Project Information
This is my newest project - my custom-made tigerwood carving bench.
As a relief wood carver, I require a stand-up bench that is solid and heavy, with two vises that allow me flexibility when carving large relief panels.
I came across some Tigerwood (not the golfer
at a local building supply auction, and just HAD TO BUY IT. Tigerwood is sold in our area as high-end decking material
Of course, having the wood led to the next choice, that of replacing my old carving bench with a brand new one.
The bench is 38.5" tall, 74" long and 24" wide. The two vises (one is 10" and the other 9") are quick-release vise, purchased at Lee Valley.
The side rails are bolted to the end posts, no glue used. The finish of the bench is clear satin Arm-R-Seal.
The bench weighs close to 300 lbs, and is as solid as a rock. Bench dog holes are the standard 3/4" diameter.
The last picture shows the router jig I made to assist in the accurate drilling of the bench-dog holes.
If you wish to see the type of carving I do on this bench go to:
http://www.wwwoodcarver.com
Let me know what you think, OK?
As a relief wood carver, I require a stand-up bench that is solid and heavy, with two vises that allow me flexibility when carving large relief panels.
I came across some Tigerwood (not the golfer
at a local building supply auction, and just HAD TO BUY IT. Tigerwood is sold in our area as high-end decking materialOf course, having the wood led to the next choice, that of replacing my old carving bench with a brand new one.
The bench is 38.5" tall, 74" long and 24" wide. The two vises (one is 10" and the other 9") are quick-release vise, purchased at Lee Valley.
The side rails are bolted to the end posts, no glue used. The finish of the bench is clear satin Arm-R-Seal.
The bench weighs close to 300 lbs, and is as solid as a rock. Bench dog holes are the standard 3/4" diameter.
The last picture shows the router jig I made to assist in the accurate drilling of the bench-dog holes.
If you wish to see the type of carving I do on this bench go to:
http://www.wwwoodcarver.com
Let me know what you think, OK?
