Roubo Workbench Build Part 1: The Top

Описание: This video is the first chapter in a Roubo-style workbench build, focusing entirely on the workbench top — the heart of the bench.
Rather than a step-by-step tutorial, this is a project walkthrough. I break down the design decisions, material choices, joinery considerations, and practical lessons learned while building a solid Roubo bench top designed for real woodworking.
The Roubo workbench has stood the test of time for a reason. Mass, rigidity, and simplicity all play a role — and in this chapter, we take a closer look at how those principles show up in the bench top itself.

Chapters
00:00 Begin
00:28 The Plan
01:56 Cutting to Rough Dimensions
03:49 Marking Tenons
05:32 Cutting Tenons
06:20 Glue Up
08:53 Final Flattening

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