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How to make a Split-Top Roubo Woodworking Bench for under $200 part II

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How to make a Split-Top Roubo Woodworking Bench for under $200 part II

I got around to cutting off the ends of the workbench today. Since it was 5" deep I had to use a circular saw and cut to its maximum depth, then flip it over and do the other half, and finally cut through the last 1-1/2" with a handsaw.   Before doing that, I mated the two halves together and clamped them. Then, I used a straight edge that was placed exactly 90 degrees to the long side. And finally, I cut them as one piece.  After unclamping, and flipping, I repeated the same procedure. There is really no other...

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