Wood Craft

Modifying your bench pin for maximum performance

By Charlie Herner

She’s always there for you, welcoming you each day as you approach your bench, ready to take on any task. She’s your loyal and devoted bench pin—and chances are you’ve customized her to suit your needs. The following are snapshots of my and my fellow Green Lake Jewelry Works jewelers’ bench pin modifications, with descriptions of how those mods enable us to better perform our craft.