Leg vise & sliding deadman build - shaker workbench part 2
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- čas přidán 4. 10. 2018
- In this video I complete the first project in my new workshop, a shaker-inspired woodworking bench, by adding a leg vise and a sliding deadman.
I’m using the Classic Leg Vise and Crisscross Retro from Benchcrafted, along with a beautiful piece of reclaimed pine for the vise chop, and some spruce for the leg. The Crisscross needs a large mortise in both the chop and leg, and I decided to build it up from thinner stock rather than cut into a thick piece. The instructions indirectly recommend against that, so use my method at your own risk ;) Other than that, it was largely a procedure of following the PDF from Benchcrafted.
I mounted the leg to the base and top with screws and washers, as I need the bench to disassemble when it eventually becomes time to move shop again. Placing a piece of paper under the saw allows flush cutting the leg and chop without damaging the benchtop.
The sliding deadman is used to support long pieces to work on their edges. It needs a lower rail which I made by planing a double bevel on one side of a 2x2. The deadman itself is a chunk of reclaimed construction lumber. A short wide tenon on one end fits into a groove I made in the benchtop in the previous video, and a V notch slides on the lower rail. I had to glue a couple of blocks to cut the V notch into because of a silly measuring mistake when cutting the deadman to length. With some finessing of the rail and a coat of beeswax/linseed oil mix, it slides tight and smooth.
I’m extremely pleased with my new bench, everything works just as I hoped, and I can’t wait to learn more fine woodworking on it. I hope you’ll join me for future projects.
For progress pictures of upcoming projects, follow me on instagram! @gillisbjork
That has got to be the thickest leg chop I've seen. Nice work., All hand tool made.
Another great build, very enjoyable to watch without the distraction of music and chatter. Thankyou!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you for sharing this build. It was well presented and informative.
I'm glad you think so, thank you very much!
Nice trick how you center the hub. Didn´t know that before. Thanks for sharing your skills!
Absolutely brilliant no power tools simple woodwork hard work well done
Thank you very much!
I love the shaker style benches. I think they are the best because of the tons of storage space (drawers and dooors) underneath the top.
i have a similar setup, but without the deadman jack, nice addition
Yeah it's a really nice style, especially for small shops. The leg vise is the best thing ever. Haven't actually used the deadman yet but I think it'll come in handy soon.
Nice job!! Thanks for the video. Well done and I learned alot.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
great job. thanks for sharing!
Thank you! My pleasure. Liquiiiiiiiiiid!
Best legvise build on CZcams.
I'm honored. Thank you very much!
VERY NICE JOB
Thanks!
Centering the hub .... that was problematic for me ....up to now. Thank for the trick!
🙌💪👍
Whats the length of the crisscross ?
How much opening do you get with your new Vise setup? I get 13+ inches of opening with the biggest Maple screw
Lake Erie Toolworks provides, it just isn't all that fast.
Well this is my old bench, my new can be found here: czcams.com/video/64F2tpEWI4E/video.html
Not sure how much opening it gives, but not quite 13 inches I think.
What is the source of the hardware?
Wow... what is the TPI on that saw @ 1:00? Those teeth are huge!
LOL. I thought the same thing. They look like the teeth of a Great White shark.
Sorry about that, found it