Probably more than any other tool in the shop, the custom workbench reflects the personality & experience of its maker. & for the great majority of makers, the construction of the workbench is a labor of love. In The Workbench Book, Scott Landis examines benches for all kinds of woodworking -- from a traditional Shaker bench to a mass-produced Workmate. There are benches for cabinetmakers, boatbuilders, carvers, & country chairmakers. In each case, detailed photos & illustrations show how the bench works & help guide you through the tough parts in its construction. With 19 pages of measured drawings, two chapters on vises, & a list of sources of supply, this is one of woodworkings all-time classic books.