civvywood
New member
Hi
My first post here. I'm 50 years old now and fondly remember making a desk at school with four drawers in it. I was 14/15 years old and really enjoyed it but haven't done any woodworking since. I used to love spending hours in the woodworking shop.
I have space in my garage for a workbench and am considering building the Paul Sellers bench. I don't have many tools yet and will be using hand tools, probably second hand from ebay or car boots. I like the older vintage tools (probably nostalgia from my childhood).
Looking at the Paul Sellers bench, I notice that protruding tenons are used. What is the advantage of protruding tenons over flush tenons? Is it a cosmetic thing, or is there some function?
Thanks for any insights.
My first post here. I'm 50 years old now and fondly remember making a desk at school with four drawers in it. I was 14/15 years old and really enjoyed it but haven't done any woodworking since. I used to love spending hours in the woodworking shop.
I have space in my garage for a workbench and am considering building the Paul Sellers bench. I don't have many tools yet and will be using hand tools, probably second hand from ebay or car boots. I like the older vintage tools (probably nostalgia from my childhood).
Looking at the Paul Sellers bench, I notice that protruding tenons are used. What is the advantage of protruding tenons over flush tenons? Is it a cosmetic thing, or is there some function?
Thanks for any insights.