Bowyer’s Work Bench – Self Bow Building Bench

Heavy Duty Bow Building Bench for Staves

Built for serious bowyers, this sturdy four-legged work bench provides a stable, comfortable platform for shaping and working on self bows.

Inspired by traditional designs like the Coopers bench and German schnitzelbank, this bench securely holds your stave in place with simple leg pressure—giving you full control while you work.

Why Bowyers Choose This Work Bench

Heavy-duty construction for stability and durability
Holds staves securely in place while shaping
Adjustable to fit a wide range of stave sizes and shapes
Comfortable seated working position
Proven traditional design for bow building

Built for Bowmaking
Designed to handle everything from rough shaping to fine work, this bench adapts to nearly any bow project.

Fits staves up to 6 1/4" thick
Works with various lengths and shapes
Keeps your work secure without complex clamps

Specs

Seat Height: 24 inches
Capacity: Up to 6 1/4" thick staves
Design: Four-legged, heavy-duty bench

Important Notes

Assembly required
Bow and tools not included
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Shipping Details

Ships directly from the manufacturer (approx. 1–2 week lead time)
$55 heavy-weight shipping charge per bench (in addition to standard shipping on other items)
No international orders

Perfect For

Bowyers and self bow builders
Traditional bowmaking setups
Workshop use

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