Setup & Accessories
Best Garage Workbenches With Built-In Lights
Garage workbench lights compared by light type, dimming, color temperature, outlets and rated load, plus three plug-in LED shop lights you can add.
Setup & Accessories
The right bench height, depth and top, plus lights, leveling and vise mounting.
Setup & AccessoriesBest Workbench Top Material for a Garage
Compare garage workbench top material: solid wood, steel, laminate and MDF, plus bench mats for cuts, spills and hot glue, with the tradeoffs of each.
Setup & AccessoriesGarage Workbench Depth: How Deep Should It Be?
Garage workbench depth guide: most benches run 20 to 30 in front to back, and 24 in suits many garages that need a walkway and room to move.
Setup & AccessoriesHow to Level a Heavy Duty Workbench With Leg Levelers
Heavy duty workbench leg levelers and casters fix a rocking bench on a sloped garage floor. Check the thread, set the level and recheck after loading.
Setup & AccessoriesWhat Height Should a Garage Workbench Be?
Find the right garage workbench height by measuring from floor to elbow, then adjusting for hand tools, power tools, assembly and sitting work.
Setup & AccessoriesWhat Is the Ideal Garage Workbench Size?
The ideal garage workbench size for most homes is 48 to 72 in long and about 24 in deep, plus a simple way to measure your space before you buy.
Setup & AccessoriesWhere to Mount a Vise on a Garage Workbench
Where to mount a vise on a garage workbench: pick a front corner, keep the jaws past the edge, avoid thin tops, and follow the maker's manual.