This is an excellent book for learning all of the parts that go into a workbench. There are even some workbench plans for tops, bases, and vises in the book. Although there could be more plans, there is enough information in the book to take one of their plans and adapt it for your own bench. Many different benches, tops, bases, and vises are discussed and pros and cons are given for each. If you are just setting up a shop or are tired of your old workbench and want to save some money by making your own, this is definitely the book for you.