October 9, 20169 yr comment_78102 I have no shame. The bench is a mess. but the assembly table is spotless Report
October 9, 20169 yr Author comment_78103 18 minutes ago, Ron Dudelston said: I have no shame. The bench is a mess. There we go Ron!!!! Shame is not allowed in this topic! Report
October 9, 20169 yr Popular Post comment_78104 we are looking at several projects in progress and planned. There is the Photography Blog, a church project for memory boxes from pew parts, ideas to Use some scrap curly maple. More on the bench construction in another post Report
October 9, 20169 yr Author comment_78105 4 minutes ago, Gerald said: we are looking at several projects in progress and planned. There is the Photography Blog, a church project for memory boxes from pew parts, ideas to Use some scrap curly maple. More on the bench construction in another post Gerald, that is a beautiful bench, what was your inspiration? Absolutely beautiful. Report
October 9, 20169 yr comment_78107 Basically I used 3 or 4 plans from Shopsmith, Wood and some internet serach. Started with only the bench in white oak which took a while to find the lumber . Three layers s of MDF with 1/4 overlay banded in white oak for the top. The top is not screwed down.....too heavy to move. Then the drawers came along later. Report
October 9, 20169 yr Author comment_78112 I notice you have some holes on the bench Gerald, do you have a tail vise at the unseen end of the bench? Report
October 10, 20169 yr comment_78134 5 hours ago, John Morris said: I notice you have some holes on the bench Gerald, do you have a tail vise at the unseen end of the bench? Yes there is also a tail vise although it does not get much use except for holding large panels or doors. Report
October 10, 20169 yr Author comment_78135 Just now, Gerald said: Yes there is also a tail vise although it does not get much use except for holding large panels or doors. Thanks for the info Gerald, nice bench, I am in love with it. Report
October 10, 20169 yr comment_78139 10 hours ago, John Morris said: Nice busy bench Herb! Thanks for showing! I like your air drop, been wanting to do one as well, is it coming from a reel or a drop? John, it is from a reel mounted on the ceiling in the center of the shop. I can reach to all corners If I need to. The compressor is in a sound proof room outside the shop, thus very little noise. Herb Edited October 10, 20169 yr by Dadio Report
October 10, 20169 yr Author comment_78140 2 minutes ago, Dadio said: John, it is from a reel mounted on the ceiling in the center of the shop. I can reach to all corners If I need to. The compressor is in a room outside the shop, thus very little noise. Herb Oh man that is nice Herb, I love the insulation too for noise dampening. Thanks for the follow up and the great ideas. Report
October 10, 20169 yr comment_78142 The room has open stud spaces with 3 1/2" rockwool insulation and HF moving blankets tacked to the studs. Makes a wonderfully quiet room. Herb Report
October 10, 20169 yr Author comment_78166 2 hours ago, Dadio said: The room has open stud spaces with 3 1/2" rockwool insulation and HF moving blankets tacked to the studs. Makes a wonderfully quiet room. Herb I bet it does Herb, a really neat setup you have. Thanks for sharing! Report
October 10, 20169 yr Popular Post comment_78177 This is an older pic of my table. It's made from a 10' * 42"w. piece of bowling lane that I purchased in the 80's. The out feed table was a kindergarten table top that I've since installed my router. The table saw is a 1966 craftsman. I'm sure its covered in cobwebs since my last visit. Edited October 10, 20169 yr by DuckSoup Report
October 10, 20169 yr comment_78185 This is all I got other than the saw tops. Guess I will have to clear it off a little someday. That's one of the things about turning, you don't need much for a work bench. Report
October 10, 20169 yr Author comment_78188 42 minutes ago, DuckSoup said: This is an older pic of my table. It's made from a 10' * 42"w. piece of bowling lane that I purchased in the 80's. The out feed table was a kindergarten table top that I've since installed my router. The table saw is a 1966 craftsman. I'm sure its covered in cobwebs since my last visit. Bob, that is what it's all about, woodworkers can sure be resourceful right! I have always like those old craftsmen table saws, they have a definitive retro look to them. Thanks for sharing a great pic of your bench Bob. Report
October 11, 20169 yr comment_78452 There is a work bench against the wall behind the plywood. This bench will go away as I finish the shop remodel. This is my current work bench - yeah, I need more acreage for a work bench. When I get the remodel done, I want to build a new work bench, I am on the fence on which of two designs I want to use - either a traditional or a "modified" basic low cost work bench. Either way I go for the sub-structure, it will sport a 36" x 84"+ work surface with a front vice and a tail vice. Edited October 11, 20169 yr by Chips N Dust Report
October 12, 20169 yr comment_78512 Workbench, it must be in here somewhere. Haven't sorted everything out since my move. Report
October 12, 20169 yr comment_78513 A little bit of everything. Was gluing up segmented plywood blanks and I do that on the end of my bench Tops, turning blanks, birdhouse ornament parts, honey dipper lids, I cut my paper towel rolls into thirds, makes em last a lot longer. More of the same Steve Report
October 12, 20169 yr comment_78519 2 hours ago, Steve Krumanaker said: Tops, turning blanks, birdhouse ornament parts, honey dipper lids, I cut my paper towel rolls into thirds, makes em last a lot longer. More of the same Steve Never heard cutting paper towel tip before. I like that. Report
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