Arbi56

Beautiful work, Edward. I am about to make my own workbench out of some 5" thick, by 22" wide hardwood which has been drying in my shop for a few years. As I'm finalizing my design and gathering parts, I wonder if the pattern maker's vise is worth it. Please give me your opinion. Also, what brand is yours? And, do you like it?
Again, your workbench is beautiful.
Brent

You made a great looking workbench. Solid, heavy, and attractive.
What brand and who sells the pattern maker's vise? And, do you recommend it?
Thanks

You made a great looking workbench. Solid, heavy, and attractive.
What brand and who sells the pattern maker's vise? And, do you recommend it?
Thanks

You are a truly gifted woodworker. Having seen your furniture contributions on this website, I can say that neither the size of your shop, nor the quality of your machines (per your own humble assessment) have in any way hindered you in making some truly remarkable pieces.
Market yourself, charge what you need to charge for your work, run it like a business; and keep doing what you're doing!

Nice shop, neighbor. I built my shop in Metairie after the storm, too. I hope you enjoy yours nearly as much as I enjoy mine.

Very nice!

Hutch, sorry, I don't have plans. I just built it per standard building techniques. I used Hardie 4x8 panels for the siding, then applied 1x2 strips (treated 1x4's ripped on center) to give it the board-and-batton look. I cut the rafter tails on a hand-drawn pattern. I used 1/2" plywood, instead of sheetrock, for the interior walls, so as to be able to nail or screw on shelves, brackets, etc. I made my big doors out of 3/4" AB plywood, which I treated with water sealer, then applied primer and 3 coats of paint (gives the old time garage look, without the metal overhead doors). There's really not much else out of the ordinary about the construction.
Good luck on your shop. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine (I've been in it all day today, Saturday).

Nice shop, Jamboni. It appears that you actually use it, too!
Sounds like you got run out of town by winds and water in August '05. I didn't flood, and stayed in Metairie. I just posted my shop (Urban Shop), which I built after the storm cleared my yard for me.
I must admit I'm a little envious of the space you have.

Aaron:
This is a very nice piece. Its detail and complexity are revealed subtly and pleasantly.
The mirror finish is most impressive.
But, one question: Why the Norm Abrahms avatar? :-)

Aaron:
This is a very nice piece. Its detail and complexity are revealed subtly and pleasantly.
The mirror finish is most impressive.
But, one question: Why the Norm Abrahms avatar? :-)

The face pieces of this cherry bookcase were carefully selected for grain pattern. The horizontals reveal an arched grain pattern. And the grain patterns of the outside brackets arch inward. Though, it was nearly impossible to pick up the grain pattern in the photos.
The piece was finished with varnish; rubbed with steel wool and oil; then waxed.