38"

Side Front 3/4”=1’-0” 84" 3/4”=1’-0” 26" 11. Side Rail 13. Side Vice 9. Bench Top

10. Divider

8. Shelf 12. End Rail Top 3/4”=1’-0” 14. End Vice 4. Legs 8. Wedges

17 & 18. Sliding Deadman Rail 15 & 18. Sliding Deadman 3. Pegs 16 & 18. Sliding Deadman Guide

6. Gable Tie Upper 5. Gable Tie Lower 7. Trestle Tie

3. Feet

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Overview 1 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 NOTE: The dimensions listed below are finished dimensions and extra length and thickness should be added when calculating the material needed. Materials QTY Dimensions Length Notes 2 4”x4” 26” Feet 4 4”x4” 34” Legs 2 1-3/4”x4-1/2” 15-1/2” Gable Tie Lower 2 1-3/4”x4-1/2” 22” Gable Tie Upper 2 2-1/2”x5” 63-1/2” Trestle Ties 1 3/4”x15-1/4” 50-3/4” Shelf 2 3”x8-7/8” 81” Bench Tops 2 3/4”x5” 77-1/2” Divider Side Boards *Cut to 5-1/4” and trim after gluing 2 3/4”x2-1/4” 77-1/2” Divider Cap Boards *Cut to 2-1/2” and trim after gluing 5 3/4”x5” 2” and 4” Divider Blocks - Qty. 4 @ 2”, Qty. 2 @ 4” *Cut to 5-1/4” and trim after gluing 2 3”x6” 84-1/2” Side Rails *Tenons are cut 1/4” long on each end and trimmed flush after assembly 2 3”x6” 26” End Rails 1 2-3/4”x6” 36-1/2” Side Vise 1 2-3/4”x6” 26” End Vise 1 2-3/4”x6” 23-3/8” Sliding Deadman 1 1-3/4”x6” 4-3/4” Sliding Deadman Guide 1 1-1/8”x2” 48” Sliding Deadman Rail **Every effort was made to provide accurate dimensions. I am not responsible for any errors or omissions. Verify all dimensions before cutting.**

Power Tools Hand Tools

Table Saw Drill Press Hand Saw 3/8” Drill Bit Miter Saw Router Chisels 5/8” Drill Bit Jointer Drill Mallet Counter Sink Bit Bandsaw Impact Driver 3/4” Spade Bit Wood File Thickness Planer Circular Saw 1” Spade Bit Block Plane 1-1/2” Forstner Bit 1-3/8” Forstner Bit

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Materials and Tools 2 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 26"

2" 22" 2-3/4" 3-1/2"

1/2" Leg Mortise 1/2” Peg Holes Leg Mortises 3/4" 3/4" 1/2" 2-3/4" 1" 4" 4" 3-1/8" 3-1/8" 1/2"

3-1/2" 2" Peg Holes 3/4" 3/4" 9" 7/8" 8" 9" 2-3/4" Front Side 2”=1’-0” 2”=1’-0”

Leg Mortises

4"

1-1/2" 2" Peg Holes 3-1/2" Top 2-3/4" 2”=1’-0”

Pegs - 1/2” Diameter by 5” Rough Length 16 Pegs needed

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Feet and Pegs 3 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1-1/4" 3" 3" 1" 4" 4" 2" 1/2” Peg Holes

3/4" 3/8" 1" 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"

4-1/2" 1" 3-3/4"

1-1/2" 31" 1-1/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/8" 34" 3/8" 1" 3/8" 1" 3/8" 3/4" 3/4" 3" 3" 3-3/4" 3-3/4" 4-1/2" 5"

5-3/8" 3/4" 3/4" 2" 3" 3" 1"

