RickCarpenter
Established Member
Is there a rule of thumb in how long an unsupported span of benchtop can be before there is (significant) flex? I am building a bench along the design of Jr Strasil's bench, ie, taller than normal and narrow, but with inspirations from the benchtop risers I have seen here. The legs will be 3"x7" pine laminations dovetailed into a 2.5" thick laminated poplar top, approximately 14" wide, at the very ends. There will be a deep apron in the front which will also help some with the top's flex, but it will not be attached to the top except by floating dowels. How long can I go with the top? I was hoping 7'. Would making one or more of the laminated top boards 6+" deep help any?
Thanks,
Rick
Thanks,
Rick