Comments

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   mikewxyz | Nov 16, 2016 09:01pm | #1

   Hi Matt: I'm up for the challenge of building a bench. I've watched both the Monster bench and the Shaker bench videos. I would need to modify the dimension to fit into the shop (6' length) along with the design to add a tail vise (chair maker). Is one plan more suitable to modification than the other? Is there a structural preference of using bench bolts over pinned mortise and tenon? Since I just read about Becksvoort putting storage in his Lie-Nielsen bench (preferred if I had the space and money), it seems like either design could contain drawers.

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   DaveRichards | Nov 17, 2016 06:56am | #2

   @mikewxyz, I saw your comment just now. Since I made the model for the plans for Matt's bench, I thought I'd make a quick modification for you. You can see an image at https://flic.kr/p/P8EMzV The top is 6 feel long not including the end of the tail vise. The tail vise is from Garrett Hack's bench. I did not modify the base. If it is left as it is, the top of the right trestle would need some modification for the tail vise.

   --Dave Richards

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   mikewxyz | Nov 18, 2016 08:24pm | #3

   Thanks for doing the drawing Dave.

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   Gregj301 | Aug 22, 2017 10:34pm | #4

   Beautiful bench and great videos explaining the processes used. I love the way Matt simplifies the explanations. Very clear with no mumbo jumbo. I truly appreciate this series.
   Thank you.

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   user-7003435 | Feb 27, 2018 01:56pm | #5

   Looks like a great bench. I plan on building a version of it in the coming weeks. One question through, how is the top attached to the base?

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   user-7061496 | May 23, 2018 06:19am | #6

   Fine video but seems to be lacking info on how you attach the top to the upper bearers?

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   user-7061496 | May 24, 2018 05:59am | #7

   I keep adding this comment but it seems to disappear. How did you attach the top to the base?????

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   BenStrano | May 24, 2018 08:16am | #8

   None of your comments are disapearing, they're all on different posts, on of which I replied to. On episode three's comment section, I said "Having just helped Matt move, I can attest, the top is not attached to the base, and it’s heavy enough that it’s never been an issue.".

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   AllenB22 | May 15, 2019 12:04pm | #11

   I don't get it. I have finished the worktop according to the plans using ash 3 inches thick. I am now planing the top level and the top is definitely sliding on the stand. I will be adding some stops on the underside of the top.

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   RockDad | Oct 18, 2018 05:06pm | #9

   Great video series. That is some snow storm outside in episode 6!

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   AllenB22 | May 01, 2019 09:37am | #10

   What kind of bit is used to drill the dog holes?

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    EpinetteNoire | Oct 24, 2019 11:57pm | #12

    Ben please be more specific. Instead of just confirming that you have posted about how the top is attached to the base, please also provide the reference, or repeat the info for the sake of convenience. Thank you

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    BenStrano | Oct 25, 2019 09:05am | #13

    Comment #8 says it all EpinetteNoire,

    "Having just helped Matt move, I can attest, the top is not attached to the base, and it’s heavy enough that it’s never been an issue."

    If I were building the bench, I'd attach it with l-brackets or dowels, but Matt did not, and he swears it's never been an issue.

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    GrandaddysBaileyNo5 | Nov 25, 2020 03:08pm | #14

    Great job, Matt! Beautifully done.

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    user-7403911 | Jan 29, 2021 08:14pm | #15

    Great looking bench and thanks for all the information on how it's built.

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    DougSeagrim | Dec 16, 2021 11:48am | #16

    I find that glue spreading for pieces like the top is better done with a roller as it makes a more consistent coat of glue with less squeeze out. Any comment??