Am I correct in saying that the half laps in this project are only glued on one of the three lap surfaces? The other two surfaces have danish oil on one of the two mating faces, right? If so, what's the best way to prevent those faces from getting finish without adding a ton of extra work? Or is the single glue face enough? Could you cut the half laps in unfinished wood, then use appropriate sized scrap to "plug" the laps while finishing the rest? I think that would be easier than trying tape.
This is essentially a torsion box which is extremely strong and already resists racking. Slap some 3/4" plywood on the top and bottom and you will have a very strong workbench top!
Increase the height of the lattice. In other words, if you looked at it in profile, it would be taller. The legs don't strike me as ideal for supporting a seated person.
Screwing the edges was probably an overkill, but overall what a nice project and end result is very nice. I enjoyed it and learned about few tools I need for my shop.
Brilliant!
Thank you !
What wood was used? Looks like a great project but I don’t have enough clamps yet.
Absolutely beautiful piece. That one will be one of my future projects. Thanks for sharing.
✌️,
Jeremy
Nice one, Rob! Love that jig!
Great video on a great table.
Excellent Sir !!.
That's really cool, came out great! Cheers, Chris.
nice and elegant 👍
Am I correct in saying that the half laps in this project are only glued on one of the three lap surfaces? The other two surfaces have danish oil on one of the two mating faces, right? If so, what's the best way to prevent those faces from getting finish without adding a ton of extra work? Or is the single glue face enough?
Could you cut the half laps in unfinished wood, then use appropriate sized scrap to "plug" the laps while finishing the rest? I think that would be easier than trying tape.
Very nice.
I have a small question, how about the lateral movement is the table going to be vulnerable against it?
Rob, when you dyed the legs black, did you just apply that black directly to the wood? Or did you mix/dilute it with anything? Thanks! Great project!
It was an dye mixed with alcohol. You can use water as well with the the TransTint, www.rockler.com/transtintreg-dyes
If I were to use this as a bench, what modifications should I consider? Something to prevent racking?
This is essentially a torsion box which is extremely strong and already resists racking. Slap some 3/4" plywood on the top and bottom and you will have a very strong workbench top!
Whitehurst Woodworking thanks. To be clear, I meant a bench for sitting.
Increase the height of the lattice. In other words, if you looked at it in profile, it would be taller.
The legs don't strike me as ideal for supporting a seated person.
The original design *is* a bench. It's called the Nelson *Bench* it's originially meant for sitting, not as a coffee table.
Screwing the edges was probably an overkill, but overall what a nice project and end result is very nice. I enjoyed it and learned about few tools I need for my shop.
You guys seriously need to duck the table saw noise in your videos...