Comments on: Meet ‘The Son of Roubo’ Next Weekend http://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend Woodworking advice, woodworking plans, woodworking projects and woodworking blogs Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:04:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Mitch Wilsonhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18134 Mitch Wilson Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:53:44 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18134 If you decide to take the NY Thruway through Syracuse, rather than coming up I-88, and you think you need to take a break before proceeding on to Saratoga, feel free to come on over. I’m a couple of miles from the nearest exit and make some mean coffee. Otherwise, see you Saturday.

]]> By: jon003http://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18111 jon003 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:55:33 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18111 Given it’s new owner, shouldn’t it be called the Daughter of Roubo?

]]> By: Nielshttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18102 Niels Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:15:43 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18102 I’m there. I’ll be driving up from Boston early saturday. With any luck (state police being asleep at their radar-guns), I’ll get there in time for your tool chest spiel.

]]> By: Christopher Schwarzhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18073 Christopher Schwarz Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:47:19 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18073 I think what you are asking about is the threaded female part of the vise’s screw. It’s a separate block attached to the rear of the leg.

]]> By: idafleetdochttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18071 idafleetdoc Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:27:08 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18071 What is the wedge shape part on the vise leg?

]]> By: Dyamihttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18063 Dyami Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:10:34 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18063 Chris,
I’ll be getting up there late Friday. Between myself the the rest of us trouble makers, please let me know if we can be of any help moving the bench.

See you in Saratoga.

]]> By: Ben Loweryhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18058 Ben Lowery Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:09:52 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18058 Bah, feel free to edit out the double disclaimer. :D

]]> By: Ben Loweryhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18057 Ben Lowery Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:09:23 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18057 Disclaimer / Qualification?: I live in Saratoga Springs, but I have zero affiliation with any of these places.

If I may be so bold, some recs for eats if you’re coming town:

Breakfast / Coffee @ The Cupcake Lab. A new shop, right behind the Remax building, across Broadway from the convention center. It’s in the back. Little hard to find, but the best coffee in town, especially if you’re looking for espresso. The drip coffee is done on demand and is the best drip I’ve ever had. The owner worked out the drip rig himself.

Second breakfast at Mrs. Londons. One of the finest bakeries / patisseries’s in the US, the croissants will make you think you’re in France. Enjoy one while dreaming of building your Roubo bench.

Ravenous is a little crepe and fries place down a few blocks on Phila St. Best fries in the area, and the best crepe you’ll get between Montreal and NYC. They do lunch and dinner and are pretty small.

Uncommon Grounds on Broadway has the best bagels in town. I find the coffee only OK, though they do roast on site and they have free wifi.

Dinner. Oh boy do you have dinner options.

Max London’s is newer tapas-style fare and excellent wood fired pizzas, a great but small draft beer list, and an inventive set of mixed drinks. Maestro’s is personal favorite in town; I’ve never had a bad meal there. Chianti is pretty good, but I’ve only been a few times, some people swear by it.

Karavalli (on Caroline) is great if you’re looking for Indian. Phila Fusion or Sushi Thai on Phila (same owner, Phila is upscale) are the best in the area for sushi and thai.

Hatties (on Phila) has some of the best fried chicken I’ve had outside of the south.

Wheatfields on Broadway is great for pasta and american italian fare. The took on new ownership in the last couple years and it’s made a huge improvement.

And I really like 9 Maple for after dinner drinks and such. Wonderful scotch list.

Oh, an old standby, Chez Sophie, closed up shop in the past year.

Anyway, there’s a good reason I put on a few extra pounds when I moved up here, and it’s not just the chilly weather. :) I’m sure I’m missing a few, but those are the places that really stand out to me.

If you’re willing to go further afield, there’s some great stuff up in Glens Falls too. Davidson Bros has very good beer, brewed on site, and The Chocolate Mill should really be in Napa. Some of the best desserts I’ve had, and easily the best in the area. They also serve lunch and breakfast. Bit of a hike, but worth it.

Disclaimer / Qualification?: I live in Saratoga Springs, but I have zero affiliation with any of these places.

]]> By: TimShttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18054 TimS Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:12:06 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18054 Chris,
About moving that bench… I use these to move furniture all the time. They are expandable. You may need to find a local flooring installation supplier to buy them.

http://www.nationalequipment.com/pr/1856-Steel-Skate-Dolly/2245/2297/734

]]> By: mpn77http://www.popularwoodworking.com/aug10/meet-%e2%80%98the-son-of-roubo%e2%80%99-next-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-18053 mpn77 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:13:47 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=94578#comment-18053 I thought you gave this bench away to an up-and-coming young woodworker?

What if she is mid-project?!?! This just doesn’t seem right.

Mike

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