A bench is a conveniently elevated and (hopefully) flat clamping jig. Large and heavy is best if you do not require mobility. I prefer to have attached vises rather than stops and hooks.
The Furniture Restoration Tool List: The Workbench
You may find this tool chest a very practical design for your needs. I made my tool chest of solid mahogany. Its a great design to experiment with, you can purchase a couple of nice clear pine 1 x 12's and make a test version to suit your particular measurements before you commit to that curly maple or quilted cherry.
A Traditional Tool Chest Design
You'll need a place to keep your tools in some kind of order,this type of chest has proven versatile for me over the years.
Sticks & Glue 
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