Benches

Shopmade, low-profile benchdogs
December 31, 2024

These wooden benchdogs can be made to support any thickness of material.
Make your own benchdogs
September 24, 2024

If you have rectangular dog holes in your bench, you can make your own dogs by installing a bullet catch in a piece of hardwood.
Amana church benches: A closer look
August 19, 2022

A deep dive into the craftsmanship of this portable bench and its origin in Amana, Iowa.
A lesson in referential measuring
August 5, 2022

How to determine the length and angle of a chair’s knockdown joint without math.
Amana Church Bench
August 5, 2022

With a long and storied history going back to the early 1800s in Iowa's Amana colonies, this bench is built to survive being broken down and transported, and used every week by church members.
Make your workbench your own
March 30, 2022

There's no one workbench design that fits all woodworkers. You have to tailor yours to meet your own needs.
Holding the Work
September 6, 1978

Shaving horse and low bench

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