I had forgotten how big and heavy this bench was. Over 90% of the bench is European Beech and it was built as a Roubo killer, in other words, heavy thick slab and base timbers. It is a really good, stable work bench with one saving grace. It does come apart with just a mallet like smaller, portable Moravian benches but this 80 year old needs help with moving the slab from place to place. The base units and stretchers ain't no walk in the park either.
The hard part or at least the butt scratching part is done. The vise backer board is fitted:
Next up is cutting the mortises for the crisscross in both the backer board and the chop. Which brings up the chop question. I really like the current chop but to fit it to the new vise will require filling in the old vise screw hole and cutting off the guide. It could be less work just making a new chop, time to inspect the wood pile.
Finished for the day, time for whisky and a hit or two from the bong.
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