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My handmade workbench is complete. It received the last coat of tung oil this morning. It is laminated maple 30 inches by 7 feet by 2 1/2 inches thick. I mounted the bases and attatched the 1/2” plywood sides to the bench upside down then rolled it over completely assembled. I am estimating the weight at about 275 pounds. The other side of the bench has an open front with shelves built in underneath to store stuff as well a vise. I put a semi- fancy bench dog holder on the side, countersunk a deck screw and plugged with walnut. What a fun project this bench was and what a useful piece of equipment in the shop. Now I know what I messed up on so I can now build my REAL workbench and give this one to my Dad for christmas…....
Thanks for looking.
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swirt
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#1 posted 937 days ago
Looks solid. Is the handscrew clamp just hanging there, or is it part of your clamping/vise system?
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Manitario
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#2 posted 937 days ago
At 275lbs, this bench is a solid piece of work, should last you a lifetime. Looks really good!
-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Ken90712
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#3 posted 937 days ago
Nice would like to have seen pics of the front as well. Looks solid.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Will Mego
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#4 posted 937 days ago
Nice bench…IMO always one of the most important, and potentially spiritual things a craftsman can build.
-- "That which has in itself the greatest use, possesses the greatest beauty." - http://www.willmego.com/
Abbott
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#5 posted 937 days ago
That is real nice!
-- Ohh mann...pancakes and boobies...I'll bet that's what Heaven is like! ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣
sawdustmaster
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#6 posted 937 days ago
The handscrew clamp is just hanging there. It just sticks up through the slots when i use it.
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swirt
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#7 posted 937 days ago
Oh I get it, so the handscrew becomes your surface vise? Is one tip cut shorter so only the far arm of the handscrew sticks through?
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sawdustmaster
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#8 posted 937 days ago
Exactly right. One jaw has been cut about an inch shorter. It works very well. Unfortunately I cannot take credit for this. Also the clamp had to be planed for thickness as it was too fat to fit in the between the strips I had cut for the top.
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#9 posted 937 days ago
Nice, solid bench. A must have!
-- Glen - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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