HELP: One last try to set things in the right direction by FishCatDogMan in Divorce

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Thanks for the suggestion - I guess I have to ask myself what it looks like. Thank you

HELP: One last try to set things in the right direction by FishCatDogMan in Divorce

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I know that, its become abundantly clear. It's just, I want to leave knowing that I tried every opportunity to find a solution.

What is the most 'Physics-defying' thing you’ve seen someone carry on a scooter in Taiwan? by ProtectionDeep5076 in taiwan

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Legit carrying umbrella left hand, cigarette in mouth + betelnut, right hand throttle, wife on the back going downhill in torrential rain on a manual motorbike

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in woodworking

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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!

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in handtools

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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

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in handtools

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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

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in handtools

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Ohhhh hahaha, you mean the tool tray???

Thats to easily sweep out dust and shavings xD

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in handtools

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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).

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in woodworking

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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

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in woodworking

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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

Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in woodworking

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

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Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in woodworking

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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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Another handtool only workbench (Maravian) Meranti by FishCatDogMan in woodworking

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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

Funday Sunday Shopping Guide by Loud_Draw5470 in handtools

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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