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264127 William Ghio <bghio@m...> 2017‑12‑03 Re: My great adventure
> On Dec 3, 2017, at 7:37 AM, Claudio DeLorenzi  wrote:
> 
> Traveling Workshop
> You didn’t mention the most important tool: a bench with a vise or “work
> holding appliance”.
> If you don’t have much room, I’d go for one of the old Moravian style
> knockdown benches that were meant to bring to the job site before the days
> of 4-square milled lumber.  These typically use pegged mortise construction
> and are very sturdy.

Roy has this portable bench in one of his early books.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/77280442@N.../albums/72157671295160514

Bill

Recent Bios FAQ