DIY Potting Bench - Page 2

BigV · 07-09-2013, 08:46 PM

Thanks HM!

BigV · 07-10-2013, 04:47 PM

Thanks man.

jimhelm · 07-11-2013, 05:36 PM

cedar is so pretty.

That looks like it would make a fine computer table. One question: the top two shelves seem pretty close together..... maybe it's just my angle... but is there a reason you didn't put the top shelf up higher?

BigV · 07-11-2013, 09:10 PM

good question. they are too close. I eyeballed it during construction and it's really too close. If I get bugged by it, I'd lower the middle shelf, the top one's already *up there*. Or... I could trim some gentle arches in the apron of the uppermost shelf giving more clearance. On the upside, it is better sheltered than any other spot on the bench. Moving the shelf would entail removing twelve screws, lowering the shelf and replacing the screws, maybe I'd be able to do it without drilling pilot holes, maybe not. it's not that big a deal at the moment though. good eye, good catch.

lumberjim · 07-11-2013, 11:12 PM

I was going to suggest cutting that support like you say. That would look cool too.... But only if they are symmetrical and straight. ..
maybe use a template to get both cut aways the same, and then sand the edges, or use a router to put a nice curved edge on the bottom of both supports....
... Or just keep your tools on that shelf, lol. Anyway, it looks great

classicman · 07-12-2013, 10:21 PM

Sweet! Very well done. Color me impressed.

Griff · 07-13-2013, 07:15 AM

We could stain you impressed. My students could color you though.

07-09-2013, 08:46 PM	#1
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Thanks HM! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-10-2013, 04:47 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Thanks man. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-11-2013, 05:36 PM	#3
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	cedar is so pretty. That looks like it would make a fine computer table. One question: the top two shelves seem pretty close together..... maybe it's just my angle... but is there a reason you didn't put the top shelf up higher? __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

07-11-2013, 09:10 PM	#4
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	good question. they are too close. I eyeballed it during construction and it's really too close. If I get bugged by it, I'd lower the middle shelf, the top one's already up there. Or... I could trim some gentle arches in the apron of the uppermost shelf giving more clearance. On the upside, it is better sheltered than any other spot on the bench. Moving the shelf would entail removing twelve screws, lowering the shelf and replacing the screws, maybe I'd be able to do it without drilling pilot holes, maybe not. it's not that big a deal at the moment though. good eye, good catch. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-11-2013, 11:12 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I was going to suggest cutting that support like you say. That would look cool too.... But only if they are symmetrical and straight. .. maybe use a template to get both cut aways the same, and then sand the edges, or use a router to put a nice curved edge on the bottom of both supports.... ... Or just keep your tools on that shelf, lol. Anyway, it looks great __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-12-2013, 10:21 PM	#6
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Sweet! Very well done. Color me impressed. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-13-2013, 07:15 AM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	We could stain you impressed. My students could color you though. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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