John Morris Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Yeah, I used 3/4 once. When the jig saw blade hits the bench, you know it! We used the 6", it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I have no shame. The bench is a mess. but the assembly table is spotless steven newman, HandyDan, HARO50 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gerald Posted October 9, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 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 Chips N Dust, HARO50, John Morris and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 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. John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I notice you have some holes on the bench Gerald, do you have a tail vise at the unseen end of the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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. John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) 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, 2016 by Dadio HandyDan and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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 steven newman and John Morris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DuckSoup Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) 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, 2016 by DuckSoup Gene Howe, Dadio, Chips N Dust and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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. Chips N Dust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 from yesteryear... Chips N Dust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips N Dust Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) 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, 2016 by Chips N Dust Dadio and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coasty Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Workbench, it must be in here somewhere. Haven't sorted everything out since my move. Chips N Dust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Krumanaker Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 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 Stick486 and Chips N Dust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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