Finally got the Shaker base finished for my workbench. It seemed big enough to have storage for anything and everything but it filled up pretty quick. Good way to keep the tool population in check I guess.
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Finally got the Shaker base finished for my workbench. It seemed big enough to have storage for anything and everything but it filled up pretty quick. Good way to keep the tool population in check I guess.
shaker bench.jpg
shaker bench 2.jpg
He said anything that’s worth cutting down a tree for
Is worth doing right don’t the lord love a two by four -John Conlee
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Nice work
Best regards
Lasse Hilbrandt
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Very nice. I like your cat too, got one just like it....only mine is pretty fat
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Thanks guys. She is my shop cat, good cat
He said anything that’s worth cutting down a tree for
Is worth doing right don’t the lord love a two by four -John Conlee
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Wow, well done. I love the storage. I did not do drawers because of the sliding deadman but I really love the convenience. I even thought about putting drawers on the back of the bench. Really well done, and cat approved too!
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As a fan of both cats and woodworking, you have two thumbs up from Ohio!
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Nice bench. Trust me though, limiting storage space will not limit your tool acquisitions. Its like the 3 theories of how to win an argument with your wife........none work.
Dave Anderson
Chester, NH
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Very nice looking work. Well done.
David
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Thanks everyone, I am thinking of a sliding deadman hopefully it wont prove to big an issue, it worked for the Shakers. Dave, it might just be wishful thinking but its worth a try.
He said anything that’s worth cutting down a tree for
Is worth doing right don’t the lord love a two by four -John Conlee
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Nice bench, I also like the seat. Did you make it yourself?
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Reinis,
I did make the stool. It is made from a bunch of old stuff I had laying around the farm at Grandmas. It is a seat from an old stone rake, PTO cover, and a planter disc.
He said anything that’s worth cutting down a tree for
Is worth doing right don’t the lord love a two by four -John Conlee
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Great job on the bench. I've been contemplating my own for a while now but every time I get close the love of my life gives me a new project. Just curious, how do you incorporate the red box of Lego's in your woodworking? maybe for quick mock-ups?
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Nice job on your bench. There is a lot to like there.
Contributor
Well done Sir! Have to ask though, why would any sane craftsman want to limit tools?
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Now we know why you were selling off your old benches. Hope you plan to keep this one.
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