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Al Navas
12-04-2008, 11:38 AM
From my blog: (http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2008/12/04/6-wia-part-1-of-3-forgotten-workbenches-and-workholding/)

A short note: WIA - Woodworking in America, in case you are not familiar with this new acronym.

Over the years, Christopher Schwarz has built many benches - from the Roman style door-and-saw horse, to much-improved models based on old references. And he has published a book that has become a true library reference for many woodworkers: Workbenches, From Design & Theory to Construction & Use.

Now to Part 1: From my notes, a mix of some comments and facts from the presentation by Christopher Schwarz. I hope the following will get your interest in watching the video:


Target: How to build a bench at a reasonable cost - It must appeal to readers. Thus, the $175 bench.
Evolution of a simple bench, over time.
“Fights” with Joel Moskowitz in Joel’s apartment, while looking at his world-class woodworking library - Roubo found; Plate 11, the start of The Schwarz’s “conversion”.
Built the first Roubo for $300, including the crochet (pronounced “crow-shay”, not “croh-chett”…) and put it through its paces.
Some comments on the minuses of the European benches.
His research led Chris to ask himself “…what other early, cool benches might be buried in the literature?”


Next: Part 2 of the session on Forgotten Workbenches and Workholding.


Watch videos from Woodworking in America. (http://sandal-woodsblog.com/?s=wia)
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