Sometimes centralization is great – I’ve got all my tools in one gigantic rolling cabinet so I always know where they are. Except when I leave one laying out where I used it last because I got distracted or forgot about it.

Every shop, whether you’re a veteran machinist or a newbie to CNC, should have some basic tools – from wrenches and a socket set to proper tool holders and vises. But, there are several tools and utensils that you never knew you needed on your workbench. Some are more obvious than others, but here are nine tools every CNC workbench should contain.