Soft Bench Block

**Harvey Melvin Richards** · Dec 19, 2012, 10:53 AM

I needed a soft bench block, so I made a UHMW indirect copy of my Starrett 119 Heavy Duty Bench Block.

**Jon** · Dec 20, 2012, 10:37 AM

Thanks again Harvey Melvin Richards! This one's been added to our Milling category, and of course to your homemade tools page: Harvey Melvin Richards's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Soft Bench Block by Harvey Melvin Richards

tags: milling

**Heatnbeat** · Dec 28, 2012, 12:53 PM

What is this fixture used for?

**Harvey Melvin Richards** · Dec 28, 2012, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Heatnbeat

What is this fixture used for?

Bench blocks have numerous uses. I use mine for driving pins into or out of small parts or small shafts. It can also be used as an anvil, although not for heavy duty use. I use the soft block anytime I have a delicate part, or a part where I don't want to damage the finish.

There is some more info here:

eBay Guides - BENCH BLOCKS Guide

http://rick.sparber.org/beb.pdf