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    Workbenches: from Design and Theory to Construction and Use (Popular Woodworking) (Hardback) By (author) Christopher Schwarz

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    Short Description for WorkbenchesHelps 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.
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  • 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.