Maple John Frei Custom Single Bank Workbench

The John Frei Custom Single-Bank Workbench in select-grade maple is a professional jeweler's bench built for precision, longevity, and beauty. Each bench is handcrafted by skilled cabinetmakers in Chico, California, featuring a 1-1/2" thick solid maple butcher-block top and real wood construction throughout. Designed to meet the needs of professional jewelers, setters, and engravers, it combines traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful modern details.

Features

• Solid Maple Top: 1-1/2" thick butcher-block surface offers exceptional durability and a smooth, stable workspace.
• Steel-Lined Curved Catch Tray: Heat-resistant tray designed to withstand soldering heat and collect precious metal filings.
• Locking Top Drawer with Bur Tray: Includes two small locking drawers and a four-tiered bur tray drilled for 3/32" burs.
• Hardened Steel Anvil: 100 mm × 100 mm anvil mounted securely behind the bench pin using a 5/8" bolt and wing nut.
• Pull-Out Tool Tray: Curved tray aligns with the catch tray and includes a recess for an engraver's block.
• Six Captive Roller Drawer Runners: Ensures smooth drawer operation and prevents accidental pull-outs.
• Ergonomic Deep Cutout: 7-1/4" deep × 20" wide for optimal comfort and access to your work area.
• Additional Details: Two setter's arm rests, two mandrel holes, and one bench pin included.

Specifications

What's Included

• 1 × John Frei Custom Maple Workbench (single-bank)
• Steel-lined curved catch tray
• Locking top drawer with bur tray (4 tiers)
• 100 mm hardened steel anvil
• Bench pin, setter's arm rests, mandrel holes

Compatibility

• Compatible with all Otto Frei bench accessories and standard 3/32" burs
• Ideal for jewelers, stone setters, and engravers

Custom Upgrade Options

Because every John Frei Workbench is hand-built to order in Chico, CA, the time to add factory-installed upgrades is when you place your order. These modifications are fabricated into the bench during construction and cannot be retrofitted to a finished bench. Selecting upgrades at order time also keeps your lead time to a single 4 to 6 week build.

• Part # 013.007A GRS Ready Option Kit: Replaces the standard 100 mm steel bench block with a GRS-modified mounting plate and adds a GRS fixed mounting plate, giving you immediate compatibility with GRS fixtures and accessories.
• Part # 013.005A Layout Board: A dedicated layout surface fitted between the bank of drawers and the workbench top, integrated directly into the bench during construction.
• Part # 013.006 Locking Bank Option: Locks the entire drawer bank with a single key using concealed internal hardware, with a discreet key location inside the drawer bank.

If you are considering any of these upgrades, it is worth reviewing all three together. Adding multiple options at the time of order is the most efficient approach since each one requires the same hand-built construction and the same 4 to 6 week lead time.

Notes

• Handcrafted in Chico, CA by expert cabinetmakers
• Available in select-grade oak or maple (SKU 013.002 for Oak)
• Additional custom modifications available upon request

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