Designing and Building a Mini Workbench

A tabletop workbench is a superb way to bring smaller work close to your eyes, and often eliminates the back strain and fatigue that are caused by bending over a lower work table. This version is appropriate for a wide variety of smaller workshop tasks. I show the installation of a serious front vise, and demonstrate some custom accessories that simplify and expedite many common woodworking processes. For the link to the Fine Woodworking video, see For the link to the Yost front vise shown in the video, see For plans for this workbench, see my website: