Aisha Thompson
Beginner-friendly bench selection, safe setups, organization, and workflow foundations
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About
I coach first-time and returning woodworkers through bench choices that keep projects moving. My focus is safe, repeatable setups, tidy workflows, and accessories that earn their footprint.
Background
On my first solo build, I wasted hours chasing clamps and tools buried under lumber. A mentor walked me through a reset: clear zones, fixed clamping points, a home for everything. That single afternoon made the project fun again. Ever since, I start with workflow before buying anything.
Perspective
I prefer simple, repeatable setups using standard footprints and common accessories.
Author Articles
Steel Workbench Welding Test: Heat and Vibration Solutions
Master heat and vibration control for safer, more precise welding on a steel workbench, with clear guidance on material and surface choices, isolation and bracing upgrades, essential safety steps, and a phased, budget-friendly path to consistent results.
Workbench Storage Hacks: Small Workshop Organization Made Simple
Apply a workflow-first system to a small workshop with seven practical storage hacks - triangle zones, one-touch tool access, rolling under-bench storage, shadow boards, and task-specific modules. Spend less time hunting tools and more time building with a clear-start ritual and space-smart overhead options.