When Popular Mechanics asked me to design and build a workbench as a project and as a centerpiece of its New York workshop and studio, I knew the bench had to reflect the brand and its no-nonsense ...

Thirty years ago, I built my first serious workbench. After using it nearly every day since, I still call the design a success. And that’s why I’m happy to share the plans with you.

Remember that building your own bench gives you the opportunity to customize it to match your height, your space and the work you plan to do. For a stouter top, or for a bench that's much longer ...