I just showed this video to my wife,she loved the look of it and wants me to build her two for our property. I'll admit I used this video so I could have an excuse to get mor toy,I mean more tools for my workshop.
I just finished my bench. Mine has some mistakes because he did not explain the back slat and space are NOT equal. (15:48) I added an extra seat support because I did not trust only 1 support. When using the 2" router bit to clean up the arms etc. do not use a 1/4" shaft. you will bend the shaft. Use 1/2" shaft. I put 3 coats of teak oil on solid mahogany and a coat of Howard's orange wax. It is beautiful.
We have had this bench ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.
At around 14:20 the video shows a "short piloted mortising bit" in his plunge router to rout tenons on one of the long boards, where it's not practical to use the table saw. What are the specs on that router bit? I'm looking to buy one to make this bench but there are many dimensions for this type of bit, in both 1/4" and 1/2" shank diameters, plus different heights and cutting diameters. Which one would you recommend for this task? Thanks
Hi Darryl, the mortising bit used in the video is Freud's 16-560, which you can find on our website at www.rockler.com/freud-top-bearing-mortising-dado-router-bits. Its overall cutting diameter is 1/2" with a 5/16" cutting length and 1/4" shank. What's helpful about this particular bit is that the cutting length is short enough to allow the bearing to roll against a template without also engaging the cutters in the wood. This way, you can lower the bit into the workpiece and make as shallow of a cut as you like, and that's helpful in situations like this where a tenon is being formed. But a similar bit with a longer cutter could also work, in any cutting diameter or either shank size (1/4" or 1/2"). A longer cutter would require a thicker template to work similarly, with the bearing making contact with the template but the cutters still clear of the part surface.
Hey Rockler, I'm new to this. Can you tell me if the brad nails and other screw hardware used to support the tenon joints are overkill? Based on the design and the large number of mortise and tenon joins, it seems like this could be hardware free? Especially when it's all together, it doesn't seem like anything could come apart.
Yes, in theory. The addition of fasteners is for extra security against the outdoor elements. If you want to avoid the fasteners, you could use epoxy instead of wood glue for a more weather resistant adhesive too.
How is this bench to sit on? The seating I've seen so far for benches is usually curved in the other direction, like a shallow S somewhat. Oh, and your videos are always top notch, btw. I enjoy them a lot.
It's always difficult to estimate what the monetary "value" of a woodworking project will be, because determining that is a product of the wood species used and the labor hours that go into making it. Then, there's the factor of where it is being sold, and who has built it/who is selling it. We recommend checking out this article: www.rockler.com/learn/how-to-price-woodworking-projects
I make a similar bench from Tennessee Red Cedar. I sell the bench for $400 and a matching table for $250. My version is a bit more utilitarian than this Rockler version. Rockler is a wonderful bunch of folks and I like this bench better than the one I designed. I build furniture and lathe products on a commission basis. Hope this helps.
I've got these plans and can't wait to build this bench. Got several Adirondack chairs to finish first, then a nesting pram, but after that it's the bench's turn. Looking forward to the challenge.
@@mhub3576 I have just finished drilling all of my mortices today and now am in the dry fitting stage. Although I have enjoyed making it, it is rather difficult considering all the mortice and tenons you have to fit together. In a project with so many, I can tell you making all of them fit perfectly is a bit-- --. Where I made my mistake I didn't cut the 16-degree angle before I cut out the shape of the arm. Take my advice and do each step exactly as they said so you can avoid all the frustrations Good Luck.
