The UK's bestWorkbenches2022 Review

The Bosch PWB 600 Work Bench is one of the best workbenches on the market with its solid yet compact design and quick and easy folding mechanism.

This foldable workbench is made from a combination of aluminium and bamboo making it durable and weather resistant. The bench folds down easily in just a few seconds for easy storage and is just 9 cm thick when folded.

This DIY workbench is extremely versatile as it can accommodate both heavy and large work pieces. Its maximum load is 200kg, and it can handle pieces up to 525mm wide and 34mm deep. It can be used as a garage workbench, a shed workbench or as a workshop bench.

The folding workbench comes with four clamps to enable you to fix unwieldy and awkward pieces with ease. You can even secure round pieces firmly, and they’re stowed away on the bench when not in use.

The DIY workbench also includes a handy on-board storage compartment to store small tools and accessories. Overall, this is one of the best versatile workbenches you can find.

The BLACK+DECKER Workmate is one of the best folding workbenches on the market. It’s compact, reliable, and easy to set up. The WM626-XJ Workmate is a heavy-duty version of the all-time classic folding workbench that has been helping DIYers and tradespeople since they started selling them back in 1972.

The Workmate has a lightweight but rigid folding frame. It can support up to 250 kg but can easily be carried around too. The other handy thing about the frame on this workbench is that you can set it to two different heights. Simply fold in the four legs and you’ve got a low sawhorse as well.

The work surface itself is made from sturdy bamboo and the clamping edges have a V-shaped groove. They come in handy when you need to clamp pipes or other round stock materials. The dual clamping cranks have a smooth action and let you clamp objects of all sizes. They include four adjustable swivel pegs to give you more clamping capacity as well.

I think the Workmate is one of the best folding workbenches. Its compact design is often copied but never beaten and with its affordable price you won’t regret adding this great workbench to your collection.

Worx are one of those decent budget brands that come up with some ingenious products. The Pegasus WX051 work table is definitely one of those successes. It’s an extremely sturdy folding table that is packed with clever little features.

The first thing I like about the Pegasus is that it’s a 2-in-1 system. You can use it as either a flat-top workbench or as a folding sawhorse for large stock materials. It doesn’t take much effort to fold the workbench out, and everything snaps nicely into place, making it feel rock solid.

It comes complete with two handy squeeze clamps that fit into channels on the surface of the workbench. There are also four pegs that fit through the dog bench holes for clamping oddly shaped objects.

Israel-based resin masters Keter have created what I think is the best plastic workbench on the market today. Their work table is ultra-portable and folds down completely flat. It’s ideal for throwing into the back of the car or when space is at a premium in your workshop.

It’s a compact and folding workbench that can be easily carried in one hand using the handle on the top. What makes this one of the best folding worktables is the opening action. You hold it on both ends and press the release buttons with your thumbs. It then folds down like a magician’s table, it’s quick and easy to set up.

With a maximum load of a massive 453 kg, this heavy-duty workbench can hold up pretty much anything you want. The clever clamping system means you get two removable squeeze clamps to use where you want as well. It’s not as light as the Workmate, but it’s a capable bit of kit.

Looking like the sort of workbench that belongs in a proper workshop, the Arbor Garden Solutions Pressure Treated Workbench is a rustic thing of beauty. Standing at 6 feet long and with seriously chunky legs and cross bracing, you could hammer away on this solid workbench for years without it breaking down.

Definitely not designed with portability in mind, this is the best workbench for carpenters and a sturdy workspace for DIYers. It’s ideal for when you want a solid workbench to work on and somewhere to store your power tools. Constructed from pressure-treated CLS timber, it’s just as comfortable out in the garden as it is in the garage. This solid wood bench is not going to rot away on you any time soon.

If you’re looking for a heavy-duty, stationary workbench, this is it. If you want to attach a bench vice to transform your shed into a workshop, this is your best option. It comes delivered as a flat pack that needs putting together. It’s a simple process and the good people at Arbor have made the process easy with videos and detailed instructions.

Making quality tools and accessories since 1978, Sealey are a British success story when it comes to the best folding workbenches. Leaving gimmicks and gadgets to the other guys, their take on the workbench is reliable, durable, and pleasingly simple.

It might look like a wallpapering table, but it’s a heavy-duty work table. It can easily hold up to 100kg across its rigid heavy-duty steel frame and thick MDF top. At 14kg in weight, it’s a relatively lightweight bench but still portable though, with an ergonomic handle when you need to take it with you.

It doesn’t come with any clamps or clever tilt features. However, the Sealey folding workbench gives you a printed protractor and measurements up to 960mm along one straight edge. It’s a versatile folding table and an affordable price, what more could you need?

You can never have enough storage space. I like that Hardcastle’s two-tier bench with its sturdy steel frame gives you both a solid work surface and a massive shelf to stow your power tools underneath. You can’t fold it up and take it with you. However, it’s the best stationary workbench that won’t put a big hole in your wallet.

The workbench has a powder-coated steel construction, and the MDF top is sturdy enough without being too heavy. I wouldn’t use it for heavy work, but you could always replace the workbench top with something more heavy-duty. The steel frame is as solid as a rock and can take a beating. It has nice anti-slip rubber feet as well, so it won’t slide around or damage your floor.

It’s not the easiest thing in the world to put together though. You need to use your common sense. But if you want a free-standing built-in storage solution and workbench combination at an affordable price, you can’t go far wrong with this Hardcastle multipurpose workbench.

One of the biggest names in DIY, Stanley know a thing or two about making the best folding workbench. The solid plastic construction and wealth of clamping holes make this a seriously handy and portable bit of kit.

Weighing in at just over 10kg, you won’t have any problems picking it up and taking it with you. The extendable handle on one end gives you plenty of grip too. It has a good size work surface for a folding workbench, and there’s an X-shaped set of dog holes cut out for accurate clamping.

The construction of the worktop is rigid cellular plastic that feels solid and shouldn’t be prone to warping or mould. There are plenty of dog bench holes machined into the work surface. They give you almost unlimited clamping options for bits of timber in almost any shape.

The folding action is quick and easy too. Simply press the button and the legs swing out and lock into place. Then when you’re done, press the button again to unlock the legs and pack it away. It all folds down nice and flat for storage too.