Become an Authorized Licensed Fabricator through our Authorized Commercial Use Program and Fabricate our Model Railroad Benchwork Kits and Table Kit Designs to sell locally through your own business
Build and sell Model Railroad Benchwork using our Benchwork and Table Kit Plans™ and our Model Railroad Benchwork Cut List Generator™-while preserving creator recognition and maintaining consistent design standards worldwide.
Proven Designs, Proven Results
Our exclusive line of Model Railroad Benchwork Kits, Table Kits, Helix Kits and specialty modular kits have gained substantial recognition in the industry and are fast becoming the go to standard due to our unique designs, ease of assembly, and commitment to quality. We offer the most extensive range of products compared to any other manufacturers.
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Who This is For
This program is designed for:
- Professional woodworkers, cabinet shops, small fabrication businesses
- Makerspaces or small manufacturers with consistent tooling and repeatable processes
- Builders who want a proven benchwork system to sell locally (and avoid international shipping costs)
- Has principal operating location(s) in the UK, EU, Australia, or Southeast Asia
Not a fit for:
- Resellers who want to redistribute PDFs/files
- Shops unwilling to follow build standards or attribution requirements
- Anyone within the North American Continent
What You Get
Depending on the license tier, you may receive:
- Licensed permission to fabricate and sell physical benchwork products based on our designs
- Model Railroad Benchwork Cut List Generatortm + PDF format Shop Drawingstm(the “system”)
- Shop drawing photos
- Cut list generator quick start guide
- Detailed outlines of fabrication and assembly methods
- Examples of common jigs used and how to use them
- Detailed final assembly instructions
- Material selection guidelines
- Brand & attribution kit
- Co-branding rights
- Directory listing + recognition on our website, social media platforms, and future published pages and posts utilizing your website URL/social media links
- Product list details
- Updates to cut list generator
- Add-on product licenses
Your obligations (brand + quality)
To protect the customer experience and preserve recognition:
Attribution (required)
All marketing pages and quotes must include:
- “Designed by The Model Railroad Benchwork Store • Built by [Your Business Name] under license.”
Each finished product must include a visible label/plate (you can print or laser-engrave):
- “Designed by The Model Railroad Benchwork Store • Built by [Your Business Name] •
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File & IP Protection
You may NOT:
- Sell, share, post, or redistribute our PDFs, drawings, generator files, screenshots, or extracted dimensions
- Offer the “plans” as a standalone product
- Create derivative “plan products” based on our drawings You may:
- Use the system to produce physical benchwork for your customers only
- Provide customers your own invoice, build notes, care info, and assembly guidance you create
Build Standards
Authorized builders must:
- Use suitable straight/stable materials and consistent fastening practices
- Follow the structural intent of the design (frame integrity, bracing, leg stability)
- Maintain accuracy and repeatability suitable for woodworking production
(Full checklist provided upon approval.)
License Options & Pricing
1) Commercial Use License
Best for shops that want permission to build/sell but don’t want co-marketing.
- $1,500 USD/year-renewable annually by prior written agreement (single location, single user)
- Shop drawings
- Cut list generator
- Quick start guide
- Intro and assembly instructions
- Material recommendations
- Shop drawing photos
- Detailed explanations of assemblies and methods
- Examples of common jigs
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In depth: why this is a viable and lucrative opportunity
2) Authorized Builder License (Recommended)
Best for shops that want co-branding and leads via our website & social media outlets.
- $2,500 USD one-time setup (onboarding + approval + brand kit)
- $350 USD/monthly ongoing license subscription ($4,200 USD/year) —30-day cancellation available
Includes everything in Commercial Use plus:
- Product list details-price, SKU, shipping weights and dimensions
- Directory listing on our website-drives traffic to your site
- Co-branding rights-a powerful marketing tool for your business that includes: recognition and display of your business on our website and social media platforms, placement of your business on new pages/posts we create for marketing purposes after the onboarding process (we may, at our discretion, update pages/posts created before the onboarding process with your information)
- Updates/improvements to cut list generator as we make them
- Ability to purchase add-on product licenses as they become available
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How it Works (simple process)
- Apply via email
- We review your shop, tools, and past work
- Short screening call (15-20 minutes)
- Approval + payment
- Receive your onboarding kit and license ID
- You begin quoting and building locally
Program FAQs
Is this a franchise?
No. This is a commercial license/ authorized builder program. You operate your own business independently.
Can I sell the plans or share the files with customers?
No. The license covers fabricating and selling physical benchwork products only.
Do I have to use your brand name?
Yes. Attribution is required. Co-branding is optional depending on tier, but you must preserve designer recognition using approved wording.
Do I need a fully equipped shop to fabricate your products?
No. You can fabricate our products using basic power tools if you want, and in fact is exactly how we started out. We provide you with photos and use examples of common jigs we utilize, plus some insight tailored just for small operations or start-ups. We want you to benefit from your investment, and are here to assist you in doing so. See our tips here: Tips For the Small Shop Interested in our Authorized Commercial Use Program – The Model Railroad Benchwork Store
Can you revoke the license?
Yes. if files are redistributed, attribution is removed, or workmanship/behavior harms the brand.
Can I upgrade tiers later?
Yes. Many partners start Commercial, then move to Authorized once they’re ready for listing and co-branding.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you up; Apply today to get started on your better financial future.
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