Hello quick question is the back leg bill of materials correct at 2.75 x 7 x 39 inch correct? Is the 7 inch width correct in build instructions correct? Seems high? Th
Wow, this bench tutorial is impressive, but let's be real - not everyone has a full workshop of professional tools at home. 🛠💼 I appreciate the craftsmanship, but what about us regular folks who just want to try our hand at DIY without breaking the bank on tools? 🤔 How about a follow-up video with a bench project using everyday tools found in most households? Let's make woodworking accessible to everyone! 👍 #DIYwithCommonTools #WoodworkingForAll
The total volume of lumber you'll need to build the Bench will depend on the thickness of lumber available to you and how that impacts your method of laminating the Bench's thicker parts. But if you have access to 8/4 material as we did, and figuring an average board width of 7" and length of 96", you will need approximately 84 bf of 8/4 stock and 14 bf of 4/4 stock per bench. That equates to nine boards of 8/4 material and three boards of 4/4 material.
Check inside the pulley cover of your drill press. Many manufacturers will provide a bit speed range sticker there for easy reference. Selecting an appropriate bit speed involves knowing the bit’s diameter and the type of material you are drilling into. The RPM range will vary, depending on these two factors.
So the tenon on the arm going into the back leg - since the mortice is not cut at a 16 degree angle, the tenon has to be shaped to fit it at a 90 yet it's coming off of a 16 degree cut? Your instructions don't make that clear on how to shape the tenon.
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I just showed this video to my wife,she loved the look of it and wants me to build her two for our property. I'll admit I used this video so I could have an excuse to get mor toy,I mean more tools for my workshop.
This is state of the art woodworking, far beyond my skills and resources. And yet, a highly informative and enjoyable video. Thank you for this.
Skills are only beyond us, until we do them. You got this. Thanks for watching! 🙌💙
I just finished my bench. Mine has some mistakes because he did not explain the back slat and space are NOT equal. (15:48) I added an extra seat support because I did not trust only 1 support. When using the 2" router bit to clean up the arms etc. do not use a 1/4" shaft. you will bend the shaft. Use 1/2" shaft. I put 3 coats of teak oil on solid mahogany and a coat of Howard's orange wax. It is beautiful.
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. So many great tips. Thank you for sharing. Take care and be safe.
Chris Marschall makes the best tutorials on UA-cam. Thanks!
That's a sweet bench and love how they sell the templates
This tutorial was fantastic! Thank you so much for providing it.
Looks like a great application for the DF700 domino.
hi from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The bench looks so nice and sturdy. Good work.
Great video agan thanks 👍
We have had this bench ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.
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At around 14:20 the video shows a "short piloted mortising bit" in his plunge router to rout tenons on one of the long boards, where it's not practical to use the table saw. What are the specs on that router bit? I'm looking to buy one to make this bench but there are many dimensions for this type of bit, in both 1/4" and 1/2" shank diameters, plus different heights and cutting diameters. Which one would you recommend for this task? Thanks
Hi Darryl, the mortising bit used in the video is Freud's 16-560, which you can find on our website at www.rockler.com/freud-top-bearing-mortising-dado-router-bits. Its overall cutting diameter is 1/2" with a 5/16" cutting length and 1/4" shank. What's helpful about this particular bit is that the cutting length is short enough to allow the bearing to roll against a template without also engaging the cutters in the wood. This way, you can lower the bit into the workpiece and make as shallow of a cut as you like, and that's helpful in situations like this where a tenon is being formed. But a similar bit with a longer cutter could also work, in any cutting diameter or either shank size (1/4" or 1/2"). A longer cutter would require a thicker template to work similarly, with the bearing making contact with the template but the cutters still clear of the part surface.
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Hey Rockler, I'm new to this. Can you tell me if the brad nails and other screw hardware used to support the tenon joints are overkill? Based on the design and the large number of mortise and tenon joins, it seems like this could be hardware free? Especially when it's all together, it doesn't seem like anything could come apart.
Yes, in theory. The addition of fasteners is for extra security against the outdoor elements. If you want to avoid the fasteners, you could use epoxy instead of wood glue for a more weather resistant adhesive too.
@rockler awesome. Thanks for that info!
You're welcome! 🙌
Is this a copy of norm abrams bench off new Yankee workshop with a few tweaks!!
