Finally!! Everyone says stuff like "measure the diagonals to make sure everything is square". This is the first time I've seem someone say what to do if they are not.
I am 67 and thank you so much for ur tips and tricks. You made the so lap joint so easy. Was always worried about cutting the chiseling but no worries now. I also thank u for the plans. I’m clearing out my garage and going to put these in. 🔨🔨
So glad you showed what to do when it's not square - as I am sure almost everyone watching this video has ran into and something most videos don't show because it's naturally perfect for them. Thank you!
I just made these as my first real wood project. I have to say you make it look so easy! Some things I’ve learned from this first project in case there are other complete newbies trying to make this: A. Don’t use Phillips head screws with an impact driver. Seriously just don’t. I bought a full box and kept trying to make it work and it just ended up being a massive headache. Star-head screws all the way. I’m just going to throw out the box of phillips head screws purely out of spite at this point. B. If you modify the design to extend the legs to install kick down casters like I did, you can also install leveling feet which honestly saved my butt because my frame was NOT square, my legs were not the same height, and my garage floor is not level. This allows me to set the height to be the same level as other things also like my table saw.
Nice looking Bench ! BTW in Production shops we usually build our own 90 Degree Corner Clamps a simple Triangle with some batten strips on the opposing 90degree sides gives you A excellent way to Clamp them to your Work Parts and honestly often those temporary Clamps stay inplace for Finishing and Shipping Purposes to give the extra Rigidity to the Structure
Disclaimer have I literally zero experience with woodworking and building stuff. A few months ago I made my work table with basically just guessing on how I wanted it to be. It's functional but really not good. I have been watching a ton of work bench/table builds lately and this one is my absolute favorite. I am planning on building this while my wife is on holiday this month and super excited about it. I downloaded your plans and have been making a Lowes shopping list for what I need. Thank you so much for this.
Saw your channel for the very first time. I'm74 and just bought my first compound miter saw so have a lot to learn but am sure enjoying it. Thanks. Love and prayers sent your way.😘
I have a tight workshop and I was thinking of the same idea for workshop tables. I stumbled on your video and you have inspired me to make these tables. I want to take these tables to the next level and make then one with my talbe saw integrated in one and the other as a work table unit with bench dog holes. Thank you for the video.
I built this pair of solid workbenches with the plans you generously provided. I have a small workshop so they needed to meet multiple purposes. I added T-Track to both units. I also made the tops from 2 layers of 3/4” plywood. On one unit the upper layer is removable, revealing a hole cut through to accommodate the placement of a simple portable router table. I installed an on/off kill switch within reach so I can operate the router without reaching under the workbench. When not in use I can hang the router unit on the wall and reinstall the T-Track top. Works great.😊. I have pix! Thanks again. These benches have transformed my modest workshop
I measure diagonals to square as you do. What I really like about this video is you explain how to straighten it out. I never thought of using a strap clamp. I previously used my entire body force to will the things square. Your way is a bit better. Lots of bits better really. Great tips all along the video. Thanks for the nice job.
You're the goat. I was actually looking to make a modular workbench but I forgot the adjective "modular" and was looking at regular DIY workbenches lol
Great build and thank you for the plans. Might want to mention that 2 1/2” pockets screws go right through the 3/4” plywood though. Gonna try 1 1/2” pocket screws instead.
Haha 5 months later and I’m literally at the exact point of the build where I realized this too. FWIW, with the beginner’s jig set at its max thickness of 1 1/2”, a 2 1/2” screw sticks out just a little shy of 1 inch. So either a 1 3/4 or 2” pocket screw should be okay with 3/4 plywood. 1 1/2” is just a tad too short.
Finished building this today with your plans, it’s awesome!! I also wanted to build the miter table you made but my girlfriend had a fantastic idea. We built a box for the saw and put it between the two tables connecting them together with a French cleat. I’d post a photo but I can’t in the comments. The saw could be removed and the two tables function just like you showed in your video. It’s so awesome!!
@@zachpetz6610 Start your own channel to post photos and videos! Clever idea she had with a lower bridge between the 2 tables for the miter saw, thanks internet.
This honestly blew me away. I knew this had to be my workbench as I’ve recently decided to take the plunge and finally start my dream of woodworking. That all starts with converting my 1 car garage into a shop. This is perfect for me. I was happy to spend the 5 bucks for the plans as a much deserved thank you!
Hi from South Africa. I absolutely loved these workbenches. Going to try it next week.Given that you reach an international audience, have you considered putting the metric equivalent somewhere on the screen? I, for one would really appreciate it. The latch idea is phenomenal. Don't know why no-one thought of it before. Thank you so much. Looking forward to your other videos.
I built a 72”x28” workbench out of 2x6 treated and 3/4” plywood, using lag bolts to hold it all together. I used the same casters, and they are super tough.
