Ultimate Shaker Workbench

By Michael Pekovich, Matt Kenney Oct 28, 2015

In this video Workshop, staffers Matt Kenney and Mike Pekovich turn to the Shakers for guidance while building this workbench. Follow along from start to finish for tips on building a rock-solid post-and-beam base, adding drawers to a workbench and installing a twin-screw vise

Produced by: Ed Pirnik; Video by: Gary Junken and Jeff Roos; Editing by: Cari Delahanty

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Videos in the Series

How to Build the Ultimate Shaker Workbench

October 28, 2015

In this first episode of the video workshop, Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney explain how the bench is constructed.
In Search of the Perfect Workbench

October 28, 2015

A trip to the Hancock Shaker Village provides some fascinating background on Shaker machinery and workbenches.
Building the Base for the Ultimate Shaker Workbench

October 28, 2015

Drawbored mortise-and-tenon joinery ensures a rock-solid base.
Make Beaded Panels for Your Workbench

October 28, 2015

Three-board panels dress up the base of this Shaker workbench.
Prepping the Base for Glue-Up

October 28, 2015

Apply milk paint to the panels, fashion some drawbore pegs, and you're ready to glue up the base of the bench.
How to Install the Benchtop and Vise

October 28, 2015

Learn how to glue up the 3-in. maple top and install a twin-screw vise.
Building a Web-Frame Drawer Box for the Base of the Bench

October 28, 2015

The joinery is stress-free, and so is the assembly.
Assembling the Bench Drawers

October 28, 2015

Through-dovetails and false fronts speed up the process.
How to Install a Sliding Deadman on a Workbench

October 28, 2015

Install this versatile jig to support your workpieces, apply a finish coat of Danish oil, and your bench is complete.

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