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40 bf strikes me as insufficient for this project, unless this is supplementing on-hand inventory. My assumption is you want/need 8/4 stock? Just an observation. Love the look you are going for.

I haven’t followed Brian’s work that closely over the years, but I’d venture to guess that much of his work continues to include a good deal of hand tool work. According to his web site he offers one...

Looking forward to seeing this project progress. Good for you for salvaging perfectly good lumber from the dumpster.

Very nice. I like both projects, but the lamp table is my favorite. Beautiful work.

I don’t know if hard maple is any easier for you to source than poplar. I personally love contrasting it with Walnut.

Your request has me curious about the project in question. What type of door, inset, overlay? I've used what Rockler calls "snap closing" knife hinges that incorporate a simple spring to hold the...

Swan Neck and Lock Mortise as far as Two Cherries is concerned seem to refer to the same tool. https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/EE-500-21.XX

I do not own a low bench, so no experience with this proposed solution, but could you make some simple dead man risers, maybe three or four 2x6’s or 2x8’s, say 32-36” tall.? Clamp them to side of...

https://www.history.com/news/bronze-age-collapse-causes An interesting read on the collapse of the Bronze Age.

That is a handsome piece of furniture. My reaction to the wire port was similar to William’s. I don’t think I could have brought myself to drill that hole. Nice work. Very well done.

Amazon and Highland Woodworking look to have some options. You might also post a Wanted to By thread in the classified section. There maybe someone there who has some duplicates they would consider...

I’m going to guess that is not a workbench, but rather a counter top, and Steve has the luxury of a bench he can access from all sides. Looks like a vise handle just opposite the base cabinets and...

The H style hinges also go by the name non-mortise. They are easier for setting an inset door so you have a uniform gap at the top and bottom than using mortised hinges. You might even find some...

Great looking table. Well done. I am a fan of Shaker design.I think the highly figured maple was a great choice. Thanks for posting this. I’m inspired to source some similar lumber.

Piano hinges make sense for a door that doubles as tool storage and therefore needs to carry a bit more load, but for your traditional style cabinet with inset cabinet doors, butt hinges make the...

Butt hinges could also be a reason to acquire a router plane if you don’t already have one.

Very nice looking cabinet. I would not want to give up bench top space for a tool cabinet. Butt hinges might be a bit fiddly, but they fit this style of cabinet. mark and chisel carefully. Try a...

Now that is a tool cabinet! A huge improvement over plastic bins. Is this your own design? What are the dimensions? Did you use plexiglass? i like the hinged panels, though I would want my chisels...

Rob, I tend to look at it a little differently. You clearly are producing results that are made to last, and while maybe not all of your results are premiere, master craftsman quality, you likely...

Thanks for the detailed photographs. Nice looking box, and inspiring work. Well done!!!

Clever idea. Who knows, it could inspire a Veritas version? The plastic disposable model, and the premium, refillable, stainless steel version with a walnut or flaming maple skin.

Your results are looking fantastic. Good for you for trying out a slightly more petite style, and putting your own touch on the design. I am lucky to have sawmills near by. I have to believe there...

Or impulsive, or a little of both

Thanks for the reference Frederick. Very helpful.

Beautiful work Andrew. This piece is deceptively rustic. The joinery is very fine. I wasn’t aware of the abundance of Blue Gum Eucalyptus in California. Very nice work.