u/BeerMonk

I finally decided to build an Atedai as my workbench of choice.

Details - beech body (5' × 14" × 3"), teak legs and pull stops, four sliding dovetails, all hand tools!

Now I finally get why most woodworkers gravitate towards a hybrid working approach. Hand tool woodworking is hard work!

These were my first sliding dovetails ever and I made every mistake possible - loose tails twice, wrong measurements and cut myself a few times. But it was a really rewarding build

Full build with photos: Atedai build blogpost

I plan to add some dog holes down the line.

Should I use a linseed oil or danish oil to finish or just leave it raw?

My finished atedai

Hi guys, me and my friend(F) are traveling to Pelling from Gangtok tomorrow (16 May). Looking to split the taxi fare with more people. DM if interested