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Title: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on February 28, 2023, 06:13:58 PM
having a great deal of model woodwork in my future,, having bought some great 1/3 scale planes and tools, seeing that Lee Valley also has a 1/3 scale wood vise,, seeing that I have some nice pieces of maple that was salvaged from a massive lab table,, seeing that I have some great kiln dried white oak that will not be used on the steamboat.. I've decide to make a 1/3 scale bench-top wood working bench.. (LV also has a set of 1/3 scale bench gear, but most of that can be made in the metal shop in a few minutes) wood for the top glue-up getting all prepped...
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on February 28, 2023, 06:22:42 PM
Slim will be so happy that you are building him a workbench of his own!!   I have a full size one very like your second picture, just a different arrangement of the drawers underneath. Very useful.


So, you are building a 1/3rd scale bench with tools. Slim can use that to reduce it another 1/3rd. That should be about the right size for my shop elves!   :ROFL:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on February 28, 2023, 06:26:34 PM
slim is 1/6th scale,, odds are he will just use the bench as a place to sleep,, or has he says "guard the shop" !!!! :facepalm:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Vixen on February 28, 2023, 06:36:17 PM
Just make sure that Slim does not get accidentally laminated into the new bench top

Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 02, 2023, 01:00:21 PM
did the top glue-up, hauled in my planer and ran it through along with some other of the salvaged maple, all cleaned up nicely, very good hard maple!! Slim says this bowling alley is way to short!!! :facepalm:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 03, 2023, 01:14:51 PM
I was in the works to also build a small router table with a dremel motor, had some T slot rail, bolts and knobs on order when this popped up,, looks like it will save me a bunch of work, I'll have to build a quick table/stand for it and fill the counter sunk holes, my dremel mount should be able to be modded to mount up
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR7QMDHY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Kim on March 03, 2023, 04:41:23 PM
Wow! That's a pretty inexpensive router table insert.  Looks nice!  You'll have to let us know how you like it  :ThumbsUp: :popcorn:

Kim
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Don1966 on March 03, 2023, 05:37:18 PM
I am going to be following alone here. Nice piece of wood…


Don
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 03, 2023, 08:01:34 PM
Wow! That's a pretty inexpensive router table insert.  Looks nice!  You'll have to let us know how you like it  :ThumbsUp: :popcorn:

Kim
I don't think I could make it for that price,, I'll make a round base for the dremel router mount and use 4 of the countersunk holes that are in the plate..

top wood for the bench is all cut to size,, went through some of the stuff piles and found some parts that might become the end vise (somewhere I have some steel allthread the same as the brass)

so far things are passing Slims inspections..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 09, 2023, 04:01:59 PM
between time bending frames getting the little workbench together,, due to having enough on hand (free) it will be all maple..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 09, 2023, 05:03:30 PM
Looking  great!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 09, 2023, 07:39:09 PM
thanks , it's a nice little useful side project that should give years of service,, just waiting for the other vise hardware to arrive.. ready for clean-up, rounding some edges and final assembly.. looks like a bench now :cartwheel: still need to make the drawer box, the assorted holdfast and bench dogs....
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Admiral_dk on March 09, 2023, 11:16:43 PM
Great little Bench  :ThumbsUp:

The small Vice to Slims rigth kind of reminds me of my own (my Maternal Grandfathers Journeyman Piece) - not in anyway identical - but more how the (not shown) handle will be attached  :Love:

Per
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 10, 2023, 12:34:27 AM
simple dowel with knob and a knob you add,, I may turn my own with some dogwood or holly..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Kim on March 10, 2023, 12:54:53 AM
That's the cutest little bench I've ever seen!   :ThumbsUp: :popcorn:

Kim
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 10, 2023, 01:53:59 AM
It needs a  holdfast shaped like Slims arm and hand!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 10, 2023, 02:01:27 AM
thats twisted,, I like it :cheers:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 16, 2023, 10:54:22 PM
the little bench is about ready for service,, the dowel vise handles will get replaced with some turned hardwood,, have to order up some longer 3/8ths brass bolts that will quickly turned and milled into the bench dogs..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 17, 2023, 12:57:54 AM
Looks great!  Very similar to my full size one except not covered in carving chisels, chips, dust, dents...
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Admiral_dk on March 17, 2023, 12:02:13 PM
I'm kind of in between in the looks department - yes it looks too shiny - but I would prefer that it never reaches the stage mine is in .... as I know my grandfather would never allow it to look as it does today - when he was alive  :-[   :embarassed:

