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Introduction: Build a Hybrid Roubo Workbench

Aug 07, 2012

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Introduction: Build a Hybrid Roubo Workbench

August 7, 2012

Follow along as Fine Woodworking's John Tetreault builds a hybrid Roubo workbench with a timber-frame soul.
1. Scaled-Up Mortises

August 7, 2012

Learn how to scale-up your joinery skills for some super-sized tenons in episode one of the Hybrid Roubo Workbench.
2. Three Types of Tenons

August 7, 2012

Learn how to craft three distinct tenon styles: stopped tenons, wedged through tenons, and a beautiful dovetailed tenon that brings your workbench leg assemblies together with a tight-fitting wedge.
3. Base Assembly and Glue-Up

August 7, 2012

The workbench begins to take shape as the leg assemblies are glued together and the dovetailed mortise and tenon joinery is test-fit.
4. A Flat and Stable Top – Part I

August 7, 2012

Learn how to tackle a large-scale top with slow-setting glue, plenty of patience, and an army of clamps. It's the latest video in our series on building a Roubo-style workbench.
5. A Flat and Stable Top – Part II

August 7, 2012

Learn how to use templates to rout perfect mortises as the hybrid Roubo workbench base is finaly joined to its maple bench top.
6.Vises and Accessories

August 7, 2012

Learn the basics of bench vise installation, plus, how to construct your own vise handle, bench dogs, and a sliding deadman that's great for supporting long stock.
7. Final Flattening and Final Thoughts

August 7, 2012

John Tetreault uses handplanes to perform the final flattening of the Hybrid Roubo Workbench top before moving into his home shop.

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About This Video Workshop

John Tetreault Durham, Connecticut For a woodworker who's had the parts for up to three disassembled barns stacked on his property at any one time, it's no surprise that John Tetreault would tackle a workbench of this size and scope. An avid collector, and user, of antique hand tools, Tetreault enjoys building with reclaimed lumber, wide boards, and oversized timbers. When not laying out the pages of Fine Woodworking as the magazine's associate art director,… More about this Video Workshop

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DDJ | Jul 25, 2018 01:14pm | #1
Neither free nor member only videos are working for past 2 days. Bad business to advertise a free video in an email and recipient find the videos won't play. I would not sign up for membership based on this experience.
DaveRichards | Jul 25, 2018 03:07pm | #2
In reply to DDJ, the videos are working for me just fine. I think the problem is on your end. What browser are you using? You might clear the browser caches and try again. Also check that Javascript is up to date for your browser. Unfortunately those sorts of issues are not within the control of FineWoodworking or the Taunton press. If they were doing something to prevent the videos from playing, they wouldn't play for anyone.

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