Merry Xmas to one and all, today I have included a couple of plans, and my ebook as a Xmas gift. 

I understand these may not be for everyone, but since im not a rich man, this is the best I can do for you all. 

Please feel free to share with friends, family, and community’s etc. if you think they could benefit.

Roman workbench ebook

The Roman workbench ebook was a long time in the making, it contains several years of experience, as well as numerous builds, and also contains 3 sets of plans, and basic work holding. 

I particularly like my oak Roman workbench, which also has a shave horse attachment. I do still use this bench occasionally, when my back allows me too.

Here is a Roman workbench playlist with the build, and work holding videos.

Sawhorse workbench

The sawhorse workbench was my first attempt at a tall quick, knock down workbench. The sawhorses are very stout, and are pretty useful, even when one is in use, which will allow you to cut multiple dovetails on wide boards. 

Another cool thing about the bench, was that the vise could be placed anywhere around the bench top, which (as you can imagine) has its advantages. 

Slot workbench

The slot bench is my latest, and hopefully the last attempt at a knock down workbench. As it sounds, this bench literally slots together, no bolts required, and also flat packs for storage/transportation.

The bench can be used as an mft table, being moved from site to site, and can also be used as a traditional workbench.

To date, it has handled everything I have thrown at it, I am also (as i write this) working on a vise. If you'd like to see my progress with the vise, you can follow me on Instagram here. 

Wood porn

strazzafurniture

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This weeks visual candy is brought to you by strazza furniture. This is a stunning roubo style workbench, with all the bells and whistles. I think I'd be to scared to use it, its so pretty 😍. Click the image to see the reel.

What impressed me

peay.alex

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This (above) is a rotating dovetail joint by Alex peay. The joint is used to connect a chair leg to the seat. I've never seen anything like this before. Very impressive indeed!

Click the image above to see the fitting of the joint.

Woodwork ponder

Did Jesus make furniture?

While there is no evidence of this, its most likely he did, or at least help his father.

Also, as an educated guess and the time period, I'd say he used a low bench, with a wedge & peg system.

Podcast #132

In this podcast I talk about the recent chair I’ve built, and invite you to critique it!

You can also listen on Spotify here, and Apple Podcasts  here.

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Thats it for this one guys, see you next week!

Regards 

David