Comments on: The Modern Milkman’s Workbench

By: Megan Fitzpatrick

Megan Fitzpatrick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:49:31 +0000

Rub the screw with wax…or if you’re lazy like me (sometimes), spray it with a non-drying vegetable oil (I use jojoba, which I have handy for wiping down my tool)

By: Gus

Gus — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:44:40 +0000

Hi folks,

How can I lubricate the wooden threads?
Any suggestion?

I appreciate it
Gus

By: yoyopg

yoyopg — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:07:44 +0000

I made my version of this a few years back to be used with my Workmate as a base.

http://tinyurl.com/9fb6oc8

click around for more pictures.

By: Jonas Jensen

Jonas Jensen — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:32:52 +0000

Yep, that was the name I was looking for. Thank you.

By: andrae

andrae — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:38:35 +0000

Sounds like what we call a “garter”

Here is an example of one type:
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/workbenches/schwarz-workbenches/a-garter-for-a-curvy-leg

By: Jonas Jensen

Jonas Jensen — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:41:03 +0000

Very nice indeed.

I am sorry that I forgot to write how the end screw was attached to the wagon vise. It is originally mounted with a small U shaped piece that is inserted in the bottom of the moving part of vise. And then locking a small turned down section of the screw. (I am sorry for the lack of technical terms, but I don’t know the names in English).

By: amvolk

amvolk — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:09:05 +0000

The two side screw bars are short enough to be used side-by-side without knocking into one another. The end screw is longer to allow a bit more torque for the wagon vise and bench dogs.

By: amvolk

amvolk — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:06:32 +0000

I haven’t tried it out in service, yet. I’ll have to run the vise screws a bit before handing it over to my grandson. The tap and threader make a very good fit that needs to be loosened by a bit of use. I already know that the wagon vise and dogs work very well.

By: lclement4

lclement4 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:23:12 +0000

Beautiful job. My compliments on your photography, as well. So many folks make gorgeous projects, but just don’t have the knowledge of how to take a good shot with good lighting and sharp focus. You’ve got talent for both!

By: 7-Thumbs

7-Thumbs — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:59:39 +0000

Beautiful job. I’d like to here comments on how practical this little bench actually is to use.