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Workbench Medly
2 commentsMy original workbench was a solid core door on top a 2X4 frame that was anchored into the floor of my shop. It served me well for 12 years but was showing its' age with many scars. I always wanted...
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Work bench side clamps
1 commentHere's some side clamps that I whipped up from scrap steel. I made two versions, two that screw to the bench, the other has it's own clamp, so it's portable. Just a few photos here, but the full...
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Upgrade your clamps, the simple way
2 commentsOften, when you need to clamp two pieces of wood, you need to put the clamps next to a surface, where you cannot easily turn the handle and put the pressure on the clamp. I made a small...
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Bernoulli Spiral Cam Clamps
Bernoulli Spiral Cam Clamps. Will transform how you use your workbench. Video of them in action here. Plans available with the template.
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Poor man's jointer
This is just a long shooting board. The 48" jig can be used to joint parts down their length instead of just the ends. It can also be used to square up and taper table legs...
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Radial arm saw
9 commentsFor a long time my radial arm saw sat on a make shift bench that I was not satisfied with. I had been planning to build something better, so I worked up a design and just finished today. I...
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Clamp extender
Clamping objects to the workbench is easier if the clamp screw doesn't overhang the work. I cut cookies with a hole saw and then cut two moon shaped pieces out of each to create a 3/4 inch height...
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Workbench Extensions For Extra Clamping
Don't struggle to hold down long workpieces on your workbench. Make this handy workbench accessory that extends your clamping capacity by nearly 5 feet.
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