Reddit mentions of Workbenches Revised Edition: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use

This is the Knockdown Nicholson workbench, and I was working from plans found in Chris Schwarz's, Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use. Schwarz also made the plans available for download from the Lost Art Press.

I've been interested in woodworking for a long time, but was always stymied by not having a bench. Otherwise simple cuts or assemblies were hampered by not having a good way to support or secure my workpiece. With a new apartment, came better space and the opportunity to build a solid bench.

This is my first major undertaking, and I'm really, really proud of how it came out.

> The Practical Workshop: A Woodworker's Guide to Workbenches, Layout & Tools

I have not read that one, but if there are sections on workbenches it is the same author. You can also peruse his blog posts for free content or search youtube for any number of roubo bench build videos. Here is the book I was referring to:
https://www.amazon.com/Workbenches-Revised-Design-Theory-Construction/dp/1440343128/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509648136&sr=8-2&keywords=workbenches

https://www.amazon.com/Workbenches-Revised-Design-Theory-Construction/dp/1440343128/

Or another bookseller of your choice.

Note: 2nd edition

Have you read the workbenches book?

Workbenches Revised Edition: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440343128/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_unkXBbEVHHG3R

Definitely worth checking out.

This book is awesome:

https://www.amazon.com/Workbenches-Design-Construction-Popular-Woodworking/dp/1558708405/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483726386&sr=8-1&keywords=workbenches+from+design+and+theory

It's not step-by-step newbie friendly, but it should get you there. I learned a TON about benches from it. I haven't made a bench yet but plan to once I get enough time and space, and it's helped tremendously to understand different features on different benches. I doubt I'd ever buy a standard bench after learning about the different styles unless it was one made like OP's, which is a very good design.

Edit: revised edition here-

https://www.amazon.com/Workbenches-Revised-Design-Theory-Construction/dp/1440343128

Thanks, just ordered the updated version

https://www.amazon.com/Workbenches-Revised-Design-Theory-Construction/dp/1440343128?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1440343128&pd_rd_r=4X36PYBVZ99NEWS5W1XE&pd_rd_w=qYXP1&pd_rd_wg=B0jL1&psc=1

For anyone looking to build a Roubo (or other "lifetime" workbench) - I strongly recommend reading through Chris Schwarz's book Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use. He has a good discussion about wood species in the book. Here's a sneak preview: he is a big fan of southern yellow pine.