Every workbench should allow the woodworker to easily work the edges, faces and ends of boards, however most benches built during the last 100 years fail on at least one of these tasks. Workbenches is the only book that shows the reader how to design and build a good workbench and most importantly, how to use it in their shop for all sorts of tasks. This book dives deep into the historical records of the 18th and 19th centuries and breathes new life into traditional designs that are simpler than modern benches, easier to ...
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Every workbench should allow the woodworker to easily work the edges, faces and ends of boards, however most benches built during the last 100 years fail on at least one of these tasks. Workbenches is the only book that shows the reader how to design and build a good workbench and most importantly, how to use it in their shop for all sorts of tasks. This book dives deep into the historical records of the 18th and 19th centuries and breathes new life into traditional designs that are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools. Two venerable designs are provided as basic skeletons and the knowledge presented shows woodworkers how to design custom workbenches, perfect for their style and method of woodworking.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 144 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Diagrams. Popular Woodworking. Audience: General/trade.
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Schwartz has his own opinions on what a bench should be, but he covers the bases on what it should DO. I especially liked that he emphasized the function of workbenches rather than which famous woodworker used this or that style.
mikeChicago
Mar 18, 2010
A MUST HAVE SHOP BOOK
Whether you have years of woodworking experience or just starting out you need to read this book and definitely use many of the ideas Mr. Schwarz hands out. Fasinating look at the history behind the work we like and the tools invloved, all centered around the workbench . He writes in plain shop-talk English with the right amount of wit and humor to keep you interested and smiling. I can't wait for the sequel.
