We’ve spent the month talking about woodworking tools, but every one of those tools needs a solid place to work. That makes the Sjobergs Elite 2500C Workbench a fitting way to close out our woodworking Tool of the Week series.
This is not the folding table you pull out whenever a project comes up. At 329 pounds with 98 inches of total workspace, the Elite 2500C is a serious bench meant for a permanent spot in the shop.
More Room to Work
The Elite 2500C combines an Elite 2000 workbench with an additional clamping platform. That gives you more space for furniture pieces, cabinet components and other larger woodworking projects.
More importantly, it gives you plenty of ways to hold those materials securely. Workpieces can be clamped across the top or along the skirts surrounding the platform.
The clamping platform also features 3/4-inch dog holes that work with several available clamping systems. It is compatible with the Sjobergs ST-11 Holdfast, which is sold separately.
Four steel bench dogs are included, giving you useful clamping options right out of the box.
Built for Serious Woodworking
A good workbench should stay put while you’re planing, sanding, assembling or chiseling. The Elite 2500C weighs 329 pounds, providing the solid foundation these jobs require.
The bench is made in Sweden from European beech and treated with high-quality oil. It is the type of workbench that looks almost too nice to use, until you remember that it was built specifically for professional work.
Its working height is 35-7/16 inches, placing the work surface at a practical height for common woodworking jobs.
Who Is This Bench For?
Not every weekend DIYer needs a workbench this large. It is best suited for professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture builders and serious hobbyists who spend a TON of time in the shop.
It is a major upgrade, but it gives you a large, stable and flexible place to build. If woodworking is your profession, or the hobby that has slowly taken over your entire garage, the Sjobergs Elite 2500C Workbench could become the center of your shop.
That officially wraps up our woodworking Tool of the Week series. We figured we might as well go out with the biggest tool in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the Sjobergs Elite 2500C?
The Elite 2500C combines an Elite 2000 workbench with an additional clamping platform. Four steel bench dogs are also included.
How much workspace does it provide?
The complete configuration provides 98 inches of total workspace, making it useful for larger furniture, cabinetry and assembly projects.
What is the bench made from?
The workbench is constructed from European beech and treated with high-quality oil.
Can I use other clamps with the bench?
The clamping platform has 3/4-inch dog holes designed to work with several clamping systems. It is also compatible with the Sjobergs ST-11 Holdfast, which is sold separately.
Is this workbench easy to move?
Not really, and that is part of the appeal. It weighs 329 pounds and does not have wheels, so it is designed to provide a stable, permanent workstation rather than move around the shop regularly.
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