does the legs. He describes it at the 1:15 mark in the video.
He puts two 2x4's (Aussie equivalent) together and then cuts a "checkout" on one of them. Then does another "checkout" on the other. This leaves about half a 2x4's width to secure the legs to the top. I get that the top rests on the legs now, but it seems like he removed a lot of material to secure the top and legs together. Especially since he puts two bolts and 3 screws into the now smaller part of the 2x4. Shown at the 6:55 mark in the video.
Being a complete beginner (level 0), I wonder if this matters at all?
Also, why not use a 4x4 instead of attaching two 2x4's together?
Lastly, will the top be strong enough to secure a vise too?
Thanks!
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