European Woodworking Bench

The dominant style of workbench in the western world is what we call the european form.

European woodworking bench. See it here at highland woodworking. It s the bench that ulmia made famous and the bench that built a million cabinets in the 20th century. If you d like to build a bench to top all other benches ours was designed by master woodworker frank klausz. This is the perfect size workbench for small work spaces and it is easy to build.

Highland item 114201. The main difference between my bench and franks is the front vise. A traditional european workbench downloadable plan javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Ramia advanced 1500 workbench 53 inch.

I ve used these workbenches quite a few times and really love the traditional style vises. It has a shoulder vise with wooden jaw mounted flush with the left end of the bench a traditional tail vise with square dog holes in the moving jaw vise handles and pair of square style 9 steel bench dogs. A full length tool well with clean out ramps runs along the rear of the work surface and there s a drawer mounted just under the top as well. Ramia advanced 1500 workbench 53 inch ramia bench dogs ramia advanced 1500 workbench 53 inch.

Laminated from solid beech this large pro an european workbench with quick action vises has a top that measures 72 3 16 x 24. In design to the frank klausz bench that has been well documented in both the workbench book by scott landis as well as in fine woodworking issue 53 july august 1985. It was in fact the first real workbench i ever worked on at the university of kentucky and i got along fine with it. Sjobergs smart workstation pro is ideal for woodworking carving and household repairs.

The benchtop height is 34. European woodworking bench plans product features side mounted spring holds bench dog in place simplifies many woodworking jobs. Ramia advanced 1500 workbench 53 inch. The best woodworking bench will depend mostly on your skill level and the amount you are willing to invest.

As such do not low ball your needs to save a little cash. Looking for a handy workstation. Add to a new wish list. This large european style hofmann hammer premium german workbench is the workbench that roy underhill uses for his students at his woodwright s school.