Benches. (A.) Figure 1 shows the type of bench used in the most up-to-date carpenter and cabinet shops, while that used by carpenters for ordinary work usually is of the type shown in Fig. 2.

(B.) In many manual-training schools, the benches are of the former type, and, in the most completely equipped schools, are fitted with locked drawers and closets for the reception of tools, not only to keep the latter in condition for use, but to insure that the outfit is complete, and to make it possible to place the responsibility for damage or loss.

Fig. 1. - Manual-training Bench.

Fig. 2. - Carpenter's Bench.

(C.) The vises should be of the modern, quick action design, which, on account of the rapidity with which they work, are superseding the old-fashioned wooden and iron screw vises.