Originally Posted by
Edward Weber
Well, My name isn't Schwarz, I don't care for the Roubo design and I'm not a 16th century French woodworker, other than that, the bench is probably fine.
Schwarz has been banging on about his workbench rules for probably 15 years or so and never once has he asked anyone that i can tell, "what type of woodworking do you do ?". You know, so maybe you could build one for your own needs, crazy right.
Not everyone needs or wants a bench made from 6" or 8" timbers, no matter how much Schwarz gets excited about it.
A Roubo or clone is not the "perfect" bench, the perfect bench is different for everyone.
I just recently saw that the Wood Whisperer is auctioning his Roubo off because it doesn't fit his needs.
I suggest,
1. think about your own method of work and needs
2. size it to your own body and shop
3. base it on a style you like and can afford
You have to use it after all.
Sorry for the rant