tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post6329977607110699626..comments2024-03-18T06:50:22.206-08:00Comments on Dan's Shop: Bench Leveler Feet - Mark IIDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-80770737920313131682018-02-12T02:07:20.054-09:002018-02-12T02:07:20.054-09:00Nice work, and thanks for the straw tip! :)Nice work, and thanks for the straw tip! :)Ratchet Strapshttps://www.titanloadrestraints.co.uk/ratchet-strapsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-13523204916116193382017-07-19T09:07:50.105-08:002017-07-19T09:07:50.105-08:001-1/8 was the trick. They slid right into place!!...1-1/8 was the trick. They slid right into place!! Thanks for your help.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235065939991671498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-21218491315168877452017-02-20T19:39:41.894-09:002017-02-20T19:39:41.894-09:00Thanks Dan, I'll look at doing that. I'll ...Thanks Dan, I'll look at doing that. I'll just have to see what size bit I'll need. Likely 1-1/32 or 1-1/16.<br /><br />AnthonyAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235065939991671498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-45207532346882520952017-02-15T20:24:30.171-09:002017-02-15T20:24:30.171-09:00Hey Anthony,
Yep, I kept it simple and bored an un...Hey Anthony,<br />Yep, I kept it simple and bored an undersized hole. I don't remember exactly the size, but looking closely at the 5th and 6th pictures, it looks like I made it slightly larger than the diameter of the hex from face to face, but slightly smaller than vertex to vertex. The idea was for the vertices to cut into the sides of the mortise just enough to keep it from rotating, but not so much to split the leg apart. No epoxy was used or needed - they have held up great! I'd recommend experimenting a bit to find the right size. Have fun and thanks for reading the blog - I hope to get back to it soon, but we'll see how that shakes out...<br />- Dan<br />Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-71361230986067117392017-02-15T15:40:20.441-09:002017-02-15T15:40:20.441-09:00Dan, I'm not sure if you're still monitor...Dan, I'm not sure if you're still monitoring this but I am doing a very similar install. I am using 3/4-10 hardware and when it is done I am positive it will be rock solid. I am having a problem installing the coupling nut. I bored a 1" hole in the leg and the tried to mortise out the hex shape. It works ok Guess, but it is very time consuming because its end grain and wants to splinter. Its very difficult to cut the ends of these splints 2.5" down inside the hole. Did you just bore a hole slightly less than the widest diameter of the hex shank and essentially wedge the nut into place? Were there any fears of splitting the wood? Did you use epoxy to cement it in or just a friction fit?<br /><br />AnthonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-8154648054874554752014-04-22T19:23:36.169-08:002014-04-22T19:23:36.169-08:00You are welcome! Glad it might be useful to you. I...You are welcome! Glad it might be useful to you. I got the largest bolt/connector combo I could find locally, which I believe was 3/4 inch. Larger would probably be even better, but we haven't had any problems yet...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-75025349503120561332014-04-22T12:41:12.859-08:002014-04-22T12:41:12.859-08:00Thank you for posting this, they look ideal for my...Thank you for posting this, they look ideal for my workbench. What size carriage bolts did you use for yours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-31965848314498055922014-02-23T11:27:44.705-09:002014-02-23T11:27:44.705-09:00Well, you are probably finished by now... but I...Well, you are probably finished by now... but I'd say that the main difference would be facing the forfeiture of any goals scored with your bench in an official league game.<br /><br />How did it turn out? Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-15768632182994805512014-02-23T10:50:19.582-09:002014-02-23T10:50:19.582-09:00Hi Brian,
Thanks for commenting - sorry for the lo...Hi Brian,<br />Thanks for commenting - sorry for the long, long delay in responding. You are correct, only one foot needs to be adjustable to eliminate wobble. But, if you want to level the bench, all four need to be adjustable. This might not seem too important, but it is (IMHO). For example, when chopping a mortise I rely on my sense of balance to keep the chisel plumb. If the bench top is not level, then my mortise is not "square". The same is true with sawing etc. It is of course possible to learn to adjust, and cut or chop square on a surface that is not level, but it adds another layer of challenge and most students are not ready for that.<br />Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-53685856615548877162013-11-04T11:45:23.534-09:002013-11-04T11:45:23.534-09:00This is great! I was looking for a cheaper way to ...This is great! I was looking for a cheaper way to level a 10ft work table. I know nothing abut hockey so I have one question. Does it matter if you use practice pucks or regulation pucks or is there really even a difference between the two? Thanks for posting this, I already have all the hardware now I just need the pucks.<br /><br />Mike in KSAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333351795785650980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-76453858293823521652013-08-16T13:59:53.348-08:002013-08-16T13:59:53.348-08:00Dan,
I just stumbled upon your blog - super intere...Dan,<br />I just stumbled upon your blog - super interesting and educational! Your students are privileged. We should all be so lucky as to get this exposure in 6th grade.<br /><br />When I made a work table I used a hex bolt as a leveler - not as nice as yours with the hockey puck, but similar in principle. Only one of the four legs needs a leveler, though, if we just want to eliminate wobble on an uneven floor. Four levelers does make for better aesthetics, so I imagine that may have been your motivation.<br /><br />-Brian H. in silicon valley<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-76156288170721919542013-08-04T11:01:45.903-08:002013-08-04T11:01:45.903-08:00David - you are welcome! Glad to be of assistance ...David - you are welcome! Glad to be of assistance to a fellow Alaskan!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-9960260466282125432013-08-03T23:06:26.448-08:002013-08-03T23:06:26.448-08:00I just used your idea for leveling feet on my relo...I just used your idea for leveling feet on my reloading bench and it works perfectly! Thank you!<br /><br />--David in AlaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-28764948412907617722012-03-08T02:08:13.319-09:002012-03-08T02:08:13.319-09:00That is helpful. Its not available in market I thi...That is helpful. Its not available in market I think.Tie down strapshttp://www.theratchetshop.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-22827237600795755772012-03-02T05:13:42.835-09:002012-03-02T05:13:42.835-09:00Dan,
I linked to your most recent blog, I think t...Dan,<br /> I linked to your most recent blog, I think this is a great solution to a common problem.<br /> Ian W<br />blogjessemtools.blogspot.com<br />blogthetoolstore.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-24300018724239121492012-02-27T05:57:20.578-09:002012-02-27T05:57:20.578-09:00Benjamen - Thanks, and yes, it's great to make...Benjamen - Thanks, and yes, it's great to make your own stuff, especially when it works better!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-5483322951835971532012-02-27T05:54:36.131-09:002012-02-27T05:54:36.131-09:00Steve - Thanks!Steve - Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-14800587084196230512012-02-26T06:13:33.819-09:002012-02-26T06:13:33.819-09:00Great solution Dan. I just love when you can make ...Great solution Dan. I just love when you can make something better and cheaper than the store bought hardware.Benjamen Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536377032364638052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-69230076357668690792012-02-26T06:10:42.438-09:002012-02-26T06:10:42.438-09:00Great idea and pictures showing the process.
Stev...Great idea and pictures showing the process.<br /><br />Steve in Central CAStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202410717147326787noreply@blogger.com