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Roman Workbench Kits Now Available
The great people at Alexander Brothers have put together a new kit of materials that help you make a Roman workbench, the earliest design of bench that we know of. The Roman bench isn’t just an...
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New Layout for the Workshop
More space. Fewer workbenches. With our final class at the Willard Street workshop behind us, I’ve rearranged the bench room, the Mechanical Library and the machine room for four woodworkers, instead...
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When Holdfast Holes Shrink
You can open up your holdfast holes a tad with a slightly oversized bit. After a few years of drying, my workbench’s benchtop shrank a bit. It’s not a big deal, but the drying process also shrank my...
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Psst: Need a ‘Shorty’ Benchcrafted Split-top Roubo?
My current bench: a Benchcrafted ‘Classic’ 84″ (with custom hub bling). A few years back, we decided we had too many benches in our shop, so I hired movers to transport and get my “Gluebo” into my...
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Working Without a Workbench
Traditional shop in miniature. This workbench scene, owned by tool collector John Sindelar, shows a complete, functioning shop. But what if you don’t own a bench? The following is excerpted from “The...
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Workbenches Old & Modern
Figure 2.1. Legit. Many forms of workbenches work well for making furniture. Find one that suits your work, your personality and your wardrobe. The following is excerpted from “Ingenious Mechanicks,”...
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Planing Stops for Sale on Monday
The Crucible Planing Stops will go up for sale on Monday in our store. The stops will be $49 plus shipping (I’m afraid they are unlikely to arrive at your address before Christmas). These planing...
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The ‘Baby Deadman’ (Gotta Get a New Name for That)
Though I am done writing books on workbenches (scout’s honor), I am always on the lookout for interesting historical examples and clever features that I can use in the future. This week I spotted one...
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Workbench Curiosities at Skokloster
Last week I got to examine two Scandinavian workbenches, presumably from the 1600s, that were on display at the Skokloster Castle museum outside Stockholm. Both benches had some interesting details...
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Workbench Resources – We Got ‘Em
The completed bench from “The Anarchist’s Workbench.” Do you need a new workbench – perhaps one based on traditional forms? We probably have a resource to help. Below are just a few of our workbench...
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Where to Put Your Carver’s Vise
Sorry Megan, I drilled a hole in your bench. I know some readers are loath to drill a new hole in their workbench (or file the mouth of a handplane, or reshape a saw handle) without a court order....
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The Nicest Workbench I Own
Workbench cutting list: 2” x 2-1/2” x 6”. Rudy Everts (aka Underhatchet, Chair Chatter, sculptor, painter, lover of Mexican food) made this amazing sculpture for me that’s a scale replica of “The...
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Roman Workbenches for Chairmaking (& Other Things)
“Ingenious Mechanicks” is my worst-selling book. Since it was released in 2016, we’ve sold about 4,000 copies. But I don’t care. That book changed my workshop life more than any other project I’ve...
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Help Us Build a Workbench at the March 26 Open House
The “Nicholson” bench – a popular style in the 19th century. At our upcoming open house – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 26 – you’re invited to help us build a workbench – or simply watch us work and...
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The New Workbench at Lost Art Press
Megan applies a coat of boiled linseed oil to our new Benchcrafted Classic workbench. We have just received delivery of a new Benchcrafted Classic Bench in our shop, which replaces Megan Fitzpatrick’s...
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Workbenches Old & Modern
Figure 2.1. Legit. Many forms of workbenches work well for making furniture. Find one that suits your work, your personality and your wardrobe. The following is excerpted from “Ingenious Mechanicks,”...
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Planing Stops for Sale on Monday
The Crucible Planing Stops will go up for sale on Monday in our store. The stops will be $49 plus shipping (I’m afraid they are unlikely to arrive at your address before Christmas). These planing...
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The ‘Baby Deadman’ (Gotta Get a New Name for That)
Though I am done writing books on workbenches (scout’s honor), I am always on the lookout for interesting historical examples and clever features that I can use in the future. This week I spotted one...
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1769 Woodworking Plate (This Time it Really is a Plate)
When we published “The Book of Plates” years ago, we received many questions from customers as to why they should buy a book filled with pictures of dinner plates. “Plate” is, of course, an old word...
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The Norwegian ‘Wedgebench’ Workbench
Workbenches that are powered by wedges, friction and stops have been fascinating to me since I first started looking into Roman workbenches. My interest and research into these benches eventually...
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