Welcome to the Porch, Steve.
But now I see that I should have glued the base
because with all the planing the base has become loose.
Is there some way that I can keep it solid without gluing
it together? I know about the drawboring, but I would
rather be able to take it apart if I need to.
There are several options, although drawboring is
reversable with a small drill. Anyway, the easiest way to
make a disasebleable bench is with bed bolts.
http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=1&p=40445&cat=3,40842,41269
These are both easily removeable and can be cinched up when
the base loosens - more likely with changes in humidity and
aging of the timbers than with the stresses of planing.
There's lots more information in links from my Knowledge
Base, specifically:
http://www.jlatech.com/rob/Woodworking/Knowledge%20Base%20Workbenches.htm
Good luck, and happy surfing,
Rob in Peoria
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