Axminster Woodworking Benches The workbench is the focal point of any workshop, getting the right one is probably the most important decision you’ll make. If you’ve ever worked on an unstable surfaces with inadequate vices, you’ll know the importance of a good bench. Whatever bench you choose, it should be sturdy and of solid construction. It should have the ability to hold your work firmly in a variety of positions, be it in a vice or utilising bench holes and dogs. Lastly, it should have a large smooth work area. Our range of Axminster workbenches are made in a traditional style from European beech. Each one has a quality front and tail vice and 20mm dog holes, meaning you can utilise the Axminster Trade hold down clamps. All are lacquered top and bottom to help maintain flatness. However, if your workshop is known to get damp, you may need to add more layers of lacquer to help prevent movement. Benches comes flat packed with full instructions for assembly.
1500 Workbench
Axminster 1500 Workbench Perfect for busy hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts. The tops of the Axminster 1500 and 1700 workbenches are kiln-dried beechwood, chosen for its toughness and resilience. The block laminated construction ensures the tops are stable and rigid, meaning they will remain flat throughout their working life. We’ve ensured they are lacquered on both the top and underside to give maximum protection. The bench tops are 30mm thick with 90mm deep aprons and include 2 vices. The vices have 360mm wide jaws opening to a maximum of 130mm. The bench tops include 2 double rows of bench dog holes, one from each vice. Used with the dog holes in the vice, they allow you to hold workpieces with a wide variation in size or shape; 4 bench dogs are included with each bench. Dog holes in the legs allow you to clamp items vertically. The underframe is solid beech. A full length shelf in the base offers storage for larger tools or materials. The benches come flat packed with full instructions for assembly. Both benches can be bought separately or with the Axminster Storage Cupboard. Inc.vat Ex.vat Code 1500 Workbench £299.95 £249.96 103865 1700 Workbench £354.96 £295.80 505948 1500 Workbench & Storage Cupboard £429.96 £358.30 720614 1700 Workbench & Storage Cupboard £499.96 £416.63 717759 Storage Cupboard £174.96 £145.80 505949
1700 Workbench with Storage Cupboard 1500 Workbench Apron Depth Thickness of Top Overall L x W x H (without vices) Overall L x W x H (incl. vices) Front/side vice (size/span) Weight
90 mm 30 mm 1,340 x 500 x 850 mm 1,500 x 650 x 850 mm 360 x 55/130 mm 47 kg
Apron Depth Thickness of Top Overall L x W x H (without vices) Overall L x W x H (incl. vices) Front Vice (Size/Span) Tail Vice (Size/Span) Weight
110 mm 50 mm 1,910 x 620 x 870 mm 1,910 x 615 x 850 mm 520 x 70/190 mm 450 x 140/180 mm 91 kg
1700 Workbench Apron Depth Thickness of Top Overall L x W x H (without vices) Overall L x W x H (incl. vices) Front/side vice (size/span) Weight
Axminster Premium AS Workbench A substantial medium sized workbench, beautifully finished and a real workhorse. A traditionally designed beechwood bench equipped with a heavy duty top with integrated tool well at rear. It has one wooden vice with central screw and twin support bars plus a traditional L shaped tail vice. Built to a very high standard, the frame members are 40mm by 80mm; the top is a substantial 50mm thick with 110mm deep edgings. Work holding is made easier with a total of 13 x 20mm dog holes, perfect for clamping longer lengths of timber with the tail vice. The overall width of the working surface is 615mm, including a tool well of 150mm. The end tail vice is 220mm wide and the front vice 520mm, giving plenty of holding width for large pieces of timber. Tool storage is catered for by an underslung drawer, 400mm long. Four 20mm steel bench dogs are provided, 2 short and 2 long. Available as bench only or with the Axminster Pro 2 Storage module. Inc.vat Ex.vat Code Premium AS Workbench £754.96 £629.13 508223 Premium AS Workbench & Pro 2 Cupboard £1,059.96 £883.30 717727 Pro 2 Cupboard £359.95 £299.96 508225
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90 mm 30 mm 1,540 x 500 x 850 mm 1,700 x 650 x 850 mm 360 x 55/130 mm 50 kg