How to make a bench pin stand. Such a useful tool!

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Miniaturist Journal 65. In this video I'm showing you how to make this very practical and useful raised bench pin, or bench pin stand. Every miniaturist should have one of these tools!
The bench pin stand raises the project you're working on to a more comfortable height, which reduces stress on your neck, shoulders and back. Perfect for doing manual work like sawing, filing and sanding, drilling etc.
I used 12 mm (1/2'') MDF for this project.
The plans for the bench pin stand can be found on my blog page:
josje-bouwt.blogspot.com/2023...
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account. Les is from Ukraine, so maybe you can support him in a small way by becoming a patron on his Patreon account.
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Пікірлер: 32

@darlas4019 Жыл бұрын

Ty for sharing ❤

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! 😃

@nuss1e Жыл бұрын

Miniature Rosy also has a you Tube channel, her makes are amazing😊 Thank you for this video. Its lovely to hear the birds (sparrows?) in the background 😀

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! Yes, I've got loads of sparrows and they always seem the be the most vocal. And the blackbirds. But there are many different birds in my garden. Yes, Miniature Rosy's work always looks so wonderful. I love her style. I have seen a few of her videos in the past, they're really good. But her flowers are amazing, so beautiful! I do intend to make some of them, even though I don't enjoy working with clay. 😃

@alisonmary1443 Жыл бұрын

The mini silver book was the first video from you that I watched, and I desperately wanted the tutors magnifying glasses, I bought them. Now I know I need a raised bench pin lol, Thank you good tutorial 🌸

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes those are good magnifying glasses. Yay, glad you liked the tutorial! Thank you!

@jenniferaldellizzi4537 8 ай бұрын

Also, about the raspberry and orange colors. I actually think the metallic gold acts as a yellow. So it's a very bright colorful room.

@MakeMiniatures 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It would look very different if I used another colour instead of the gold. 👍

@coby9896 Жыл бұрын

Great idea, will put it on the ‘to make’ list. It is so good to custom make jigs and tools to suit specific needs. Necessity is the mother of invention, so the saying goes. I too watch the very talented Miniature Rosy but sometimes fall asleep as her videos are almost too relaxing !😊

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

I had to look up what it was called, a tool, a jig, a bench accessory...😄 But bench pins were described as tools on many websites, so, a tool it is. Glad it was helpful! Well, when you fall asleep while watching a video, you'll process what you've seen in your dreams, making it a perfect learning experience 😉

@elaineholden1988 Жыл бұрын

❤ thanks ,I have the same trouble with my desk and my mini vice ...the clamp isn't big enough !

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

So annoying, isn't it? I have thought of making something on top of my desk which sticks out a little bit so that clamps will fit. But I haven't thought of the ideal solution yet 🤔

@gabrielejones7236 Жыл бұрын

I buy so many books from Japan for all sort of hobby topics. They have the best books! I lived in Tokyo for 2 years and I’m besotted ☺️

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Yes, they're awesome! How wonderful you were able to live there for two years. Can you speak/read Japanese?

@gabrielejones7236 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeMiniatures I am awful at languages - my limit is two: English and German. I have tried to learn additional languages but it seems my language memory is finite and for ever new word I learn I lose an existing word. I did have Japanese lessons and was able to read basic Katakana. Speaking was more tricky. That was over 10 years ago … more recently I decided that my young children and I were to go for Japanese lessons but the pandemic struck. One day I will make time to learn and return to Japan. It is an amazing country and if it weren’t for the earthquakes I would want to live there.

@user-qc9cq6hh9x Жыл бұрын

Erg handig denk ik,en minder last van je nek.leuk hoor.

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

@@user-qc9cq6hh9x Absoluut! Je houding is natuurlijk veel beter zo.

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

It is hard to learn new languages, especially as an adult and also a language that is so very different from your own. Good idea to take language lessons with your kids! Yes, the earthquakes...The only earthquake I ever experienced was in Japan. It wasn't a bad one but what a strange experience! And a little bit scary. I have been to Japan several times and always loved it there. Beautiful country, with interesting culture and fantastic food. And I love their art and crafts.

@jojosmumdorothy2829 Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉how wonderful thankyou so much I will have to make 1🎉🎉

@jojosmumdorothy2829 Жыл бұрын

And yes my name is Dorothy jojo is my lil dog 🐕 lol 😆

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Dorothy 😊 They are easy to make and very nice to work with.

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Is that a word-play on Toto? 😃

@iedutch1239 Жыл бұрын

Now why didn’t I think of that? I’ve always disliked using the bench pin, mostly because I couldn’t see what I was doing, with or without reading glasses, with my nose practically on the table or even on my knees in front of the desk, trying to make it work! I’ve raised my tablesaw and several other tools, so why not this one? 😅 I’m making one this weekend, after our Repair Café tomorrow morning! Thank you, Josje!

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I don't know who came up with the idea for these, but they work so well! Very clever. I hope you'll enjoy working with it. I do need stronger reading glasses when I work with the stand as I get very close to my work.

@danamontroy8178 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. It seems like a jeweler’s bench would be a great thing for all miniaturists to have. 😉 I do have a quick question. I received a saw for Christmas & haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet, but I have been wondering if there is a blade size that you consider your “go to” blade. I realize that not all blades work for all projects, but which one would you say you use the most? There are so many blades and it’s hard to know where to begin. Thank you?

@MakeMiniatures Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! You're talking about a jeweller's saw, right? It really depends on what I am making but for silver, I'd probably say a grade 5/0, which is quite fine. The thicker the material, the coarser the blade of course, so when I cut wood with my jeweller's saw I often use a coarser blade like a 1/0 or even coarser like a grade 4. I was taught that 2 teeth on the sawblade should be the thickness of your work (two teeth of the saw should be in contact with the material when you are sawing). It is a good idea to purchase one of those mixed bundles so you can try them out. They will usually come in bundles of 144 which seems like a lot, but you will break them! And you will be changing blades frequently. 😃