I'm a full decade short of 80, so the fact youre still breathing and on a computer does you credit. =D> =D>
Stuart... I never work with softwood unless its construction or garden furniture items. I really dont like using the stuff.
I understand your concern for my bubinga, but I am hopeful of making something decent enough to sell for 50 euro so it wont all go to the firewood pile.
I'm after advice on cross bar thickness. Assuming I do a half lap at the cross, what would be the minimum thickness of vertical timber on the long arm (about 1 metre)?
I might have to draw a plan and paste it here for advice.