Dedicated Dovetailing Bench

**Brendon** · Jul 21, 2015, 12:39 AM

I just recently finished an heirloom, dedicated dovetailing bench (I like to cut dovetails by hand).
The bench is entirely hand made; the only power tool being brought to bear on it being the tablesaw.
Beadings were cut with an antique beading plane (circa 1860) and the dovetails in the tool drawers were all hand-cut. Many hours of hand planing went into wood preparation and smoothing.
The wood used was Goncalo Alves and Marblewood.
The Moxon vice hardware was sourced from Independent Woodworking in the UK (Independent Woodworking).

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The bench also incorporates a secret compartment that contains a small mahogany box made by my maternal grandfather in the 1920s. He was a Master Carpenter in Sussex, England.

More pictures can be seen on independent woodworking's blog or on my blog www.waneyedgeworkshop.wordpress.com

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**kbalch** · Jul 21, 2015, 11:32 AM

Thanks Brendon! I've added your Dovetailing Bench to our Workbenches and Vises categories, as well as to your builder page: Brendon's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Dovetailing Bench by Brendon

tags: vise, workbench, dovetail

**PJs** · Jul 21, 2015, 01:41 PM

Oh My that is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Brendon...your skills and craftsmanship are a treasure and inspiring!

**Paul Jones** · Jul 21, 2015, 01:51 PM

Brendon,
What a work special bench and made by hand tools! Your skills are top-notch. I am looking forward to seeing more of your projects. Thank you for sharing.
Paul

**Brendon** · Jul 24, 2015, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Paul Jones

Brendon,
What a work special bench and made by hand tools! Your skills are top-notch. I am looking forward to seeing more of your projects. Thank you for sharing.
Paul

Thanks Paul,
The pressure is on then!
Cheers,
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**Brendon** · Jul 24, 2015, 10:53 AM

Thanks, You are too kind,
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**56terrymc** · Jul 25, 2016, 05:36 PM

Wow Brendon,

I just joined and saw your dovetailing bench. This is absolutely gorgeous! Finally pinned it under "jigs, tools and stuff" after momentarily debating with myself about pinning it under "furniture". Definitely will immortalize yourself with many generations of woodworkers to come.

TerryMc