Love the video and plans. I built one table for my son-in-law’s tiny workroom. I was able to build in my shop, disassemble the cross braces and reassemble in his shop. Worked perfectly. This is a solid bench design. I’m thinking double sheets on top to add dog holes. Thank You
I appreciate your explanations. More so showing the tools and methods of your building. And then working in the beginner fashion. I am a beginner. God Bless. - Jim
Ya know, everyone is always saying to check for square by measuring corner to corner but never explain how to fix it if it isn't. I'm still fairly new to the game so thank you for showing how you fixed it!!
I have downloaded a few different plans from different ppl and I have to say these plans are genuinely the best ones so far! Very clear and easy to understand for literally anyone!
This is excellent. A lot of the time I look at stuff and go "Yeah, no way could I do that". But this I can do. and will do. I really love this idea. Thanks.
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Great work. You must tell me how you made that woman disappear. I have a mother-in-law that I'd like to try it on.
As a retired guy just starting out with a new workshop build this is precisely what I need for my small shop. My shop is only 13x13 but the biggest problem is my small door coming into the shop, at 30" I want to be able to move the workbench through the doorway in case I ever need to do so. I just subscribed, as I was very impressed with this easy build. Well done young man ! Cheers...
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge and free plans with everyone. Seems everything costs money these days so it's nice to see people still in it to help others out rather than a quick buck. I'm a big fan of a lot of your designs. Take care.
I had a hell of a time working out the fasteners using the video and the plans. The video will note one thing, and the plans list another. So if you're having trouble like I was here's a list to help: ~64 2-1/2" pocket hole screws for the frame ~32 2" pocket hole screws for attaching the 21" cross braces to the frame face ~40 1-1/4" pocket hole screws for attaching the top and bottom shelves 24 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws for attaching the casters 24 5/16" washers ~40 3" deck screws for screwing the legs together I also HIGHLY recommend picking up some trigger clamps if you don't have them. You will not regret the investment. The cut list is excellent and the color-coded assembly instructions are helpful and a good companion to the video. Just needed to get the fasteners all sorted. Hope this helps! These benches are excellent.
Projects like this, presented by someone who clearly loves their craft, give budding diy woodworkers like myself a lot of confidence to tackle the more "scary" projects we'd like to try. in the middle of a complete redesign of my workspace in a long, rectangular stoarage shed right now and these modular benches are exactly what I need in my workspace. MUCH appreciated!
Just downloaded the plans and let me tell you I am so excited to get started. I have been looking for a workbench for a while and you have made the type of workbench I've been looking for. Your plans are great and well laid out for anyone to follow. Thank you.
Straight to the point, Easy instructions, simplified for beginners with limited tools! Great video! Can you perhaps build a L shaped Bar that can be modular and repositioned as well? That would be very helpful
Thanks for a great easy to understand build, I am using a conex (cargo container) for my permanent shop. Have been having a hard time in deciding the layout for my work bench and miter station. I think you design is quite the ticket. Thanks for a good vid. O btw....lived that young lady popping in and out, added a little humor and pizzazz to your vid....you got a subscriber! Keep them (vids) coming.
Ok I finished this build and have a couple comments/corrections. First off, thanks for the free plans that go with the video. They were helpful and, even though they had some mistakes or missing info, the video helped to clear up those issues. Now, the instructions say to use 1/4” x 1 5/8” lag screws but the video says 5/16” x 1 1/2” lag screws. Use 5/16”. Also, get washers to go with them. The 2 1/2” pocket screws work great for the joints with only 2x4s but they went through the 3/4” plywood tops so go with 2” unless you like that torture chamber look. The latches that connect the benches together don’t come with any screws so make sure you either have the right size or buy them for the project. Last recommendation is to mount your wheels a little further in from the long edge so the wheels don’t interfere with each other as much with the benches connected. Thanks again to this channel. It was a fun build.
Great vid. One question though; I noticed the wheels don’t stay within the frame when they do a 360 swivel. This would cause the wheels to interfere with each other when connecting 2 workbenches and move them around. I do understand that wheels traveling in same direction rotate the same way mostly. But just not all the time.
What a great video. I've watched several of these trying to figure out how to design my modular benches, but I think you added a few novel ideas on how to keep things looking clean and even. Thanks!