But I would suggest an oil finish to protect the wood + and the rest will come with use  ;)

Enjoy using it, as the Tool it is  :praise2:

Per
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 20, 2023, 08:41:27 PM
turned some 3/8ths brass bolts into some bench dogs, round off the heads, mill the flat, take the shaft down to 11/32nds, cut to length,, fast and cheaper than large brass rod!!!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Don1966 on March 21, 2023, 03:31:56 PM
Love it…. :Love:


 :cheers:
Don
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 22, 2023, 05:06:25 PM
gave the bench a quick coat of tung oil, found a drawer unit that will fit nicely and should work out well https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084QCXZ7C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

the little router table top arrived and looks like it will work.. simple fence adjustments, the miter slot in T-slotted so the guide will not jump out, I can mill up a few T-slot nuts to fit for holding fingerboards... shouldn't take to much time to make the base unit to mount it on.. have a new dremel 4000 to provide the power..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 23, 2023, 05:26:00 PM
got a quick start on the router base,, all made with more of the free maple,, found a plate in my scrape pile that will become the new mount plate for the base.. one hardware store stop to correct screws and bolts,, a insert will be added to strap in and stabilize the dremel motor..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 23, 2023, 05:49:17 PM
Perfect!  And Slim can operate the switch and speed control for you! 
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 23, 2023, 06:12:39 PM
just remember his full name is BTTW WFO Slim!!! (I don't let him anywhere near the lathe and mill rpm knobs)
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 24, 2023, 10:31:04 PM
made up the new mounting plate, milled the dremel holding section to give more travel (helps with the thickness of the top plate) pretty much together and ready to start cutting scale moldings and the like..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 27, 2023, 07:55:14 PM
the under the bench drawer box arrived today,, matches nicely, has bottom edges front and back that drop over the bench's styles. Will most likely make a foam insert for the bottom drawer so tools will have their place to nest.. found my box of concrete nails,, so a set of 1/8"th, 3/16"ths and 1/4" chisels may be in the forging (standard and swan neck)
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 27, 2023, 08:04:14 PM
Perfect match.


What is Slims first woodcarving  project  going to be?
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 27, 2023, 08:40:15 PM
he'll most likely make an inspection tool or measuring stick..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Admiral_dk on March 27, 2023, 08:49:41 PM
The Drawers are a lovely addition to the Bench  :ThumbsUp:

And I can't help Staring at those lovely small Planes  :Love:  and wonder about the one where the 'Steel Blade' is 90 degrees to the Cut - what is it called and what is it used for (I have one or two full size of those among all my Maternal Grandfathers Tools) ?

Per
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 27, 2023, 08:53:17 PM
That is a scraper plane, used for final smoothing.
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 27, 2023, 09:06:44 PM
yes, but a razor blade will work just as well for model work!!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Kim on March 28, 2023, 12:29:11 AM
That's really nice looking!  Like it was made for it   :ThumbsUp: :popcorn:

Kim
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Admiral_dk on March 28, 2023, 11:24:45 AM
Thank you - I have just read a bit about Scraper Planes and learned quite a bit  :)

Per     :cheers:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 28, 2023, 06:12:44 PM
decided some playing with metal, torches, hammers and files was needed.. forged out six cement nails blanks, got one roughed out, the tang will get filed a little more round with a step so a small washer can get soldered as a handle stop,, this will be the 1/4" flat chisel..final shaping and edging after oil quench hardening..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 28, 2023, 06:42:52 PM
Thats really cool!  And Slim sized too!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 28, 2023, 11:43:02 PM
Thats really cool!  And Slim sized too!
maybe if slim was doing timber framing :Lol:
a little more refined,, got a start on it's swan neck mate.. heating and beating is so much fun :hammerbash:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 29, 2023, 12:03:06 AM
You haven't  noticed the  log cabin he is building in the  back yard?   :Jester:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 29, 2023, 12:35:00 AM
hell he's most likely to be building a trebuchet :ROFL:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: wagnmkr on March 29, 2023, 12:28:52 PM
Chris ... Don't let your shop elves see that picture!!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 29, 2023, 02:03:12 PM
Chris ... Don't let your shop elves see that picture!!
Too late...  :facepalm2:

Years ago I did build wooden models of a trebuchet and a ballista. They were great fun to toss little biscuits to the dogs!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 29, 2023, 03:17:22 PM
I've wanted to make a little larger version and combine it with a squirrel feeder,, see if the annoying grey squirrels could quickly evolve into flying squirrels :thinking:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 29, 2023, 03:22:06 PM
This kind of bird feeder does that, the weight of the squirrel sets off the motor in the base...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfHu-UJaK0Q
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 29, 2023, 03:28:00 PM
my bird feeders are squirrel proof,, it's the ones that dig up my veggie garden and potted plants that I want to relocate,, say maybe a quarter mile or so  :ROFL:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: internal_fire on March 29, 2023, 03:44:10 PM
This kind of bird feeder does that, the weight of the squirrel sets off the motor in the base...

