A workbench designed for the home wood shop. From the book "How to Make Woodwork Tools" by Charles Hayward.

I've been building a new shop and that meant I needed a workbench that really fit the new space. Enter the Hayward bench. I think of it like a Nicholson 2.0. It is more stout than the traditional Nicholson style English Joiners Bench. As well as, being less expensive to build than a Roubo style bench. Plus it has a tool tray (fight me)!

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Cost Breakdown:
- 2"x10"x12' SYP @ $13 (x9) = $117
- Yost 9" quick release vise = $125
- Veritas Planing Stop = $28
- 23/32"x4'x8' Plywood = $33
- Titebond 2 Glue 32 oz = $17

You certainly do not have to use what I used if you want to make this bench. I made all of the components thicker than what was called for in the original plans. Sticking to the original sizes can reduce the amount of wood needed. Additionally, utilizing different hardware could contribute to cost savings.

Your result may vary, prices subject to change, etc. You know the drill.

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If you are on a tool budget as well, everything I've done in the video can be done with a modest kit of tools. I am partial to this one if you are starting from scratch: https://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/...

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You can find a copy of the book I used to build this bench here: https://www.toolemerapress.com/2021/0...

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Behind the Scenes:
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About the Builds, Gallery, and Plans: https://ericmeyermaker.wordpress.com/

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0:00 The Workbench
3:28 Filling Knots In Wood
4:12 Tongue and Groove with a Router
5:44 Joining the Legs with Mortise and Tenons
10:41 Fitting the Stretchers
13:10 Hiding the Crimes
14:13 Making a Workbench Apron
16:00 Constructing a Tool Tray
19:32 Mounting a Quick Release Vise
21:28 Securing the Top
23:50 Fixing My Mistake
26:04 Making the Vise Jaws
27:20 Finishing the Top
27:34 Affixing the Lower Shelf
27:48 Lining the Vise Jaws with Cork
28:14 Extending a Vise Dog
28:53 About the Charles Hawyard Workbench

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I have no affiliation with any brands, companies, sites, etc listed.

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