Let me start off with saying this is one of the best / most common sense design ideas yet. This video addresses probably the oldest debate: table size. BTW, I think that was great way to illustrate height of table not being uniform for everyone. I have been wrestling with ideas that would give me flexibility of size. Currently I use 2 old flat surface doors on saw horses, that I can stack or spread out which worked when I built my 84 x 64 book case. I have watched a few videos that talk about size width/depth and everyone has their ideas. But if your not sure or have a variety of projects that would require different sizes, this seems to be best idea yet. Also just as you showed the the 4 tables clamped together with clamps, I was thinking ahead to have some type of latch systems that I have seen to lock together, and not to be disappointed you had already thought of that with the toggle clamps. I also see making one to integrate a flush mounted table saw, router table and maybe others. Not to mention maybe updating from my fixed very over sized miter saw table and maybe building some sort of lowered platform that attaches between 2 of the tables. That being said maybe one (or 2 or more) comments. I think the 4" casters are way over kill. 2" casters are way more than enough in my opinion. I am thinking there is much most people would do that required more than 400 lbs load capacity per table. The other issue is if you work with a lot of hand tools such as hand planers and chisels and sanders Swivel casters can be problematic. While you can lock the wheel it does not prevent the table from moving around with in the 360 degree pivot of the caster. I went to a side mounted wheel that once in place you unlock the wheel so it lowers to the legs. However those may not work with this design since the whole idea is that you connect. Maybe the best alternative I think is that these tables are small and light enough that maybe not use casters at all. Just lift and move or use a tri-dolly swivel caster to move and remove while working on them. Updated: I see that the casters you show seem to lock both wheel and the swivel. I may have to give them a try. That is very important info I see someone going to the local hardware store and buying regular locking casters that only lock wheel.
Great idea for the two separate tables that can clamp together. I'm setting up a tiny workshop in 10x16 shed and these will work great for that! Thank you for posting!
Love this. I feel like you could build a shorter one in the middle to put your miter saw onto have an infeed and outfeed table. Defnitely could use this in my small shop. Glad I ran across this. Good timeing to since I am about to reorganize my entire shop. Definintely going to subscribe to this channel.
Another fantastic build! I think modular is the way to go.....Now, if you could fold the legs and store along side your garage wall, that would be outstanding!
This is totally what I need! I think the only change I might make is leveling casters for my uneven floor. I really like the simplicity and it’s totally doable with my skill set! Thanks! Joe
Great idea linking them together like that. I think I will use these as my jointer and planer stations until I need them for a long assembly once in a while
Great video and even better plans! I am 6’0” and was hesitant about using the same leg length of your original plans. However, I wanted to modify one of the workbenches into a flip top for my mitre/miter saw. The clearance provided by your original height was perfect for my Bosch! I used 2x6 for the upper horizontal supports to give me the space needed for my flip top bearings & bar and modified the vertical legs mid support to accommodate the wider 2x6. Thanks for the great content and inspiration!
I'm so grateful I came across your channel. The videos are full of the right information, and you have a natural way of communicating to keep us glued to our seats. Keep up the great work.
Finished building it tonight. I like to say the latches did not come with black screws so I improvised. I thought they would send screws. Also, I had to use 1 1/2” pocket hole screws. 2 1/2” was too long and went through the sanded plywood from the bottom through the top.I used the Kreg pocket hole kit. I used their recommended depth, maybe I should have moved the coller down one so I would not have drilled too deep. It’s okay, I improvised and it works and looks great. Thanks again for the video.
PURE Genius, simple/elegant , if height is reduced 4", you can get it down to Materials: "1, 4x8ft sheet of plywood & 12, 8ft 2x4's" for TWO WORKBENCHES (that is insanely efficient use of materials!)
Fantastic channel, this has given me the boost I needed to sort my cluttered garage out. This will give me all the space I need. Keep going with the channel and I hope to be making more stuff soon. The miter saw bench was great as I have just bought a new mitre saw, so will be building that first.
Thank you very much for the great video and free plans. I am going to build this soon. I ordered all the necessary items from Amazon with the links you provided. You are very generous to provide everything free. May God Bless you.
This is a brilliant design! I plan to use them separately as shop carts to help me move heavy material around my shop, and then together as an assembly table. I’m 5’4”, so thanks for the heads up on the table height! Your plans are always easy to follow. Liked and subscribed. Thank you!
Two Thing I would suggest, get a six inch Milwaukee T25 bit and just use 2 inch construction screws for the top, perfect length just do over screw, if you want to be extra cautious use 1 3/4 they go in much easier with the T25 vs. square Kreb bit and a lot less $. 2. screw the top on upside down, just make sure its square. The bottom shelf can be put on sideways with a couple 2x4's to allow clamping.
This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!
I like the narration and step by step explanation. I dont think you need the music at all or if you do...put it at a much lower volume...just a thought. Keep building.
Holy crap I wanna do this! Not even sure how useful they'd be for me but this designs shines with promise. A pair of these might be my first work bench! Thank you!
Awesome video mate thanks for the plans, I am no carpenter I'm actually a blacksmith wanting to build out my shop better and this will really help thanks so much.
really like your solution to the lat joints. I've seen vids where they use a 4x4 and then remove material but this seems simpler, esp since i'm just getting started.
