Gap stop question

[pcoffin59]

Hi,

I have finally started my split top Roubo build. I have a question concerning the gap stop overall width.  I was thinking it would be nice if the head of my Bessey Revo clamps would fit thru the gap (with the gap stop removed) in case I ever wanted to clamp something to the bench top.  The Bessey Revo clamps are just under 2 inches thick.  The bench crafted design shows a 1 5/8" wide gap and Marc's plans call for a 1 7/8" gap. 

 

Does any body see a disaster if I make the gap 2"? 

 

I would keep the front and rear slabs the same width as Marc's plan, but the overall width of the bench would increase by 1/8" so the short rails and shelf board would increase in length by 1/8" and the gap stop would also get 1/8" thicker.

Thanks for the advice,

 

Paul

[Trip]

==> Does any body see a disaster if I make the gap 2"? 

 

I brought this issue forward during the guild-build.  The solution with the least impact to the existing sketchup diagram is to make the rear slab just a bit narrower...  I forget the exact width, but just subtract the 1/8" and you'll be fine.

[Eric.]

Agree with 3H...take the extra meat off the rear slab just to keep it simple.  The measurements are much more complicated on the front slab.

 

The width of the gap-stop is arbitrary.  Makes no difference that I can think of. 

[AMarshall]

There has been good advice so far...now for something else.  How about taking those fat clamps and holding them up against a belt sander for a couple minutes?  Bang, all done.