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Yesterday, 6:14 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

lol, thanks Jim! I think the movement will be very minor in this small application and in this environment (humidity swings are very minor) - I...

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Yesterday, 5:08 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Ideally I would have done that but materials on hand made it impossible. The top 9” x 16” space has the inner hickory layer running opposite as a...

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Yesterday, 4:01 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Just a day later, and "past-tense Bob" is already hilariously out of touch. I forgot that I didn't have enough material for the "chop" (the...

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01-18-2021, 10:10 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Thanks Jim! I sure could have used my new workbench yesterday while building my new workbench... and especially some holdfasts. :-) Instead, I...

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01-17-2021, 10:39 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Thanks Thomas! I'm really truly giving this an honest attempt - trying to build something functional that I can be proud of (and that my future...

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01-17-2021, 10:27 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Thanks Alan! I ended up going with the 3/4" and am starting out with just a few accessories. I bought two holdfasts from Grammercy, and two brass...

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01-15-2021, 2:02 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread Shop cleanliness in WorkShops

I tend to tidy between big steps of a project, as well as in between projects. My reasons are that it is nicer (and safer) to spend so much time in...

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01-14-2021, 11:15 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Thanks Derek! I feel like this project is many things for me... a learning opportunity, a proving ground (i.e. that I can tackle and accomplish...

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01-13-2021, 10:07 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Big milestone!!! I finished the top last night. I carefully installed the vise making sure to follow all the instructions carefully (and Jameel...

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01-12-2021, 1:09 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread Note to self, buy gloves to use when handling raw lumber. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A little late to this thread, but here's a story to prove what you all already know.. leather gloves (or similar) are a must when handing rough...

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01-11-2021, 7:21 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Got my "condor tails" (named by Benchcrafted / Jameel due to their large size) cut today. I've never done dovetails this big before, never used a...

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01-10-2021, 9:47 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

:-) No worries about me becoming a know-it-all... I think, in life, literally the most important thing I ever learned is that there's no end to the...

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01-10-2021, 9:42 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

It's funny because over the years, just about everything I have ever learned has come from finding other good examples to (at least initially) mimic....

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01-09-2021, 7:33 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Well after my confession-of-mistakes post, I had a more positive outing today. Thank goodness. :) I had prepared the dog hole strip of lumber...

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01-08-2021, 1:29 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Bob's confessions of mistakes so far (all of which are able to be "saved" and workbench will still be beautiful and functional.. just won't be as...

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01-07-2021, 12:35 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Thanks Aaron! ---- I was dreading trimming the top laminations... my circular saw sucks for precision work... I don't own a great hand saw,...

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01-06-2021, 12:01 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread Shop Project: New Drill Press Table in WorkShops

I also built a drill table like this awhile back (and I think it was after reading Derek's post)... although my versions are always a bit rougher...

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01-06-2021, 11:41 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Very helpful, thank you! Mine will net out almost exactly around 24" and it's a BEAST (sooooo heavy). I will have several other surfaces to...

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01-06-2021, 11:34 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Good data point, thank you!!! I ended up picking the "both" option :-) The Benchcrafted Leg Vise and their Tail Vise. Important to note that...

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01-04-2021, 1:53 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread About to dive in, sub-$700 budget for a table saw, wwyd? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

For the upcoming projects that you listed, a miter saw might be a more useful first purchase. I did many of those same projects, and after a few...

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01-03-2021, 5:22 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread Dust bin emptying setup in WorkShops

I cranked it out and it works great. From the street it looks like a whole barrel because the cutout is hidden on barn side.

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01-03-2021, 2:00 PM

Bob Riefer started a thread Dust bin emptying setup in WorkShops

I've filled (and overfilled!! ugh!!) my 30 gal dust barrel about 10 times over the holidays, and while that pace is higher due to vacation time, I'm...

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01-03-2021, 1:43 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread AWB workbench - a few options in WorkShops

Update... I ended up watching the split top bench build series at the Wood Whisperer and really appreciated Marc's teaching style as well as some...

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01-03-2021, 1:16 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread hickory table top changed color in Project Finishing

Thanks guys! Luckily, selling of woodworking projects isn't a make-or-break thing for me. Basically, since my wife won't allow many more...

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12-31-2020, 8:27 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread new counter top... and a flat reference surface? in WorkShops

Thanks Tom! I think it’s doable with patience. One time pain for long time gain :)

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12-31-2020, 5:49 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread new counter top... and a flat reference surface? in WorkShops

I’m not suggesting replacing other methods and will of course use a square etc. But, I currently derive utility from my known-flat table saw...

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12-31-2020, 12:38 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread hickory table top changed color in Project Finishing

LOL it’s not a mystery that I was played. We’ve known that for awhile now. Just closing the loop to show the end of the story... and, I’d rather...

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12-31-2020, 12:05 PM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread new counter top... and a flat reference surface? in WorkShops

Good tip... but I am building a counter top regardless of whether there are other ways to determine "flat"... so having a reference surface would be...

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12-31-2020, 11:05 AM

Bob Riefer replied to a thread hickory table top changed color in Project Finishing

Well, here's how this one ended... After repeated passive-aggressive comments, and a refusal to answer simple questions... I built her a bench to...

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12-31-2020, 10:42 AM

Bob Riefer started a thread new counter top... and a flat reference surface? in WorkShops

As part of my upcoming home and shop renovation, I will be gaining a 15+ foot long x about 18" deep counter along a wall that was previously blocked...

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