WIP - Recycled Hardwood Bench

[Claw Hama]

So Tony how long before I can come and pick up my new bench? You told me it would only take a week to knock up Looking good mate. You guys making snazy new benches are making me feel inadiquate

[Groggy]

Where can I get some of those sky hooks to hang rope off? Sure could use a few of those at the moment.

Looking great, mortise chopping should be fun

[crowie]

Thank you for the prompt reply.
I'd best do the right thing;
take the photos and ask the question on a new thread as my QR vice issue has nothing to do with your great bench.
Again thank you.
Cheers, Crowie

[Christos]

Where can I get some of those sky hooks to hang rope off? Sure could use a few of those at the moment.

Might need a crane on the other end of the ropes, with your bench top.

[NCArcher]

Claw if you can lift it over your head with one hand while playing the cello with the other hand you can take it
Groggy i can send you a few skyhooks in the post if you want. Oh...wait a minute, your top is over 200kg. Too heavy for the ones I've got
I no longer fear the big mortise chop session. Can chop them out pretty quick now. Especially with the mortise chisels. Well worth the money spent.

[Sawdust Maker]

Thanks for the piccies

looking sweet

Trouble with all these bench builds is that I'd like to come and have a play on them for a day or so to bed down ideas for what at the moment I think I'd like

[NCArcher]

Trouble with these benches is, they're not exactly portable. But if you are ever up this way you are welcome to come and have a play. I must say it would have been nice to see a few benches in the flesh to weigh a few ideas and options.

[Alastair]

Hi Nick,

If you would like, you are welcome to drop by and check my effort, (chronicled here in 2008). Been in use for a couple of years now, so includes a "road report" PM me if interested.

Scott (Wongo) is also in the area, and built his a couple of years ago.

regards

Thanks for the piccies

looking sweet

Trouble with all these bench builds is that I'd like to come and have a play on them for a day or so to bed down ideas for what at the moment I think I'd like

[crowie]

Sorry Crowie, no setup instructions. Sounds like the spring may be in wrong. It should spring return the half nut to engage the thread so that it can be screwed in and out. When you move the QR lever it should disengage the half nut and allow the jaw to slide.
Some pics of the mechanism might help.

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Thank you again, I've added the question about my Q R Vice issue as a new thread including as you suggested some photos.
Cheers, Crowie
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f11/qu...elease-134550/

[Sawdust Maker]

Hi Nick,

If you would like, you are welcome to drop by and check my effort, (chronicled here in 2008). Been in use for a couple of years now, so includes a "road report" PM me if interested.

Scott (Wongo) is also in the area, and built his a couple of years ago.

regards

Alastair
I'll take you up on that offer, thanks. I've also read your thread (and will have another look),
'have seen Wongo's, covered in a cowskin and cr**(stuff). Ok may have been a tabletop or something . I'm not sure he's happy with the solid top, but you'd have to ask him.


The Laird
I might also just have to take a drive up to the Hunter vineyards with a littleish side trip

[Wongo]

No

[seriph1]

It is an honest joy to see fine work

[Sawdust Maker]

No

No - don't ask me, or
No - I'm not happy

[NCArcher]

Alastair
I'll take you up on that offer, thanks. I've also read your thread (and will have another look),
'have seen Wongo's, covered in a cowskin and cr**(stuff). Ok may have been a tabletop or something . I'm not sure he's happy with the solid top, but you'd have to ask him.

The Laird
I might also just have to take a drive up to the Hunter vineyards with a littleish side trip

The great bench tour of 2011. we could sell tickets. Organise a bus. Participants have the choice of cutting some dovetails or planing a board on each bench to guage their effectiveness. We will need a minimum of 12 so that we can lift Groggy's top into position.

[Alastair]

What I have been meaning to do, for a while, given the number of WB's which happen, is to do a "used bench review"

I know Scott did one some time after his build, and it was useful to me.

All the "whats"

What worked well
What didn't
What I'd change
etc

I'll ressurect the old thread.

regards