| Project by Jay | posted 01-09-2017 11:38 PM | 5452 views | 17 times favorited | 26 comments |  |
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I followed Christopher Schwarz Roubo workbench design he details in his book, “Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use”. I used SYP I purchased from the local box store. I also included the wagon vise concept Chris described in a subsequent article. I used Wood Whisperer’s method of flattening the top. This worked extremely well and went quickly. I used Hovarter’s vise mechanism for the leg vise. I used walnut for the sliding deadman for contrast. I finished it with boiled lindseed oil. It’s a joy to use.
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pottz
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#1 posted 01-10-2017 12:19 AM
great looking bench jay thats gonna serve you well for years to come,nice work.
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#2 posted 01-10-2017 12:48 AM
Nice work Jay, hope you get years of enjoyment out of your new work mate!
BurlyBob
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#3 posted 01-10-2017 01:13 AM
That’s a really great looking bench. I can’t wait to start mine.
htl
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#4 posted 01-10-2017 02:01 AM
Really nice!!
I wonder if it’s heavy duty enough? :=]
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oldrivers
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#5 posted 01-10-2017 02:05 AM
Looks good and very sturdy. Job well done.
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#6 posted 01-10-2017 02:32 AM
Great work, it looks really nice! You gave me some ideas for my future workbench.
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#7 posted 01-10-2017 03:54 AM
This is just really amazing. I am so jealous!!! Great job, beautiful.
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EFR
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#8 posted 01-10-2017 05:58 AM
Awesome bench! How did you find so much SYP that was knot-free? It would take me hours at several big box stores each to find such clean material.
Andre
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#9 posted 01-10-2017 06:18 AM
Should last awhile, careful with that mallet, holdfast may not release.
-- Lifting one end of the plank.
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#10 posted 01-10-2017 09:48 AM
That is a beautiful workbench. You did a wonderful job on it.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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MustacheMike
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#11 posted 01-10-2017 10:27 AM
WOW!! Super nice>
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#12 posted 01-10-2017 01:05 PM
Nice work! Enjoy building with it!
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#13 posted 01-10-2017 01:47 PM
Wonderful job!
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#14 posted 01-10-2017 02:03 PM
Great workbench, you’re gonna love it.
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#15 posted 01-10-2017 04:02 PM
looks great
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