GENERAL 95-048 Oak Workbench Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: GENERAL

Table of Contents

GENERAL 95-048 Oak Workbench
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS
UNPACKING
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
VISE & BENCH DOG USAGE EXAMPLES
PARTS LIST
CONTACT
References
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GENERAL 95-048 Oak Workbench

FEATURES

Solid 1 1/2” thick laminated oak table top.
Includes four vices with a double row of bench dog holes for each vice.
Sturdy cross brace reinforced hardwood support frame for maximum stability.
Large inset table centre for practical tool and parts storage.
Includes ten bench dogs and four wooden stopper bars.
Durable lacquer finish on all wooden components.

SPECIFICATIONS

Table dimensions: 48” x 48” x 1 1/2” (1220 x 1220 x 38 mm)
Vise dimensions: 13” x 2” x 3 1/2” (330 x 51 x 89 mm)
Max vise travel: 4” (100 mm)
Workbench load capacity: 1543 lbs (700 kg)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)

THANK YOU
for choosing this General® International model 95-048 48” x 48” Oak Workbench. This workbench has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service. To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the most from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling, installing and operating the unit. The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features of this workbench as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and components. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction, nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the safety of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm, from knowledgeable and qualified sources, that it is safe to do so.
Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.

DISCLAIMER: The information and specifications of this manual pertain to the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing. Because we are committed to making constant improvements, General® International reserves the right to make changes to components, parts or features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice and without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered units. Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifications and information in this manual correspond with that of the unit with which it was supplied. However, special orders and “after factory” modifications may render some or all information in this manual inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this model of this workbench and several versions of this manual may be in circulation if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this manual may not depict your unit exactly. If you have any doubts or questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and serial number of your unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

All parts of General® International and Excalibur by General International® products are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly.

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Because of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser for the life of the tool. However, the Limited Lifetime Warranty does not cover any product used for professional or commercial production purposes or industrial or educational applications. Such cases are covered by our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty only. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is also subject to the “Conditions and Exceptions” as listed below.
Standard 2-Year Limited Warranty
All products not covered by our lifetime warranty including products used in commercial, industrial and educational applications are warranted for 2 years (24 months) from the date of purchase. General® International agrees to repair or replace any part or component which upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material to the original purchaser during this 2-year warranty period, subject to the “conditions and exceptions” as listed below.
To file a Claim
To file a claim under our Standard 2-year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty, all defective parts, components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General® International, or a nearby distributor, repair centre or other location designated by General® International. For further details call our service department at 1-888-949-1161 or your local distributor for assistance when filing your claim.
Along with the return of the product being claimed for warranty, a copy of the original proof of purchase and a “letter of claim” must be included (a warranty claim form can also be used and can be obtained, upon request, from General® International or an authorized distributor) clearly stating the model and serial number of the unit (if applicable) and including an explanation of the complaint or presumed defect in material or workmanship.

CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
This coverage is extended to the original purchaser only. Prior warranty registration is not required but documented proof of purchase i.e. a copy of the original sales invoice or receipt showing the date and location of the purchase as well as the purchase price paid, must be provided at the time of claim. Warranty does not include failures, breakage or defects deemed after inspection by General® International to have been directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from; improper use, or lack of or improper maintenance, misuse or abuse, negligence, accidents, damage in handling or transport, or normal wear and tear of any generally considered consumable parts or components. Repairs made without the written consent of General® International will void all warranty.

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS

FRONT VIEW

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A. VISE
B. WORKTABLE
C. STOPPER BAR
D. TOOL STORAGE AREA
E. BENCH DOG
F. SUPPORT LEG ASSEMBLY
G. FRONT/REAR CROSSBRACE
H. BENCH DOG & STOPPER BAR HOLES

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from its shipping container and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below.
NOTE: PLEASE REPORT ANY DAMAGED OR MISSING ITEMS TO YOUR GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR IMMEDIATELY.

LIST OF CONTENTS QTY

A. TABLE TOP………………………………………………………………………. 1
B. LEG ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………….. 2
C. FRONT/REAR CROSS BRACE……………………………………………. 2
D. VISE………………………………………………………………………………. 4
E. DOWEL………………………………………………………………………….. 4
F. FLAT WASHER (LARGE)……………………………………………………. 8
G. HALF-MOON WASHER…………………………………………………….. 8
H. FLAT WASHER (SMALL)…………………………………………………….. 4
I. BARREL NUT……………………………………………………………………. 4
J. HEX. NUT………………………………………………………………………… 8
K. VISE HANDLE………………………………………………………………….. 4
L. STOPPER BAR…………………………………………………………………. 4
M. VISE FACE………………………………………………………………………. 4
N. PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW…………………………………………………… 40
O. ALLEN KEY (4 & 5 MM)……………………………………………………. 2
P. HEX. SOCKET SCREW (SHORT)…………………………………………. 4
Q. HEX. SOCKET SCREW (LONG)………………………………………….. 8
R. WOOD GLUE………………………………………………………………….. 1
S. BENCH DOG………………………………………………………………… 10
T. LOCK WASHER (LARGE)………………………………………………….. 8
U. LOCK WASHER……………………………………………………………….. 4

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SET UP

A. EXTRA PERSON FOR HELP WITH LIFTING
B. PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
C. 12 & 14 MM COMBINATION WRENCH
D. MALLET

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MODEL 95-048 WORKBENCH IS HEAVY. DO NOT OVER-EXERT. THE HELP OF AN ASSISTANT MAY BE NEEDED TO LIFT IT.

Install hardware A on the support legs as shown B & C. Note: If needed, use a mallet to insert dowels.
Fit the front/rear cross braces to the support legs, and then secure them with the half-moon washer and the hex. nut as shown D. Note: Use a 5 mm Allen key (supplied) to screw the hex. socket screw while holding the hex. nut with a 14 mm combination wrench.
Repeat step 2 with other support legs.
Disassemble the four vices by removing the cap nuts E and hex. bolts F with 12 & 14 mm wrenches.
From the underside of the table, align the holes on the vice support bracket with the holes on the edge of table G and secure the bracket using 6 wood screws H. Repeat for the other three vices. Note: The help of an assistant may be needed to flip the table upside down.
Slide guide rods through the side edge of the table as shown and screw the bolts with flat washers I in J with 14 mm wrench.
Flip the leg assemblies over and fit them against of the table with the corners aligned as shown.
Note: The help of an assistant may be needed to flip the table upside down.
Insert a barrel nut with the head side up into each of the holes A and attach each leg with a socket head screw, lock washer and flat washer as shown, B & C (use 4 mm Allen key supplied).
Then, with the help of an assistant, set the table upright, D.
Slide the vice face F onto the guide rods E as shown. Insert the lead screw G through the centre of the vice face F. Thread the lead screw fully into the vice support bracket.
Level the vice face F with the top of the table as shown.
Secure the vice face to the lead screw with 4 wooden screws I. Then re-install the washers & cap nuts as shown K.
Pull the unglued end cap N from the end of the vice handle M and slide the handle through the holder as shown. Glue the cap back on the vice handle using the supplied glue L. Repeat for all vices.
The workbench is now assembled and ready to use.

VISE & BENCH DOG USAGE EXAMPLES

The supplied vices and bench dogs can be used in a wide variety of situations and configurations where clamping or securing a workpiece to the bench may be useful. Here are but a few examples of the possible uses for the vises and bench dogs. You may discover, or already have many others, based on your own specific shop needs.

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DIAGRAM

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PARTS LIST

IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine and part number. Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired.

PART # DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QTY