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| Author: | Sylvan [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:33 am ] |
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I finally got tired enough of trying to work on instruments on a conventional workbench so I built what I believe really works. The advantages are obvious and the workstation only takes up a 24" square footprint. See it at: http://www.wellsguitars.com/Articles/Guitar_Workstation/ Guitar_Workstation.html I am sorry but I cannot get the software to let me post this in linked code! |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:36 am ] |
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Neat idea! link |
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| Author: | Don A [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:54 am ] |
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Sylvan, great design. I was looking last night through the Lee Valley catalog and came across their Carver's bench and thought that it would sure come in handy. However, after seeing your design I think I'll go that route and save $600. Your shop fixtures never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing this with us.  
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:07 am ] |
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Cool idea Sylvan... :-) |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:16 am ] |
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Fantastic idea! Simple, easy to build and seems to work very well. I especially like the centre that comes out and the doweled neck holder... Very good! |
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| Author: | Cocephus [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:21 am ] |
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Thanks, Sylvan. I`ve been contemplating something like that myself. I hope you don`t mind if I "borrow" the concept. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:45 am ] |
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That's really cool Sylvan |
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| Author: | Ron Priest [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:58 am ] |
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Very Nice Sylvan, it is a great idea for people, short on space. How high is your total unit 36" to 40"? I was trying to judge by the stool. I always find my back does me in if the work table is to low. I am using workmates and dressers for my system right now but you have inspired me to think differently, thanks!! |
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| Author: | vpelleri [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:05 am ] |
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Thanks, I love you site as well! Lots of info! |
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| Author: | Jimmie D [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:09 am ] |
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Neat idea Sylvan. I've been wondering about something like that. Thanks for the pictures. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:18 am ] |
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Yeah, I like it too. If there's one thin I need, it's drawers for tools and such. Very nice. |
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| Author: | Evan Gluck [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:40 am ] |
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Thats great Sylvan, very cool. Love your site as well! Evan |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:46 am ] |
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Ingenious! or better yet Brilliant! Thanks for sharing Sylvan, that is a cool idea. |
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| Author: | Sprockett [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:47 am ] |
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Sylvan can I just come and live with you for a couple of weeks??, you have the coolest jigs I have ever seen.. 
I was doing something similar based on a design by Kevin Ryan but now I'm going to incorporate some of yours into it as well. You should change your tag-line to 'Mr Jig' 
-Paul- |
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| Author: | ecklesweb [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:41 pm ] |
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I like the idea of the neck holder - I have 3/4" round dog holes in my workbench - I might make a little neck holder like yours w/ a 3/4" (11/ 16?) dowel instead of 7/8 and use it in the dog holes. Thanks for the post! Jay |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:51 pm ] |
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I really like it Sylvan, Only 24" footprint-perfect! Thanks for sharing this with us. |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:01 pm ] |
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Beautiful! Thanks, Sylvan. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:22 pm ] |
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Thanks Sylvan, another guy here who'd like to borrow your idea!
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| Author: | Sylvan [ Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:45 pm ] |
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Thanks for the compliments. I"ll try to answer some of your questions and give a little more explanation. The bench is 34" high, exactly the same as the others in my shop. It would be very easy to make it higher simply by increasing the size of the "box" on top. 3/4" dowel would work just fine. I used 7/8" because I had it around the shop. No plans are available since it was made "as I went from an idea in my head". Initially, there were no drawers on opposite sides of the slider. Once it was made there were those two large openings on either side of the slider - perfect for drawers, so I made them to fit the openings. For a long time I was thinking a drawer slide for the slider until I finally realized that a tight rabbet was all it needed. I have found that, when solving a problem, usually the simplest way is the way to go. It certainly was here! |
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:17 am ] |
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Sylvan, Great Idea! I have come to expect nothing less from YOU! Thanks for Sharing! I hope your classes are going well. Be well my Friend!
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