"Ultimate American" Workbench with cabinet and drawers
Model #: GB 23-43W with cabinet and drawers or GB 23-43 oM/W with solid top (no tool trough)
Order #: 61798 or 61789-T
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Specifications for the“Ultimate American” workbench GB 23-43W
(or GB 23-43 oM/W):
¨Bench top, base, and vises made of European red beechwood.
¨Front vise has steel bench screw and parallel guide bar as well as adjustable spacer/stop to keep the vise parallel when clamping to the right side of the vise screw.
¨Tail vise has steel bench screw and parallel guide plates with adjustable spindle.
¨Bench top has tool trough. Trough insert is available to provide solid top when desired.
¨Base is of solid glued, mortise-and-tenon construction; stretchers are bolted to the trestles.
¨Cabinets made of beechwood plywood, doweled and glued. Cabinet with door has lock.
¨Drawers made of beechwood plywood, finger-joint construction and glued.
¨Drawers are equipped with full extension drawer slides; load capacity 30 kg (67 lbs.) each.
¨All visible surfaces are oiled; cabinets and drawers are varnished & fronts stained dark.
¨Every bench is provided with 2 metal spring-loaded benchdogs and standard beechwood vise handles.
¨Bench also available with 9 drawers – model # GB 23-43 W/D, order # 61799; and with solid top, no trough, model , model # GB 23-43 oM/W, order # 61789-T or model GB 23-43 oM/W/D, order # 61789-D
| GB 23-43 – Workbench with cabinets and drawers | GB 23-43 W | GB 23-43 W/D |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum clamping capability between end dogs | 90-½” | 90-½” |
| Bench top length excluding vise | 87-3/8” | 87-3/8” |
| Bench top width including tool trough | 24-3/8” | 24-3/8” |
| Bench top width excluding tool trough | 16-1/8” | n/a |
| Bench top thickness at center / edge | 2” / 5-½” | 2” / 5-½” |
| Front vise (max. jaw opening 7-½”) | 3-3/8 x 6-1/8 x 20-7/8” | 3-3/8 x 6-1/8 x 20-7/8” |
| Tail vise (max. opening 9”) | 5-¼ x 5-½ x 18-7/8” | 5-¼ x 5-½ x 18-7/8” |
| Standard height of bench (also available in 33-½” height) | 35-½” | 35-½” |
| Bench with cabinets & drawers: weight / shipping weight | 413 lbs. / 456 lbs. | 439 lbs. / 490 lbs. |
| Shipping dimensions for bench | 98-3/4 x 26-½ x 11” | 98-3/4 x 26-½ x 11” |
| Shipping dimensions for cabinets / drawers (3 ea.) | 21 x 21 x 19" | 21 x 21 x 19" |
We reserve the right to make any changes without prior notice.
"Ultimate American" Workbench without
cabinets or
GB 23-43 oM with solid top (no tool trough)
Model #: GB 23-43 Workbench without cabinets
Order #: 61791 or 61792
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Specifications for the “Ultimate American”workbench GB 23-43 or GB 23-43 oM:
¨ Bench top, base, and vises made of European red beechwood. All visible surfaces are oiled.
¨ Front vise has steel bench screw and parallel guide bar as well as adjustable spacer/stop to keep the vise parallel when clamping to the right side of the vise screw.
¨ Tail vise has steel bench screw and parallel guide plates with adjustable spindle.
¨ Bench top has tool trough; also available with solid top, no trough – model # GB 23-43oM, order # 61792.
¨ Base is of solid glued, mortise-and-tenon construction; stretchers are bolted to the trestles.
¨ Every bench is provided with 2 metal spring-loaded benchdogs and standard beechwood vise handles.
¨ Bench also available with 4 stretchers in base (2 high and 2 low) to accommodate cabinets later or your own cabinets and drawers – model # GB 23-43/4R,order # 61790; or with solid top (no tool trough)– model #GB 23-43oM/4R order # 61789
¨ Single drawer under bench top has drawer stop. Drawer will not fit with model # GB 23-43/4R or GB 23-43 oM/4R.
| GB 23-43 – Workbench without cabinets | GB 23-43 | GB 23-43 oM |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum clamping capability between end dogs | 90-½” | 90-½” |
| Bench top length excluding vise | 87-3/8” | 87-3/8” |
| Bench top width including tool trough | 24-3/8” | 24-3/8” |
| Bench top width excluding tool trough | 16-1/8” | n/a |
| Bench top thickness at center / edge | 2” / 5-½” | 2” / 5-½” |
| Front vise (max.jaw opening 7-½”) | 3-3/8 x 6-1/8 x 20-7/8” | 3-3/8 x 6-1/8 x 20-7/8” |
| Tail vise (max. opening 9”) | 5-¼ x 5-½ x 18-7/8” | 5-¼ x 5-½ x 18-7/8” |
| Standard height of bench (also available in 33-½” height) | 35-½” | 35-½” |
| Bench weight / bench shipping weight | 250 lbs. / 285 lbs. | 309 lbs. / 352 lbs. |
| Shipping dimensions for bench | 98-3/4 x 26-½ x 11” | 98-3/4 x 26-½ x 11” |
We reserve the right to make any changes without prior notice.
| To place an order call: | |
| Gabi Brummer : 1-800-32Bench or 1-800-322-3624 | |
| Sales@Workbenches.com | |
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