Small wooden boxes are a mainstay of woodworking craftsmanship. Historically they have been used for storing love letters, jewelry, or cigars, and often feature intricate and beautiful carving, inlays, and veneer work...
The time had finally come when the frustration of chasing my Workmate around the shop while trying to hand plane a board had built up to the point that I was ready to put all other projects on hold until I finally had myself a decent workbench...
This workbench plan uses 2 x 4s to produce a relatively cheap, and functional, workbench that can be constructed in a day. Although the plan does not include a vise, the inherent stability of this workbench means that you can easily add one if so required...
