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04-22-2018, 1:50 PM
It kinda looks like a workbench. I couldn't resist putting the parts in place to check out how it will look when finished.
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Most of the bench is set in stone at this point. Base, Long Stretchers, and Vise Backer are 12/4 Poplar, the Short Stretchers and Back Slab are 8/4 Poplar, the front Slab is 8/4 Beech, and the Chop, IIRC, is 8/4 Red Oak. The Vise Screw is from Lake Erie Toolworks.
There are still several days of work to go. The two slabs will need "blind pegging" and the pegs to hold 'em. There are two more mortises to chop, both shallow but a little long, and the mortise for the vise guide needs cutting into the Vise Backer. The Vice Backer also needs a 2 5/8th hole for the vise screw. The slabs will need final trim and tops trued before I can roll the credits.
Earlier this morning I trued the face edge, it was out of 90 degrees and rough. The slab has no wind and is flat enough to install so truing the face edge and trimming the back edge will be all that needs doing before the slab is mounted. I started cleaning up the edge with a woodie jack and it went well. For some reason when it came time to joint the edge I pulled out the LN #8 instead of one of the woodie jointers, what a workout. That is a mistake I will not make again at least until the next time.
Using the Jack:
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Using the #8:
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Anyway it has been a enjoyable build but then workbenches almost always are. My back might differ but that hasn't stopped me yet :o. BTW, I'm thinking about another build but oriented towards a shop bench vs. traveling bench. We will see once I live with this one for awhile.
ken
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Most of the bench is set in stone at this point. Base, Long Stretchers, and Vise Backer are 12/4 Poplar, the Short Stretchers and Back Slab are 8/4 Poplar, the front Slab is 8/4 Beech, and the Chop, IIRC, is 8/4 Red Oak. The Vise Screw is from Lake Erie Toolworks.
There are still several days of work to go. The two slabs will need "blind pegging" and the pegs to hold 'em. There are two more mortises to chop, both shallow but a little long, and the mortise for the vise guide needs cutting into the Vise Backer. The Vice Backer also needs a 2 5/8th hole for the vise screw. The slabs will need final trim and tops trued before I can roll the credits.
Earlier this morning I trued the face edge, it was out of 90 degrees and rough. The slab has no wind and is flat enough to install so truing the face edge and trimming the back edge will be all that needs doing before the slab is mounted. I started cleaning up the edge with a woodie jack and it went well. For some reason when it came time to joint the edge I pulled out the LN #8 instead of one of the woodie jointers, what a workout. That is a mistake I will not make again at least until the next time.
Using the Jack:
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Using the #8:
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Anyway it has been a enjoyable build but then workbenches almost always are. My back might differ but that hasn't stopped me yet :o. BTW, I'm thinking about another build but oriented towards a shop bench vs. traveling bench. We will see once I live with this one for awhile.
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