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Workbench Height

April 18, 2013 By Richard Maguire

choosing the best workbench height

It’s been an amazing project to do and I’ve learned a lot. I can honestly say if it wasn’t for you and Helen making these amazing videos I would probably of ended up with some YouTube screwed together thing! - Steven Watch Online & Learn How To Build Your Own Workbench CLICK for full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Workbench Designs, Workbenches

The Youth of Today (Video)

March 22, 2013 By Richard Maguire 12 Comments

When I started out building workbenches I didn’t have any plan or know if they could be sold. My workshop could hardly be called more than a shed in the garden and was severely under equipment for such hefty work but no one could tell me it wouldn’t work. I was already well and truly committed to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Posts

Oak Music Stand

March 18, 2013 By Richard Maguire 14 Comments

I’ve been working on an unusual commission this weekend; a music stand for the local Silver Band. It’s so dainty and light weight compared to building a workbench yet there were some important considerations when it came to strength especially since this was to be used by the conductor and I’m told … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking Projects

Another Titan is Born

March 14, 2013 By Richard Maguire 7 Comments

So far this year seems to be the year of customized workbenches. Looking through the schedule there’s an unusual balance of very unique builds compared the number of standard models and some of them are very unique indeed. Taking on one-off work is very exciting; it keeps me interested from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Workbench Designs, Workbenches

Work To Love?

March 12, 2013 By Richard Maguire 20 Comments

I always find it interesting talking to people about their woodwork and getting an understanding of what it means to them. There’s definitely a sense that woodworkers are an enthusiastic bunch that do it because they really do love it. I’ve also noted a recurring theme that despite loving their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Posts

Machines In The Hand Tool Workshop

March 7, 2013 By Richard Maguire 14 Comments

I often feel like I’m fighting the corner for Hand Tools and yet within my day to day work I have a number of machines that I have to rely upon. The machines are there because the work I do is big and the amount of timber I process is large - hand preparing every board for every workbench would be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach

Pinch Dogs – The Peasants’ Clamp

March 4, 2013 By Richard Maguire 12 Comments

It’s often said that a woodworker can never have enough clamps but this isn’t something I‘ve really considered to be true (Unless you build workbenches for a living!) . When it comes to buying clamps I could think of a lot more exciting things to be spending my money on and once they arrive they’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jigs and Fixtures, Woodworking Hand Tools, Woodworking Techniques

Building Replicas – What’s The Point?

February 27, 2013 By Richard Maguire 9 Comments

Everything we build is inspired to some extent by what we see, and generally this will be either from nature or from history. Recreating old furniture is common place and often we’ll only aim for a likeness to a particular style without being too concerned about historical correctness though it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Designing Furniture

Chris’s Tool Storage

February 26, 2013 By Richard Maguire 2 Comments

After giving a few thoughts about my tool storage last week I thought it would be interesting to have a look at some of your own solutions. I’ve had some great ideas sent though already and if you have something that you feel is a bit different then please keep them coming! - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General

Getting the Gist of Wooden Planes

February 25, 2013 By Richard Maguire 25 Comments

Wooden Hand Planes Might Be Old Tech, But They're Not Outdated I think for many people wooden planes bring nostalgia and a nice sense of tradition but don’t necessarily seem relevant to use today. We get used to a very different tool with metal planes, especially with some of the highly developed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Planing, Woodworking Hand Tools, Woodworking Techniques

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