This Roubo Workbench Design Changed How I Build Forever

In this video, I break down how I rethought the traditional Roubo workbench design to make it stronger, more practical, and fully customizable, including bench length, top thickness, base joinery, and hardware compatibility.

If you’re planning a Roubo bench and don’t want to guess at dimensions, materials, or layout, I built a tool that generates a custom Roubo workbench plan based on your shop space and build preferences.

👉 Start your design here:
https://www.plancrafted.com/designs/roubo-workbench

This approach is for serious DIY woodworkers who want:
• Proper Roubo workbench dimensions (not one-size-fits-all)
• Accurate cut lists and material breakdowns
• Hardware-ready designs (leg vise, tail vise, etc.)
• A bench that fits their shop, tools, and workflow

This is not a weekend project plan or a generic PDF download.
It’s a system for designing a bench you’ll actually use for decades.

📔 Recommended reading:
The Anarchist's Workbench by Christopher Schwarz ► https://lostartpress.com/products/the-anarchists-workbench

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Chapters:
00:00 Introducing PlanCrafted
01:19 Initial Cuts
02:18 Top Assembly
05:18 Tailvice Installation
07:05 Dog Holes
07:44 Legs
08:58 Leg Vice
10:12 Side Assembly
10:46 Final Assembly
11:43 Finishing
12:15 Wheels / Mobile Base
12:37 Tool Chest
13:29 Drawers
14:29 Deadman
15:09 Gap Stop
16:24 Final Thoughts & Tips

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