I've been looking for a good, modular design, for some while, and I think this is it! My "New Year project". I'm planning a couple of mods to your design though... firstly, about a 1" overhang on front and ends, to accommodate clamps etc, and secondly, a couple of hinged extensions at the rears, to create "outfeed tables", or generally double the area, when weight bearing is not going to me an issue. Looking forward to building these 😁
I have just finished building the first workbench. Such a brilliant idea. With your video and your free plans, it has turned out exceptionally well. Thank-you so much for your inspirational videos. Iust going to get the bits for the second one.
I sent a message at your website as well, I just downloaded the plans, I plan on modifying them to work as a table top and outfeed table for my new jobsite table saw, had no clue how to make multiple tables flush up like that, didn't think clamps like that would work, thanks again man!!
Funny we’re all on the same page. I’m going to do the same as some others and create separate tables for a miter and my planer. I finished my tables and so happy with this as I finally have workbenches that are mobile. I wish they looked as clean as yours do. But I guess as I do more wood working projects they’ll get better. I don’t have my miter yet, so I cut everything with my circular saw and that created small 16th to 1/8 inch differences no matter how much I tried to clean up the cuts. And I used a speed square and had everything super lined up. I also noticed that for the pocket holes to use the specific kreg flat bottom screw heads. I started blowing out wood with construction deck screws. Lastly, the greatest part of mobility, is I can take my projects out the garage and work on my side yard for messier jobs. Things are killer. Thank you for sharing this👍🏼
This is a genius, very diverse design with a lot of modification opportunities. It just needs a shelf between them sitting long way to be a miter saw station (may need to be a bit wider for some saws), and it’s a few modifications away from being a 4’x4’ outfeed table/assembly bench that’d fit perfect in a garage shop. Putting them together in the long configuration and you’ve got a shop desk that could wrap around a corner. You could design almost all your major shop furniture based on this design with some modifications. Well done sir.
I have a small workshop and need a bigger bench but can't fit it. Usually, I end up outside on our outdoor table for more room. With the two benches, they fit end to end in the workshop, and I can now put them together for an assembly table (still outside but not on our picnic table). Great explanation of how this all fits together, thanks
Finally!! Everyone says stuff like "measure the diagonals to make sure everything is square". This is the first time I've seem someone say what to do if they are not.
64 year old beginner that is having fun , I can’t thank you enough for showing this and so grateful for the free plans
I am 67 and thank you so much for ur tips and tricks. You made the so lap joint so easy. Was always worried about cutting the chiseling but no worries now. I also thank u for the plans. I’m clearing out my garage and going to put these in. 🔨🔨
Free plans? They are $4.00 each.
Thanks for showing me how to use a ratchet strap to square it up. It’s small details like this that really help us beginners.
So glad you showed what to do when it's not square - as I am sure almost everyone watching this video has ran into and something most videos don't show because it's naturally perfect for them. Thank you!
I just made these as my first real wood project. I have to say you make it look so easy! Some things I’ve learned from this first project in case there are other complete newbies trying to make this:
A. Don’t use Phillips head screws with an impact driver. Seriously just don’t. I bought a full box and kept trying to make it work and it just ended up being a massive headache. Star-head screws all the way. I’m just going to throw out the box of phillips head screws purely out of spite at this point.
B. If you modify the design to extend the legs to install kick down casters like I did, you can also install leveling feet which honestly saved my butt because my frame was NOT square, my legs were not the same height, and my garage floor is not level. This allows me to set the height to be the same level as other things also like my table saw.
Sounds like you may have needed a larger pilot hole to begin with. And yes, get rid of Phillip head screws. T25s are your friend
Do you have the links to the leveling feet and the kick down casters you used ?
Leveling feet are a great idea!
I don't use phillips head screws for anything anymore. Maybe if I'm ever doing any drywall again but otherwise they are useless.
Nice looking Bench ! BTW in Production shops we usually build our own 90 Degree Corner Clamps a simple Triangle with some batten strips on the opposing 90degree sides gives you A excellent way to Clamp them to your Work Parts and honestly often those temporary Clamps stay inplace for Finishing and Shipping Purposes to give the extra Rigidity to the Structure
That ratchet strap trick was a great idea
And to adjust between ratchet clicks, run a stick through the webbing and give it half a twist.
Disclaimer have I literally zero experience with woodworking and building stuff. A few months ago I made my work table with basically just guessing on how I wanted it to be. It's functional but really not good. I have been watching a ton of work bench/table builds lately and this one is my absolute favorite. I am planning on building this while my wife is on holiday this month and super excited about it. I downloaded your plans and have been making a Lowes shopping list for what I need. Thank you so much for this.
Saw your channel for the very first time. I'm74 and just bought my first compound miter saw so have a lot to learn but am sure enjoying it. Thanks. Love and prayers sent your way.😘
Keep making these builds for tall people. My back thanks you!
Don’t worry, I will. I’ve lived too long in a world designed for someone that’s 5’9” to not want to treat myself to a more vertical experience
@@BearMountainBuilds I’d love to see a large L-shaped desk build if you ever feel up to it.
