"ed_h" wrote in message
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Bill--

Though I used to use rods as you describe, I haven't for many years
now because I came to believe they were unnecessary. Even as an
alignment aid, there are easier ways.

Here's a workbench I made a few years ago. No rods, and it's held up
well.

http://bullfire.net/Bench/WP_Bench.html

It looks beautiful and it is inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I have
decided
against using the threaded rods for the reasons you mentioned.

Bill