Workbench

A basic stable workbench is a must for every shop. Building this bench won’t break the bank either. This bench you see here is strong enough for any task you can throw at it and will last for generations. It can really take a beating. But the best part is you can...

With less than $200 and a weekend you can build a sturdy workbench that will last you a lifetime. A great bench has to have a number of key features. For starters the base must be sturdy. Of course it must have a large flat worksurface rugged enough to stand up to...

This compact bench will fit in any shop but that doesn’t mean it’s light on features. In spite of its decorative appeal and small size this bench is meant to be used hard. It’s similar to the benches you’d find in trade schools over 100 years ago. This version sticks...

A large worksurface plenty of storage options and traditional looks make this bench the ideal setup for a workshop or hobby room. This bench design is inspired by a watchmaker’s bench. These benches have a cutout in the front edge of the top to create a wrap-around...

This traditional-style workbench has everything you'd expect... a large worksurface and built-in vises to hold your workpieces. A good workbench must accomplish a few things. First it must be sturdy. It’s the foundation you work on and if it moves your work will be...

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...

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...

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 cabinet uses...

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 much use...

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...