Fine Woodworking

Workbenches

Michael Fortune’s unconventional vises

February 23, 2021

His work is anything but traditional, so it’s no surprise that he also uses unconventional workholding tools.
Expand your workholding with a spoon mule

November 4, 2020

Dawson Moore's spoon mule clamps workpieces low and from the sides, making it perfect for narrow parts, spoon bowls, and other workpieces.
Video: How to Use a Spoon Mule for Greenwood Carving

October 30, 2020

If you're on the fence about whether you should add a mule to your split-rail shaving horse, watch just how well one works.
Don’t build a new workbench

June 1, 2020

Chris Schwarz demonstrates how to improve any existing bench with a few inexpensive pieces of wood and steel.
All-in-one workstation for dovetails

March 26, 2020

Mike Pekovich's simple stand holds the work for every step of the dovetailing process.
Twin screws for everyone!

February 24, 2020

Many of the classes Megan Fitzpatrick teaches involve large dovetailed carcases, and while you don't actually need a Moxon vise to make them, it sure simplifies things.
Sheet Goods Table with Built-in Panel Lifter

February 13, 2020

Adding a pivoting lift bracket and locking wheels amps up the value of this big rolling table.
L-Shaped Holder Eases Vise Installation

November 28, 2019

Simple jig holds vise in place while you attach it to your workbench.
To build or to buy?

November 26, 2019

For professional woodworker Nancy Hiller, it's cheaper to buy a workbench than it is to make one.
Gentleman’s Tool Chest

November 5, 2019

An avid tool collector builds a chest for his favorite antique tools based on The Gent's tool chest, originally sold by Hammacher Schlemmer.

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