Workbenches Revised Edition: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use

nTwo centuries of workbench wisdom in one book n With this book, your very first workbench will do everything you need it to do--possibly for the rest of your woodworking career n n 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. n n - Learn how to design your own world-class workbench n - Learn the fundamental rules of good workbench design that have been largely forgotten n - Learn how to build an inexpensive and practical bench that hasn't been in widespread use for over 100 years n - Learn how to properly use any workbench nIn 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. n n 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.n