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By: Sam Allen

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No single workbench design is ideal for everyone: some craftspeople assemble furniture, while others require only special clamps for smaller projects. Based on the author’s 30 years of experience, this informative handbook will help every woodworker construct exactly the bench he or she needs. Anyone with basic skills could build either the sturdy and versatile joiner’s bench or one for cabinetmakers, and adapt them for individual use. Other workbenches have storage drawers and a cabinet, or are designed for specialties like carving, veneering, guitar making, and more. And this book offers more than just plans for building the bench—it features information on setting it up, installing the tools, and using it for planning, joinery, power tool operations, and assembly.

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Publisher: Sterling
Pub. Date: 1st January 2008
Catalog: Book
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 160
Ean: 9781402741937
Isbn: 1402741936

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Making Work Benches
~ Written on Jan 21, 2008. 1 out of 3 users found this review helpful.

This is just an outstanding book for any beginner or advanced woodworker who wants to build their own bench. There are even schematics and detailed plans for those who want to attempt this. What I liked most about the book was the general overview of devices, joinery, and various levels of expertise. After reading Christopher Schwartz new book, I was really surised that anything else could compare and I am a fan of Chris's work. This is truely one of those must have books if you want to actually build and not think about a bench.

Lotsa fluff, not much stuff
~ Written on Oct 14, 2006. 9 out of 9 users found this review helpful.

The first 4 chapters are useful background. The remaining 6 chapters appear to be publisher fluff. Chapters 3 and 4 which are the blueprints of a workbench are inadequate and while not incomplete, certainly not clear. Photos are all black and white with horrible contrast. Aspects that should be exceeding sharp for construction clarity is a muddy gray. This is a idea book, not a 'how to'.

Great for step by step instructions.
~ Written on May 9, 2003. 16 out of 16 users found this review helpful.

This book, unlike the others, gives you a step by step description of how to assemble the bench. I have some other books, and they go into the different types of benches very well. They also have some blueprints for specs of the different types. This book by Sam Allen makes it easy to understand, for us novice bench builders, how the whole thing comes together. Just one blow up diagram of his, instantly explains, how each section, from the top, the front edge, the tool tray, legs etc, all come together. Until now benches appeared to me to be made up from a lot of 4 inch stock. Not so, only certain areas are. Anyhow, this is a great book to get in your quest for the ultimate bench, and the price is wonderful for something so well illustrated. Buy it you won't be sorry.

Good Workbench = Valuable Tool
~ Written on Feb 1, 2002. 7 out of 8 users found this review helpful.

A workbench is more than a flat surface used to bang boards together in lieu of the floor. It is an incredible tool. This book provides many helpful insights on how to utilize this tool in your own shop. I found the chapter on the variety of vises and hold-downs especially useful, and even included manufacturers. The book is well written, well illustrated and interesting. Not to mention the two distinct bench plans and associated variations. Surprizingly enough, I had a difficult time putting it down. It has helped me to get truely excited about spending quality time in my shop. I would highly recommend this book and have recently purchased the wood joiner's handbook by the same author.

Fairly good -- narrow focus
~ Written on Jan 13, 2002. 21 out of 21 users found this review helpful.

This book is well written but it doesn't cover all aspects of wood workbench design and construction. It covers a simplified design that allows for a "traditional-looking" bench with a pattern of 3/4" holes over the top and front apron for anchoring work to the bench. I was hoping for coverage of the construction of a traditional european wood workbench using classic joinery and hardware. Unfortunately, it was not the case.

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