@@nantztopher1279 actually, that is on my list to do. I’m thinking I’ll make one by this fall
I really like how you also demonstrate using the budget friendly method!
wow. i showed your plans to my local lumber store. i had about 5 guys around me, as I showed them your color coordinated plans
Great to hear my plans are appreciated!
I have a tight workshop and I was thinking of the same idea for workshop tables. I stumbled on your video and you have inspired me to make these tables. I want to take these tables to the next level and make then one with my talbe saw integrated in one and the other as a work table unit with bench dog holes. Thank you for the video.
I like how you simulate real shopping for the FREE plans 🙃. Thanks for the video and plans!
Best I’ve got. It’s the only way I could make it work on my website
Bravo for sticking to simple tools an average person's space and budget allow.
i’ve watched about 500 videos in my time re woodworking and this is very close to being my favourite.
I’ll cinch that number one spot some day 💪🏼
I built this pair of solid workbenches with the plans you generously provided. I have a small workshop so they needed to meet multiple purposes. I added T-Track to both units. I also made the tops from 2 layers of 3/4” plywood. On one unit the upper layer is removable, revealing a hole cut through to accommodate the placement of a simple portable router table. I installed an on/off kill switch within reach so I can operate the router without reaching under the workbench. When not in use I can hang the router unit on the wall and reinstall the T-Track top. Works great.😊. I have pix! Thanks again. These benches have transformed my modest workshop
Sounds like a great build! I’d love to see the pics!
Wow, ratchet strap trick to get the frame square blew my mind!
I measure diagonals to square as you do. What I really like about this video is you explain how to straighten it out. I never thought of using a strap clamp. I previously used my entire body force to will the things square. Your way is a bit better. Lots of bits better really. Great tips all along the video. Thanks for the nice job.
You're the goat. I was actually looking to make a modular workbench but I forgot the adjective "modular" and was looking at regular DIY workbenches lol
Great build and thank you for the plans. Might want to mention that 2 1/2” pockets screws go right through the 3/4” plywood though. Gonna try 1 1/2” pocket screws instead.
I tested b4 I ran the 2 1/2 screws thru the top. 1 3/4 should work.
Haha 5 months later and I’m literally at the exact point of the build where I realized this too. FWIW, with the beginner’s jig set at its max thickness of 1 1/2”, a 2 1/2” screw sticks out just a little shy of 1 inch. So either a 1 3/4 or 2” pocket screw should be okay with 3/4 plywood. 1 1/2” is just a tad too short.
The 2” ones worked fine for me as long as you don’t torque them down too much.
I did this very thing just yesterday. Doh! Thanks for reassuring me that I didn't miss something somewhere.
Your work is second to none may God continue to bless you and your family. Bottom line
Finished building this today with your plans, it’s awesome!! I also wanted to build the miter table you made but my girlfriend had a fantastic idea. We built a box for the saw and put it between the two tables connecting them together with a French cleat. I’d post a photo but I can’t in the comments. The saw could be removed and the two tables function just like you showed in your video. It’s so awesome!!
Great idea!
i had the same idea watching this video. Glad to hear it worked for you. Look forward to seeing the photo
@@moddymeadow I have photos but can’t seem to post them here 😞
@@davidelswick9320 I can’t post a picture or video in the comments so I’m not sure how to send it to you. Any ideas?
@@zachpetz6610 Start your own channel to post photos and videos! Clever idea she had with a lower bridge between the 2 tables for the miter saw, thanks internet.
This honestly blew me away. I knew this had to be my workbench as I’ve recently decided to take the plunge and finally start my dream of woodworking. That all starts with converting my 1 car garage into a shop. This is perfect for me. I was happy to spend the 5 bucks for the plans as a much deserved thank you!
Hi from South Africa. I absolutely loved these workbenches. Going to try it next week.Given that you reach an international audience, have you considered putting the metric equivalent somewhere on the screen?
I, for one would really appreciate it. The latch idea is phenomenal. Don't know why no-one thought of it before.
Thank you so much. Looking forward to your other videos.
I feel am going to be using the phrase, " Rock Solid", more than I expect in the next few days. Good video.
The latch clamps -- genius.
Right! That’s what sold me on these plans. Small space, but sometimes I need a big table to work on.
I built a 72”x28” workbench out of 2x6 treated and 3/4” plywood, using lag bolts to hold it all together. I used the same casters, and they are super tough.
Love the video and plans. I built one table for my son-in-law’s tiny workroom. I was able to build in my shop, disassemble the cross braces and reassemble in his shop. Worked perfectly.
This is a solid bench design. I’m thinking double sheets on top to add dog holes.
Thank You
Made the benches using your plans, thank you! Very happy with them and now plan to make a mitre saw station. Much appreciated!
