The designs of workbenches are as varied as the purpose they are designed for. For example; a traditional woodworking bench is generally manufactured almost completely from timber. They are heavily constructed, and this type of bench will not move or shudder when a workpiece is being manually machined ie, being sawn or hand-planned. Many of these traditional type of wood-working benches will have a vice which is incorporated into the bench itself, and this provides a very efficient workpiece holding system that many woodworking applications require.

Steel Measuring Tape, the longer the better.

Television shows that feature woodworking and remodeling projects are a good source of material but many of their projects are more for the craftsman who has a bit more experience then the novice woodworker. Craftsmen of any sort and who have been working with wood for years are still learning new techniques and ways of making projects that seem difficult easy and even the best of those have a day where things do not go right or they make mistakes. That is why it is important to not give up when working on a project, the first time you complete one you learn a lot and the next project uses knowledge from the first and you keep adding to the base of how to do projects.

Hacksaw, for cutting smaller items.

Multi-purpose ladders have a superior range of desirable features that make them extremely versatile while also quite safe. Features of a typical multi-purpose ladder include:

• When leaving tweens and teens home alone for the first time, teach them about home safety: where the water shut off valves are, what to do if they smell gas or fire, what to do if power fails

When woodworking always remember, “safety first!” I used to think I didn’t need to practice safety. After a few minor scrapes, I’ve learned better. A few safety precautions for DIY woodworking plans I recommend are:

Part of the fun of woodworking projects is the feeling of accomplishment when the project is built and ready to be finished and painted or stained. Many people who use shed plans or draw their own garden shed plans include the paint or stains to match the outside décor of their own home. Still others decide to go for the barn type effect with dark red and sharp looking white paint for the exterior. The outside decoration or painting depends on personal taste.

• Let them wear safety glasses and be a part of the action, handing you tools

• Buy them their own set of kid’s tools (remember the Fischer-Price workbench from the 70’s)