Roubo Workbench

A great looking bench. And a sample of the sample finish pieces. I hope that the maple is thick enough for you to plane it off and salvage the tiger maple wood.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

turned out great! good design too. nor sure BLO helps keep the bench clean (since it doesnt create a surface smooth film) -but it definitely keeps the moisture level under control, and warms the lumber up.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Looks great! 9’ is a monster bench – great that you have room for it.

A question – about how long did it take you to build it (real time, and also shop-hours)? I’m considering building a similar bench, and would like to know the time (and money, if you don’t mind) investment that I’d be looking at.

-- -- Kevin in Mentor, Ohio

great bench super job

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Awesome bench. Now the fun really begins!

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

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-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

That is impressive!

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

Ken,

Man,that bench turned out beautifully! I really like the sliding “extra hand” on the front.

Lew

Kenn, that is a beautiful bench and I am glad to see the finished product. You are right this should be the last bench you will need.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Kenn, thats a beautiful bench!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Kenn,
Very nice bench. Great design and the heft is excellent! You wont ever need another. Glad to see that you are well under way with the next project also. Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

wow!!!!!
very nice bench,good job

-- Simon, Illinois

Very very nice, I love the Roubo form!

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

Monster style bench…what a beast, great accomplishment…Blkcherry

that is an incredible bench…beautifully conceived and created…huge.

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I am jealous, its a wonderful looking bench.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Ken, I just bought “Workbenches” and I want to build one just like this, its AWESOME and you did a great job. I was just wondering why you decided not to add the crochet?

-- Jed,Ala,jmwoodworks057.com

Thanks everybody, I’m enjoying using it, it’s massive, solid and a jewel.

JED, I know that I can always add the crochet but that leg vise holds things so well, I don’t see how it really adds any new function. I ,too, used the Schwarz”s workbench book for my inspitation. I sat down and thought about my type of work and wanted I wanted this bench to do and what I wasn’t satisfied with on my old bench. Then listed all the features I wanted and the Roubo is what I wanted.

Kevin, I sent you a PM with the answers but for everybody else, it took me 6 1/2 months in real time to build, I have no idea how many shop hours were involved, and I have about $1000 in the hard maple top (The rest of the wood was free-Thanks, Dad)

KARSON, I don’t think I’ll be able to save much of those test pieces, they were all the scrap from the step stool that I am working on. Don’t worry tho, I’ve got about 300 bd ft just as pretty waiting for a whole series of furniture projects destined for my son.

-- Every cloud has a silver lining

Nice bench

Very nice bench. I wish my shop was big enough to have one of these.

-- Stanley, North Georgia

As soon as I can source some lumber here in the Boston area that won’t set me back like $1000, I’m going to build one of these to replace my old workbench.

WOW nice job!!

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