Whether you work primarily with hand tools, power tools, or a mix of both, you need a solid and versatile workbench with a good vise. This bench gives you just that. The large, thick top sits on a sturdy base held together by both glued and knockdown mortise-and-tenon joints. To hold your work, there's a twin-screw vise on the front apron, and plenty of holes on the top and in the apron for holdfasts.

SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner to Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
28" deep by 84" wide by 34" tall

PLAN INCLUDES:

• Top and base construction details
• Scale drawing
• Component templates
• Detailed cutlist
• SketchUp drawing

Ever wish you could get a digital project plan that allowed you to customize the design to suit your own needs? Here they are! Digital project plans in SketchUP, the free Google drawing program.

Are there any other advantages? For starters, you'll get your plan immediately. Your digital plan will consist of drawings in PDF format, with detailed, measured drawings and a cutlist. Full-size drawings are included for critical parts and templates. All of the drawings can be printed on a typical consumer-grade computer printer -- the larger template drawings can be taped together or you can take the file on a disc or flash drive (or email) to a local copy center for printing on Arch D size paper. The projects also have written instructions to guide you through construction process. If you want to modify one of the projects, the SketchUp version of the plan will be perfect for you.

Available free from Google by clicking here, SketchUp allows you to manipulate the drawing and make as many changes as you like to fit your needs -- or make more substantial changes to the design. You're limited only by your creativity.

If you need help using SketchUp, visit our blog Design.Click.Build. hosted by Tim Killen and David Richards.