3-1/2" 1/2” Peg Holes 1-1/ 4" 1-1/4" Notes: Legs - 4 Pieces 1/4" 4" 1/4" 4" 1-1/2" 1. IMPORTANT: Diagonally opposed legs are identical. Other 2 legs need to be mirrored. Mirror lower mortises and upper peg holes to align with Trestle Tie, Front Side Lower Gable Tie and Upper Gable Tie tenons. 2”=1’-0” 2”=1’-0” 2. Put a slight concave on the inside faces of the mortises (about 1/32") to reduce friction when assembling the joints.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Legs 4 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 15-1/2" 1-3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 13" 1-1/4" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3/8" 3-3/4" 3-3/4" 4-1/2" 3/4" 3/8" 3/4" 3-3/8" 3-3/8"

Front Side 3/8" 2”=1’-0” 2”=1’-0”

15-1/2"

1-1/ 4" 13" 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 3/8" 1"

3/8" Top 2”=1’-0”

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Gable Ties - Lower 5 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 22" 1-3/4" 1" 4-1/2" 13" 4-1/2" 3/8" 3/8" 1" 4" 2" 4" 1/2” Peg Holes 4-1/2" 4-1/2"

3-1/2" 1" 1/2” Radius 1/2" 1/2" 1" Front Side 2”=1’-0” 2”=1’-0”

22"

4-1/2" 13" 4-1/2" 3/8" 1-3/4" 1"

3/8" Bottom 2”=1’-0”

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Gable Ties - Upper 6 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 2-1/2" 1-1/2" 63-1/2"

7-3/4" 48" 7-3/4" 1/2" 1/2" 1-7/16" 1” Radius 3-7/8" 3-7/8" 3/4" 3/8" 3/8" 3/4" 5" 4-1/2" 3-7/8" 3/4" 3-7/8" Tapered Mortise Tapered 6" 1" 2-7/8" Mortise 1/2" 1-3/16”

3-7/8" 6-1/2" 35" 1/2" Front Side 1-1/2”=1’-0” 1-1/2”=1’-0”

7-3/4" 6-1/2" 35" 6-1/2" 7-3/ 4" 3-7/8" 3-7/8" 1-1/2" 1/2" 3/4"

63-1/2" 1/2" 2-1/2" Bottom 1-1/2”=1’-0”

Notes: Trestle Ties - 2 Pieces 1. The Tapered Mortises are cut 1/8” toward shoulder of tenon (3-7/8” from shoulder as opposed to the 4” thickness of the legs). This space behind the wedge prevents the wedge from bottoming out in the mortise and allows future adjustment if shrinkage occurs.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Trestle Ties 7 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 1-3/4" 3/4"

2" Top of Trestle

50-3/4" Slightly smaller than 1-1/8" 1-1/8" width of Trestle 48-1/2" mortise at top (1-5/16”) 7/8" 8-1/2" Slightly smaller than width of Trestle mortise at bottom (1-1/16”)

2" Bottom of Trestle 13-1/2" 15-1/4" 1"

3/4” Thick Glue-Up Front Side 7/8" 3”=1’-0” 3”=1’-0”

Top 1”=1’-0”

Notes: Shelf - 1 Piece Notes: Wedges - 4 Pieces 1. Shelf is cut with 1/8” spacing at all edges for expansion/contraction of wood. Shelf is 1. Leave the wedges a bit over sized during the dry fit. Adjust the fit 1/8” smaller all around than overall opening.) after final sanding is complete.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Shelf and Wedges 8 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 81" 1" 1-1/2" 78" 1-1/2" 1" 1" 3/4" 3/4" 8-7/8" 7-3/8" 7-3/8" 8-7/8" 5" 3"

5" *Notches for vice hardware 3" 18" 3" 3" 3/4" 3/4" *Notch for vice hardware will vary depending on will vary depending on hardware used. 3-1/4" hardware used. Bottom Side 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0”

1-1/2" *Notch for vice hardware *Notches for vice hardware will vary depending on will vary depending on hardware used. 1" 1" hardware used. 3" 1" 1" Front (Bottom Up) 1”=1’-0”

