tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post6782100732917222193..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: 2 Workbench JigsKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-23837439173240415562008-08-21T14:34:00.000-04:002008-08-21T14:34:00.000-04:00Joey, torsion box workbenches are great. I built a...Joey, torsion box workbenches are great. I built a base for my assembly table that has been awaiting a work surface for 3 years and I've finally decided on a torsion box style top.<BR/>I'm with you on having two different styles of workbenches — with one used for handtools.<BR/><BR/>Richard, thanks for the link! I am actually familiar with Peter's site. He does outstanding work. IMO, chairs Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-20404582864586017842008-08-21T12:52:00.000-04:002008-08-21T12:52:00.000-04:00Kari,I love your blog and I always learn something...Kari,<BR/>I love your blog and I always learn something from it.<BR/>you and your readers may be interested in my buddy's blog. I also told him about yours.<BR/>he is a master chairmaker and teacher.<BR/>http://chairnotes.blogspot.com/2008/07/finis.htmlRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350387430513720297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-81641705592719614352008-08-20T22:26:00.000-04:002008-08-20T22:26:00.000-04:00Hi Kari, Great post, I use a large bench 4 x 8 MDF...Hi Kari, Great post, I use a large bench 4 x 8 MDF torsion box top, and I used lots of jigs for working with that bench. I do commercial cabinets and custom kitchens, I also have an old woodworking bench that I use for hand work. I would love to also build myself a new bench for hand tools, still working on my design.<BR/><BR/>Joey<BR/>http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607196138882959757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-53501876731228672502008-08-19T21:46:00.000-04:002008-08-19T21:46:00.000-04:00Thanks,Shazza! (I think??)Thanks,Shazza! (I think??)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-36122095523497459942008-08-19T21:02:00.000-04:002008-08-19T21:02:00.000-04:00You're BACK!I missed those hands!oh...that didn't ...You're BACK!<BR/><BR/>I missed those hands!<BR/><BR/>oh...that didn't sound quite right...um...it's good to see you're "working" again.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...that isn't quite right either...<BR/><BR/>oh heck! <BR/><BR/>Nice to see you back on the bench...<BR/><BR/>drats...<BR/><BR/>How about...Hi Kari...Nice Blog!Shazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196666013653201878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-54985493426785354102008-08-19T13:29:00.000-04:002008-08-19T13:29:00.000-04:00Thanks Rob!Thanks Rob!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-43720296081344246372008-08-19T13:26:00.000-04:002008-08-19T13:26:00.000-04:00Kari - the issue of F&C you're after is Au...Kari - the issue of F&C you're after is August, No143 - RobWoodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-65193597314620729952008-08-19T12:22:00.000-04:002008-08-19T12:22:00.000-04:00Bill, I think it's time for you to write another b...Bill, I think it's time for you to write another book. ; )<BR/><BR/>Two topics of which I never tire: workbenches and jigs.<BR/><BR/>Bill's right, Naomi...you have to consider how your bench will be used and that will help determine the design.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-52381034789006312942008-08-19T11:48:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:48:00.000-04:00I love discussions about workbenches. in many ways...I love discussions about workbenches. in many ways it’s like discussing politics and religion!<BR/><BR/>What design to use? Traditional, but who's tradition? Scandinavian? Shaker? British? Or will it be of modern design? Or, will you copy your guru’s version?<BR/><BR/>What material will you use? Hard Maple? Fir? MDF? <BR/><BR/>It is for hand tools? Power tools? Sheet work? Prep for the willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590217997145761582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-62246099515392215592008-08-19T11:03:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:03:00.000-04:00Naomi, choosing a workbench is such a personal thi...Naomi, choosing a workbench is such a personal thing, like buying shoes, so I can only give you my subjective opinion. <BR/><BR/>That being said, I can see where that style could come in handy for your needs and the planing beam is pretty slick. But the boards that pop out to reveal the pipe clamps would drive me nuts. First, you would have to make sure the boards' surfaces were perfectly Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-73041664207839229202008-08-19T06:42:00.000-04:002008-08-19T06:42:00.000-04:00Kari said - "Thanks for the ideas, Rob, and f...Kari said - "Thanks for the ideas, Rob, and for the reminder about the UK Forum. Lots of good info there. BTW, I looked for your article in Furniture and Cabinetmaking and didn't see it. Was it in the last issue or the current issue?"