What does your workbenches look like?
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I found an old Shopsmith Bench at a Thrift store in Tucson for a $100 no way one could be built for that. I was surprised one of the Arizona boys didn't snap it up.
What I like most is the tail vice it works well an is surprisingly universal. What I don't like about it is the tool tray. I have wasted more epithets on that &%$@###! tool tray than I can count.
By the way it cooled down a little hear it was only 70.5 deg.[/quote]
I've never had a bench with a tool tray. What kind of grief did it give you?
I found an old Shopsmith Bench at a Thrift store in Tucson for a $100 no way one could be built for that. I was surprised one of the Arizona boys didn't snap it up.
What I like most is the tail vice it works well an is surprisingly universal. What I don't like about it is the tool tray. I have wasted more epithets on that &%$@###! tool tray than I can count.
By the way it cooled down a little hear it was only 70.5 deg.[/quote]
I've never had a bench with a tool tray. What kind of grief did it give you?
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STB: That is a pretty great bench find for $100...
I am getting ready to add a tool tray to my bench. What don't you like about yours?
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I am getting ready to add a tool tray to my bench. What don't you like about yours?
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I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
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Small shop small bench. But works wellfor most of my work which are smaller projects most of the time. And to the right I have my Shop Smith wall.
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Mine is shown below. It's based on the Ultimate tool stand plans from about 20 years ago shown in the link below. I added a butcher block top from Menards.
http://christophermerrill.net/ww/plans/ ... and_1.html
It's on wheels, like almost everything in my shop and from pure dumb luck is about 1/4" lower than the height of my tablesaw so it works perfectly as an outfeed support.
The first picture shows it without the vise. Here it is with an inexepnsive vise added and my dovetail jig mounted on it. The holes across the front of the bench have t-nuts installed behind them so I can mount different bench tools without them moving. This shows the basic tool mount I've built mounts for the following tools:
Ryobi Grinder
Kreg Jig
Kreg Jig Supports x2
Porter Cable dovetail jig
Metal Working Vise
Edge Banding Holder
Lead Came Stretcher
Rigid Belt/Drum Sander
Ryobi Belt/Disc Sander
http://christophermerrill.net/ww/plans/ ... and_1.html
It's on wheels, like almost everything in my shop and from pure dumb luck is about 1/4" lower than the height of my tablesaw so it works perfectly as an outfeed support.
The first picture shows it without the vise. Here it is with an inexepnsive vise added and my dovetail jig mounted on it. The holes across the front of the bench have t-nuts installed behind them so I can mount different bench tools without them moving. This shows the basic tool mount I've built mounts for the following tools:
Ryobi Grinder
Kreg Jig
Kreg Jig Supports x2
Porter Cable dovetail jig
Metal Working Vise
Edge Banding Holder
Lead Came Stretcher
Rigid Belt/Drum Sander
Ryobi Belt/Disc Sander
Thanks much,
Chris Phelps
Cheap tools are too expensive
2x Mark 5 520 and a 10ER
Chris Phelps
Cheap tools are too expensive
2x Mark 5 520 and a 10ER
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That is a really nice bench for $100. As for the tool tray, why not just fill it in flush with the bench top?STB wrote:I found an old Shopsmith Bench at a Thrift store in Tucson for a $100 no way one could be built for that. I was surprised one of the Arizona boys didn't snap it up.moggymatt wrote:It's still below freezing in my neck of the woods
Anybody here want to share a picture of their bench and what they like and don't like about yours?
What I like most is the tail vice it works well an is surprisingly universal. What I don't like about it is the tool tray. I have wasted more epithets on that &%$@###! tool tray than I can count.
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By the way it cooled down a little hear it was only 70.5 deg.
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Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
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That is a really nice bench for $100. As for the tool tray, why not just fill it in flush with the bench top?[/quote]
The bench is 7' long 3 in thick made with beech. I would need to take out a loan to fill the tray. Maybe someday.
That is a really nice bench for $100. As for the tool tray, why not just fill it in flush with the bench top?[/quote]
The bench is 7' long 3 in thick made with beech. I would need to take out a loan to fill the tray. Maybe someday.
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SS 520 born 04/16/03, Power Station mounted Band saw , Scroll saw, Jointer, Belt sander, Overarm router, dedicated Mark V drill press, SS Maxi-clamp system, Shopsmith woodworking bench
I create problem solving challenges and opportunities for design modification, not mistakes.
SS 520 born 04/16/03, Power Station mounted Band saw , Scroll saw, Jointer, Belt sander, Overarm router, dedicated Mark V drill press, SS Maxi-clamp system, Shopsmith woodworking bench
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I am a more of a do it yourself person and a hobbyist woodworker. I tend to do what it takes to get the job done as appose to a hand tool guy.robinson46176 wrote:
I am getting ready to add a tool tray to my bench. What don't you like about yours?
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The tool tray is a chip and sawdust magnet I am forever cleaning it out. If I drop a screw or something in the tray forgetaboutit.
When I put something on the bench that covers the tray it needs to be moved to access the tray. The tray is forever unorganized I am always rummaging for something. Another thing I miss being able to clamp to both sides of the bench. I snapped a picture of the tool tray this morning to show what I am talking about. The board on the floor to the left with the round paint mark is used to cover the bench for non woodworking projects. I could probably think of more but this is giving me a headache.
Glenn
I create problem solving challenges and opportunities for design modification, not mistakes.
SS 520 born 04/16/03, Power Station mounted Band saw , Scroll saw, Jointer, Belt sander, Overarm router, dedicated Mark V drill press, SS Maxi-clamp system, Shopsmith woodworking bench
I create problem solving challenges and opportunities for design modification, not mistakes.
SS 520 born 04/16/03, Power Station mounted Band saw , Scroll saw, Jointer, Belt sander, Overarm router, dedicated Mark V drill press, SS Maxi-clamp system, Shopsmith woodworking bench
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My work place is well organized!
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Your shop is really popular, when I did an image search it appears a lot of places, must be proud of that and the shop.WebTraveler13 wrote:My work place is well organized!![]()
Noticed that you are lacking any shopsmith gear or is that just not shown it the photo?
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Here's mine, it's a Shopsmith from the early 90s. Had a choice back then, either a Sawsmith or Workbench. Made the right choice! The Harbor Freight Tool cabinet and chest are full of hand tools such as hand planes, block planes etc. I know, I'm supposed to make a beautiful solid wood tool chest suitable for the cover of Fine Woodworking...Maybe someday but I pulled this shop up from the studs to insulated/vapor barrier/dry wall/texture/paint. Rebuilt a SS 500 from a box to a shorty (all new bearings even the motor)
It's time for projects!
It's time for projects!
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1986 510, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, scroll saw, jigsaw and lots of accessories. Shopsmith woodworking bench too!