Popular Post pkinneb Posted October 19, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Prior to building my Roubo Bench I had a bench made out of Noden Adjustable legs and a cheap top I bought at Woodcraft well after using this primarily as a glue up station for many years I have decided to change it up a bit. Earlier this year a purchased a couple of new vises; a pattern makers vice and also a gun stock vice I will mount them on this bench while continuing to use it as a glue up table. I need to beef it up a bit and also will add a till to the back side. Bench when I started Vises waiting for install First up I reduced the size of the top while squaring up all the edges. I used my Festool tracksaw and TSO track square to do this. Ultimately the bench will stay 30" deep and grow to 62" wide Next I sanded off the finish from both sides of the top Then I made a jig to cut the tenons on both ends, doing it this way insures the top and bottom will match. Routed the tenons wondered why the dust collection was so bad... Huh that might explain it Next I set up the Panotrouter for some box joints quick easy and strong I used dominoes to align the front skirt so I could get the length measurement This where I ended up tonight. Hoping to finish this week but we will see. I would like to get back to my chair build but want to use the vise for that so decided to knock this out quick. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 I am curious about the adjustable legs. Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/19/2021 at 7:54 AM, Mark J said: I am curious about the adjustable legs. Any pictures? http://www.adjustabench.com/shop_ls.asp Here is the website let me know if you want any specific pics and when I go out to night I can grab them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Thanks for the video reference, it explained a lot. Are you happy with them? It looks like racking might be an issue when the top is elevated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/19/2021 at 8:18 AM, Mark J said: Thanks for the video reference, it explained a lot. Are you happy with them? It looks like racking might be an issue when the top is elevated? Honestly never used it as a bench but we will see once I get the pattern makers vice on there. I will need to back the casters off but think it will be ok after that we shall see, certainly doesn't weigh anywhere near the Roubo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted October 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Made some more progress tonight, routed out the mortises for the breadboard ends also cut the other box joint on the the front so its complete. Tomorrow I will start on the back and the till section. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Box joints look sweet! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 What Coop said! Smooth and tight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Finished up the joinery on the bench tonight, also added the BB till bottom Next up I'll rout out for the pattern makers vise as that will be easier to do prior to glue up. Then glue up, quick coat of finish, and install the vises. QUESTION Anyone have any idea what can go wrong with a switch like this? I have used one very similar on my router table for over a decade this one is not even a year old and stopped working tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 I had the same prob on my jointer, worked yesterday and not today. I googled the make and model and found a replacement. No rhyme or reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Paul, is that a magnetic starter, or just a pair of linked pushbuttons? Each type has a different set of common failure modes, but in any case, replacing it is probably your quickest & simplest solution. If it is magnetic, there is some chance it contains a resettable or replacable circuit interrupter, like a fuse or thermal overload breaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted November 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 So the good news is the switch for the Pantorouter started working again not sure what the deal was. Next up was to cut the recesses for the pattern makers vise I did the bottom first using a router and track After drilling the holes for the lag bolts I glued it up. I went back about three inches for the front edge and used the bolts for the rest of the breadboard ends. I needed to clean out the mortises on one end just a bit so used a router plane. Made some clamping culls. A couple pieces of blue tape on the edges and then another pass on the Pantorouter made the fingers small enough to fit between the pieces being glued up I did the front and back first, Then the ends, sorry not sure how but I missed getting shots of the setup probably becuase there was a lot going on. Here it is after removing all but one clamp on each corner Then it was time to mount the vises. First the pattern makers vise. I went a little deep so in the pic above you can see my custom made shims LOL Sometimes you just need a long drill bit. I used this one under the top to mount the bar holder to the underside of the bench top. With that one done I started on the carvers / gun stock vise. This one was much simpler just drill a 3/4" hole. I have a bit and sleeve for doing this and it works great. I finished it of with a 1/6" round over Then it just mounts with a large wing nut to the bench so it can bve removed in seconds if needed Other then a final sanding and finish its complete Oh and it still fits in the corner when not in use It will be interesting to see how solid it is with the wheels locked. If needed they can be spun up with a drill so not a huge issue but hoping it will work without doing that. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looks like a really handy workspace! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Beautiful job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I can't remember if you mentioned the intended use for the gun stock vise and pattern maker vise. Do you have some projects in mind for these vises in particular or did you just want to add them to have them available? This reminds me that I really should get around to mounting the twin turbo i bought over a year ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McCully Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I was completely unaware until now that the same Festool track that I use with my track saw can also be used as a guide for the router. My influence my decision to buy a Festool router in the future 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted November 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 11/1/2021 at 8:15 AM, Chestnut said: I can't remember if you mentioned the intended use for the gun stock vise and pattern maker vise. Do you have some projects in mind for these vises in particular or did you just want to add them to have them available? This reminds me that I really should get around to mounting the twin turbo i bought over a year ago. Yes back to work on the Michael Fortune #1 chair. These vises will allow me to clamp irregular shaped items securely as well as move them around, mounted to my adjustable leg set provides a lot of flexibility with out unclamping the parts as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Is that vise a reproduction of the Emmert pattern maker's vise? I am interested to know how well it works for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted November 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 11/1/2021 at 3:08 PM, Mark J said: Is that vise a reproduction of the Emmert pattern maker's vise? I am interested to know how well it works for you. Yes it is, from Woodcraft took almost 6 mo to get though. Once I have used it for a bit I will do a quick review. And with a coat of Tried and True its a wrap From this: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 DAMN nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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