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Friday
31Jul2009

Beautiful Handmade Workbenches

I just wanted to draw attention to a range of beautiful handmade workbenches that are being created in Lincolnshire by Richard Maguire. I've just come across his website and am very impressed by the quality on offer.  I am also delighted to see that Richard works entirely by hand. Looking at his work reaffirms my belief in the difference in feel between hand and machine made work

Anyone in the market for a quality bench should check these out. Although not inexpensive they are a cut above even the good quality manufactured benches by the likes of Sjobergs, both in terms of how they look and feel and in their build quality.  I would say that, for what you get, they represent excellent value.

You can see more at http://www.rm-workbenches.co.uk/

Reader Comments (3)

This bench looks amazing. The high level of workmanship is evident in the photo. Makes me wish I was in the market for workbench.

September 23 | Unregistered CommenterLydia Brooke Mayer

Wow! That's lovely bench. The wood looks like quality one too. Hope they will sell it for reasonable price. Thanks for sharing though.

November 14 | Unregistered CommenterGary @ Doctors Note

What a fabulous bench. Not cheap by any means at £1850 + extras but damn beautiful. When I'm rich, I'll have one of these for my woodshop. Until then, it's great inspiration for building my own.

January 28 | Unregistered CommenterMatt

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