sw1 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well it has been awhile, but I am close to completion. It is usable as is, but I am still considering what to do about a tail vise and the accompanying dog holes. This has also left me undecided on the end treatments as well. Front view and close up of the Benchcrafted leg vise. Here is a close up of the shelf I installed. The shelf is all mixed scraps and is tongue and groove. I made some wedges out of Walnut to keep the shelf tight, but not permanently installed. I figure this way I can lose some weight if I move it one day, and I can manage the contraction/expansion. Close up of the sliding dead man. After reading Schwarz' book on workbench's I was ready to go to the BORG and get some SYP to make a bench like his. I live very close to where Popular Woodworking is located and Schwarz' home. So I figured I could easily replicate the wood he used. I did some math, and realized I could get Hard maple and Poplar for less from my local sawyer. I spent a smidge over $200 on all the lumber and had it milled to my specs, so I had less work to do. I also figure I saved about 1 gallon of glue as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch02 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 That bench is gorgeous! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Very nice, I am sure you will be a happy camper when you are done. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Very well done!! Beautiful bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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