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Category: Jigs / Shop Projects
Rock Maple Woodworker's Bench



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Project Description:
This is my first woodworking bench. I made it out of hard rock maple with no metal except for the Rockler vises. The frame joints are tapered mortise and tenons through a vertical dovetail held tight with keyed mortise and tenons. The top's end caps are blind mortise and tenon joints to hold the top together. I built a jig and used a router to true up the table top. I finished the the bench with Teak Oil.

Time to Build: 51-100 Hours    Difficulty: Difficult

Rockler Parts Used for This Project:
21868 - Round Bench Dogs (3/4'' Hole)
27838 - Heavy Duty Quick Release Front Vise
29817 - Bench Accessory Kit
37180 - 12'' Quick Release End Vise



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Bench Frame Joint Detail