I appreciate your explanations. More so showing the tools and methods of your building. And then working in the beginner fashion. I am a beginner. God Bless. - Jim
Ya know, everyone is always saying to check for square by measuring corner to corner but never explain how to fix it if it isn't. I'm still fairly new to the game so thank you for showing how you fixed it!!
Love your channel. Thanks for the plans as well. It’s good to see people like you and Matthew Peach helping people.
Really appreciated you going through the process of correcting out of square! Good build
I have downloaded a few different plans from different ppl and I have to say these plans are genuinely the best ones so far! Very clear and easy to understand for literally anyone!
This is excellent. A lot of the time I look at stuff and go "Yeah, no way could I do that". But this I can do. and will do. I really love this idea. Thanks.
This channel should be called "ROCK SOLID BUILDS"
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Great work.
You must tell me how you made that woman disappear. I have a mother-in-law that I'd like to try it on.
As a retired guy just starting out with a new workshop build this is precisely what I need for my small shop. My shop is only 13x13 but the biggest problem is my small door coming into the shop, at 30" I want to be able to move the workbench through the doorway in case I ever need to do so. I just subscribed, as I was very impressed with this easy build. Well done young man ! Cheers...
I built a smaller version for my DeWalt table saw. Rock solid and handsome.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge and free plans with everyone. Seems everything costs money these days so it's nice to see people still in it to help others out rather than a quick buck. I'm a big fan of a lot of your designs. Take care.
Clever! Building a new house, need new garage workbench plus feed bench. Voila! Now know how to have both in a small'ish space. Thank you!
I had a hell of a time working out the fasteners using the video and the plans. The video will note one thing, and the plans list another. So if you're having trouble like I was here's a list to help:
~64 2-1/2" pocket hole screws for the frame
~32 2" pocket hole screws for attaching the 21" cross braces to the frame face
~40 1-1/4" pocket hole screws for attaching the top and bottom shelves
24 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws for attaching the casters
24 5/16" washers
~40 3" deck screws for screwing the legs together
I also HIGHLY recommend picking up some trigger clamps if you don't have them. You will not regret the investment. The cut list is excellent and the color-coded assembly instructions are helpful and a good companion to the video. Just needed to get the fasteners all sorted. Hope this helps! These benches are excellent.
Thank you. You clarified some questions i had about the shelves.
I had planned to build a workbench like this for my shop and stumbled across your video. Thanks for working out all the details and the plans. :)
Projects like this, presented by someone who clearly loves their craft, give budding diy woodworkers like myself a lot of confidence to tackle the more "scary" projects we'd like to try. in the middle of a complete redesign of my workspace in a long, rectangular stoarage shed right now and these modular benches are exactly what I need in my workspace. MUCH appreciated!
Using 2x4 to make 4x4 + lap joints ... +1 bravo man... tons of videos use planers or 2-3 saws to make different joins or cuts. Thank you! Subscribed!
Rock solid! Seriously, this was excellent. Thank you for sharing such a creative idea in a concise, understandable way.
I honestly don't think I've learnt so much from one video before. I think this will be my next project.
Good idea using the ratchet strap to square it up. And I like the clamps to connect them together. Well played, sir!
Just made these for my garage that doesn’t have much space. Thanks for the plans and the detailed video!
Just downloaded the plans and let me tell you I am so excited to get started. I have been looking for a workbench for a while and you have made the type of workbench I've been looking for. Your plans are great and well laid out for anyone to follow. Thank you.
Straight to the point, Easy instructions, simplified for beginners with limited tools! Great video! Can you perhaps build a L shaped Bar that can be modular and repositioned as well? That would be very helpful
Thanks for a great easy to understand build, I am using a conex (cargo container) for my permanent shop. Have been having a hard time in deciding the layout for my work bench and miter station. I think you design is quite the ticket. Thanks for a good vid. O btw....lived that young lady popping in and out, added a little humor and pizzazz to your vid....you got a subscriber! Keep them (vids) coming.
Welcome aboard!
Ok I finished this build and have a couple comments/corrections. First off, thanks for the free plans that go with the video. They were helpful and, even though they had some mistakes or missing info, the video helped to clear up those issues.
Now, the instructions say to use 1/4” x 1 5/8” lag screws but the video says 5/16” x 1 1/2” lag screws. Use 5/16”. Also, get washers to go with them.
The 2 1/2” pocket screws work great for the joints with only 2x4s but they went through the 3/4” plywood tops so go with 2” unless you like that torture chamber look.
The latches that connect the benches together don’t come with any screws so make sure you either have the right size or buy them for the project.
Last recommendation is to mount your wheels a little further in from the long edge so the wheels don’t interfere with each other as much with the benches connected.
Thanks again to this channel. It was a fun build.
Great vid. One question though; I noticed the wheels don’t stay within the frame when they do a 360 swivel. This would cause the wheels to interfere with each other when connecting 2 workbenches and move them around. I do understand that wheels traveling in same direction rotate the same way mostly. But just not all the time.
