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Offline tp4tissue

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Inadequate Wood ?
« on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 01:51:46 »
So... Tp4 am diy'ng a workbench..

Buhhhhh.. not fully built yet,   if I calculate the completed weight,  it shouldn't be more than 120-140lbs.


And then I go on them wood guys forums, they all claim 200+ 300+ 500+ lb  benches..


How necessary is the weight, if I'm mostly going to be using power tools. ??

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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 02:40:31 »
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 08:00:36 »
it all depends on what you will be using it for. A heavy top is nice to hammer on but not necessary for most tasks. Rigidity is usually more important.Good bracing, being attached to a wall, and good joinery are ways to achieve that.
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 08:02:59 »
If you need more weight, just add custom metal weights on the back.
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 09:33:48 »
What wood guys forums are you perusing?
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 09:52:09 »
Inadequate wood? Try viagra.
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 10:10:01 »
Maybe they mean supports that weight?

Because both of my workbenches together don't equal 120lbs...
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:04:38 »
Quote from: tjcaustin on Sat, 25 March 2017, 10:10:01
Maybe they mean supports that weight?

Because both of my workbenches together don't equal 120lbs...

On the wood guys forums.. they'd be all like.. Your workbench is just a table..

KMAC vs Coolermaster.. hahahahahahahahaha
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:14:55 »
Quote from: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 08:00:36
it all depends on what you will be using it for. A heavy top is nice to hammer on but not necessary for most tasks. Rigidity is usually more important.Good bracing, being attached to a wall, and good joinery are ways to achieve that.

I don't have a jointer yet, so my glue game is going to be quite weak/ borderline useless atm.. sigh..

I guess I'll just have to settle on it being a table.. hahahahaha
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:28:14 »
Aliphatic resin (yellow) glue does require tight joints. I sometimes will use epoxy or polyurethane glues instead when I need to fill in the gaps caused by poor joinery.
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 13:30:21 »
Quote from: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:28:14
Aliphatic resin (yellow) glue does require tight joints. I sometimes will use epoxy or polyurethane glues instead when I need to fill in the gaps caused by poor joinery.

is that the titebond 3 ?
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 25 March 2017, 14:50:35 »
It is my understanding that all three titebond formulations are aliphatic resin based. The higher numbers give more water resistance. They all require clamping and good contact between pieces.
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 29 March 2017, 14:29:34 »
Eagerly awaiting a "Workbench Guide" from our fearless leader.
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Re: Inadequate Wood ?
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 29 March 2017, 15:15:31 »
Quote from: digi on Wed, 29 March 2017, 14:29:34
Eagerly awaiting a "Workbench Guide" from our fearless leader.

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