Roubo Workbench Build From Crafted Workshop

One of the things that we’ve needed to do for a long time now was to make a good video on how to build a Roubo Workbench using our Lake Erie Toolworks wooden wagon and leg vise kits.

I guess we can check this one off the list now as our good friend Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop has done an amazing job with this fantastic Roubo build video (Part 1 of 2).  He will also be adding the workbench build plans for sale to his website very soon along with the Part 2 of 2 video to finish up the workbench.

Great job Johnny – job very well done!

Announcing our January 2017 Workbench Idea

We have another great workbench idea for a Split-Top Roubo workbench from Kim B. from Indian River, Michigan.  Kim just started getting into woodworking this past year and has built a tremendous workbench to help realize the many projects to come.  Fantastic job for a relatively new woodcrafter – keep up the great work.

Thanks for the great vises, I purchased the Bench Builder’s Bundle and am really happy with how they look and perform.

I am semi-retired and have just started getting into woodworking this past year. I have been particularly interested in learning how to use hand planes. As I was studying woodworking, workbenches, and hand plane use I came across Chris Schwarz’s book on Workbenches and was inspired by the Roubo he had outlined in his book.  I wanted to build that workbench but then I came across a split-top style that someone had online.  I really liked the utility of having a split-top then I found Benchcrafted sells drawings that are Roubo with a split-top.

Using their drawings I was able to easily incorporate your vises (Their drawings utilize their vises, obviously).

This my first project with rough lumber.  The bench is hard maple with the
Deadman,  Gap Stop, and Wagon Vise Dog Block made out of walnut.  I am very pleased with how the workbench came out considering my level of skill.  I made some errors along the way but nothing too drastic.  My bench is not as refined as all the other benches you have on display but I’m happy with how it looks and how great those vises work.  Now that the workbench is done I have some cabinets I need to build which will be much easier with the new workbench and vises.

The dimensions are 87″L x 24″W x 35″H at about 350# with one coat of BLO and Lacquer Thinner.  Two coats of wax on the threads polished.

Thanks again, Kim B. – Indian River, Michigan

Announcing Our December 2016 Workbench Idea

Our latest Workbench Idea comes to us from James P. from Hurricane, West Virginia. James built a great English style workbench as well as a Moravian style workbench that he constructed at the Woodwright’s School in North Carolina.  We think you’ll agree that he did a great job on both workbenches.  So here’s your year end 2016 two-fer workbench idea!

Hi Nick,

I wanted to thank you for the technical assistance and information on the face vise build for my English style work bench.  The screw is working great and I love this vise.  I wanted to share some pictures of my new bench and my Moravian style work bench that I built at the Woodwright  School a couple of years ago.  Both have Lake Erie vise screws and both are fantastic.

Thank you,

James P. – Hurricane West Virginia

Another Great Workbench Idea – October 2016

This Workbench Idea is from Christopher Schwarz who is the Editor of Lost Art Press and is also a principal at Crucible which is a new woodworking tool company.

Chris had been blogging about this new “Roman Workbench” that he constructed prior to the Woodworking In America 2016 Show held in Covington, Kentucky in mid September.

Since we were exhibiting in the booth directly across from Lost Art Press & Crucible, it was a perfect opportunity to see the workbench first hand as well as to test out how smooth and amazing the unique wooden vise worked that was installed on this bench.

I’m also going to provide a link directly to the Lost Art Press Blog where you can see some additional detail on this very unique workbench and how it was constructed bringing us an exceptional workbench idea from over 500 years ago

Best regards,

Jeff Dombrowski

Follow the Second Roman Workbench Build

Quick note that Christopher Schwarz is now building his Second Roman Workbench which can be found on the Lost Art Press Blog.  Here’s the link for your convenience.  He’s just getting underway with the build now, but it’s already shaping up to be quite the bench. We’re also anxious to see how the Wagon vise fueled by a Lake Erie Toolworks wooden screw & nut will turn out as well.  Enjoy!

Lake Erie Toolworks T-Shirts now made in the USA – Submit a Workbench Idea and the T-Shirt is on us

Quick heads up that our Lake Erie Toolworks Logo T-Shirts are all now proudly made in the USA.  We also have them screen printed by one of our local Erie, PA small business that we can strongly recommend – Silk Screen Unlimited.

If you are interested in this fine piece of American ware, you can either order one via our website, or better yet, just submit a Workbench Idea of your workbench or Moxon vise crafted with a Lake Erie Toolworks product and the T-Shirt is on us.  It doesn’t get better than that.

Finally, if you haven’t browsed the Workbench Ideas section of our website, we have over 5 years worth of customer submitted workbenches & vise combinations to help get your creative juices flowing as you ponder what type of workbench that you’re going to build.  We also created a hyperlinked glossary so that you can just click and access the specific type of workbench style or vise type that you might be interested in. Enjoy!

 

Announcing our June 2016 Workbench Idea

Our June 2016 Workbench Idea is an amazing Shaker Style Workbench that comes to us from Al B. from Poultney, Vermont.  Al’s combination of a wooden leg and wagon vise really makes this workbench pop.

Hi Nick,

My bench is nearing completion and I thought I would let you see where you vises ended up.

The bench cabinet was designed by Ron Briese and I purchased the plans for it from Benchcrafted. However since I am not to far from the Hancock Shaker Village and have looked at their bench many times I wanted wooden vise screws on mine.

Boy they work nice. Very pleased.

Thank you

Al B.