hi all, yes this is another bench build but because im conscious of everyones time its not really going to be a lengthy thread. this is due to me taking photos and then promptly getting back to the actual build. I find posting these things online and effectively blogging about them distracts me more than i need when what i really want is a working bench :D
So i'm going to upload all my photos and hope as you flick through youll get the gist of progress in terms of assembly and accessories being added not being added in order like a normal thread.
my general intention was to keep it simple with 100x75 approx material recycled from an old house species unknown until planned. it turned out i was working with a bit of ironbark, stringybark, tallowood, something that resembles jarrah, couple fiddleback pieces of unknown species but all approx 80yr old.
Ive picked up the pattern makers vice from HNT and the tail vice. Ive decided im going to remake the legs and base as i want to add cabinetry with some drawers and doors on the right hand side so the pattern makers free to spin until its heart is content on the left! the drawers and door will assist with humidity living in northern NSW and the constant battle against rust
Ive decided to layout the dogs and tailvice on the same side as the pattern makers as i dont want to have it installed on the opposite side in the event i move house (currently in a rental) and im forced to have it up against a wall and render the tail vice unusable potentially.
Presently unhappy with the legs as theres slight racking but im planing new material as i have plenty left over and will make the shelf lower and the legs slightly wider apart with more domino holding it all together, then use coach bolts to attach the top.
I have some new forstner 3/4' bits coming and a portal drill guide to help me keep the dog hole drilling square as i cant use a drill press at this stage of the build and will put some dog holes in the new legs as i think a wooden dowel would work well assisting the pattern makers vice for bench long material or a sliding deadman if it can stay out of the way of the drawers/cabinet underneath
I started making this by hand denailing and planing all stock but ended up procuring a helical head combo jointer unit to assist me speed that portion of the process up and then some help from the domino. ive enjoyed the hand tool parts ive been able to do :D
anyway better late then never :)
Nathan