Traditional Shave Horse

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
• PDF Instructions - Click Here

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