Crud, so much for "trust but verify"  I took that drawing as gospel.

I just went out and measured 3 of mine.  The "meat" of the jaw has a slight
bevel on top, but the width from jaw face to inside of hole is 1/2", and if
the hole is 3/4", add 3/8" to the center, thus 7/8" to the first CL, not
1-1/4".  I get 1-7/16" of double thick top.

I did not do the math with 25/32 holes, that is left as an exercise for the
reader.

Will try to overlay some notes on that picture.  Will add some text in the
comments.

Nice catch Frank, thanks

On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 11:24 AM Frank Filippone 
wrote:

> Material originally used was 3/4 plywood,  Not quite Baltic Birch, but
> not quite shop Ply either.....  If I were to replace mine, I would use
> 3/4 Baltic or a domestic hardwood ply.  More plys is better.
>
> Solid wood seems like a better choice, but for the chance it will warp
> and distort.
>
> Using MDF was used on some later versions.....   I would not repeat that
> choice.....
>
> One correction on the plans shown..... the doubled up areas are
> specified as 1 1/4 wide with the 3/4 dog holes drilled at 1 1/4 from
> edge to center.  Means the hole is placed on the edge of the under board.
>
> Suspect the width of the under board should be increased to 2 inches.
>
> I am not home to check the actual dimensions of my Work Mutts....
>
> On 8/17/2020 12:02 PM, RH Hutchins wrote:
> > A set of legs for an old WorkMate has come into my hands.  The top is
> > long since gone.  I want to replace the top.  Can someone please tell
> > me the dimensions (length and width) of the top pieces?
> >
> > I'm thinking of using oak.  If you have suggestions about materials to
> > consider, I'd be much obliged to hear them.
> >
> > Bob Hutchins
> > Temple, TX USA
> >
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