A small woodworking vice is the only addition to this thick-framed workbench. an mdf table surface is added to provide a flat surface that will not warp with humidity changes. wood screws and wood glue will help to keep everything together, and a drill and saw should be the only major tools needed to dimension and prep the lumber.. For some people, woodworking is also a money-making activity because they can sell their creation. if you want to start your own woodworking journey, first, you need a workbench. without a workbench, everything in your workspace is going to be a whole bunch of mess. as a woodworker, you definitely want to build a workbench yourself..