Workbench: Episode 2
Using the benchtop as a surface, the aprons are planed flat and square…
Using the benchtop as a surface, the aprons are planed flat and square…
With all the stock prepared, Paul uses his mortise and tenon method to get exact sized joinery.
This bedside cabinet uses Paul’s mortise and tenon system to develop truly accurate and crisp looking joinery. The divider rail is a unique design feature Paul developed for this project.
The leather is glued together using a former to hold it in place around the handle. Then the leather can be cut to shape, finish applied and any additional features added.
Having gathered together the necessary materials, tools and equipment, you can get started on the workbench.
Paul starts with shaping the wooden aspect of the fly swat as well as laminating the handle. Then the shape is refined with the chisel, spokeshave, rasp and scraper.
How do you make a workbench, when you don’t have a workbench to work from?
A fly swat is a very handy thing to have around, but you don’t have to have an ugly, cheap piece of plastic around the house. Paul shows his design for an elegant fly swat that is simple to make.
The last part of the construction is to fit the lock down lattice. First it is hinged and then the teardrop and stop are fixed in place to add solidity and security. Once it has been sanded and necessary refinements made, the finish is applied.
The last element of the stepladder is the top lock down lattice. Once the mortises and tenons have been cut, it can be glued up. The horns are cut off and a wear plate is fitted.