The scratch-built workshop bench was once considered a rite of passage for American homeowners, not a weekend hobby project. A 1962 Popular Mechanics workbench plan required only basic hand tools and ...

If you often work on your car inside a garage, make life easier with a versatile workbench. If you’re an experienced home mechanic, it’s easy to spend thousands of dollars to build yourself a ...

Ron Hickman invented the Black & Decker Workmate, the portable workbench that for nearly 40 years has encouraged millions to try their hands at do-it-yourself projects. He also worked as a car ...