I wanted some type of storage on my workbench and set out to make some tool boxes that mount to my double t-track. They will act as a place for stuff that usually lays on the bench and gets moved from point A to B to C to table saw back to A. Continue reading Birch Bench – Tool Boxes
Category Archives: Workbench
A set of posts that outlines the progress of my new workbench
Birch Bench: Under Bench Cabinet
In order to find some lost storage space, I decided to build a cabinet under my workbench. I don’t have many build pictures since I was in a time crunch to get it completed. Continue reading Birch Bench: Under Bench Cabinet
Birch Bench 11: Flattening Top, Leg Vise Install, T-Track and Finishing
The time have finally come to finish the bench up. The last few steps were to flatten the top, install the leg vise, install the T-Track, apply finish, and move into place. Continue reading Birch Bench 11: Flattening Top, Leg Vise Install, T-Track and Finishing
Birch Bench 10: Pinning the Top, Dog Holes, and Sliding Deadman
As I mentioned in the last post I had some gaps between the legs and top I wanted to clean up. So, with some effort, I was able to remove the bench top from the base and flip it over so I could clean up the bottom of the bench top. Continue reading Birch Bench 10: Pinning the Top, Dog Holes, and Sliding Deadman
Birch Bench 9: Leg Mortises, Sliding Deadman Slot and Assembly
The next stage of the build was to mortise out the top for the legs, route the slot for the sliding deadman assemble everything. Continue reading Birch Bench 9: Leg Mortises, Sliding Deadman Slot and Assembly
Birch Bench 8: Wagon Vise and End Caps
After the top was glued up, it was time to flatten it (mostly) and add the end caps. Continue reading Birch Bench 8: Wagon Vise and End Caps
Birch Bench 7: The Bench Top Sub-Assemblies
Since the base is wrapped up (mostly) I turned my attention to the workbench top. I took a sub-assembly approach to the top and will expand on this throughout the post. Continue reading Birch Bench 7: The Bench Top Sub-Assemblies
Birch Bench 6: Leg Tenons, Drawbores and Gluing Base
The next step in the birch bench build was to cut the tenons for the leg to top joint, drill holes for drawbores, and glue (most) of the base together Continue reading Birch Bench 6: Leg Tenons, Drawbores and Gluing Base
Birch Bench 5: Leg Vise (Criss Cross and Screw)
I wanted to spend some time talking through the installation process for my leg vise and hardware. It took a fair amount of time in the shop and I actually took pictures of it. Continue reading Birch Bench 5: Leg Vise (Criss Cross and Screw)
Birch Bench 4: Long Stretchers, Hand Planing, and Deadman
The next stage in the bench build is to make the long stretchers. I also want to make the deadman at the same time since it will ride on the lower stretcher. The way I cut the joints I needed them the same thickness. Continue reading Birch Bench 4: Long Stretchers, Hand Planing, and Deadman