Build Matt's Monster Workbench
with Matt Kenney

Build a Monster Workbench

This heavy-duty workbench includes a flat, solid benchtop and a sturdy twin-screw vise. Kenney also uses holdfasts and a planing stop to hold work in place.

Matt Kenney

Watertown, Connecticut

I actually taught philosophy before I started working as an editor at Fine Woodworking. I built furniture as a hobby and I made my first project, a crib for my daughter, on a 2 ft. by 10 ft. apartment balcony. Then I met Joe Mazurek, a professional furniture maker in Camden, SC. He let me hang out in his shop and taught me almost everything I know about the craft.

In this video workshop, I'll show you step-by-step how to make a durable workbench designed to last a lifetime. The construction is straightforward, the trick is managing the massive amount of lumber. Tune in to watch the series for a collection of useful tips and techniques.