The Ballad of the Benches

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of workbenches in creative spaces and the excitement of utilizing studio spaces.

Whether it’s a sheet of old plywood resting on a couple of sawhorses or a fastidiously crafted hardwood masterpiece, the workbench has long been the centerpiece of studios, workshops, garages, and maker spaces of all kinds. Of the many standout features of our house, I think I was most excited about the multiple basement spaces that I would be able to use as studios for the different things I do. The previous owners were makers — she was a painter and he was a woodworker whose wood shop occup...

Topics covered

• workbench
• studios
• makers
• craftsmanship

Keywords

• woodworking
• painting
• maker spaces
• craft

Mentioned in this episode

Products: plywood, hardwood

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