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Thread: WIP Chris's 21st Century Bench
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22nd May 2012, 07:53 PM #46
Try this stuff.
It's really really good.
Did I mention how good it is.
Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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23rd May 2012, 09:38 AM #47Intermediate Member
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23rd May 2012, 09:51 AM #48
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23rd May 2012, 01:01 PM #49GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks folks, got some U-beaut trad wax - couldn't find anything else in hardware stores.
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25th May 2012, 05:55 PM #50GOLD MEMBER
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A milestone today with the installation of the Hovarter face vice hardware. Very clever stuff.
Have cut the front jaw, and only have to sand and finish before installing. The jaws for both the face and tail vices are Sydney Bluegum - a beautiful timber to work with. Routing and driling were both very smooth.
The end is in sight!
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25th May 2012, 06:39 PM #51
Good progress.
Can I have some more.
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3rd June 2012, 04:39 PM #52GOLD MEMBER
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Well, it's time to break out the bubbly.
Here's pics of the finished product.
The Hovarter face vice gives 310mm of open jaw, 18 1/4" between the rods.
The tail vice is a 175mm quick release Groz.
The McJing hold downs work exceptionally well - only have to give them a tap with my fist.
Now I'm under pressure from someone to make something 'useful'.
Thanks to all for the help and encouragement.
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3rd June 2012, 05:04 PM #53
Great Job
That is a bench to be proud of and it will last you many years.
You'll be constantly amazed at how good it is to work off a decent bench.Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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3rd June 2012, 07:18 PM #54
Looks like the real deal - well done!
I have a small reservation about that extended 'wing' on the face insert of your tail vise, though. I suspect you will get excessive twisting if you put much pressure on anyhing held so far away from the centre of the vise. The guide bars on these types of vises are very close together, and they only minimally resist wracking, IMO.
I know that feeling well. But if you produce items as up to the mark as the bench, you should soon be in the good books.
The trick is to keep the 'useful' items coming out at a sufficient rate to satisfy the minister for war & finance, but squeeze in a few 'fun' jobs for yourself.
Cheers,IW
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3rd June 2012, 07:34 PM #55
That is usefull.
Well to us it is.
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4th June 2012, 09:32 AM #56
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6th June 2012, 07:19 AM #57
Mate, that looks awesome. great job!
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6th June 2012, 10:09 AM #58Junior Senior Member
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How did u fasten the Groz Chris? Batten screws/coach screws or bolts with plugs covering head holes? I've just gained a Dawn for my bench, so I'm interested in what others have done
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6th June 2012, 01:27 PM #59GOLD MEMBER
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I used 4 coach bolts for the Groz. The Groz box didn't contain any recommendations. The plan I was following used 2 coach bolts from underneath, and two bolts through the top, but I couldn't see why I needed to do that, so I settled for 4 coach bolts. If that ever fails, and I can't see why it would, I can still drill through, and yes, I would tend to plug them afterwards.
Chris
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6th June 2012, 06:24 PM #60
I used 4x ½" coach screws as well. It's not going to fall off any time soon. I managed to snap 2 of them when installing. My pilot hole was a bit small. Luckily I had a spacer under the vice so was able to remove the broken screw with vice grips, redrill slightly larger and install another screw.
Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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