I had a blast building these benches. Now I have movable workbenches and lots of storage and work space.
What a great video. I've watched several of these trying to figure out how to design my modular benches, but I think you added a few novel ideas on how to keep things looking clean and even. Thanks!
Let me start off with saying this is one of the best / most common sense design ideas yet. This video addresses probably the oldest debate: table size. BTW, I think that was great way to illustrate height of table not being uniform for everyone. I have been wrestling with ideas that would give me flexibility of size. Currently I use 2 old flat surface doors on saw horses, that I can stack or spread out which worked when I built my 84 x 64 book case. I have watched a few videos that talk about size width/depth and everyone has their ideas. But if your not sure or have a variety of projects that would require different sizes, this seems to be best idea yet. Also just as you showed the the 4 tables clamped together with clamps, I was thinking ahead to have some type of latch systems that I have seen to lock together, and not to be disappointed you had already thought of that with the toggle clamps.
I also see making one to integrate a flush mounted table saw, router table and maybe others. Not to mention maybe updating from my fixed very over sized miter saw table and maybe building some sort of lowered platform that attaches between 2 of the tables.
That being said maybe one (or 2 or more) comments. I think the 4" casters are way over kill. 2" casters are way more than enough in my opinion. I am thinking there is much most people would do that required more than 400 lbs load capacity per table.
The other issue is if you work with a lot of hand tools such as hand planers and chisels and sanders Swivel casters can be problematic. While you can lock the wheel it does not prevent the table from moving around with in the 360 degree pivot of the caster. I went to a side mounted wheel that once in place you unlock the wheel so it lowers to the legs. However those may not work with this design since the whole idea is that you connect. Maybe the best alternative I think is that these tables are small and light enough that maybe not use casters at all. Just lift and move or use a tri-dolly swivel caster to move and remove while working on them.
Updated: I see that the casters you show seem to lock both wheel and the swivel. I may have to give them a try. That is very important info I see someone going to the local hardware store and buying regular locking casters that only lock wheel.
Great idea for the two separate tables that can clamp together. I'm setting up a tiny workshop in 10x16 shed and these will work great for that! Thank you for posting!
I made these benches and they turned out awesomly!
Love this. I feel like you could build a shorter one in the middle to put your miter saw onto have an infeed and outfeed table. Defnitely could use this in my small shop. Glad I ran across this. Good timeing to since I am about to reorganize my entire shop. Definintely going to subscribe to this channel.
Another fantastic build! I think modular is the way to go.....Now, if you could fold the legs and store along side your garage wall, that would be outstanding!
This is totally what I need! I think the only change I might make is leveling casters for my uneven floor. I really like the simplicity and it’s totally doable with my skill set! Thanks! Joe
First video I've ever seen where something was out of square and it was explained how to correct that !
I’ve watched at least 50 workbench tutorial videos. Thank you for the free plans and not requiring $5k worth of tools. Subscribed
Great idea linking them together like that. I think I will use these as my jointer and planer stations until I need them for a long assembly once in a while
Great video and even better plans! I am 6’0” and was hesitant about using the same leg length of your original plans. However, I wanted to modify one of the workbenches into a flip top for my mitre/miter saw. The clearance provided by your original height was perfect for my Bosch! I used 2x6 for the upper horizontal supports to give me the space needed for my flip top bearings & bar and modified the vertical legs mid support to accommodate the wider 2x6. Thanks for the great content and inspiration!
It's a very simple and practical work table. That's a great idea!
Thanks I’m super happy with how it turned out!!
@@BearMountainBuilds I will continue to learn your good ideas! thank you.
I'm so grateful I came across your channel. The videos are full of the right information, and you have a natural way of communicating to keep us glued to our seats. Keep up the great work.
I’ve been looking to build something that would work in a small work shop. I think this is perfect for that. Thank you.
This is a great way to build a sturdy shop table, thanks for providing the plans and keep up the good work!!
Finished building it tonight. I like to say the latches did not come with black screws so I improvised. I thought they would send screws.
Also, I had to use 1 1/2” pocket hole screws. 2 1/2” was too long and went through the sanded plywood from the bottom through the top.I used the Kreg pocket hole kit. I used their recommended depth, maybe I should have moved the coller down one so I would not have drilled too deep. It’s okay, I improvised and it works and looks great.
Thanks again for the video.
Love the ratchet strap trick! I will definitely be using that in the future
PURE Genius, simple/elegant , if height is reduced 4", you can get it down to Materials: "1, 4x8ft sheet of plywood & 12, 8ft 2x4's" for TWO WORKBENCHES (that is insanely efficient use of materials!)
Fantastic channel, this has given me the boost I needed to sort my cluttered garage out. This will give me all the space I need. Keep going with the channel and I hope to be making more stuff soon. The miter saw bench was great as I have just bought a new mitre saw, so will be building that first.
