workbench

  1. Workbench build - face vice

    Workbench build - face vice

    This block on the face of the rear pipe clamp engages with the slot on the benchtop to resist twisting of the pipe clamp and support the pipe clamp when fully extended
  2. Workbench build - face vice

    Workbench build - face vice

    In the fully extended position
  3. Workbench build - face vice

    Workbench build - face vice

    Fitted wooden blocks and screws serve as a latch to hold the face to the pipe clamp face.
  4. Workbench build - face vice

    Workbench build - face vice

    View of the pipe clamps from the bottom of the bench
  5. Workbench build - face vice

    Workbench build - face vice

    Two UHMW strips are inserted into each hole to conteract the tendency of the vice face block to tilt back on the pipe. You can see one strip at the bottom of the holes on the inside face. There is an additional strip on the top of the outside face. The pair tilts the face block forward slightly...
  6. Sliding tool trays

    Sliding tool trays

    This sliding block has a few extra holes for a holdfast.
  7. Sliding tool trays

    Sliding tool trays

    The tool trays can be flipped over for a full-width solid surface.
  8. Sliding tool trays

    Sliding tool trays

    The tool trans slide between the halves of the benchtop.
  9. Workbench build - planing beam

    Workbench build - planing beam

    planing a narrow board
  10. Workbench build - planing beam

    Workbench build - planing beam

    pipe clamp and metal supports
  11. Workbench build - planing beam

    Workbench build - planing beam

    planing a panel end
  12. Workbench build - planing beam

    Workbench build - planing beam

    planing a panel edge
  13. Workbench build - planing beam

    Workbench build - planing beam

    pipe junction to workbench top
  14. Workbench build - planing beam

    Workbench build - planing beam

    bubble sight for leveling the beam
  15. Workbench - starting on the support structure

    Workbench - starting on the support structure

    The support structure holds the tops in place and supports the pipes for the pipe-clamp based wagon, end and face vices.
  16. Workbench - glue ups for the top

    Workbench - glue ups for the top

    boards with grooves milled
  17. Workbench - glue ups for the top

    Workbench - glue ups for the top

    final glue-up for wide top
  18. Workbench - glue ups for the top

    Workbench - glue ups for the top

    most of the wide top
  19. Workbench - glue ups for the top

    Workbench - glue ups for the top

    middle of the wide top
  20. Workbench - glue ups for the top

    Workbench - glue ups for the top

    some of the sub-assemblies ready

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