Benchtop Bench

That is a good idea!!

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Comfort is very important, looks awesome too.

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Okay when can I expect mine to be delivered? lol

Necessity is the mother of invention. Any LJ needs something they make something.

Other LJ’ers see the idea, the idea evolves into something similar to fit their needs.

The only problem: There seems to be limited space in any shop for the ideas that are here.

Great benchtop bench.

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A very clever, & neat set up. I need something similar for carving.

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Mike, that is a really clever project.

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Where did you get the mechanical parts? Do you have a picture showing how that goes together?

Great idea…nice job

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Mike, I really like this…I also do a lot of hand cut dovetails…and also get a sore back from all the bending over.

Nice blog too. I see you practice dovetails like Rob C. I have his video series, but would love to see him in person.

Thanks for the post…and the idea.

-- Martin, Kansas

Great Idea well done.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Nicely executed!
I’ve seen the blog on the building of the bench. Very interesting.
What is the size of original bore of the hand wheel you used? May I know where I can buy this stuff.
Thanks!

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Far out Dude … what a great idea. I especially like the clamping system.

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Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

Kansas & Woodworm – The ACME screws and nuts were purchase from McMaster-Carr and the hand wheels were purchased from Reid Supply. The original bore was only 3/8” and I need to go up to 1/2”.

Woodhacker – Yes I like Rob’s technique for dovetails. I have most of his DVDs. I have also taken a couple short classes from him. He’s a really nice guy and a great teacher.

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Thanks Mike for the link and info of the hand wheel’s bore size.
Have anice day.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Mike that a neat idea.

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Now that has to be one of the most inovative items I’ve seen in a long time.

-- DocK, WV

Well I won’t take credit for thinking up the idea. I took the idea from Fine Woodworking. For those of you who have an online subscription, you can find the article here. There’s even a video on their web site that goes along with the article. If i fine a way to shoot some video myself, I’ll post how it works for me.

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that is really cool!

Looks like it was made with the same skill and care that you used on the big bench!

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Fantastic! I’m in the process of building my own bench, and was trying to find similar hand wheels that would fit on a 1-1/8” diameter ACME screw… but to no avail… I think I’ll have to find a way to turn those myself someday. I like how yours turned out- real nifty! and I’m sure it helps the back, and seeing those lines better.

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Hi Mike;

That’s a great idea! And very nice execution!

Lee

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