As you can see apart it takes up maybe 4 square feet of floor space. Together or apart in less than 5 minutes and a "real" bench to work on where needed. Every homeowner should have one.
ken
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Why Everyone Needs A Moravian Bench
The 99th reason everyone needs a Moravian bench. I assembled the portable Moravian bench in the back garden to help with final work on the new bench build. That need is finished so it is back to the bench's normal storage area.
As you can see apart it takes up maybe 4 square feet of floor space. Together or apart in less than 5 minutes and a "real" bench to work on where needed. Every homeowner should have one.
ken
As you can see apart it takes up maybe 4 square feet of floor space. Together or apart in less than 5 minutes and a "real" bench to work on where needed. Every homeowner should have one.
ken
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Sure is compact storage, you make a good point
ReplyDeleteBob
Bob,
DeleteSeeing stacked in a corner like that knowing just a few minutes ago it was a fully functional, stable workbench is, at least to me, pretty damn impressive.
ken
Well, 58"09 without hurrying in Will Meyers video demonstration, is indeed less than 5 minutes. Of course he has everything already brought to the place of assembly when starting the chronometer.
ReplyDeleteThis and assembling the needed tool collection is what might take the longest time. An if I had to go to help the son I would first have a 40' road travel.
The point is: if assembling the workbench was not easy, one would not make the effort to bring it along. And working without a good support/holding capability is always risky.
Sylvain
Sylvain,
DeleteI'm not quite as fast as Will but not too far behind :-). This bench fits in the back of the Honda "Fit" with room to carry the tool box as well. Making that 40' drive easy.
ken
Which vise do like best on the portable?
ReplyDeleteMarshal,
DeleteUp until this last bench build I've used Lake Erie Toolworks wood screw kit to make a "leg" type vise with a parallel guide. The Lake Erie screw has worked very well. This last build I used the Benchcrafted Classic metal screw with the 14" crisscross to build the same type vise. Of the two vises, the cost is a wash, the BC kit is slightly easier to install, and works a little slicker. Holding power of either is very good with the BC maybe slightly better and a little faster in use. The Lake Erie kit is a prettier install and looks "correct" on the bench. Either of the two will do the job well.
ken
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