Lazy Build

[carlb40]

so i learnt how to cut large tenons

now it seems to be a scrap of plans with the 8 x 8 s

must be another use for my slabs
maybe a garden feature

Steve

Glad to see you are being positive about this.

Ok lets talk bench for a minute. What style of bench are you making? Can you utilise the timber for everything on the build, the top, the legs/ stretchers etc. Lets say yes, and lets say roughly 25% waste during the build. So do a drawing ( if you haven't already) and work out how much you will use.
Then see what's left.


Also is there storage outside? Can you find temporary space for a couple of pallets and put the spare timber on there, covered with a tarp to protect it from the weather?
That would free up space to set up your bandsaw and make your life easier.

 

[SteveF]

I have about 27 cubic foot
so should be ok to get a bench out of it

SWMBO says i can put in conservatory

I will go get the timbers for lathe bench

and worry about work bench when i get 5 mins

Steve

 

[carlb40]

Ahhh a little spare for the bench then. :-" Well done on the new timber storage area

 

[SteveF]

Mark

can u post some more pics please?

i would like to see joints \ angles

Steve

 

[Mark Hancock]

Mark

can u post some more pics please?

i would like to see joints \ angles

Steve

This is the only other image I have as I sold this stand with the lathe years ago.

There are no joints in the construction (I'm a woodturner ). The A frame 'joint' was simply butting the two timbers together and securing with bolts. The top was secured to the two A frame legs using angle iron and bolts.

The A frame legs were cut to get the height requirement and splay of the legs such that it suited my stance at the lathe. The rule of thumb for height is lathe centre at about elbow height. Personally I prefer it about 3" higher. The legs were splayed enough to give stability but not so that I tripped over them when working at the lathe.

I would have thought that your 8 x 8 timber were be ideal for this type of construction :?:

This image below shows a similar construction fabricated in metal. The lathe here sits on top of the legs not on the cross member.