Workbench

Workbenches allow Sims to craft items which they may be able to sell or use. The original workbench was the KraftMatic Woodworking Table from The Sims: Livin' Large. Workbenches were reintroduced in The Sims 2 in Open for Business and FreeTime, where they build badge skill as a Sim creates objects while using them.

A workbench also appears in The Sims 3 when Ambitions is installed. It is used to 'invent' objects, while also improving a Sim's Handiness and Inventing skills.

The Sims
The Sims: Livin' Large introduced the KraftMatic Woodworking Table, which could be used to make gnomes. This workbench reappeared in The Sims: Makin' Magic, where it was accompanied by the Craft-A-Gargoyle workbench. Both of these items build a Sim's Mechanical skill.

"That Smells Great!" Floral Workstation
Associated skill: Cleaning

Associated Badge: Flower Arranging

Cost: §1000


 * No Badge: Bouquet of Daisies (Decorative Item)
 * Bronze Badge: Wildflower Bouquet, Tulip Bouquet (Decorative items)
 * Silver Badge: Rose Bouquet, Mixed Flower Bouquet (Decorative items)
 * Gold Badge: Snapdragon Bouquet (Raises motives when successfully made)

Success or failure in flower arranging depends most on the aspiration of the Sim doing the flower arranging. A Sim in platinum almost never creates "Evil" snapdragons, while a Sim in deep red aspiration can create them up to a third of the time.

If FreeTime is installed, crafting at this workbench builds enthusiasm for the Arts and Crafts hobby.

"Non-Deadly" Robot Crafting Station
Associated skill: Mechanical

Associated Badge: Robotics

Cost: §2000


 * No Badge: Toy Robot (Raises Fun)
 * Bronze Badge: Cleanbot (cleans messes on the floor); Hydrobot (puts out fires; waters flowers)
 * Silver Badge: Sentrybot (zaps intruders); Munchiebot (fetches food)
 * Gold Badge: Create a Servo (robotic Sim)

Sims with lower Mechanical skill are more likely to create robots that start out non-functional. These can be repaired (place them on the floor to see the option) to restore their full value and make them operational.

Crazy Fun Toybench
Associated skill: Creativity

Associated Badge: Toy Making

Cost: §1500


 * No Badge: Sir Bricks-A-Lot
 * Bronze Badge: Little Heroes Fire Truck and Clown-in-a-Box
 * Silver Badge: Brinks Kite and Twirl, Spin, and Wobble!
 * Gold badge: Wet 'n' Wild Water Wiggler

Failed toymaking attempts may end up creating "evil" versions of the Clown-in-a-Box, Brinks' Kite, and Water Wiggler.

Ug-No-More Makeover Station
Associated skill: Cleaning

Associated Badge: Cosmetology

Cost: §1200

Higher badge levels increases a Sim's chance of doing a successful makeover.

Pottery Wheel
Associated Skill: Creativity

Associated Badge: Pottery

This also raises the Sim's Arts and Crafts hobby


 * No Badge: Plates
 * Bronze Badge: Vases and Tea Sets (raises the environment motive better in the kitchen)
 * Silver Badge: Pitchers and Pots (raises the environment motive up to two rooms away)
 * Gold badge: Amphora (best sculpture for raising the environment motive in the whole area)

Sewing Bench
Associated Skill: Creativity

Associated Badge: Sewing

This also raises the Sim's Arts and Crafts hobby


 * No Badge: Pot Holders
 * Bronze Badge: Teddy Bears and Curtains
 * Silver Badge: Quilts and 'an outfit', i.e. any outfit that can be bought including Custom Content
 * Gold badge: Nifty Custom Outfit

Scraptronic™ Workbench
Skills Improved by Using the Object: Handiness, Inventing

Cost: §1,250

Description: ''They don't build workbenches like they used to but Scraptronic's patented automatic scrap refill system makes this inventor's workbench almost as good as Grandpa's old garage table. A broad and sturdy table provides plenty of room for creations of any size and the tackboard will hold all your tools, greasers, nuts and bolts.''