Folding Workbench
A clever joint locks the top and base into a rock-solid unit. “Have chisel, will travel.” As an itinerant carver, teaching classes here and there, I’ve always wanted a bench…
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Adirondack Loveseat
It’s just as comfortable as it looks. There it was–an Adirondack loveseat–sitting right on the deck of the Tin Fish, a restaurant overlooking Lake Calhoun in the heart of Minneapolis,…
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Swing-Under Bench Tools
In order to keep my bench clear for working, yet have the tools I need close at hand, I came up with this stowable mounting system. Each of my bench tools is mounted on a board with slotted guide bars …
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Benchtop Screw Stops
To create a planing stop on my workbench, I decided to go the simple route. I installed and countersunk a short row of #12 brass flathead screws near the edge of the bench, spacing them an inch or so apart. …
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Deadbolt Bench Stop
For a quick and simple bench stop, I mounted a sliding bolt taken from an old door to the end of my workbench. In the locked position, the bolt stays put, and in the unlocked position it’s completely out of …
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Cam-Style Bench Feet
A mobile workbench is handy in a small shop, until you want it to stand still! After outfitting my bench with casters, I found that their locks didn’t prevent the bench from wiggling. My solution is to add levers to …
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