The Anarchist's Workbench
By Christopher Schwarz
“The Anarchist’s Workbench” is – on the one hand – a detailed plan for a simple workbench that can be built using construction lumber and basic woodworking tools. But it’s also the story of Christopher Schwarz’s 20-year journey researching, building and refining historical workbenches until there was nothing left to improve.
344-page
6” x 9”
Table of Contents
Preface:
- Planting the Flag.
- Internal Doubt & Defiant Retort
- For the Love of Yellow Wood
- All the Mistakes
- Before A.J. Roubo
- Joinery, Like a Vow
- Make it Damn Big (Mostly)
- Workholding: Edges & Ends
- Workholding: Faces of Boards
- Afraid of Fire
- Introduction to the Anarchist’s Workbench.
Construction Drawings & Cutting List
- Build the Benchtop
- Build the Base.
- Assembly & Vises
- Make it Work Right.
- The ‘A’ is Now at the End.
Appendicies
- Workbenches CAQ
- Working Without a Workbench.
- Helpful Tools for Bench Builders
- A Workbench Timeline.
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
The Anarchist's Workbench
The Anarchist's Workbench
By Christopher Schwarz
“The Anarchist’s Workbench” is – on the one hand – a detailed plan for a simple workbench that can be built using construction lumber and basic woodworking tools. But it’s also the story of Christopher Schwarz’s 20-year journey researching, building and refining historical workbenches until there was nothing left to improve.
344-page
6” x 9”
Table of Contents
Preface:
- Planting the Flag.
- Internal Doubt & Defiant Retort
- For the Love of Yellow Wood
- All the Mistakes
- Before A.J. Roubo
- Joinery, Like a Vow
- Make it Damn Big (Mostly)
- Workholding: Edges & Ends
- Workholding: Faces of Boards
- Afraid of Fire
- Introduction to the Anarchist’s Workbench.
Construction Drawings & Cutting List
- Build the Benchtop
- Build the Base.
- Assembly & Vises
- Make it Work Right.
- The ‘A’ is Now at the End.
Appendicies
- Workbenches CAQ
- Working Without a Workbench.
- Helpful Tools for Bench Builders
- A Workbench Timeline.
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
By Christopher Schwarz
“The Anarchist’s Workbench” is – on the one hand – a detailed plan for a simple workbench that can be built using construction lumber and basic woodworking tools. But it’s also the story of Christopher Schwarz’s 20-year journey researching, building and refining historical workbenches until there was nothing left to improve.
344-page
6” x 9”
Table of Contents
Preface:
- Planting the Flag.
- Internal Doubt & Defiant Retort
- For the Love of Yellow Wood
- All the Mistakes
- Before A.J. Roubo
- Joinery, Like a Vow
- Make it Damn Big (Mostly)
- Workholding: Edges & Ends
- Workholding: Faces of Boards
- Afraid of Fire
- Introduction to the Anarchist’s Workbench.
Construction Drawings & Cutting List
- Build the Benchtop
- Build the Base.
- Assembly & Vises
- Make it Work Right.
- The ‘A’ is Now at the End.
Appendicies
- Workbenches CAQ
- Working Without a Workbench.
- Helpful Tools for Bench Builders
- A Workbench Timeline.
