Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Thanks for the video.

now I see how practical it is.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

COOL Videos…

COOL flexibility!

Thank you.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Now you've got me thinking about a traditional style woodworking bench. (I just need to figure out which bench has to come out to make room for a new one. Wife still wants her car in garage. The cost of the vice and materials has always kept one of these out of my shop. But now you have me thinking.

Thanks Paul

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Right flexible set up. A lot of thought went into that build!! Nice job…...........Jim

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Thanks for the videos. Anxious to see more about the build.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

really cool bench..i really love the ingenuity put into this, no expensive screws need to be bought and it truly is a testimony of a real wood workers work table, great job Paul. thank you for the video…grizz

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Hey Paul…it is obvious that you put alot of thought and work into creating this workbench. I watched the videos and was extremely impressed as to the versatility of the workbench Very very nice…!

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Very cool…I love it.
Thanks!

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Great work! Really interesting take on the clamping - I'm really impressed at the strength you've shown with both vices. Can't wait to see more of this build. Thanks for sharing.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Great demonstration. Your leg vise also works as a sort of end vise too, no other leg vise can do that!

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

That's very nice, Paul. A bench like that could serve anyone well.

helluvawreck aka Charles
http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

A wonderfully well thought out and innovative bench Paul. I can see a lot of folks will want to build one for themselves.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Paul, you are like Dr. Gadget in a woodworking form. Very kool

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Thanks everyone

Coming from a group of knowledgeable woodworkers it means a lot to me.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Very well thought out Paul, thanks for doing all the research to find the optimal angle for us armchair woodworkers. You put a lot more than eight degrees of work into the thought that went into this creation.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Paul I think it's wonderful that you share your ideas , inventions and ingenuity with everyone. I think that your background as a shipwright has given you insight that a lot of us may not have. Thanks for posting.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

I have looked at this several time. The more I look, the more I like it. Keep it up.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Now Im drooling for the assembly videos.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

I love that you left evidence of the plywood in the dog house.I hate it when one does something so well that the true genius is hidden. I can here the conversation with other toolmakers "No its all plywood look here"

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Paul, thanks for sharing. This is just the thing I have been looking for.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Paul,
I just had to share this little quip from my 4 yr. old Great-Grandson on the instructional clarity of your videos.
Just a little background first…
His mother is in her second yr. at Ivy Tech., earning her certification as an R.N. in nursing, so I have had the opportunity to spend a few hours of quality time each day, during the week (retired and loving it) with him and he loves the 'shop time'.
This past spring we built his 1st workbench, 2×4s - plywood top - pegboard back and a trip to Lowes for some properly sized starter tools for him. He just loves bending nails in my cutoffs and scraps.
Today we watched your videos twice and now he would like to go to the shop and make some of your 'Legos' to hold the wood tight on his bench.
So Paul, thanks for caring enough to share your Wedge Vices and the videos with us and the clarity that even my Great-Grandson could understand.
...lol, I guess I know what's on his 'To-Do' list for the coming week.

Thanks again for caring and for sharing.

Work Safely and have Fun. - Grandpa Len

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Thanks for the great story Len.
It warms my heart.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Great videos, thanks for posting them.

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

I have been trying to figure out some sort of wedged vise arrangement in lieu of $200 vise hardware. Your system is fantastic!

 

Some Features and Operational Videos.

While this is the beginning of my construction blog for the V8 Degree bench, I'm not actually going to get into the build just yet. There are a few more features that I didn't want to clutter the project post with and I've added a couple of demo videos on the vices. I thought it would be best to start with a full view of the bench and its operational features first and get into the construction process in the next segment.

This photo shows the dog hole inserts that hide and protect the end grain of the plywood top. It also shows the bolting arrangement for fastening the top to the legs.

This one shows one of the the "dog houses" at each end of the bench. This is about the only place you can see the plywood construction. I had to leave it as proof.

Finally here is the deadman and its corresponding shim (in the leg vice).

OK, here's just one more… just for fun. This one shows the "solid walnut" stretchers before installation.

On to the videos.

Disclaimer: These are not professionally done. They are meant only to show the features of the bench and the operation of the wedge powered vices. This is the most difficulty I will ever have operating these vices because I'm not very familiar with them yet and I was trying to operate them and describe them on video at the same time. Even at that I think these videos will show that the wedge vices are efficient and straightforward to operate. Please don't look at the bench in the background.

The first one is about the Leg Vice.

.....and the wagon vices.

Come on ! I asked you not to look at the bench in the background…......

Anyway I hope that made the bench a little more real to you and I look forward to getting into the construction next time.

Thanks for looking in and see you next time.

Questions Comments and critiques are always welcome.

Cheers!

Paul

Paul, that's one of the most awesome benches I've ever seen!