Two Centuries of Workbench Wisdom in One Book! With this book your very first workbench will do everything you need it to do-possibly for the rest of your woodworking career! Encompassing years of historical research & real-world trials Christopher Schwarz boils down centuries of the history & engineering of workbenches into basic ideas that all woodworkers can use. Learn how to design your own world-class workbench Learn the fundamental rules of good workbench design that have been largely forgotten Learn how to build an inexpensive & practical bench that hasnt been in widespread use for over 100 years Learn how to properly use any workbench These old-school benches are simpler than modern benches easier to build & perfect for both power & hand tools. Beginning woodworkers can build either of these benches. The technical drawings are clear & show every detail. Using the step-by-step instructions you will be amazed at how easily these workbenches can be constructed.