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Comment by Ronda McElroy on June 30, 2015 at 5:34pm

Hi Robert.

 I thought it looked like a lot of screws, but it is bigger than it seems in the picture.  It is 42 inches across the bottom and I put them every 6 inches.  It was my first project with Kreg, so figured I would follow that suggestion.  I have learned since then that it really doesn't have to be that many.  

 The good thing is that this one will definitely hold up to my daughter beating it up forever!  She still hasn't put anything in the chest, but randomly I will find her sleeping in it.  Holds up well and fits an 8 year old girl with no problems :)

Comment by Robert Brennan on June 29, 2015 at 4:30pm

Ronda,

Hello again, I dont think the screws are excessive and if they are even so  its a very mininal cost per item for them as opposed to having to repair a broken base.

Here is a stave drum I made

Comment by jim on March 14, 2015 at 8:49am

Looks solid great job!

Comment by Ronda McElroy on March 1, 2015 at 9:50pm

Thanks Brett!

Comment by Ronda McElroy on March 1, 2015 at 9:48pm

Hi Robert,

 I used a K4 master system.  The lumber is all 1x6 and 1x4 except the base support that was done with a 1x2 & 2x2 to beef it up a bit.  Kind of figured that the kids would be in it as soon as the stain dried, and so far they have only been in there one at a time!

I know that the screws around the bottom are a bit excessive, but the video that came with my system said screws should be every 6 inches.  I think next time I'm just going to wing it with what seems right (like maybe 4 screws for the whole length and not a million) :)

Comment by Brett Johnson on March 1, 2015 at 8:36pm

Nicely done!

Comment by Robert Brennan on February 28, 2015 at 3:15pm

Hello Ronda

Great workmanship on the Project.

I am impressed with the tolerances style and overall finish considering its yur first effort.

That being the case you have set the bar high for future works.

What Kreg Jig did you use?...I am assuming its a Micro Jig due to the dimensions of the timber.

Very neat construction and there is little or no chance of the base coming off.

Excellent work!