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Introduction: The Not-So-Big Workbench

By Ed Pirnik Oct 23, 2012

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Videos in the Series

Introduction: The Not-So-Big Workbench
October 23, 2012

Ed Pirnik offers an overview on what's involved in building a moderately-sized cabinetmaker's workbench that's chock-full of tool storage.
Episode 1: Mortises
October 23, 2012

Learn how to lay out and cut the mortises for your workbench.
Episode 2: Tenons and Foot Details
October 23, 2012

Learn how to cut tenons using a specialty blade and sled at the tablesaw.
Episode 3: Base Glue-Up
October 23, 2012

Assemble the base of your workbench using traditional pinned mortise-and-tenon joinery.
Episode 4: Workbench Tool Storage Pt. I
October 23, 2012

Cut and prep all the components required to outfit your workbench with drawer boxes.
Episode 5: Workbench Tool Storage Pt. II
October 23, 2012

Assemble your workbench drawer boxes using splined miters.
Episode 6: Drawers
October 23, 2012

Learn how to build sturdy drawers using finger joints.
Episode 7: False Fronts and Drawer Hardware
October 23, 2012

Create cherry flase fronts and mount brass ring pulls using a stepped mortise.
Episode 8: Benchtop
October 23, 2012

Learn how to glue-up, mill, and trim a solid maple workbench top.
Episode 9: Vise Installation and Finish
October 23, 2012

Learn the right way to mount a cast iron bench vise, then apply a traditional oil finish to your workbench.

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About This Video Workshop

In this video workshop, Ed Pirnik shows you step-by-step, how to build a traditional cabinetmaker's workbench that's sized for smaller home workshops. With its solid maple top, and tons of integrated tool storage, this bench doubles as a work center, and a place to house your most treasured hand tools. Produced by: Lisa Morgan; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Gary Junken Purchase this video workshop on DVD. Purchase the project plan. More about this Video Workshop

Comments

user-7660788 | Mar 06, 2020 09:01pm | #1
Great video... fair warning that the pay for plans does not include a cut list, only a part list.
JimKoren | Dec 23, 2020 05:47am | #2
Hum.....full extension drawer slide? @1:10 in Intro video. Doesn't appear to be a full extension slide.

user-7596380 | Apr 01, 2021 04:11pm | #3
Then install them in your version - "Karen".

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