well done Nick....

 

Plus 1 what Stick said

 

Wow I'm super impressed . That looks very heavy duty , great job Nick !

 

Good idea Nick. I think I saw another one of those recently. I have a 2 router tables, one being a bench top model which I prefer to use if I have a bunch of small pieces to do. Like you say much easier on the back and also much easier to see, unfortuneately.

 

Good idea, Nick, and great job constructing it. That is a problem with me too , when the back starts biting , I have to take a break.

Herb

 

Very nice, Nick. There is something very cool about seeing all those big chunks of wood with beautiful mortises and tenons lined up and ready for assembly. Thanks for the great photos.

 

Great job. Great idea and a great presentation.
Five Stars *****

 

Thanks to all for your kind words. I am glad you all like this project and thank you all for your approval of my work. This benchtop bench gets plenty of use . . . and my back thanks it every day.

 

Brilliant job Nick.

 

A project to be copied for certain. Well done as previously stated.

 

Very well done and executed in design and fabrication in a craftsman-like manner.

Reminds of a Moxon vise, but elevated.

Again, very well done.

 

May I ask,

What size timber and type did you use?

Very nice, indeed!

 

The bench top bench was designed amd crafted from 1- 3/4" hard maple.

 

Really nice job. Even looks gorgeous. This definitely a back saver. Is the height still OK for hand plane work? Can you get plenty of force for planing at that height?

 

The height is perfect for hand planning. In fact . . . it's BACK SAVING!!!

 

Vel-l-l-l-l-l-y interesting !! I should have seen this before I made the surgeon richer.

 

I wish I knew how to make those tenons/mortises and implement them into a full size work station . Thing would be bullet proof !
If I ony had the room

 

Clever idea, no matter what, health is unpayable. Congrats!!!
Sid

 

Thanks Sid - agree 100%:smile:

 

Very nice. Been meaning to do something similar. Interested in the source of the screws and handles. Did they come as a set or did you cobble them together?

 

Here is a link Fred (but look around - as I recall I got mine cheaper then this but I forgot where): Pony Adjustable Clamps 9" Heavy-Duty Press Screw 6709 B&H

 

Omg all that mortise and specific cuts.... Nope I'll sweet talk someone into it... you've more talent than I, Nick!!! And LOVE the bench!!!

 

Again...WOW, that is super nice. I am in awe of your mad skillz.

gary

 

I truly appreciate it Gary.