Fine Woodworking's Miniature Bench Plan

This mini-bench by Steve Latta raises your work to a comfortable working height, making many jobs easier. Clamped atop a regular workbench, it is the perfect length for most furniture parts. It has a vise on one end and a row of dog holes for holding parts, with clearance below for clamps. The top rests on two strong I-beam legs, consisting of two posts joined by a beefy 1-1/2 in.-thick stretcher. The legs are mounted flush with one side so that you can clamp work to the side of the mini-bench. Each leg assembly is mortised on the flush side so that the mini-bench can be easily clamped to a regular workbench. The leg closest to the vise has a clearance hole for vise hardware.