Thank you very much for the great video and free plans. I am going to build this soon. I ordered all the necessary items from Amazon with the links you provided. You are very generous to provide everything free. May God Bless you.
This is a brilliant design! I plan to use them separately as shop carts to help me move heavy material around my shop, and then together as an assembly table. I’m 5’4”, so thanks for the heads up on the table height! Your plans are always easy to follow. Liked and subscribed. Thank you!
Ratchet strap to bring into square, brilliant. Learn something new every day. Thanks
Dude! Perfect timing. Just got my first table saw. Love your channel, recently subscribed. You’re killing it! Thanks for the content.
Two Thing I would suggest, get a six inch Milwaukee T25 bit and just use 2 inch construction screws for the top, perfect length just do over screw, if you want to be extra cautious use 1 3/4 they go in much easier with the T25 vs. square Kreb bit and a lot less $. 2. screw the top on upside down, just make sure its square. The bottom shelf can be put on sideways with a couple 2x4's to allow clamping.
This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!
Yup. This is the one. I sat through many videos and your design fits all the criteria! Excellent video.
Wait, let me guess, this table is rock solid?
Where can i get the plans?
@@hawesy7537he’s got a link in the description. $8. Delivered electronically. Worth the $8! I’m literally building one of these right now.
I'm a beginner and have been looking for a First Project Work bench build! This will be the ONE!
I like the narration and step by step explanation. I dont think you need the music at all or if you do...put it at a much lower volume...just a thought. Keep building.
These plans are free? Says 3$
I cant even buy them, the payment system claims my card details are incorrect.
Same here
Same here, messaged to see if they can make them free or use Paypal!
I was able to get it to work. Changed my browser from Chrome to Edge, made sure the cache was cleared and everything went through.
worked on my mobile in the end, all good
Thank you for that ratchet strap tip. I’ve been looking for just that.
Yes! I loved that too too!
Holy crap I wanna do this! Not even sure how useful they'd be for me but this designs shines with promise. A pair of these might be my first work bench! Thank you!
Awesome video mate thanks for the plans, I am no carpenter I'm actually a blacksmith wanting to build out my shop better and this will really help thanks so much.
Great idea for garage shops. Can be used for outfeed tables, assembly tables, miter saw stations, etc.
really like your solution to the lat joints. I've seen vids where they use a 4x4 and then remove material but this seems simpler, esp since i'm just getting started.
Yeah this is nicely done. Loads are bearing on the wood and not screws. Kudos.
I'm 6'6", 41" has always been my sweet spot for workbenches & saw horses
I've been looking for a good, modular design, for some while, and I think this is it! My "New Year project". I'm planning a couple of mods to your design though... firstly, about a 1" overhang on front and ends, to accommodate clamps etc, and secondly, a couple of hinged extensions at the rears, to create "outfeed tables", or generally double the area, when weight bearing is not going to me an issue. Looking forward to building these 😁
I have just finished building the first workbench. Such a brilliant idea. With your video and your free plans, it has turned out exceptionally well. Thank-you so much for your inspirational videos. Iust going to get the bits for the second one.
Great video - easy to follow and each step was clearly communicated including the "why".
I sent a message at your website as well, I just downloaded the plans, I plan on modifying them to work as a table top and outfeed table for my new jobsite table saw, had no clue how to make multiple tables flush up like that, didn't think clamps like that would work, thanks again man!!
Funny we’re all on the same page. I’m going to do the same as some others and create separate tables for a miter and my planer. I finished my tables and so happy with this as I finally have workbenches that are mobile. I wish they looked as clean as yours do. But I guess as I do more wood working projects they’ll get better. I don’t have my miter yet, so I cut everything with my circular saw and that created small 16th to 1/8 inch differences no matter how much I tried to clean up the cuts. And I used a speed square and had everything super lined up. I also noticed that for the pocket holes to use the specific kreg flat bottom screw heads. I started blowing out wood with construction deck screws. Lastly, the greatest part of mobility, is I can take my projects out the garage and work on my side yard for messier jobs. Things are killer. Thank you for sharing this👍🏼
This is a genius, very diverse design with a lot of modification opportunities. It just needs a shelf between them sitting long way to be a miter saw station (may need to be a bit wider for some saws), and it’s a few modifications away from being a 4’x4’ outfeed table/assembly bench that’d fit perfect in a garage shop. Putting them together in the long configuration and you’ve got a shop desk that could wrap around a corner. You could design almost all your major shop furniture based on this design with some modifications. Well done sir.
I have a small workshop and need a bigger bench but can't fit it. Usually, I end up outside on our outdoor table for more room. With the two benches, they fit end to end in the workshop, and I can now put them together for an assembly table (still outside but not on our picnic table). Great explanation of how this all fits together, thanks