A good workbench is the cornerstone of a well-maintained home. Unfortunately, a good workbench can also be costly, but not any more.

We have found a design which is so easy and inexpensive to build it has earned a spot on nationally broadcast woodworking shows.

BONUS PLANS: For extra versatility in the workshop, you can add a compact router table, built from a separate plan, that will allow you to perform magic with a simple hand-held router. Woodworking can be so much fun when these two projects are built in tandem.

This workbench can be made from lighter, less massive materials such as pine or fir, so it can be easily moved. Equally important, the project can be tackled by the average homeowner or hobbyist who simply needs a safe, efficient, and thrifty workplace for those odd jobs that keep cropping up.

The plans for both projects come with detailed material and cutting lists, step-by-step instructions, and illustrations of the work in progress to ensure you won’t miss a beat in construction. Pattern No. P9803.