In this contemporary look at the world of workbenches, Lon Schleining takes us on a guided tour of a wide variety of classic, modern, and specialty benches and offers hundreds of options for choosing or building that perfect bench and its accessories.

This is a fresh look at the classic subject with a focus on helping readers find the right bench and accessories for their needs. The object is to guide the reader through making critical choices, including whether to buy it or build it.

Even long-time woodworkers dream of the perfect bench and the time to build it, and for them, the real enjoyment is in the planning. With nearly 300 photos and drawings, this book provides in-depth information along with the inspiration to fulfill workshop dreams.

Contents
Introduction
Chapter1 The Perfect Bench
Chapter 2 Workbench Tops
Chapter 3 A Solid Foundation
Chapter 4 Getting a Grip
Chapter 5 Holding Your Work
Chapter 6 Bench in a Box
Chapter 7 No-Frills Benches
Chapter 8 Tradition Meets the Twenty-First Century
Chapter 9 Innovative Workbenches
Chapter 10 Benches for Special Tasks
Resources
Index