Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on May 15, 2012, 06:44:28 pm
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While at the Classic, I looked around and checked out all the benches. I tried a shaving horse and it worked good for removing wood from the back or belly, but not so good for working on the sides of the limbs or the nocks. I liked the benches with the vice mounted on them. When I got home I decided to build a small bench I could take with me different places. I go to my inlaws cabin on a lake most weekends I'm off work and it would be nice to be able to work on a bow while I'm there. I wanted it keep my tools in it also. This is what I came up with. I spent around $20 in lumber. I used some scrap pieces and hinges that I already had. It isn't as heavy as it looks. I have no problem moving it even when loaded with tools. I want to drill some holes for a string jig sometime down the road when I figure out the measurements. I need a bigger vise too. This one is kind of on the small side.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC14740.jpg)
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC14741.jpg)
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC14742.jpg)
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Nope, Nope!! Much to organized!! ;D
(Looks good, should be handy.)
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Great Idea! Came out nice.
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that turned out pretty slick pal..... 8)
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Very nice!!
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I like it, that looks very handy and I might borrow your idea if you don't mind.
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Nope, Nope!! Much to organized!! ;D
(Looks good, should be handy.)
Double ditto!
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Man..you are a go getter Clint. Another great idea/project. Look how clean that garage is too. :o nice work, dp
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I like it, that looks very handy and I might borrow your idea if you don't mind.
Mullet, go right ahead. You probably don't need to make it as sturdy as mine. You aren't near as thick as I am ;D
I'll probably bring this to the Classic next year to use. I kind of felt guilty taking up a bench when there were so many first timers trying to make a bow.
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I like that Idea!!! I might have to borrow it as well, It would also make a handy knapping bench!!
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That is really nice ...did you do much reinforcement for the vice? Very handy layout for the internal storage ;)
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The vise is mounted to a piece of 2x8. It is mounted to the bench with 6 long screws.
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That is a good looking outfit,very good idea. :)
Pappy
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You will have to bolt your bench to a floor to get the maximum use out of it. My work bench probably weighs in excess of 300lb fully loaded. I can move it from point A to point B when I am into some serious drawknifing.
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If he is sitting on the bench while he draw knives it won't move. My shaving mule weighs only about 30# and I draw knife all the time on it. If I use the bench attached to my shed while standing the whole shed wants to move.
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Very cool, neat little bench. Great job.
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This was intended to be portable. I won't need to bolt it to the floor. Like Badger said, with my weight on it, it ain't going anywhere ;D And almost all of my staves already have the bark and sapwood removed.
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Good job Clint !!
Way to use your head !
It wont take long to fill it up with stuff !!!
Just wondered if you might want to raise the vise a little higher !
Have fun !
Guy
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I could raise it. I need to do some work on it to see how it feels first. What I really need is a better vise. I looked at some online and they are expensive. Makes me appreciate my yardsale vise a little more.
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Now I know what Im building tonite. Eric my 4 x 8 work bench slides across my floor ripping bark and sapwood. I just slide it back and move along.
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nice set-up, looks handy.