Bench

[VW mick]

Hi guys
Have been waiting until it's finally finished but .thought I'd preview my [attachimg=3][attachimg=1][attachimg=1]
It needs a bit more sanding and a coat of oil [Inline mode=1][attachimg=2

 

[fivealarm]

Very nice.  Did you guy the Festool 495543 Replacement Perforated Top or did you make you own?

If you made your own how did you do it?

 

[VW mick]

I'm actually lucky a friend with a CNC Owed me a favour .

 

[jbasen]

Very nice!

Are the domino slots on the legs used to support large work pieces?

 

[James Metcalf]

Good job. One of the best I have seen.

 

[squawkin]

That's awesome! How long was the build?

 

[Bauskac]

OK that is AWESOME!!, I want one!  I like the "T" slot through the vise, but How does it open up, I can't see the parting line. Must line up perfectly.

Very cool, great job!

 

[Ivanhoe]

Excellent job!

 

[Stone Message]

I love it - what an excellent piece of work - well done.

Peter

 

[Stephen B]

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I M P R E S S E D
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Congratulations VW,
[size=12pt]I see that you have a few spare systainers now.

 

[jmbfestool]

OK that is AWESOME!!, I want one!  I like the "T" slot through the vise, but How does it open up, I can't see the parting line. Must line up perfectly.

Very cool, great job!

The dark colour section of timber which the T slot is in is where the joint is.

I'm assuming the dark section the timber slides out with the vice as it opens up

 

[badtastex]

It looks like it is very rigid and there is a lot of storage, what kind of materials have you used (wood/dimensions)? How is the vice attached - does it allow for the clamps all the way out?

Really impressed with the finish and looks of the bench - you should proud of your work!

 

[roblg3]

Very sturdy, fuctional and beautiful to boot!  [wink] [thumbs up]

 

[VW mick]

It's actually taken me 18months (spare time)

I did have a complete file of the build but I lost my iPad (long story)

It's made from reclaimed beech we had a load of door linings left over from a job
Every dim is based on the 32mm system ie height length width

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

Mick,

It may be a cheeky question, but is there any chance your mate would be willing to make another CNC'd top? I would obviously be more than willing to pay the going rate for the top, but as your mate has made one already, he will already have the relevant information he needs regarding the CNC program etc.
Yours looks about the size of the bench I want to build for my work workshop.

I cant be too far from you as we are both from Essex...!!

Regards, Tim.

 

[Charlie Hill]

That is a stunning bench, even before you apply the finish! Shame you lost the file of the build as like others I'd love to learn more about it.

 

[VW mick]

Well my wife has some on her phone and I think there is still some picks on the cannon so I might be able to piece something together soon .

 

[VW mick]

OK that is AWESOME!!, I want one!  I like the "T" slot through the vise, but How does it open up, I can't see the parting line. Must line up perfectly.

Very cool, great job!

The dark colour section of timber which the T slot is in is where the joint is.

I'm assuming the dark section the timber slides out with the vice as it opens up

JMB the dark coloured timber is walnut .and yes it is attached to the tail vice with the T slot running through and then along the bench

 

[VW mick]

Mick,

It may be a cheeky question, but is there any chance your mate would be willing to make another CNC'd top? I would obviously be more than willing to pay the going rate for the top, but as your mate has made one already, he will already have the relevant information he needs regarding the CNC program etc.
Yours looks about the size of the bench I want to build for my work workshop.

I cant be too far from you as we are both from Essex...!!

Regards, Tim.

I will ask the question

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

Mick,

It may be a cheeky question, but is there any chance your mate would be willing to make another CNC'd top? I would obviously be more than willing to pay the going rate for the top, but as your mate has made one already, he will already have the relevant information he needs regarding the CNC program etc.
Yours looks about the size of the bench I want to build for my work workshop.

I cant be too far from you as we are both from Essex...!!

Regards, Tim.

I will ask the question

Thanks Mick, I would appreciate it.

Tim.