Our latest Workbench Idea comes from Ed D. from the Big Easy, New Orleans, Louisiana, who has built a fantastic Split Top Roubo Bench featuring a leg and wagon vise. Enjoy.
Hey Jeff!
I started this bench over a year ago but haven't had time to finish it until now, since the pandemic closed me down for a few months. It's made from 8/4 cherry and maple. I indulged myself and fancied it up a tiny bit with the laminated legs and ebony plugs.
Both vises work great. The wagon vise is an amazing help for planing as I've tried to make the transition to hand tools for everything except for initial milling.
Next on the agenda is a cherry tool chest that will fit into the base. Going to wooden screws is really a game-changer in my opinion when efficiency is a goal. Thanks again!
Ed D.
New Orleans, LA
