I finally shimmed the brackets on the correct side and added matching shims on the opposite side of the front vice bearing and vola. turns smooth as butter. The front vice jaw is planed and sanded and has bench dog holes drilled in it. The TSV is Done. All it needs is a coat of oil, boiled linsead oil.and it is DONE>
You can see the bench dog holes drilled in the apron, it is ready to be glued on to the bench. Then it is time to move the top off the legs, fix the wedged tenons, flip the top over onto the legs and secure the top. Soon, I will be able to USE the workbench.
Hallelujah, there is a God
-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.
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Jim
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posted 117 days ago
Looking good!
After you get it up and working, please post how you like the vise. I’m planning to build my first “real” workbench this winter. I’ve purchased a twin-screw for the end vise and am contemplating picking up a second for a face vise. The face vice would have ~12” C-C for the vice screws and the end vice more like 24-28” for a 36” wide bench.
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a1Jim
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posted 117 days ago
getting closer
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 117 days ago
Hi Rob,
That’s a nice addition to any bench!
Nice work.
Lee
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garysharp
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posted 117 days ago
Very nice work, when do I get to see it?
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