Most of the bench is set in stone at this point. Base, Long Stretchers, and Vise Backer are 12/4 Poplar, the Short Stretchers and Back Slab are 8/4 Poplar, the front Slab is 8/4 Beech, and the Chop, IIRC, is 8/4 Red Oak. The Vise Screw is from Lake Erie Toolworks.
Anyway if you squint it kinda looks like it will look when finished.
There are still several days of work to go. The two slabs will need "blind pegging" and the pegs to hold 'em. There are two more mortises to chop, both shallow but a little long, and the mortise for the vise guide needs cutting into the Vise Backer. The Vice Backer also needs a 2 5/8th hole for the vise screw. The slabs will also need final trim before I can roll the credits.
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It sure looks nice. I know it goes together and comes apart quickly but about how much does it weigh overall? I'm guessing the slabs are the heaviest components.
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You are correct, the slabs are the heaviest modules, As a WAG. using the BF of wood bought and subtracting estimated burn, my guess is close to 200lb.
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