Workbench

comments (3) May 4th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

bill5335 bill5335, member
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I made this bench from discarded pallets.  Not the prettiest entry, but maybe I will win points for weight! 

Normally I would provide a nicer picture, but I am getting behind on my projects.


Design or Plan used: Adapted from FWW Frank Klauz design.
posted in: Reader's Gallery, WorkBench


Comments (3)

maverick52 maverick52 writes: Great job with your use of throw away wood to bad more people are not willing to pull a few nails and leave our beautiful trees standing.I use pallet wood for all kinds of projects.
Posted: 4:09 pm on May 31st

hutch328 hutch328 writes: A fine job and wise use of resources! I've been grabbing discarded lumber and cull lumber from the big boxes for a similar project, and likewise will use the Frid/Klaus design. What was your source for the tail vise mechanism?

Rob in Downingtown, PA
Posted: 11:59 am on May 12th

toolchest toolchest writes: Hello,
Built mine 30 years ago out of wood from pallets. Frank Klauz design. Like yours it the most used and beautiful tool in my shop. Congrats--Ken in Acworth, Georgia
Posted: 3:11 pm on May 5th

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