Sjobergs Elite Workbench

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 2000 is 76" long and weighs 275 lb.

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 lb.

Sjöbergs Elite Workbench Cabinet

The Drawer Cabinet has a double-door cabinet and six spacious drawers. The cabinet comes with an applied oil finish for protection.

Model	Work Top Length	Overall Length	Cabinet	Wt	HW #	Sjöbergs #
Elite 2000	71-3/32" (1805 mm)	76-19/32" (1945 mm)	No Cabinet	275 lb	115008	SJO-33458
			Drawer Cabinet	356 lb	115001	SJO-66922K
Elite 2500C Combo	89-15/16" (2285 mm)	95-1/2" (2425 mm)	No Cabinet	312 lbs	115062	SJO-33459C
			Drawer Cabinet	394 lb	115064	SJO-66923C
Work Top Width — 23-5/8" (600 mm)Overall Width — 29-1/8"(740 mm) Work Top Thickness — 3-11/32"(85 mm) Skirt Thickness — 4-5/16" (110 mm) Working Height — 35-7/16"Vise Capacity — 5-3/4"(145 mm) 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

Find out the best way to finish your Sjöbergs Workbench from our February 2016 Ask the Staff column in Wood News Online.