Comments on: Knocking Together a Workbench

By: Katzengreis

Katzengreis — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:15:03 +0000

After reading your first book, I decided to use hidden tenons and drowbore pins for all joints. Is there a disadvantage compared to the wedged through tenon?
Thanks
Michael

By: Katzengreis

Katzengreis — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:02:09 +0000

Hi Chris,
I’m absolutely new in woodworking and started this hobby building my roubo which will be assembled within the next days. You recommend hide glue instead of titebond. Is it the same assembling procedure or do I have to observe something special because the short open time etc.?
Thanks
Michael
Germany

By: riverbend

riverbend — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:19:17 +0000

I have to have a large ( 28″DIA) Ash tree cut down. If this wood is a good choice for a workbench how should I have it cut?
Six inch thick quartersawn, 2″ thick quartersawn ( easier drying), 6×6 timbers ?
Thanks
Riverbend

By: Megan Fitzpatrick

Megan Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:04:23 +0000

Ah – now I understand! Within the various blog posts on workbenches are scattered entries that include plans. If you just want to see models for various workbenches, I’d visit our SketchUp page on the subject: http://www.popularwoodworking.com/sketchup-for-woodworking-models/sketchup-workbench-projects

By: laofas

laofas — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:19:15 +0000

Workbenches

One of the most important tools in the shop is the workbench. And for years, Christopher Schwarz (formerly the editor and now a contirbuting editor to Popular Woodworking Magazine) along with all the editors, has been investigating various methords of workholding and workbench designs from around the world. In 2005, Chris built his first Roubo workbench, and since then, he’s personally built two more, and helped countless others do the same. Here, you’ll find workbench plans and workbench SketchUp models, reviews of various vises and more. In short, everything you need to make the perfect workbench for your shop.

I was following the links that said Plans and Projects…expecting to find plans.

By: Megan Fitzpatrick

Megan Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:07:18 +0000

Sorry – I’m not sure to what you’re referring; I don’t see anything in the post about cutlists or drawings, so I’m confused.

By: laofas

laofas — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:52:32 +0000

Couldn’t find the cut list or drawings.

By: lhowland

lhowland — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:13:40 +0000

I just want to know where the Birmingham jail is!

By: Maurice

Maurice — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:07:55 +0000

Chris,
I am also intriqued by your departure from the Roubo dovetail tenon. Other than being a more expedient design to execute, what were the main reasons for the base to top joinery? I’m sure it’s equally as strong, and allows for dog holes close to the edge for an uninterrupted run.

By: jdelmon

jdelmon — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:33:33 +0000

Chris,
As I watch you evolve your workbench design I am wondering if you have posted a sketch up model of the new design or are planning an addendum to one of your workbench books? Also, did you cut the mortises on the bench top a little large to accommodate the wedge afterwards?
Thanks
Josh