Originally Posted by
mike stenson
It is, but I will from here on simply take your opinion as uneducated in this context.
Originally Posted by
Edward Weber
Wow, you people do not tolerate anyone who thinks for themselves or has a contrary option.
I don't agree with you so I'm uneducated in this context?
Absolutely amazing
Edward, You seem to miss one very important word, CONTEXT.
Your comments seem to imply there is only one bench in Chris Schwarz's first book:
I have read his first workbench book about 12 years ago, didn't like it then, nothing has changed.
You had noted your error earlier but you seem to have returned to the same point. Reminder: The book is not about one style of bench. The "anarchist" designation may come from his employment at the time not having a bench included in his job description. He came up with a way 'outside of the box' to build and then have his own workbench.
It may also be related to the idea that a workbench had to be made of maple or some other hardwood at a cost three or four times what it cost to build his first bench.
Is there a problem with his refining this design over the years?
Is there something wrong with the numerous bench styles Mr. Schwarz's built and included in his book?
Do you feel he shouldn't pursue the building of benches for pleasure, education, personal use or income? That's what he does. People have paid to attend his classes and build their own benches. People have paid to attend his classes on building a tool chest. Mr. Schwarz has made good money teaching about, writing about and making benches, chest and chairs. He also makes a good income from selling many of these items.
There are likely many of us who wish we were as good at making money doing something we enjoy.
So, if at the end of the day, if he would agree with my design principles, I'll go my own way.
Can you share your design principles with the rest of us? How do you know he doesn't agree with your design principles?
How about showing us what you make and how your bench design fulfills your specific needs.
There are often discussions of bench design here. Many feel it is an important part of their hobby, craft or profession of woodworking.
It is beneficial to know the advantages and drawbacks of various bench designs.
One person's drawback can be another's advantage, just like a bench's advantage for one can be a drawback to others.
jtk
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