Traditional Workbench
Build a traditional bench for woodworking with mortise and tenon joinery, a laminated top, and vises. This workbench is durable, functional, and beginner-friendly.
AThe heart of any serious woodworking shop has always been a solid, reliable workbench — and this traditional workbench plan honors that legacy while making it achievable for modern woodworkers. Inspired by classic European-style benches, this project features time-tested design elements: a massive mortise and tenon frame, a laminated hardwood top, and heavy-duty vises with opposing dog holes for ultimate clamping flexibility.
While it may look like a high-end cabinetmaker’s bench from a century ago, smart construction choices make this a practical DIY workbench build you can tackle in your own shop. It’s designed to withstand daily wear and tear, hold large or small workpieces securely, and provide the stability you need for precise hand-tool or power-tool work. Whether you're planing, chiseling, assembling, or carving, this classic workbench is a shop fixture built to last a lifetime.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 84"W x 34 ½"H x 39"D (includes vises)
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What You Get:
- 15 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions.
- More than 50 full-color photos and illustrations.
- A design option for replacing the solid-wood top with a less expensive MDF top.
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