Workbench Woods
Great hardwoods for building your own heriloom quality workbench

best hardwoods for building a workbench for woodworking

The Best Workbench Is Built, Not Bought

Building your own workbench can take more than a couple of angles. You can toss a piece of plywood on a pair of sawhorses or go to the far opposite end of the spectrum for something a little more traditional, robust, heavy; something that'll last a few generations. A great workbench is one you don't have to think about; it's heavy enough that it won't move as you work, and durable enough that it can handle the pressures of your pounding, clamping, planing and sawing.

That's why you'd pick some solid hardwood for your workbench.


Beech (European) 4/4 Lumber
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Beech (European) 4/4 Lumber
$6.29 /Board Feet
Beech (European) 8/4 Lumber
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Beech (European) 8/4 Lumber
$7.29 /Board Feet
Hard Country Maple 4/4 Lumber
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Hard Country Maple 4/4 Lumber
$5.99 /Board Feet
Natural Hickory 4/4 Lumber
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Natural Hickory 4/4 Lumber
$5.99 /Board Feet
Natural Hickory 8/4 Lumber
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Natural Hickory 8/4 Lumber
$7.99 /Board Feet
Hard White Maple 12/4 Lumber
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Hard White Maple 12/4 Lumber
$12.99 /Board Feet
Hard White Maple 4/4 Lumber
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Hard White Maple 4/4 Lumber
$7.99 /Board Feet
Hard White Maple 6/4 Lumber
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Hard White Maple 6/4 Lumber
$8.99 /Board Feet
Hard White Maple 8/4 Lumber
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Hard White Maple 8/4 Lumber
$9.99 /Board Feet
Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
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Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
$5.49 /Board Feet
Red Oak 6/4 Lumber
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Red Oak 6/4 Lumber
$6.49 /Board Feet
Red Oak 8/4 Lumber
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Red Oak 8/4 Lumber
$6.99 /Board Feet
Ash 12/4 Lumber
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Ash 12/4 Lumber
$11.99 /Board Feet
Ash 4/4 Lumber
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Ash 4/4 Lumber
$6.99 /Board Feet
Ash 8/4 Lumber
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Ash 8/4 Lumber
$7.49 /Board Feet
White Oak (Flat Sawn) 12/4 Lumber
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White Oak (Flat Sawn) 12/4 Lumber
$22.99 /Board Feet
White Oak (Flat Sawn) 4/4 Lumber
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White Oak (Flat Sawn) 4/4 Lumber
$7.99 /Board Feet
White Oak (Flat Sawn) 6/4 Lumber
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White Oak (Flat Sawn) 6/4 Lumber
$10.99 /Board Feet
White Oak (Flat Sawn) 8/4 Lumber
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White Oak (Flat Sawn) 8/4 Lumber
$11.99 /Board Feet
White Oak (Quarter Sawn) 6/4 Lumber
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Hard Country Maple 6/4 Lumber
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Hard Country Maple 6/4 Lumber
$6.99 /Board Feet
Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
$99.00 /Pack
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Red Oak 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Red Oak 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$129.00 /Pack
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Hard White Maple 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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Hard White Maple 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
$129.00 /Pack
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Hard White Maple 6/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
 
Hard White Maple 6/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$119.00 /Pack
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Hard White Maple 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
 
Hard White Maple 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$149.00 /Pack
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Natural Hickory 1/2" Thin Lumber
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Natural Hickory 1/2" Thin Lumber
$5.99 /Square Feet
Natural Hickory 1/2" Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size On Sale
 
Natural Hickory 1/2" Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
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$99.00 $79.00 /Pack
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Natural Hickory 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
 
Natural Hickory 8/4 Lumber Pack: 3 Boards, Choose Your Size
$129.00 /Pack
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Natural Hickory 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
 
Natural Hickory 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
$109.00 /Pack
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Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
 
Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber
$7.99 /Board Feet
Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
 
Rift Sawn Red Oak 4/4 Lumber Pack: 6 Boards, Choose Your Size
$125.00 /Pack
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Natural White Oak 4/4 Lumber
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Natural White Oak 4/4 Lumber
$5.99 /Board Feet