Cabinetmaker's Workbench

This Cabinetmaker’s Workbench is inspired by traditional benches found in professional woodworking shops of the early 20th century. Designed for both form and function, it features a spacious, solid-wood top that offers ample room for hand tool work, joinery, and assembly tasks. Equipped with a robust face vise and a custom-built tail vise, this bench gives you excellent workholding options for almost any project. Optional drawers and under-bench storage provide added functionality, while classic design touches like shopmade car siding and trim molding lend timeless appeal. Whether you’re a serious hobbyist or a professional woodworker, this traditional-style bench is built to handle years of heavy use.

The construction is as solid as it looks. The base starts with thick, laminated legs connected by heavy rails to form sturdy end frames. Two substantial stretchers join the assemblies using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, reinforced with draw-bolts and cross dowels for added strength. Chamfered leg bottoms, notched joinery, and routed details throughout bring a sense of craftsmanship to every part of the build. Step-by-step instructions walk you through every phase — from gluing up the legs and laying out mortises, to assembling the frame and attaching the vises. This heavy-duty workbench isn’t just a piece of shop furniture — it’s a foundational tool that will support your woodworking skills for decades to come.

OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 71 ½"W x 35 ½"H x 36 ⅛"D (without the vise hardware)

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