Update on Bench Build - so, so close to the end

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Hi folks

Here is the latest chapter on my bench build. So, so close to the end ….

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTo ... close.html

The other chapters are at the lower end of this index: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/index.html

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[CONGER]

... that is some bench. I relived with you the moment when the top took place on the base.... cool.

Can wait to see the champs bottle on the bench.

Slainte!

-gerard-

 

[James C]

I really like the rollers in the leg vice, that is pretty clever.

 

[SurreyHills]

Really nice looking bench, like the way you managed to get over the problem with the dog strip.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Hi James

The rollers are the idea of Jameel Abraham of Benchcrafted.

The wheels I used are a heavy duty nylon - a set of $10 swivel wheels that I took apart. They were the smallest I could find as I was looking for a construction that did not dominate. They have a diameter of about 1 1/2" and 3/4" wide. Honestly, the rollers must have taken 30 minutes to build and 5 minutes to fit. They transformed the leg vise from a stodgy affair into twinkle toes. I whole heartedly recommend this mod to every leg vise.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[James C]

If I ever get around to building myself a bench I might have to include something similar.

 

[jimi43]

Good LORD Derek that is simply poetry for the eyes..... :shock:

And my favourite exotic as well.. Geees Louise that stuff is simply gorgeous.

The attention to detail and the superb craftsmanship are oozing from this project in the normal Cohen style.

Well done my friend...well done indeed!

=D> =D> =D>

I still cherish my little piece of Jarrah from Oz...it is very precious to me.

Jim

 

[Andycase]

Real shame to use it! If i had that and scratched it i think i would cry! Beautiful.

 

[Steve Blackdog]

If you'll forgive me for paraphrasing Crocodile Dundee:

That's not workbench - THIS is a workbench!!

What an inspiration to us mere beginners! Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Racers]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqghpm4g ... re=related

Pete

 

[Benchwayze]

That's not a work-bench - That's a work of art!

Salivating over that timber...
Excellent work Derek.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Thanks for all the very kind words. Of course I have not yet completed the bench and accessories. That will, hopefully, be done this weekend. I will post again.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[houtslager]

looking great,

Karl