A DisneyLand for squirrels.  :lolb:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Vixen on March 29, 2023, 03:48:45 PM
I need one of those :naughty: Where can I get one (or two) of those bird feeders?

Mike
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 29, 2023, 04:04:01 PM
I need one of those :naughty: Where can I get one (or two) of those bird feeders?

Mike


Just search for spinning  bird feeder. I  don't know if there are  different  brands or which is best, have only seen the videos. Make a steam powered one!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Don1966 on March 29, 2023, 04:19:14 PM
They are kind of expensive… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004ZB4U/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=3a4ca7e36a2eb52590a32abe4fb266fa&content-id=amzn1.sym.7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d%3Aamzn1.sym.7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d&hsa_cr_id=0&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=509acf3b-88ba-4aad-b87d-06f6ca8d766d&pd_rd_w=wNE98&pd_rd_wg=i3wQR&qid=1680103046&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_0_title&sr=1-1-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 29, 2023, 09:33:46 PM
the set is getting there,, figured out how to add base collars to them,, they get driven in place will add a little silver solder so they stay in place..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 31, 2023, 05:46:14 PM
the metalwork side is about done, collars soldered, oil quenched and hard ready for honing and sharpening.. will add some nice brass ringed handles..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 31, 2023, 05:59:47 PM
Excellent!   Slim will be all set to do the mortising on the boat frames and interior.  He'll need a  nice wooden carvers mallet too. Or just use his forehead...
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 31, 2023, 06:06:35 PM
I'm thinking holly and dogwood for the mallet, but I do have a box of assorted hardwoods and some true iron wood..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on March 31, 2023, 06:18:05 PM
I'm thinking holly and dogwood for the mallet, but I do have a box of assorted hardwoods and some true iron wood..
Ironwood would be  the accurate  choice for the mallet, should turn well on the lathe. What are the handles going to be on the chisels?
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on March 31, 2023, 06:28:41 PM
I've got some nice and pretty dogwood,, the stuff is hard and well seasoned (at least 10 years) ultra fine grain, will not split even if you try.. turns great!!  I've made gavels from it years back for some of my wife's clubs,,
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on April 02, 2023, 03:06:49 PM
big cup of coffee and about an hour,, cute little vesitas honing guide to set the correct angles, diamond plates and oil all ends up to wicked sharp little chisels,, I forgot that that I have some european hornbeam wood scrapes that may be used in handles or the mallet..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on April 06, 2023, 05:21:53 PM
one chisel done,, wanted to check the methods before finishing the rest (I think we're good) the other handles have the rear ring in place so things should go fast if I can get the time..
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on April 07, 2023, 05:42:43 PM
set completed :whoohoo:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on April 07, 2023, 05:45:54 PM
Excellent!  :praise2:




And Lee Valley  called, they'd like  10,000 sets for their  Christmas  catalog.
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Kim on April 07, 2023, 05:51:42 PM
That's a FINE looking set of mini chisels!  They'd make a fine Christmas gift  :embarassed:

Kim
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: cnr6400 on April 08, 2023, 02:30:13 AM
If the LV 10,000 pc order came through, Slim could do a full shift and overtime!  :Lol:  the tools are lookin really nice!  :cheers:
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: crueby on April 08, 2023, 02:36:59 AM
Carving bench, check. Chisels, check. Mallet, sounds like its in the works. Next, Slim needs a scale tool chest!
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: Admiral_dk on April 08, 2023, 11:37:32 AM
Great set of Chisels  :praise2:

I start to wonder if you are planing on Downsize the whole Workshop in the near future  :noidea:

Per
Title: Re: workbench in the works..
Post by: tghs on April 08, 2023, 01:01:12 PM
10,000   and think I'll stop at 6 for the time being anymore than that at time and I'd have to comandere Chris's power hammer.. :hammerbash:
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