Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use (Popular 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.

• 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

These old-school benches are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools.

Beginning woodworkers can build either 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.

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• Kreg Tool Company KKS1070 Kreg Bench Dogs
• Eclipse Quick Release Woodworking Vise, Gray Cast Iron, 9" Size
• Shapton Glass Stone 16000 Grit 5mm
• The Workbench Design Book: The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches
• The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide from the Publishers of FWW (Craftsman's Guide to)
• The Joint Book: The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery
• Trend DWS/LF/100 3.4 Fluid-Ounce Diamond Abrasive Lapping Fluid
• ATLIN Honing Guide - Fits Chisels 1/8" to 1-7/8", Fits Planer Blades 1-3/8" to 3-1/8"
• GRR-RIP BLOCK Smart Hook Pushblock for Router Table, Jointer, and Band Saws