Thread: Moravian Workbench No2

The No 1 is still in the US (was built during a Woodwright's School class). And will serve as a side table.
So I had to build a second one.
I am new to woodworking. Much prefer handtools, but have some powertools. But having read here the danger of fine wood dust, I am not keen on getting all the heavy gear that requires a DC system.
Anyway, this new bench is exactly like No 1 except for the vices, where I went for the HNT combination. The wood is a mix of Blackbutt from the timber yard in Woodend, turpentine that I have left from building a woodshed, two small pieces of Ash and a few boards of I don't-remember-what for the tray.

Here is the Blackbutt (for legs, long stretchers, top, more ore less dressed). Turpentine (rough) not in this photo.
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Top stretcher bridle joint. All by hand. Turpentine is tough but saws ok, even for an amateur.
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Top and middle (through tenon) stretchers in one side of Leg 1.
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Leg is resting against a nightstand that was almost finished.
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With dovetail stretcher (Ash)
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Morticing: impossible the traditional hand brace and auger, had to use the powerdrill.
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Legs dry-fit.
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