Carpenters are craftspeople who specialize in working with wood to build houses, furniture and other objects. There are differnet kinds of carpenters who focus on specific areas of carpentry, and they include finishing carpenters, cabinetmakers, framers and formwork carpenters, among others.

Here's the story on the hardware. The bolts, nuts and washers are used to connect the front rails to the two ends of the bench. Using this hardware, we'll borrow a technique used by bed makers to build a joint that is stronger than any mortise and tenon. The Bench Dog and Wonder Dog will keep you from having to buy an expensive tail vise. Read and get more info on how to build a workbench.