
Workbenches
Discover how to build and get more out of your woodworking bench. Learn about bench vises, accessory worksurfaces, workbench accessories, bench upgrades. You'll also find details on maintaining your workbench.
Few shop items hold as much raw potential as your workbench. Here's how to tap into its full usefulness with a trio of improvements.
WOOD® project designers/builders Kevin Boyle and John Olson differ in their preferences for dogs that require round or square bench holes. Kevin likes dogs with round shanks for their versatility.

I’m building a workbench, and wondering about where to space the holes for the bench dogs. Is there a rule of thumb?

I’ve long debated whether to add a permanent tool tray to my workbench.

Making small parts using a mitersaw or tablesaw can be a dicey affair.

A workbench anchors your woodworking shop by providing a flat, durable surface dedicated to making parts and assembling projects.

I recently built a freestanding cabinet with carefully fitted doors and a base with legs. When I moved it from my shop to my living rooms, the doors bound. What’s going on?

The end vise on my workbench takes an annoyingly long time to adjust. How can I get a speed boost without plunking down a huge amount of money for a nut-release model?
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