The follow-up book to Workbenches: From Design and Theory to Construction and Use Complete plans, expert instruction and rationale for building nine workbench forms Instruction on improving existing workbenches for better workholding and an improved woodworking shop. The Workbench Design Book not only shows how to design a workbench - it also discusses and presents nine specific designs plus critiques of 10 additional workbenches, with suggestions for making any bench work most effectively for the kind of work the user does. The 9 workbench plans have a range suitable for all workshop needs, from handwork to power tools. A discussion of workbench design rules teach what's effective and why in a multitude of workshop situations. Additional workholding options - from shop-made jigs and commercial bench dogs to vice hardware are also provided.
