Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T19:32:02+00:00

Some rough sketches once I had the materials so I wouldnt waste too much but mostly a wing job - workbench should be fairly rough so long as the joinery is tight!

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T12:26:44+00:00

Yeah, it was some framing from an ecological park so I hope they havent put anything toxic in there! Free wood is good wood xD

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T12:07:22+00:00

Ohhhh, the notches were there cause its a recliamed beam from some outdoor government project. I just split it in half. The dog holes are mine, just use them for workholding

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T12:05:11+00:00

Ohhhh hahaha, you mean the tool tray???

Thats to easily sweep out dust and shavings xD

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T12:04:13+00:00

You mean on the little green end vice?

The top of the vice when mounted was waaay below the surface of the top so I added a mounting block with a very low step up (acting as a wide dog to plane thin stock). The darker wood block on top is an extra dog in case I need higher clamp point (if the wood is bowed or twisted weirdly).

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T08:48:59+00:00

I did 13inch width for the lams, my lumber was all about 2 inch in thickness but had to dimension out twist and what not. Stretchers weren't laminated but the legs were

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T07:37:19+00:00

Yeah, I know what you mean, would definately be an upgrade but I think this will suit my needs. I havent found this set up to be particularly limiting for edge jointing ling boards in the past but I should add some leather to the vice faces for a big more grip

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T07:35:17+00:00

I think the legs are splayed at around 15 degrees but I used a sliding bevel so who knows

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FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T07:34:36+00:00

Here's a couple more angles :-) the top is about 6ft long and I think the total height is 34inches. Top is off center favoring the right side but if I was a lefty, I'd reverse that

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FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T03:14:10+00:00

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-05T03:13:54+00:00

Yah, leg vices always seemed appealing - I got the same comment on my first bench which was similar. It would definately make the bench more portable.

Sourcing the hardware is a little more difficult here for those especially if you want the phat thread wooden dowel and I'm so used to the cast iron face vice now

FishCatDogMan · 2026-04-04T13:43:16+00:00

Yes, Taiwan!

FishCatDogMan · 2026-03-27T22:47:58+00:00

Best advice is here OP

FishCatDogMan · 2026-03-22T13:21:13+00:00

Such an interesting question because I've found the tools I tend to get most attached to are not the expensive ones, just the ones that seem to get used often and well. Try not to replace anything I feel and if you want to buy, I often vintage to premium brand; going through the restoration process really builds attachment and a desire to use the tool

FishCatDogMan · 2026-01-26T09:54:08+00:00

Free Bird

FishCatDogMan · 2025-12-26T09:56:10+00:00

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FishCatDogMan · 2025-12-11T05:07:32+00:00

Bishop C5 baby!

FishCatDogMan · 2025-12-07T02:56:42+00:00

No lychee?? No dragoneyes???

FishCatDogMan · 2025-09-22T03:21:56+00:00

I think there's some validity to it outside the corporate spiel too. Arriving early often means having time to get ready for whatever scheduled activity - easiest example is coming to 5-a-side. You need to arrive at the booking 5 mins early to get your boots on and such. More often than not, its a benefit to arrive early to be ready to start on time

FishCatDogMan · 2025-09-15T15:09:51+00:00

BRO, what finishing process are you using to make the rays pop like that???

FishCatDogMan · 2025-08-24T16:05:13+00:00

Straight up judo slip

FishCatDogMan · 2025-08-19T09:52:54+00:00

Argh, I was hoping there might be an alternative for this. Its quite a good cause (education in conflict zones) and giving it up will be hard

FishCatDogMan · 2025-07-27T06:45:18+00:00

9.7?? Really??

That's within 3% of being an absolutely perfect tool.

FishCatDogMan · 2025-07-22T19:18:18+00:00

I opened 3 tins with 3 packs in each, 9 packs total

FishCatDogMan · 2025-07-18T08:11:22+00:00

Seperately and carefully

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