Making an oak picnic bench direct out of the log

[Rob D]

Yep it'll warp and crack a fair bit but glue and biscuiting would not stop green oak....

 

But just being bolted together will help keep it straight....

 

I'll also be doing softwood ones which won't move as much.

[Paul Smith]

Rob, I think the terms rustic or character would be my selling points! It gives you artistic license which I'm all for!

[Robert Raven]

Hi Rob, what type/size fixings do you use to fix legs to table top?

 

Looks great and I do love simplicity.

[Big J]

Classy video Rob!

 

That's a very good price for something that will ultimately never need to be replaced. The timber alone is worth more than that, albeit I assume you are using lower grade Oak.

 

Jonathan

[Rob D]

Hi Rob, what type/size fixings do you use to fix legs to table top?

 

Looks great and I do love simplicity.

 

 

I use screws called Ultimates and bolts called index bolts.

 

But the main tool is the impact driver to drive these in.... without that tool nothing is possible!

[delabodge]

I use screws called Ultimates and bolts called index bolts.

 

But the main tool is the impact driver to drive these in.... without that tool nothing is possible!

 

couldnt agree more <now Ive got one,dont know how I managed before,,,ncie work rob,,,

[Rob D]

John Shutler introduced them to me and as you said don't know how I'd ever worked without one....

[David Goss]

Damn you move fast!

Nice, simple and effective

[Jonesie]

Class vid Rob, I take it that's my one,

I'm going to have that clip playing in the shop so people can see what they can do with a mill while sitting on the bench.

 

If you want to see the bench in it's full glory pop down for a brew and have a sit on it, it's going to be outside in the sun for customers to use.

[Nick Waring]

Excellent rob, loving it.