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Bench Deadman
Inspired by MaFe's recent post of a Bench Slave Board Jack - AKA Deadman, I decided to make one as I've needed this for a long time.
With limited storage space, I decided to make one that stores on the bench, is adjustable both vertical & horizontally, and if necessary ban be lifted off the 3/8" steel rod by the steel hook screw.
Fabrication was simple & straightforward, and the 1" dowel was created using a 1" Hollow molding plane.
Simple and easy.
Thanks for viewing.
With limited storage space, I decided to make one that stores on the bench, is adjustable both vertical & horizontally, and if necessary ban be lifted off the 3/8" steel rod by the steel hook screw.
Fabrication was simple & straightforward, and the 1" dowel was created using a 1" Hollow molding plane.
Simple and easy.
Thanks for viewing.
11 Comments
great simple addition to a bench OT. hey maybe add this to the (show us your workbench) forum ?
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Nice design.
Ron
Oldtool I've always wanted to make one but my workbench is actually a base cabinet. So I have to do this between base cabinet doors. Very handy. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Great bench tool!
Like how you allowed for adjustment.
Like how you allowed for adjustment.
Thank you gentlemen, I appreciate the comments. I hope this helps those with space restrictions like I have.
Pottz, I'll check out the mentioned forum, thanks.
Pottz, I'll check out the mentioned forum, thanks.
Nice handy "deadman". Tom!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Nice addition to you shop.
The dowel maker method is very creative!
The dowel maker method is very creative!
Petey
Thank you Jim & Petey for the comments.
Petey, that hollow molding plane was designed to make rounds, kinda pre-electric router bit, I can't take credit for being creative.
Petey, that hollow molding plane was designed to make rounds, kinda pre-electric router bit, I can't take credit for being creative.
Nicely done, OT. I made something sima,r a few years back, but mine slides along a section of T-track. I think I like your rod design better.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
Thanks Ryan. I was thinking T track but I'm too cheap to spring for that, the metal dowel was only about $5.
Honestly, the T track is stable, but it’s a bit of a pain to move the deadman side to side. I think I like your solution better.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
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