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wedgeI don’t have a lot of experience using epoxy. It seems there are small amounts in syringes; a thicker/spreadable product for smaller tasks, or larger quantities of thinner ‘resin’ in bottles for pouring.
Is there a product in between? Something thicker than easy pouring but available in more than a syringe with longer working time?
wedgeThe old top mortise (18x6x8.5 cm) in the post is squared, and the tenon plug made and sized. I had to build up a plug from spare ash pieces. Same wood difference trees. I can wiggle it in half way, at which point I will need to push harder or tap. But I don’t dare try a full dry fit or I’ll never get it out again unless I bolt a handle on it.
I can get each respective end to go in full depth, with a gentle push, so I’m confident it will all go at game time with mallet coaxing.
wedgeThis is roughly where the bracket will go and replace post length. A bit less.
The U part will be a wider grab than shown; as much as possible.
I don’t need lag screws over 30mm for the bracket mounting, but I’m having trouble finding that short length for M10 wood threads.
I do find the size with metal threads. I don’t see why those wouldn’t work for M10 x 30mm holes. That’s a lot of grab area. Our bedroom doors are hung on similar thread type.
wedgeThe old top mortise (18x6x8.5 cm) in the post is squared, and the tenon plug made and sized. I had to build up a plug from spare ash pieces. Same wood difference trees. I can wiggle it in half way, at which point I will need to push harder or tap. But I don’t dare try a full dry fit or I’ll never get it out again unless I bolt a handle on it.
I can get each respective end to go in full depth, with a gentle push, so I’m confident it will all go at game time with mallet coaxing.
wedgeI’m not into NY #resolutions because shit happens. But I’m imposing one on myself against great odds: build my first workbench by end of 2026.
I’ve decided on this Moravian style (I was given the plans) over Schwartz’s Anarchist’s bench. Main reason: The breakdown mobility. I also like the look of Moravian as a center-floor bench, which mine must be. And I will have both left and right hand leg vises (each side at one end).
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6U9I-Q1_GXaFBmH-EZGJag13vEfFmfwi&si=pndshGu5htxzZkRs
Let the wood gathering begin!
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wedgeLooks like he’s giving the Moravian plans away for the cost of your (fake) personal data.
https://www.atelier-vivacia.org/produit/plan-de-letabli-a-pietement-deversant/
I just tried it on my phone. Said it went to my Downoads folder but nothing was there. Better use a laptop instead, if you try.
wedgeI’m not into NY #resolutions because shit happens. But I’m imposing one on myself against great odds: build my first workbench by end of 2026.
I’ve decided on this Moravian style (I was given the plans) over Schwartz’s Anarchist’s bench. Main reason: The breakdown mobility. I also like the look of Moravian as a center-floor bench, which mine must be. And I will have both left and right hand leg vises (each side at one end).
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6U9I-Q1_GXaFBmH-EZGJag13vEfFmfwi&si=pndshGu5htxzZkRs
Let the wood gathering begin!
#woodworking
wedgeInteresting solution. I have this same problem. A perfectly good bench screw and no nut to receive it.
https://www.mortiseandtenonmag.com/blogs/blog/how-to-make-yourself-nuts
I can’t say I like this solution, but I’ll keep it in mind.
wedgeI have an odd few of ‘black nose’ bits (spoon bits?) and ‘bright’ twist bits for a brace, but I’ve never tried them.
The nose bits seem like a pickle to sharpen, if even possible, and the twist bits seem archaic to auger bits.
Then, after watching The Toolworks dude restore the same gouge for the umpteenth time, it finally dawned on me that he uses a twist bit to bore the tang hole in a new handle. If they’re not exactly meant for that, they could be. Tapered point ends!
(Pics from Salaman.)
wedgeHere’s someone selling ‘7 chisels’ for 15€. That might be a good deal if they were all actually chisels. One is a gouge, the smallest is unclear, and five are definitely the black nose bits I was mentioning. They need cleaned up but look in good shape otherwise. I would offer lower, though.
I see this a lot, where sellers don’t know what they have and ask too much regardless.
wedgeI have an odd few of ‘black nose’ bits (spoon bits?) and ‘bright’ twist bits for a brace, but I’ve never tried them.
The nose bits seem like a pickle to sharpen, if even possible, and the twist bits seem archaic to auger bits.
Then, after watching The Toolworks dude restore the same gouge for the umpteenth time, it finally dawned on me that he uses a twist bit to bore the tang hole in a new handle. If they’re not exactly meant for that, they could be. Tapered point ends!
(Pics from Salaman.)
wedgeGoing to make this gouge sharpening board for the exercise of it. Idea found from the ‘On Wood’ YT channel.
Seems like a good backup system alongside slips and strops.
Incidentally, these CBN dowels are interesting, and probably a good investment over a lot of costly, throw-away abrasive paper.
Slips and strops, though, are, for me, most suited to an affordable and upcycled solution.
https://woodturnerswonders.com/products/cbn-dowel-set-of-4-6mm-25mm-1
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wedgeJayger makes beautiful bench chisels.
https://jayger.co.uk/products/wood-chisel-set-damascus-steel-hand-forged-by-jayger
I wonder if that metal piece on the butts of handles is screwed in like a bolt, and how well that takes repeated mallet blows. I like it better than a ferrule there.
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