Notes: Bench Tops - 2 Pieces 1. Notches in underside of bench top to accommodate vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used. 2. Be sure to use a slow set PVA glue for laminating and gluing the joints so that you have sufficient time to clamp everything together. 3. Be sure to scrape off all glue drips and hand plane or sand the bottom face of the bench top before running it through the planer. This will help keep the tops flat during planing.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Bench Tops 9 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 Divider Cap Board Top

Divider Side Board

Divider Blocks Divider Side Board 2-1/4" Exploded View Divider Cap Board Bottom 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" Notched to fit loosely on Gable Tie Upper 3/4" 3/4" 5" 5" 6-1/2" 6-1/2"

11-3/4" 11-3/4" 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" Front Side 2" 2" 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0” 77-1/2"

2" 8-5/8" 4" 14" 2" 16-1/4" 2" 14" 4" 8-5/8" 2" 3/4" 3/4"

Top

3/4" 5/8" 5/8"

2-1/4" 1”=1’-0”

Notes: Divider - 1 Piece 1. Cut “Divider Blocks” and glue in correct locations sandwiched between the “Divider Side Boards”. Glue “Divider Cap Board Top and Bottom” and use flush trim bit to create holes. Square corners with chisel. Create 1/2” by 2” groove in bottom to rest loosely on Gable Tie Upper. 2. Be sure to use a slow set PVA glue for laminating and gluing the joints so that you have sufficient time to clamp everything together. 3. Keeping alignment of the pieces during glue up is nearly impossible so make the spacer blocks and side boards of the divider 5 1/4" wide. This way you can joint and rip the width down to 5" after glue up. 4. Also make the top and bottom caps for the divider 2 1/2" wide so you can flush trim the edges with a router after glue up.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Divider 10 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 Notches for Legs Holes for vice hardware will vary 3" 84-1/2" depending on hardware used. 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 3-1/4" 78" 3-1/4" 3/4" 7/8" 1"

Groove for 6" Sliding Deadman 6" 2-1/2" 3"

11" 4" 1" 48" 21" 4-3/4" 1" 3/4" 7/8" 3/4" Front Side 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0” 84-1/2" 3-1/4" 78" 3-1/4" 11" 4" Tenons are cut 1/4” long and trimmed flush when 1" 1" 1/2" 1-1/4" assembled. 3"

15" 48" 15" 1"

1-3/4" Bottom Groove for Sliding Deadman 1”=1’-0” Notes: Side Rails - 2 Pieces 1/ 4" Kerf Cut See wedge 1. Drill 3/16” holes approximately 1/4” from shoulder as a relief for the kerf cuts. 1/4" detail on next 2. Size and location of holes/notches for vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used. sheet 3/16” 3. Double check the alignment of the tenons and mortises before cutting. Accurate layout is Relief 1-1/4" critical for good joinery. Holes 4. Double check that the mortises are tapering in the right direction before cutting. 3-1/4"

5. Layout and drill holes for the vises before bench top assembly. Install the nuts for the 1-3/4" Wedged Tenon Detail threaded vise rods before glue up. It will be very difficult to do after (trust me). 4”=1’-0”

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Side Rails 11 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 *1-1/2” holes for vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used.

Mortises for 26" 3" Bench Top 1" 1" 3/4" 3/4" 7/8" 1" 7/8" 1" Tapered Mortises. See Top View for dimensions. 1" 6" 6" 3/4" 3/4" 1" 2-1/2" 4-9/16" *1-1/2” holes for vice hardware will vary 1" 1" 7-3/8" Mortises for 1-1/2" 7/8" 7/8" 3/4" 3/4" depending on hardware used. Bench Top Front Side 3-3/4" 1-1/2”=1’-0” 1-1/2”=1’-0”

3-3/4" 7-3/8" 3-3/4" 7-3/8" 3-3/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 5” 3" 2" Tapered Mortises 1-1/2" 1-3/4" 1-1/2"

