Aime Fraser, author of Your First Workshop, joins David Thiel to share some pointers on accessorizing a workbench.
Casters on this workbench (figure A) create mobility. The flexible height allows the user to set the bench at a comfortable height for various applications.
A pattern maker's vise turns 360 degrees and tilts up to 90 degrees so work can be positioned upside down or sideways (figure B). Between the two adjustments, you can hold your work at practically any angle you need. Another feature of the vise is an adjustment that allows it to hold wedges (figure C).
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
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A Bird's mouth can be an inexpensive alternative to a vise (figure D). Use two to hold your work in place, then, clamp them down to the bench to prevent shifting.
A bench hook is a simple tool with two wood stops (figure E). One stop hangs over the lip of the workbench. The other serves as a sacrificial stop for your piece.
Bench dogs hold items in place for woodworking. They fit into holes drilled into the workbench (figure F). You can use a jig to maintain spacing between the holes when drilling for bench dogs. The jig will keep the holes perpendicular.
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