Workbench Top Advice

[Osvaldd]

Had to take a small break from woodworking, I'm back at it now. Workbench is nearly done.
I want to add some dowels to strengthen mortise and tenon joints, am I wasting time?

 

[rafezetter]

Had to take a small break from woodworking, I'm back at it now. Workbench is nearly done.
I want to add some dowels to strengthen mortise and tenon joints, am I wasting time?

Some might say yes, but personally I'm a "belt and braces" kinda guy and would dowel them - it's a workbench so you want it sturdy as you can make it, then you can mistreat it as much as you like without fear.

It's minimal time to do, so why not?

 

[Osvaldd]

Forgot to post a picture of the finished bench sooner. Literally all the tools I used are on the bench.