What's On Your Work Bench?

[lew]

21 minutes ago, Thad said:

SWMBO has about five incubators going in the garage.  She's been hatching stuff out left and right.  Now, we have a bunch of Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks and some Guinea keets in a brooder.  They have outgrown the brooder but aee not quite big enough to go in the big coop.  Therefore.........grow out pen time!!

 

 

Not the prettiest, but it is functional and will sit on a pallet that is covered by a sheet of plywood.  Then, we will put up a fence around this hutch so they can have a run to get some exercise.

That’s pretty cool!

[Gene Howe]

By this time next week (I'm slow) my new/old bench will be back in service. About ready to install the lifting casters. Since I'm building out a new shop, this time, all my other work surfaces will be at the same height as the mobile bench. Should make things a bit easier to transfer work from one place to another. Easier on my old back, anyway. 

[PostalTom]

10 hours ago, lew said:

They have outgrown the brooder but aee not quite big enough to go in the big coop.

Q:  Why does a chicken coop only have two doors?

 

A:  Because if it had four doors, it would be a sedan. 

[Gene Howe]

Good one, Tom. 

[PostalTom]

Thanks Gene.  I was afraid all I would get would be groans.

[steven newman]

Maybe add either a Bow Tie, or a Blue Oval to the sides?

[steven newman]

State of the Dungeon Shop workbench?

Organized mess?

When one router isn't enough..

Better make it 3...

The Craftsman has a round-over bit...

Since my edge trimming bit is a 1/2" shanked thing..had to use the DeWalt No. 610

 

used both electric ones, last night..

 

Seemed the front and back bottom rails were too thick...DeWalt to thin them back a bit...then the round-over bit...outside corners were too narrow...used a block plane, instead..

 

[Gunny]

Electric tools????   You gotta post a warning at the top before you drop pictures like that man.  Almost spewed my coffee across my screen when I saw those routers.

 

[Gene Howe]

It moves! 

Next comes the top.

[steven newman]

There now, is that better...

Was digging through the "Spares Boxes"...

Looking for latches, hinges,  maybe a chain to hold the lid...see anything ya like?

Which style to use.....?

A pair of real Brass hinges, that actually match each other...where's the screws?

Might just be enough screws, there...

Still digging for a couple handles.....those 2 wood knobs don't count...

 

Electric tools have been put away, for now...Stanley No. 45 and No. 71-1/2 are back in their boxes. 

 

Trying to decide whether to round-over the lid first...or...install the hinges first....

 

Hinges...Surface mount, or...mortise them in place...we'll see...

[Thad]

On 7/13/2021 at 4:25 PM, PostalTom said:

Thanks Gene.  I was afraid all I would get would be groans.

Glad you didn't "chicken" out on making that joke!

[Gene Howe]

4 hours ago, Thad said:

Glad you didn't "chicken" out on making that joke!

Yes. And, we're glad there was no use of fowl language. 

[Thad]

Who else has temperature problems this time of year?  Currently my shop temp is......

 

 

And that's with two fans and cross ventilation from windows/doors.

[Thad]

Today's workbench is outside.  The temps are actually getting a little better......if you're in the shade...(0930hrs)

 

Today, I get to enjoy a couple of different woodworking tasks.  SWMBO has a few craft projects that need a little TLC, and, as long as I'm out here, why not fire up the stick burner for a Boston Butt.  Smoked with a combination of oak, sassafras and hickory.

 

[1fizgig]

Zippo on my workbench apart from boxes. We're packing up to move house when we find another rental.

Current landlords want to let family use the house, so out we go.

 

Hopefully find something soon, but the market isn't great with the virus around and people losing jobs etc.

[Gene Howe]

Sorry to hear that, Steve. Hope you find a better landlord.

[Cal]

13 hours ago, 1fizgig said:

Hopefully find something soon, but the market isn't great with the virus around and people losing jobs etc.

 

Keep in touch Steve.  Do hope you can find a new place in short order.

[Fred W. Hargis Jr]

Best of luck with your search Steve, hope you come up with something quickly.

[1fizgig]

Thanks guys. I'm sure something will show up soon.

I'll be itching to get back on the tools once we're all done!

[steven newman]

Need to get this OFF of my bench...

Locking bar has been installed...

needs to be taken upstairs...and free up the top of my bench..