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Plans

A heavy 19th-century wooden joiner's workbench with vises in a museum

Expert

Roubo-Style Workbench

A massive, laminated-top workbench with legs flush to the front edge, through-tenons, and a leg vise — built from construction lumber. About 84" × 22" × 34".

  • Time40–70 hours
  • Est. cost$250–$600
A small, plain wooden stool with straight legs on a wooden floor

Beginner

Simple Step Stool from One Board

A sturdy little stool cut from a single 1x12 pine board, assembled with glue and screws. About 9" tall with a 16" × 11 1/4" top.

  • Time3–5 hours plus finish drying time
  • Est. cost$25–$60