Most plans come without joinery methods because there are so many ways to accomplish the task. All plans have complementary free YouTube videos showing you how I performed the task for that particular piece. If you'd like to explore other joinery options, you're welcome to reach out to me via email or join the forums where you can get input from multiple people, including myself, on the best joinery methods for a particular project. I try and use different joinery methods when I can, primarily to demonstrate how to do them.
This bench is an entry-level split-top workbench that can grow with you as a woodworker. Although this build uses entry-level vises, the bench is designed to add high-end hardware you may want later in your woodworking journey.