several years ago (maybe more) there was an article in fww about building a small maple bench that sat atop one’s regular work bench – to be pu tin place on an as needed use. i believe the intent was to raise the level of work (carving, mortising, etc) in order to relieve the stress on your back. anyone remember and could let me know the issue?
many thanks, jerry
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It was by Jeff Miller
Jerry,
Jeff Miller wrote that article and it appeared in FWW # 176. Here is a link to the online version (membership required). I remember reading that article before I began to work at the magazine. Very clever.
Matt
thanks matt - that is the one - hope i have that issue - the on-line pdf version seems to be gone.
jerry
Let me check on the PDF
Jerry,
That's odd about the PDF. I look into it tomorrow and post back.
Matt
Jerry,
I notified our web producers of the broken link and it has been fixed. Happy reading.
Bench on Bench
Jerry,
By now you got the info. I made one according to the article - and am very glad that I did. I hope that you will find it to your liking.
Best wishes,
Metod
thanks for fixing that one
jerry
Bench on bench
I saw that article, and built one, with some improvements (in my view). I turned and threaded wooden screws for the vice, and added garters to the screws, so that they would draw out the vice jaw. Since my main bench has a vice at the end, I added a down-ward piece to that end of the little bench so that it could be clamped in place., also added a wooden screw at the far end, threaded into the main bench top. When fastened in place it is like poured concrete. I also added threaded holes in the top of the little bench, to accomodate my hold-down clamp.
I'm also interested in carving, and this has been a wonderful addition to my work.
Tom
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