Motorized grinder used to sharpen steel or other hard metals. Attached to a bench to raise it to a working height, the wheel is mounted either on the motor shaft or a separate shaft supported on bearings and driven by a motor through a belt.
Bench lathe
Workbench mounted small metal or wood lathe.
Bench mark
Mark on some permanent object fixed to the ground from which land measurements and elevations are taken.
Bench saw
Also referred to as a table saw, this blade of this circular power saw is exposed through an opening in the surface of a sturdy work bench or table. The blades are able to be adjusted to different angles and heights and guides aid the work past the saw blade.
Bench stone
Sharpening stone.
Bench stop
Device to hold work in place on a work station.
Bench top tools
As their name suggests, bench top tools can be placed on or mounted to workbenches or other work surfaces. Smaller than their stationary counterparts, they are lightweight, portable and require less space in which to function. Also, they are typically less expensive than stationary tools.
Bench vise
Work surface vise.
Benching
Leveling of the area around an excavation site to avoid having soil slip into the excavation.
