Furniture Making Course: Make a Workbench
Skill Level: Advanced (Is this course right for me?)
The workbench is often overlooked as a tool in the workshop. This 'Make a Workbench' course guides you through ten days to make your own Moroubo Workbench, giving you an invaluable piece of equipment which will take pride of place in your workspace.
The Moroubo Workbench has been designed specifically for the handmade woodworker in mind. It is a portable yet very sturdy, stable and solid workbench. It consists of just seven main components. The workbench can be easily dismantled and fitted into a car, making the workbench ideal for any woodworkers and furniture makers who need to transport their bench (e.g. to demonstration events). For more on the specifics of the design, please visit my Moroubo Workbench blogpost.
This 10 day course is ideal for those who would like to take their furniture making hobby or career to the next level.
While making your Moroubo Workbench you will cover areas such as:
- Timber preparation (including flattening bench top)
- Marking out joint work (tenons and dovetails)
- Handing components
- Mortice and tenons
- Dovetails
- Bridle joints
- Planning and implementing large glue ups
- Hardware fitting (vices)
- Finishing
All material for the workbench (including the vice) are provided. During the course, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to complete a large project such as the Moroubo Workbench and will take home your own beautiful handmade piece of fine furniture, which will give you many years of faithful service.
Materials: usually beech, brown oak, ash
Course Duration: 10 days
Course fee: from £2,500 (please see further details below)
There are two Bench Options:The 1550 Bench with an overall size of 150cm x 620cm x 97cm. Height decided by student. £2,500.
The 1850 Bench with an overall size of 180cm x 620cm x 97cm. Height decided by student. £2,800.
The above two Bench Options come with:
- Sliding dead man
- Storage Shelf
- Reconditioned Face Vice, 52½ Quick Release style vice, for example, a Record.
There are additional customisation Options:
- HNT Gordon Tail Vice, 100mm, £250
- A Pair of Holdfast Bench Hooks, £60.
- A Pair of Bench Dogs, £25.
If you need advice on whether this course is right for you please get in touch by emailing me at info@amfinefurniture.co.uk or calling 07811 262360.
This workbench making course runs from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday over two weeks. We provide tea, fresh coffee and refreshments during the course. Lunch is not provided, I recommend you bring a packed lunch, however we are only a few minutes by car from the Farnham town centre.
Accommodation is not included, but there are many excellent hotels and B&BS in the area. Click this link to see a selection offering special rates.
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