Workbenches, Revised

From Design & Theory to Construction & Use

Christopher Schwarz

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Popular Woodworking Books
15 January 2017

Art & Architecture; DIY: carpentry & woodworking

Two centuries of workbench wisdom in one book!

With this book, your very first workbench will do everything you need it to do--possibly for the rest of your woodworking career!

Encompassing years of historical research and real-world trials, Christopher Schwarz boils down centuries of the history and engineering of workbenches into basic ideas that all woodworkers can use.

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Learn how to design your own world-class workbench .

Learn the fundamental rules of good workbench design that have been largely forgotten .

Learn how to build an inexpensive and practical bench that hasn't been in widespread use for over 100 years .

Learn how to properly use any workbench In this revised and updated edition you'll find plans for five benches--two sturdy English benches and two variations on the French Roubo, as well as a portable bench you can clamp to any solid surface. The old-school benches in this book are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools.

Beginning woodworkers can build any of these benches. The technical drawings are clear and show every detail. Using the step-by-step instructions, you will be amazed at how easily these workbenches can be constructed.

By: Christopher Schwarz
Imprint: Popular Woodworking Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 975g
ISBN: 9781440343124
ISBN 10: 1440343128
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chris is the former editor (and now a contributing editor) of Popular Woodworking magazine. He has produced how-to videos for Popular Woodworking, Lie Nielsen tools and teaches woodworking around the world.