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Product Identifiers

PublisherF&W Media, Incorporated

ISBN-101558708405

ISBN-139781558708402

eBay Product ID (ePID)63147030

Product Key Features

Book TitleWorkbenches : from Design and Theory to Construction and Use

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicWoodwork, Woodworking, Construction / Carpentry

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Technology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorChristopher Schwarz

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight28.9 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-020662

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal684.1/8

SynopsisEvery workbench should allow the woodworker to easily work the edges, faces and ends of boards, however most benches built during the last 100 years fail on at least one of these tasks. Workbenches is the only book that shows the reader how to design and build a good workbench and most importantly, how to use it in their shop for all sorts of tasks. This book dives deep into the historical records of the 18th and 19th centuries and breathes new life into traditional designs that are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools. Two venerable designs are provided as basic skeletons and the knowledge presented shows woodworkers how to design custom workbenches, perfect for their style and method of woodworking., Helps readers learn the fundamental rules of workbench design. This book explains the complex vises and ways of holding work so the reader can understand what they do. It also shows how to design a workbench using two venerable designs as basic skeletons., 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 These old-school benches are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools. Beginning woodworkers can build either 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., Every workbench should be able to easily work the edges, faces and ends of boards. But most benches built during the last 100 years fail on at least one of these tasks. This book dives deep into the historical records of the 18th and 19th centuries and breathes new life into traditional designs that were fantastic to use. These old-school benches are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools.The reader will learn the fundamental rules of good workbench design that have been largely forgotten. The book explains all of the complex vises and ways of holding work so the reader can understand what they do. And it shows you how to use this knowledge to design a workbench any reader will love, using two venerable designs as basic skeletons. Unlike other books on the topic, this one isn't a tour of unusual or beautiful workbenches. Instead it's essential reading for anyone who likes to get their hands dirty in their workshop., 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 These old-school benches are simpler than modern benches, easier to build and perfect for both power and hand tools. Beginning woodworkers can build either 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.

LC Classification NumberTT197.5.W6S34 2008