September 25, 201312 yr comment_8721 No, not something one knits. It is a hook-like item on the side of a bench.   One then jambs a piece of stock into the hook until it is wedged in place, and clamps the free end in place.   Until a proper vise is bought, one of these will just have to do. Started out with a chunk of Sycamore scrap, 5/4 x4" x 12".  Shaped one end into a rounded sort of pointthere's them fuzzy pictures again. Anyway, a coping saw proved it wasn't up to the task, so a BIG chisel and a BIG hammer did most of the work.  Beltsander then sanded it smooth. Which left the area that will go against the side of the bench. Tried a ripsaw, did like how it was going.  Finished it off with those big tools, again. Then a plane , or two to smooth the chisel tracks off.this is before the planes went to work on it.  Wound up working over both flat areas, to widen the size of stock I could clamp up.  Forstner bit to relieve for two lag screws, and then two smaller drill bits to make hole for the lags.  Ratchet and socket to tighten things in place.  Lags go through the apron, then through the leg. they show up as two blue dots.   Had a piece of barn wood that need an edge planed straight, aka jointed. So, a clamp and a mallet to secure the piece, and away we go. not too bad? Now,IF I can just figure out the focus on this new camera-ooski..... Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use... Report
September 26, 201312 yr comment_8727 Often wondered what those things were for. Thanks! Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins! Report
September 26, 201312 yr comment_8726 Not sure on the focus Steve, they are all a bit different. On some of them you press the button you take the picture just slightly, or half way and the auto focus will kick in. Some of they you have to put it on a object and remain still for a second and the auto focus will start. John MoodySite Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying Report
September 26, 201312 yr Author comment_8725 Camera does have a "macro" setting on it.  Maybe I should learn more about it?  Something about a sweet spot distance. Tried with and without the macro settings, will try some more.   Looks like it could do some good photos, all I have to do is learn how. John Moody said: Not sure on the focus Steve, they are all a bit different. On some of them you press the button you take the picture just slightly, or half way and the auto focus will kick in. Some of they you have to put it on a object and remain still for a second and the auto focus will start. John MoodySite Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying Report
September 26, 201312 yr comment_8724 The Macro setting will be for in really close, maybe a foot or less. Anything back further turn off the Macro setting and it should auto focus. John MoodySite Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying Report
September 27, 201312 yr comment_8723 Hey steve, that's also what they used on the top of the bench to hold wood down, similar to using dogs and wedges. Report
September 30, 201312 yr Author comment_8722 Stopped by the old Pole Barn shop, and picked up a leg vise.   Will see how it works on the other end of the bench. Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use... Report
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