Built to the highest standards from American hard maple and outfitted exclusively with, and specifically designed around our vises, the STR workbench is an evolution and refinement of Andre Roubo's …

The Split-Top Roubo Workbench is a modern twist on the classic Roubo design, inspired by Plate 11 of Andre Roubo's L'Art du Menuisier. This is a time-tested design will serve as a lifetime workbench and …

This is going to be less of a step-by-step tutorial and more a series of tips and a review of what I learned making my workbench. After examining many, many workbench designs and almost settling on a …

Oct 21, 2023 · I have a pair of bench tops as well as some base material. First, I’m going to take the workbench tops over to the surfacer, and get them flat and leveled out.

The Bench Maker's Package includes the detailed measured drawings for building the Benchcrafted design Split Top Roubo bench, plus the Tail Vise and Glide Leg Vise as well as all necessary …

Nov 11, 2025 · Learn how to build a Roubo Workbench with this step by step DIY guide. Includes materials, assembly tips and customization ideas.

Dec 6, 2025 · Build your dream Roubo workbench: Step-by-step DIY guide covers materials, tools, joinery, vises, finishes, costs & health benefits from 30yrs experience!

Roubo workbenches are based off an 18th century french design from a craftsman named André Jacob Roubo. Traditionally it is a very complicated design with pinned mortise and tenons and dovetails.

This video is an overview of the entire process of building a Roubo Workbench. If you wish to see the steps in greater detail, follow the link below to the first video of the nine part series.

May 2, 2023 · During the last five years I’ve built (or helped build) more than a dozen workbenches based on the 18th-century designs of André J. Roubo, a French cabinetmaker and writer. And after …