<BR/><BR/>I don't know what the issue number of F&C was but the guy on the front cover is Andrew Varah (his stuff is mind boggling... Wow!!)...Woodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-21137637984147889592008-08-19T02:21:00.000-04:002008-08-19T02:21:00.000-04:00Hey, Kari-great post! I was wondering what your th...Hey, Kari-great post! I was wondering what your thoughts were on the New-Fangled workbench.<BR/> <BR/>http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/workshop/workshoparticle.aspx?id=28530<BR/><BR/>There are a lot of versions out there-people have really pimped them out--like David Pruett:<BR/><BR/>http://foldingrule.blogspot.com/2007/11/workbench-episode-1_16.html<BR/>I also posed this question to Marc Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-69713771185142851552008-08-18T21:51:00.000-04:002008-08-18T21:51:00.000-04:00Gary, don't I at least get some points for that as...Gary, don't I at least get some points for that assist?!<BR/><BR/>David, I'll look forward to following your new workbench progress on your blog. : )Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-22571883503721611282008-08-18T16:51:00.000-04:002008-08-18T16:51:00.000-04:00Ok, how do you take a picture of woodworking when ...Ok, how do you take a picture of woodworking when there are no hands working the tools? Wow, you are sure one skilled craftsperson. I need at least one hand to hold a tool.<BR/><BR/>Gary<BR/>(ducking and running)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-87836034747706683592008-08-18T15:42:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:42:00.000-04:00Thanks for the ideas, Rob, and for the reminder ab...Thanks for the ideas, Rob, and for the reminder about the UK Forum. Lots of good info there. BTW, I looked for your article in Furniture and Cabinetmaking and didn't see it. Was it in the last issue or the current issue?<BR/><BR/>Hey Gary, the photos in which there is one hand or no hands, I took. The ones with two hands were taken by my partner, who has recently stopped complaining about my Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-48262783626992164252008-08-18T15:14:00.000-04:002008-08-18T15:14:00.000-04:00Kari - as usual, great photos and clear as a bell ...Kari - as usual, great photos and clear as a bell descriptions. I'm still waiting to hear when your book on woodworking techniques will be published? <BR/><BR/>One more question... I see two hands in most of the photos. How do you manage to take the picture? I realize you could use a timer, but each image looks so perfectly posed. No hangnails, no funny looking shadows falling across the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-68039194157436428092008-08-18T09:43:00.000-04:002008-08-18T09:43:00.000-04:00Kari - there's always a lot of interesting discuss...Kari - there's always a lot of interesting discussion on workbenches on the UKWorkshop forum on this side of the pond. I recently indicated the features of my bench (that I built myself) based on the design in the 'Techniques of Furniture Making' (Joyce) namely a thick, flat, solid 75mm top (all the way across) a removable bench well (do you can cramp stuff from the back) three draw bolted railsWoodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-81962142857229125242008-08-18T09:38:00.000-04:002008-08-18T09:38:00.000-04:00Kari,Your comment about the tool tray is right on ...Kari,<BR/><BR/>Your comment about the tool tray is right on target - I avoided that feature for the same reason.<BR/><BR/>It is good to see your posts again - and GREAT to see you are doing better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-82971229141567097232008-08-18T06:56:00.000-04:002008-08-18T06:56:00.000-04:00Vic, I didn't actually build my workbench; it's ju...Vic, I didn't actually build my workbench; it's just a cheapie. But I do intend to build one someday, and no, it will not have a tool trough. The one on my bench only serves to collect sawdust and shavings. Any tool that winds up in there is usually buried and lost until I clean it.<BR/><BR/>I really like Frank Klaus' workbench. His has a shoulder vise (great for dovetailing) and a tail vise (Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-80232396114541954592008-08-17T23:52:00.000-04:002008-08-17T23:52:00.000-04:00Kari,If you were building a new workbench today, w...Kari,<BR/><BR/>If you were building a new workbench today, what kind would you build? Would you still build in the tool trough?Vic Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384910972484732321noreply@blogger.com