Woodsmith English Workbench Standard Plan & Premium Shop Drawings
The modest-sized bench might lead you to think that it could be pushed around if you attempt any aggressive joinery work on it. Not so, the thick top planks, and massive aprons that are let into the base with half-laps (and angled on the ends) means this bench won’t budge no matter what you throw at it. Those aprons have more going for them than just size. As you see here, the front apron works in tandem with a large wood-threaded vise that you purchase online. This dynamic duo plays well with the dog holes that are drilled in the apron and legs. The holes welcome hold-fasts, wood pegs and whatever jig your imagination can conjure up for the sake of controlled joinery.
You can purchase the Woodsmith English Workbench standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detai
This traditional English workbench is a time-tested workbench design. It’s plank top, wide front apron, and stout base are ready to serve you for years.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own English Workbench.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 10 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- Over 50 full-color photos and illustrations and exploded views
- Hardware sources and materials list
Premium Shop Drawings:
- 11” x 17” printable PDF
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly that supplements the standard plan
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 10 pages of step-by-step instructions
- Over 50 full-color photos and illustrations and exploded views
- Hardware sources and materials list
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Premium Shop Drawings:
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
- A large, 24” wide print on premium paper shipped to you
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