Portable Work Bench and Toolbox Loaded

[ken hatch]

The tool box isn't filled yet but I wanted to see how everything would fit. It does very well leaving good room to carry other needed "stuff".


On the PAX side bin I have the toolbox, the two legs, chop and parallel guide, and the vise backer board.

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The driver side bin has the slab, tool tray, stretchers, and in the wire basket wrapped in a towel is the screw.

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I'll add a few lose boards and clamps to the PAX side bin and then all should be ready.

We leave for Oregon Friday, I expect it will be Labor Day in Ft. Bragg CA. before I can set it up and give it a go.

ken

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[David Eisenhauer]

Looks good Ken. Roll it.

[Nathan Johnson]

Got a first project in mind for the bench?

[Pat Barry]

Happy travels! I'm actually anxious to see your bench set up in a national park with a couple wine glasses and some cheese and crackers!

[ken hatch]

Thanks Guys,

I think Pat hit it...I expect the first project will be maybe a saw kerf or two in something in the leg vise with a glass of single malt and one of wine with cheese nearby as we enjoy looking over the Pacific coast. MsBubba and I have both been looking forward to this trip for different reasons but it is all good. In truth I doubt I will build much if anything but having a functional bench with tools will allow doing two of the things I most enjoy....Making iron sharp and making large hunks of wood small with saws, chisels and planes.

ken

[Nathan Johnson]

Sounds great. Hope you both enjoy your vacation.

[Stew Denton]

Ken,

Great job, got it all done in time and loaded up!

Enjoy the trip.

Stew