New Builder

[Camp Rifle]

I am getting ready to do my first build. Could you please post pictures of your benches and supports for your builds. Also any tools you recommend.
Thanks

 

[Phil Coffins]

First tool I would recommend is lights! Lots of strong lights. What will be this first build, a cheap kit or Kimber? The cheap kit will require more tools and skill.

 

[Phil Coffins]

My spelling is wrong, it’s Kibler.

 

[Camp Rifle]

I am starting from scratch with a precut stock, siller lock and green mountain barrel. Will be taking a class at Log Cabin in Lodi but want to get a bench at home set up to work on it and other builds in the future. Looking for pictures of homemade vises, supports and jigs other builders use in their shops.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Good idea to start with classes. I like a bench that I can walk around, and I store heavy stuff under it to make it stable. This swivel base for the vice allows the stock or anything to be turned to best advantage. The roll around tool box has files, chisels and assorted tools.
IMG_0463 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0464 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Grenadier1758]

I am sending you a Conversation with the directions for a small Moxon style vise. I can be used on any bench and you can make it yourself.

In the mean time go to these Woodsmith plans for some vises you can build for your shop.
https://www.woodsmithplans.com/category/clamp-storage/

 

[Col. Batguano]

I find having tons of light, and 2 vices critical. I like to be able to sit down while doing a lot if fine work (like inletting or carving) but stand up for other work, like heavy rasping. That's why I actually have 3 vices on my bench, (made out of 5 sheets of 3/4" plywood so as to be very solid) which mostly serves as a place to set tools down.

 

[Cruzatte]

I have found that a drill press is a must.