Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches

Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781600853890
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Is it possible to create the perfect workbench? The answer is yes, with Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches, a collection of the best articles on the subject from America's premier woodworking magazine. Filled with focused advice on how to choose and customize a workbench, this book will prove invaluable to woodworkers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy workstation that will handle 90% of what you need or a no-compromise workbench that will function flawlessly for decades, or you just want to soup up an existing or ready-made workbench, this indispensible reference book offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware.

The Workbench Book

Author: Scott Landis
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9780918804761
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
Examines workbenches from different countries and styles and provides plans and construction details for four benches

The Anarchist's Workbench

Author: Christopher Schwarz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733391658
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Workbenches Revised Edition

Author: Christopher Schwarz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440343128
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
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 In 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. 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.

Bench Tools

Author: Fine Woodworking Magazine Editors
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9780942391848
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
Stationary power tools may be the muscle of the modern shop, but bench and hand tools continue to be its heart and soul. In these 34 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, some of the world's finest woodworkers share their knowledge of common bench tools. You get in-depth information on how to: choose from a wide variety of wood and metal planes, make classic workbenches, fine-tune a cabinet scraper, construct wooden sash clamps, make and use a marking gauge, test wooden chisels, sharpen planes, chisels, saws and carving tools.

Fine Woodworking Best Finishing Techniques

Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781600853661
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
You have spent countless hours building a project and all that's left to do is apply the finish. This step is daunting for even the most seasoned woodworkers, and with good reason - a bad finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture in a matter of minutes.

Ultimate Shaker Workbench

Author: Michael Pekovich
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781631866081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Inspired by the workbench at Hancock Shaker Village, this bench has a big, heavy base with drawers for all of your hand tools, and a beefy hard-maple top. There is a twin-screw vise on the front apron, with enough space between the screws to dovetail most furniture parts. A sliding board jack supports boards for edge planing, or for when you need to dovetail a part that's too big for the vise. The top can be drilled for holdfasts. SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 84 in. wide by 26 in. deep by 34 in. tall PRINTED PLAN INCLUDES Extensive full-size and scale drawings Detailed cutlist Step-by-step companion article

The Practical Workshop

Author: Christopher Schwarz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440351309
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Everything in its place.... Whether woodworking is your hobby or your profession, you'll get more enjoyment and satisfaction from the craft when you have a practical and functional workspace. The Practical Workshop is your guide to setting up a sensible shop with an efficient workflow and everything you need to make the best use of your time. From workbenches to shop furniture to storage solutions, this book covers the essentials. You'll learn strategies for machine and fixture placement. You'll discover ways to streamline your operations and get plans for all the shop furniture you need to outfit your space. • Get started with guidelines for putting together a basic toolkit and some quick sawhorses. • Focus your shop around a central workbench--you'll find complete plans for two benches, a gallery of bench designs and ideas for personalizing your workbench for your specific needs. • Get helpful advice for placing machinery and instructions for building shop furniture and fixtures. Woodworking can be a respite from the bustle of daily life, especially if your shop is well-organized and your tools are where they're supposed to be. This book can help you set up a great workspace, avoid clutter and get the most out of your woodworking.

Shop Improvements

Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561588916
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book collects the workshop accessory and jigs articles that contain exploded drawings from the last 15 years of "Fine Woodworking." It is organized by class of project (tool storage, workbenches, tablesaw accessories, etc.) and contains approximately 60-65 projects.

The Workbench

Author: Lon Schleining
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561585946
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A good workbench is a prerequisite for safe and effective woodworking. While recent innovations in bench design, materials, and technology offer a much wider range of options, they can make choosing the right bench more challenging. In "The workbench", Lon Schleining takes a 21st century look at every aspect of workbenches, with the goal of helping readers choose the best bench for their needs.