1-1/2" 1-3/4" Mortises for Bench Top Top 2" 1-1/2”=1’-0” Cut Line 5/16” Notes: End Rails - 2 Pieces 2-3/4“ 1. Drill 3/16” holes approximately 1/4” from shoulder as a relief for the kerf cuts. 2. Size and location of holes/notches for vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used. 3. Double check the alignment of the tenons and mortises before cutting. Accurate layout is critical for good joinery. Notes: Wedges - 24 Pieces 4. Double check that the mortises are tapering in the right direction before cutting. 5. Layout and drill holes for the vises before bench top assembly. Install the nuts for the 1. Cut wedges 2” longer than the tenon and taper from 0” to 5/16” threaded vise rods before glue up. It will be very difficult to do after (trust me). over the depth of the mortise.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com End Rails 12 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 36-1/2" 1" 34-1/2" 1" 2-3/4" 6" 6"

7-3/4" 21" 7-3/4"

2-1/2" *1-1/2” holes for vice hardware will Front Side vary depending on hardware used. 1-1/2”=1’-0” 1-1/2”=1’-0”

1” Radius 2-3/4" 36-1/2"

Top 1-1/2”=1’-0”

Notes: Side Vice - 1 Piece 1. Size and location of holes for vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used. 2. To account for play in the vise hardware, make the vise slabs 6 1/8" wide and plane the vise top flush with the bench top after the vises are assembled.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Side Vice 13 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 26" 1" 24" 1" 2-3/4" 6" 6"

4-9/16" 16-7/8" 4-9/16" 2-1/2" *1-1/2” holes for vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used. Front Side 1-1/2”=1’-0” 1-1/2”=1’-0” 1” Radius 2-3/4" 26"

Top 1-1/2”=1’-0”

Notes: End Vice - 1 Piece 1. Size and location of holes for vice hardware will vary depending on hardware used. 2. To account for play in the vise hardware, make the vise slabs 6 1/8" wide and plane the vise top flush with the bench top after the vises are assembled.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com End Vice 14 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 6" 2-3/4"

2" 2" 7/8" 1" 7/8" 7/8" 3-7/8" 2-7/8" 7/8" 2" 2"

3/4” holes 20-1/2" 23-3/8" 23-3/8"

3/4" 5-1/4" 1" 1" 1/4" 1/4" 1" 1" 1-3/4" 1-3/4" 2" 5" (centerline)5" 5" (centerline)5" 5-1/2"

6" 1" 1-1/4" (hole depth at dovetail) 1-1/4" 1/4" 1/4"

Front Side 2”=1’-0” 2”=1’-0” 2-3/4" 7/8" 1" Top Notes: Sliding Deadman - 1 Piece 6" 2”=1’-0” 1. Be sure not to drill dog holes through the dovetail joint. 7/8" 2. The height of the deadman will need to be adjusted if the height of the bench is changed. The dovetail layout will also need to be adjusted accordingly.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Sliding Deadman 15 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 4-3/4" 3-3/4" 1-3/4" 3/4" 3/8" 1" 2" 5-1/4" 5-1/4" 6" 6" 3/4" 1-1/8" 2" 1" 1"

5/8" 1-3/4" 4-3/4" Bottom Back 6”=1’-0” 6”=1’-0” 3-3/4" 5/8" 1-1/8" 2" 1" 2-1/8" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1/4" 1-3/4" 1-3/4"

1-5/8" Notes: Sliding Deadman Guide - 1 Piece Side (Bottom Up) 1. Liberally shade the faces of the dovetail with a pencil to help mark 6”=1’-0” the high friction areas during fitting. Remove wood accordingly.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Sliding Deadman Guide 16 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 48"

2" 1" 1"

Top

1-1/2”=1’-0” 1" 1-1/8"

2" 1/8" 1-1/8" Side 6”=1’-0” 48"

Front 1-1/2”=1’-0”

Notes: Sliding Deadman Rail - 1 Piece 1. Rail should be mounted 1/4” from outside face of Trestle Tie.

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Sliding Deadman Rail 17 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1 1/4”

Mount Rail 1/4” from outside face of Trestle Tie

Workbench www.samuraicarpenter.com Sliding Deadman - Dovetail Joint Detail 18 Plans by Brian Forden www.dirtfarm.net Version 2-1