The woodworker should take pride in keeping his bench in order. The bench-board or bench-hook should be used to avoid injuring the bench. Never should the knife or any other tool be stuck in the bench top. In starting nails be careful not to drive them through into the bench. Boring must be done in the vise or on a board or the bench-hook in order to avoid making holes in the bench.

Once each week the top should be thoroughly rubbed with oily waste. The drawers should be kept clean and each tool in its place. To avoid the necessity of frequent cleaning, do not allow them to remain open. The vise must not be overstrained. Remember that there is a limit to what it will bear.

Keep on the bench only such tools as are in use. At the close of each recitation put all in order. Do not wait until the close of the recitation to put away tools that will not be needed again during the recitation, but when done with them put them away at once.

Do not loan any tools from your bench without special permission. Your bench should be securely fastened to the floor. If it becomes loose, make a report to the instructor.