The Bernardo WB 1500 Hobby woodworking bench is made of solid, non-steamed wood with overall dimensions of 1,500 × 650 mm. Panel thickness is 30 mm, and working height is 845 mm. It is equipped with front and rear vises with a trapezoidal threaded spindle, including 4 round bench dogs, and has Ø 19 mm holes for inserting the dogs. The opening width of the front/rear vises is 140 / 140 mm. Weight is 43 kg. Suitable for wood hobbyists with a home workshop, DIY artisans' garages, and schools with technology labs. Distributed in Italy by Krollit as the official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
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Material: Solid, non-steamed beech wood
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Overall dimensions (with vises): 1,500 × 650 mm
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Panel thickness: 30 mm
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Working height: 845 mm
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Vises: Front and rear with trapezoidal threaded spindle
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Bench dogs included: 4 (short)
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Holes for bench dogs: Ø 19 mm
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Weight: approx. 43 kg
Who uses the WB 1500 Hobby and for what
The Bernardo WB 1500 Hobby is a solid beech wood workbench for manual woodworking. Overall dimensions are 1,500 × 650 mm, with a working height of 845 mm (ergonomic standard for standing operators). Construction features: 30 mm thick solid beech wood panels, reinforced structure with adjustable threaded rods in the base to compensate for uneven floors, galvanized beech bolts for resistance to deformation caused by humidity. The WB 1500 Hobby model is for advanced hobby use: untreated top (for customization with protective oils or varnishes of choice), front and rear vises with trapezoidal threaded spindle, 4 round bench dogs included. Lower shelf included for order and practicality in a home workshop. Suitable for wood hobbyists with a home workshop, DIY artisans' garages, and schools with technology labs. In Krollit customer workshops, WB benches are chosen by wood hobbyists, artisan joineries, vocational schools, and home DIY workshops.
Its place in the range
The Bernardo WB workbench range is organized into 3 models: WB 1500 Hobby (1,500 mm, 43 kg) compact for home workshops; WB 2000 Hobby (2,000 mm, 52 kg) standard for advanced hobbyists with adequate space; WB 2100 Profi (2,120 mm, 73 kg) professional in steamed red beech with an oiled surface, designed for under-bench cabinets.
Hobby models: WB 1500 and WB 2000 share construction features (untreated beech wood, 30 mm thickness, 140/140 mm vises, 845 mm working height). Difference: total length (1,500 mm vs 2,000 mm) and weight (43 vs 52 kg). WB 1500 sized for compact workshops; WB 2000 for workshops with space for larger pieces. For daily professional use, consider the WB 2100 Profi (steamed red beech, oiled surface, 40 mm thickness, wider vises).
Logistics and Krollit support
Bernardo shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days to the South). The WB 1500 Hobby workbench is shipped on a pallet, weighing 43 kg. Assembly requires 30-60 minutes with standard hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers). Additional bench dogs, replacement accessories (vises, spindles, shelves) original Bernardo are available from stock with 3-5 working days shipping. Customer support in Italian is available.
Who the WB 1500 Hobby is for
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Compatibility |
Reason |
| Wood hobbyist |
Recommended |
Dimensions and price sized for advanced hobby use. 30 mm thickness, 140/140 mm vises, lower shelf included for home workshop. |
| School with technology lab |
Recommended |
Economical yet robust workbench for occasional school use. Customizable with protective oils or varnishes of the institution's choice. |
| Artisan joinery with occasional use |
Adequate |
For daily professional use, consider WB 2100 Profi (steamed red beech, oiled surface, 40 mm thickness). Hobby models are sized for non-intensive use. |
Not suitable for: professional joineries with intensive daily use (the WB 2100 Profi is correctly sized); very humid environments (the untreated top can absorb moisture: apply protective oils or varnishes before use); operations requiring very wide vises beyond 140 mm (the WB 2100 Profi with 210/180 mm vises is the correct choice).
Material
| Specification |
Value |
| Wood type |
Solid non-steamed beech |
| Panel thickness |
30 mm |
| Surface treatment |
Untreated (customizable) |
Dimensions
| Specification |
Value |
| Overall dimensions (with vises) |
1,500 × 650 mm |
| Dimensions without vises |
1,340 × 500 mm |
| Working height |
845 mm |
Clamping system
| Specification |
Value |
| Vises |
Front and rear with trapezoidal threaded spindle |
| Vise opening width (front / rear) |
140 / 140 mm |
| Round bench dogs included |
4 (short) |
| Hole for dogs |
Ø 19 mm |
Weight
| Specification |
Value |
| Weight |
approx. 43 kg |
Compliance
| Specification |
Value |
| Marking |
CE |
Standard equipment
- Bernardo WB 1500 Hobby workbench
- 4 short round bench dogs
- Lower shelf
- User and assembly manual in Italian
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the workbench come assembled or disassembled?
The workbench is shipped disassembled to optimize transport volume. Assembly requires 30-60 minutes with standard hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, possibly a rubber mallet for some joints). Assembly instructions are included.
Adjustable threaded rods in the base allow for compensation of floor irregularities after assembly (±20 mm): important for stability during operations with hammers or lateral pressure on the vises. For professional assembly, Krollit can provide telephone guidance during installation. For commercial environments requiring professional installation, contact Krollit sales.
Is the top already painted or oiled?
For Hobby models, the top is untreated (raw wood) to allow for customization with protective oils, varnishes, or waxes of the user's choice. For the WB 2100 Profi model, the top is factory-oiled (food-grade wood oil).
Recommended oil for workbench tops: specific wood oils with resistance to moisture and stains (e.g., boiled linseed oil, hardwax oil, specific workbench oils). Oiling should be repeated every 6-12 months depending on the intensity of use. Alternatively, for intensive professional use, transparent polyurethane varnishes can be applied, which offer greater mechanical resistance but alter the natural appearance of the wood.
Are the 4 (short) bench dogs sufficient?
For standard use, yes. 4 (short) allow for clamping typical workpieces (lengths up to the limit of the bench). For very specific pieces or operations requiring multiple clamping positions, additional dogs are available in the Bernardo accessories catalog.
Bench dogs are inserted into the Ø 19 mm holes in the top and are locked by the pressure of the vises. To optimize clamping, the following are available: short dogs (for thin pieces), long dogs (for tall pieces), special dogs with iron jaws (for metal pieces), quick-release lever dogs (for frequent workpiece changes). All dogs are compatible with the standard Ø 19 mm holes.
Can I also use the workbench for metalworking?
Yes, but with caution. The workbench is designed for woodworking: for use with metal (e.g., filing, manual sawing of light profiles) it is manageable, but for operations that generate sparks (welding) or require a lot of force (drilling heavy metals), the wooden top can be damaged.
For mixed wood + metal work, a dedicated area on the bench with a sacrificial metal top (steel sheet) over the wooden top is recommended to protect it. For exclusively metal work, consider machinist benches with a dedicated steel top. For blacksmiths with mixed needs, consider special configurations with a metal top inserted into the wooden bench (custom fabrication).
Is the working height adjustable?
The working height of 845 mm is fixed, sized for average height operators (170-180 cm) standing. Adjustable threaded rods in the base allow for compensation of floor irregularities (±20 mm) but not adjustment of the usable height.
For operators of non-standard height (below 165 cm or above 190 cm) or for prolonged sitting use, a raised platform or adjustable stool are common accessories. For educational environments with users of different heights, the presence of modular platforms is recommended. Benches with hydraulic or pneumatic height adjustment are available in the Bernardo catalog as dedicated professional models.
