Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thank you for that. I am on the fence on this one. I could honestly go either way on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wilkins Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Most of the shaker benches I've seen are painted. Is that typical? If so, does that help with your decisions any Mel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Most of the shaker benches I've seen are painted. Is that typical? If so, does that help with your decisions any Mel? I'm not sure if most of them were painted, but the ones that get the publicity are mostly painted ones. And most of them are blue. I think the ones that are not painted don't have the appeal I am looking for. I really like the painted ones. I also like the painted pieces I have made. One thing about the Shakers is they were not afraid to use color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Email Jameel with your dilemma and ask him specifically why he went plywood over hardwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Email Jameel with your dilemma and ask him specifically why he went plywood over hardwood. Plywood allows you the screw or join the carcase together without regard to wood movement. I would use it. If you prefer solid wood though, I would recommend you build the carcase using frame and panel construction. That would work fine, although it would be a lot of work. If you use plywood, and have a Festool TS55 you can have all the parts cut to perfection for the carcase before lunch. No joke. Use high quality ply if you go that route. Baltic birch would be awesome. Ron built his base almost exactly like our plans, since they are based off his. His solid back is the only significant difference. Have fun! Jameel These are his words exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Mel, stop saying you're gonna get Eric's no.7, you don't even like standard bench planes. Now that I think about it, thats a pretty hybrid thing for you to do as a hand tool man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 If he's gonna keep offering it up, I'm gonna win eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I'm still waiting to hear what's up against my No. 7. I really want a Byrd for my planer. That's about an even deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Byrd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Honestly Ib think yoy should dit down and design your bench in sketchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Jameel gave you a great answer and a pretty good excuse to buy a TS-55. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I don't have that kind of coin laying around bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I have the TS55, and it hasn't paid for itself yet through use, but I never regret the purchase while using it. Mel, when I build a bench, this is the style I will build. I look forward to getting tips from your build along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I don't have that kind of coin laying around bud Well then, I guess you'll just have to sell all your LN stuff. Then when you are done with your bench, you can sell the TS55 and use the money to finally get all the Veritas stuff you've been wanting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Well then, I guess you'll just have to sell all your LN stuff. Then when you are done with your bench, you can sell the TS55 and use the money to finally get all the Veritas stuff you've been wanting. Ha! That honestly had me laughing I needed that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 How far are you from Sam, maybe you would let you take his TS-55 for a test drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CStanford Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I have no idea what a TS-55 is but I'm pretty sure the Shakers didn't have them. I will say this, I have a Record 7" front vise made when Record wasn't the company it once was. I doubt I've ever needed to use half the torque even that little bugger is capable is putting on a board. If you find yourself having to shower down on any vise then something about the set up is horribly amiss. It's woodworking, you aren't closing the hatch on a submarine or the watertight bulkhead doors on the Titanic. If you're building a Shaker workbench, how about a wooden bench screw from these guys: http://lakeerietoolworks.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I have no idea what a TS-55 is but I'm pretty sure the Shakers didn't have them. I'm sure they would love to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'm sure they would love to have one. Yea, but it would be hard to spin the blade fast enough by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Eggbeater.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yea, but it would be hard to spin the blade fast enough by hand. Just send a few 5-hour energy shots back with the systainer. They're good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CStanford Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I'm sure they would love to have one. They probably would have loved to have a nuclear reactor too. And a Cadillac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 They probably would have loved to have a nuclear reactor too. And a Cadillac. They had cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 And as far as the Byrd goes, I'm sort of spoken for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 This is getting ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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