Workbenches

Shopmade, low-profile benchdogs
December 31, 2024

These wooden benchdogs can be made to support any thickness of material.
Hand-screw bench vise is great for beginners or kids
November 19, 2024

Simply drill holes in a hand-screw and secure it to a bench or tabletop using F-style clamps with a bar-type tip.
Throwback: 18th-Century Workbench
October 3, 2024

In this article from issue #65, Scott Landis explores a long-respected workbench and its attributes.
Made You Look: Wood Carvers Benchtop
October 2, 2024

A simple benchtop, customized for carving, rests upon an affordable miter-saw stand.
Entry-level workbench might be the last one you need
June 25, 2024

Ramia Finish-It-Yourself DIY 1500 is sturdy and easy to assemble.
Build a workbench around a mechanic’s tool chest
March 20, 2024

A steel tool chest forms the skeleton of Thom Lipiczky's workbench.
Raised platform for efficient hand-planing
November 13, 2023

Simple planing platform goes alongside any standard workbench, putting the woodworker at the most comfortable height for hand-planing.
Quick-change platforms for benchtop tools
November 6, 2023

Small, simple bases with cleats allow benchtop tools to be clamped easily in a bench vise and removed and stored just as quickly.
Budget woodworking bench is a brute
November 2, 2023

Framing lumber, turnbuckles, bolts, and bags of sand make Tim Manney's rock-solid workbench quick to make and easy to move.
The Roman Workbench
October 26, 2023

The low Roman workbench is the oldest and simplest form of bench, and it has advantages many woodworkers have overlooked.

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