Norm had the big $$$ and built his from teak. Norm's bench would probably cost 2-3k to build in today's wood prices.
How is this bench to sit on? The seating I've seen so far for benches is usually curved in the other direction, like a shallow S somewhat.
Oh, and your videos are always top notch, btw. I enjoy them a lot.
It's possible to buy electronic plans (.pdf, .eps) for that English Garden Bench? I live outside US :-((
yes...go to rockler website
@@supportteam6808 can you link please? I can't find it and there email support said they do not offer it.
Any rough guesses how much something like this would sell for? Seems like a lot of labor hours, just curious.
It's always difficult to estimate what the monetary "value" of a woodworking project will be, because determining that is a product of the wood species used and the labor hours that go into making it. Then, there's the factor of where it is being sold, and who has built it/who is selling it. We recommend checking out this article: www.rockler.com/learn/how-to-price-woodworking-projects
@@rockler Beautiful piece of garden furniture and thanks for giving out this link to an interesting article.
I make a similar bench from Tennessee Red Cedar. I sell the bench for $400 and a matching table for $250. My version is a bit more utilitarian than this Rockler version. Rockler is a wonderful bunch of folks and I like this bench better than the one I designed. I build furniture and lathe products on a commission basis. Hope this helps.
I've got these plans and can't wait to build this bench. Got several Adirondack chairs to finish first, then a nesting pram, but after that it's the bench's turn. Looking forward to the challenge.
@@mhub3576 I have just finished drilling all of my mortices today and now am in the dry fitting stage. Although I have enjoyed making it, it is rather difficult considering all the mortice and tenons you have to fit together. In a project with so many, I can tell you making all of them fit perfectly is a bit-- --. Where I made my mistake I didn't cut the 16-degree angle before I cut out the shape of the arm. Take my advice and do each step exactly as they said so you can avoid all the frustrations Good Luck.
Hello quick question is the back leg bill of materials correct at 2.75 x 7 x 39 inch correct? Is the 7 inch width correct in build instructions correct? Seems high? Th
Wow, this bench tutorial is impressive, but let's be real - not everyone has a full workshop of professional tools at home. 🛠💼 I appreciate the craftsmanship, but what about us regular folks who just want to try our hand at DIY without breaking the bank on tools? 🤔 How about a follow-up video with a bench project using everyday tools found in most households? Let's make woodworking accessible to everyone! 👍 #DIYwithCommonTools #WoodworkingForAll
Hello quick question is the 7 inch width correct for back leg? As per build instructions? Seems high thank u
Hi N Pankhania, Please reach out to our product support team at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com. They'll be able to assist you. Thank you
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Do the plans indicate how many board feet of wood to purchase?
The total volume of lumber you'll need to build the Bench will depend on the thickness of lumber available to you and how that impacts your method of laminating the Bench's thicker parts. But if you have access to 8/4 material as we did, and figuring an average board width of 7" and length of 96", you will need approximately 84 bf of 8/4 stock and 14 bf of 4/4 stock per bench. That equates to nine boards of 8/4 material and three boards of 4/4 material.
what is a good speed to use a Forstner bit in the drill press? anyone know?
Check inside the pulley cover of your drill press. Many manufacturers will provide a bit speed range sticker there for easy reference. Selecting an appropriate bit speed involves knowing the bit’s diameter and the type of material you are drilling into. The RPM range will vary, depending on these two factors.
@@rockler I did and I changed the pulleys and speeds several times. I finally set it at about 600 RPMs. worked much better.
So the tenon on the arm going into the back leg - since the mortice is not cut at a 16 degree angle, the tenon has to be shaped to fit it at a 90 yet it's coming off of a 16 degree cut? Your instructions don't make that clear on how to shape the tenon.
Thank you for the feedback. We've passed this along to our product marketing team.
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Pal, I got a circular saw and a jig saw. Not 40K in wood working equipment. lol
Get a table saw and a router, you can do a ton of stuff with those two.
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Not for the DIY .