Sjöbergs Elite Workbench
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Many woodworking experts agree that a good workbench is the first and most important tool to install in your shop. Nothing is more important to woodworking
productivity than a flat, stable and versatile work holding platform.
Some woodworkers take years and spend thousands of dollars to plan and build their "perfect bench". Others prefer to buy one ready-made so they can
focus their energies on actual woodworking projects. While the type of woodworking you do most often dictates the characteristics of the bench you should choose,
most pros recommend the longest and heaviest bench that you can fit comfortably into your shop space. For those looking to buy vs. build and perhaps actually save
time and money in the process, Sjöbergs of Sweden crafts some of the best benches in the world.
Elite Workbench Models
The Sjöbergs Elite line of benches represents the ultimate in a professional woodworking workbench. Constructed of dense, clear European beech, these stout benches
come equipped with two massive 29"-wide vises that open to 5-3/4", won't rack and can be configured for left- as well as right-handed use. A double
row of round bench dog holes allows you to work from any combination of vise locations using the four unbreakable 1" steel bench dogs that are included.
The bench top is 23-5/8" wide and 3-5/16" thick, and wrapped by a 4-5/16" skirt. Height is 35-1/2".
The Sjöbergs Elite 1500 is 59" long and weighs 220lbs.
The Sjöbergs Elite 2000 is 76" long and weighs 275lbs. It's 17" longer and 55 lbs heavier than the Elite 1500, but otherwise identical.
The Sjöbergs Elite 2500C is a Combination of the Elite 2000 and the Elite Clamping Platform. The Clamping
Platform adds about 20" to the length of the bench – making it about the same size as the (now-discontinued) Elite 2500 bench. It's about 96" long overall and
weighs 312 lbs.
Sjöbergs Elite Workbench Cabinet
The Drawer Cabinet has a double-door cabinet and spacious drawers (6 drawers for the Elite 2500C & 2000; 3 drawers for the Elite 1500). Comes
with an applied oil finish for protection.
| Model |
Work Top
Length |
Overall
Length |
Cabinet |
Wt |
HW # |
Sjöbergs
# |
Price |
|
Elite
1500 |
54-1/8"
(1375mm) |
59-5/8"
(1515mm) |
No Cabinet |
220 lbs |
115009 |
SJO-33246 |
|
|
| Drawer Cabinet |
275 lbs |
115003 |
SJO-66703K |
|
|
Elite
2000 |
71-3/32"
(1805mm) |
76-19/32"
(1945mm) |
No Cabinet |
275 lbs |
115008 |
SJO-33458 |
|
|
| Drawer Cabinet |
356 lbs |
115001 |
SJO-66922K |
|
|
Elite
2500C
Combo |
89-15/16"
(2285mm) |
95-1/2"
(2425mm) |
No Cabinet |
312 lbs |
115062 |
SJO-33459C |
|
|
| Drawer Cabinet |
394 lbs |
115064 |
SJO-66923C |
|
|
| Specifications Common to all Sjöbergs Elite Workbenches
Work Top Width — 23-5/8" (600mm) Overall Width — 29-1/8" (740mm)
Work Top Thickness — 3-11/32" (85mm) Skirt Thickness — 4-5/16" (110mm)
Working Height — 35-7/16" (900mm) Vise Capacity — 5-3/4" (145mm)
Inch measurements are approximate. Metric measurements are precise.
|
Additional Information
Sjöbergs Elite Assembly Intructions
Sjöbergs Elite Vise Shim Installation
Sjöbergs Workbench Maintenance and Upkeep
Taking Care of Sjöbergs Workbenchs
Videos
Sjöbergs Elite Workbench
Video Product Tour
Sjöbergs Elite Workbench Video Product Tour
Steve Johnson covers all the features of Sjöbergs Elite Workbenches.
Please Note: The Elite 2500 Workbench has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available.
Sjöbergs Elite Workbench
Find out the best way to finish your Sjöbergs Workbench from our February 2016 Ask the Staff column in Wood News Online.