Modern Power Tool Bench

With a large worksurface and plenty of storage this bench is sure to be the center of attention. Just about every shop could use another worksurface. Power tool storage is always at a premium as well. This workbench addresses both of these needs and even throws in a...

Moxon’s Bench Vice

This double-screw bench vise can be affixed to the front of a workbench raising the work to a comfortable height. If you cut dovetails by hand then you know that your back pays the price bending over rows or tails and pins. Why not take advantage of a 17th-Century...

Pegboard Lovers Cabinet

Imagine this … 9 long feet of cabinet space in which to hang your favorite tools! Imagine this … 9 long feet of cabinet space in which to hang your favorite tools! And if you like pegboard it’s got that too so you’ll definitely be in heaven! This entire...

Plank-Top Bench

Build this workbench in a weekend with materials you can find at the local home center and then use it for a lifetime. A workbench you can build in a weekend. That was our main goal when we designed this bench. But a bench that can be built in a weekend isn’t...

Rock-Solid Workbench

A large heavy-duty workbench that’s easy to build. Combining traditional joinery and modern materials is the key. Although the size of this bench is what you first notice (it’s nearly eight feet long and three feet wide not including the vise) it’s really the...

Shaker Workbench

Great looks and function combine in this bench. Great looks and function combine in this bench. The stack of drawers raised panel door and traditional construction create lots of space for tools. The top and vises make it a highly functional workbench for both hand...

Shaker-Style Workbench

This traditional design is as useful today as it was 200 years ago. It has all the features you need for building great projects. This bench is designed to hold just about any size or shape of workpiece at whatever angle you need. The tail vise and accompanying dog...

Sturdy Affordable Workbench

Building a versatile bench that will hold up to years of use doesn’t have to break the bank. The centerpiece of most shops is the workbench. But a quality bench can be expensive to buy and building your own can be costly and time-consuming. That’s why we...

The Holtzapffel Workbench

We revive a 19th-century bench that was designed just for cabinetmakers. We revive a 19th-century bench that was designed just for cabinetmakers. This unique and simple bench blends the best features from German French and English designs. What you get: Step-by-step...

The I Can Do That Workbench Plans

Download the full project plan for this easy-to-build workbench from Popular Woodworking’s “I Can Do That.” The I Can Do That workbench is built simply sturdily and affordably using plywood and home center materials. The bench incorporates two...

The Return of Roubo

The Roubo workbench one of the best-looking workbench designs is also the simplest to build and most useful no matter if you have a love affair with your plunge router or your router plane. In the 18th century it was common for the workrooms and living areas of a home...

The Shop Box System

Four space-saving modules help you saw and assemble projects. Based on clever ergonomic forumlas two simple boxes and a set of I-beams will make your woodshop a better place to work. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful illustrations Buy Now!...

Torsion Box Workbench

Flat stable and strong — you get it all with this unique bench that stands up to any task. A good bench really has some pretty stiff requirements if you think about it. For starters it has to be stable so it doesn’t wobble or scoot across the floor. And it needs to be...

Traditional Workbench

This bench has all the classic features you’ve come to expect. But modern techniques make building it a snap. A good workbench has three attributes. First it’s sturdy enough to take a pounding literally. Second the top provides enough worksurface to accommodate...

Twin-Screw Workbench

With solid construction and two vises there isn’t a task this classic workbench can’t handle. A great workbench needs to have a couple important qualities. First it has to be solidly built. You don’t want it sliding or moving around as you work. Second it...