How thick should a Roubo bench be?

How thick should a Roubo bench be?

The Split Top Roubo is constructed with massive components. The tops are 4″ thick by 87″ long. The legs are 3-1/2″ thick by 5-3/8″ wide with the remaining base elements 3″ thick and 1-3/4″ thick. The complete bench weighs upwards of 350 pounds.

How much wood do I need for a Roubo bench?

You’re going to need about 150 board feet of rough 8/4 lumber for the bench. If you’re able to pick through the lumber at your local yard, try to find boards for the top that are either around 5” wide or at least 10” wide. This is usually enough to straight-line rip and joint the boards for the top.

What is Roubo bench?

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. Whether you’re into hand tools, power tools, or both, this bench will serve all of your work-holding needs. This project is for the workbench only and does not include the cabinet.

How thick should bench top be?

1 to 1 1/2 inches
The TOP should be at least 10 x 36 x 1. A bench longer than 36 inches square may require a thicker top, 1 to 1 1/2 inches. The top should overhang the structure by about 1 inch. APRONS should be from 3/4 to 1 inch thick,4 to 5 inches wide and about 30 inches long.

How much does it cost to build a Roubo workbench?

And take a look at the Lie-Nielsen Roubo on the right. At $3500, this workbench will satisfy you in the way only the French variety can! For many (if not most) of you, woodworking is a hobby.

How much does a Roubo Workbench cost?

And take a look at the Lie-Nielsen Roubo on the right. At $3500, this workbench will satisfy you in the way only the French variety can! For many (if not most) of you, woodworking is a hobby. That means its the place where you direct your disposable income.

Is plywood strong enough for a bench?

You can build a bench from plywood but it must be sturdy. If you laminate the plywood together, it gives you all the strength you need. Plywood also works well for this because it’s dimensioned perfectly, it’s square, it won’t split and it remains stable if exposed to moisture.

Is MDF board good for workbench top?

Using what you have at hand you can make any number of different workbenches of various styles and configurations. At the most basic a single thickness of MDF can work as a top for now, with the plan being to beef it up later, and possibly add a sacrificial hardboard surface as well.

What is a Roubo bench?

Roubo’s German Cabinetmaker’s Bench from “L’Art Du Menuisier” ~Design~ The Benchcrafted Split-Top Roubo Bench is largely based on the workbenches documented by French author André Roubo in his 18th-century monumental work “L’Art Du Menuisier” (“The Art of the Joiner”).

Who made the Roubo Workbench?

This workbench is based on a design by the 18th century French carpenter and author André Jacob Roubo. Guido Henn, the German master cabinetmaker, built it for Fine-Tools.com. Henn has 20 + years of experience as a woodworker, teacher, and has written for a number of woodworking publications.

What is a split-top bench?

The Split-Top bench design primarily grew out of Roubo’s German cabinetmaker’s bench documented in volume three of Roubo’s series. Author and bench historian Christopher Schwarz, who has re-popularized several classic bench designs of late, and most notably the Roubo, was also an influence through his research and writings.

Is there a step-by-step tutorial for making a workbench?

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 German-style bench, I came across the 17th century French workbench of Andre Roubo.