English Workbench - Aprons
The rigidity of an English workbench is provided by aprons: the legs fit inside housings in the apron preventing the bench from twisting.
A possible disadvantage of this design is that the joints can become loose over time and a suggested improvement – from Paul Sellers – is the addition of wedges:
When I have made benches...
The rigidity of an English workbench is provided by aprons: the legs fit inside housings in the apron preventing the...