One of the woodworkers I spoke with, Ty Morrison-Heath, recommended the Narex Boxed Bench Chisel Set (our Best Overall pick). He says it’s “useful for cleaning up a dado, half lap, or rabbet ...

With just a few basic tools and a little elbow grease, that hardy chunk of lumber can be transformed into a rugged, minimalist bench that can seat more people than you probably have on hand to ...