Bench continues to evolve

[formariz 11,987]

Made a few improvements to carving table . Now that I do not have the need nor the desire to do projects for anyone else, it seems that the carving table is always attached to bench being used very often. That has also created the need for another addition to the bench in the form of a leg vise since carving table partially obstructs the main vise that I use most.

 

Reinforced old crack on table even though it was stable and solid. Added and improved tool shelf .

 

 

Bottom support ledge can now be mounted also vertically for added support and it is adjustable

 

 

Tool shelf keeps tools with cutting edges toward me for quick selection .It pivots independently of table and can be removed in less than a minute altogether with tools on them.

 

 

 

Added the ability to use carver’s screws to allow secure holding of odd carvings without using any holdfasts or clamps. They also allow carving to be rotated for easy access. A permanent captive nut is fastened to back of table in two areas.

 

 

Small hodfasts can be used over entire area.


 

Table is also now where all drafting and drawing is done.

 

As a result of carving table partially obstructing main vise another one was devised. 

 

 

Leg vise uses door and already existing bench slave clamp holes present also on drawers. No modifications to bench except enlarging bottom hole and adding a copper sleeve for fulcrum point.

 

 

Door is still usable as long as nothing is clamped on vise. 

 

 

Vise is quickly removable if not needed.

 

 

Although vise is light and removable it is incredibly strong. It has an opening capacity of 4” and 12” to screw

 

 

Center of bench is now again fully usable since other end is also usually taken up with another task.

 

[wallfish 16,994]

That's awesome when even the work surface and set up itself is a work of art to work on art! Clever design!