Available with worktops of top-quality steel, laminate or solid Hevea wood ... and price is this little go-able gem from über DIY brand Black+Decker, the Workmate Portable Workbench WM125.

My first project was an adjustable bench. With about $30 worth of materials (including wood, screws, and glue), my training partner, Rod Jackson, and I built the bench in my living room . . . and ...