Once a basic workbench has been installed, a carpenter may want to make additions to it in order to enhance his repertoire as far as shaping and working wood is concerned. Usually workbenches already have a recess tray for tools and a shelf underneath for the storage of sections of wood, various tins and possibly a toolbox as well.

G-Clamps are ideal when workbenches are being used to hold a large, flat piece of wood steady so that the woodworker can cut along its length or cut a special groove across or along the grain. A pair of G-Clamps would be placed at either end of the workbench and a piece of scrap wood should be placed as protection between the wood and the foot of the clamp.

The vertical drill stand is another accessory worth considering. Sometimes you will need to drill holes at exact right angles to an exact depth. Clamping the wood into the vice and using the drill free-hand cannot absolutely guarantee this kind of accuracy.

There are a variety of drill stands on the market, and you should be able to find one that will suit your particular drill. They all work in the basic way in that they clamp the drill upright in its holder, and then the drill can be lowered onto the piece of wood with the use of a lever. Some drill stands will have a calibrated scale on them and an adjustable stop to prevent them from drilling too far into the wood.