Ben’s Backyard Shop

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01/09/2026

One table.
So many uses.

Built to save space.
Built to work smarter.

This multi-functional woodworking table handles more than one job without cluttering the shop.

Simple design.
Real utility.
No wasted space.

What would you build on it first?

https://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/10-workbench-upgrades/
01/08/2026

https://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/10-workbench-upgrades/

Make your bench indispensable. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the February 2004 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Christopher Schwarz has published numerous articles on workbenches since then, and his thoughts have evolved on some of the topics discussed here. Still, this ...

01/08/2026

Welcome to Ben’s Backyard Shop. I’m Ben Harper. I’ve been working with wood since I was a teenager, learning the basics from my dad and the tools he left behind. These days I build solid, no-shortcut projects and share what I’ve learned along the way. If you enjoy real woodworking, you’re in the right place.

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885 Emerald Street
Marion, IA
52302

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