The Most Impressive Workbench I Have Ever Seen
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- Ken Jordan built this beauty 30 years ago. Now he's going to help build mine. He is a dear
friend and a vast resevoir of knowledge and experience. It's an honor to know him.
Watch more of him here: • The Friend Who Revolut...
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What Kenny created is beyond woodworking - this is a work of art! Eagerly looking forward to this series.
A masterpiece, for sure
It's a thing of beauty. I hope when he doesn't need it anymore that someone with the same passion will give it the good home it deserves.
Ken is pretty lucky to have you. You keep his life interesting. I’m sure you’re lucky to have him as well. Good friends are hard to come by.
“….becomes a permanent part of the record we leave”. “…the fabric of our journey”. Scott, it’s this kind of wisdom from you that inspires me to love remaining creative and active during these retirement years. This channel is a true gift for those of us seeking to make a difference with what God has provided for us! Thank you!
This is my first time on this channel, and I also noticed and appreciated this philosophical touch. Because I believe there is a special sense of purpose that is deeply rooted in each genuine woodworking activity.
Also loved " and I see we have a very pragmatic concession to reality.." 8:30
Ken is effectively the Michelangelo of woodworking.
… minus a few curves.
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the opportunity to sit at the feet of our elders, and just learn. To listen and learn from men and women who have done this and a high-level, it’s extremely valuable and sorely lacking in today’s society.
Thank you for preserving the knowledge and heritage of these men.
yes indeed. I'm younger than these gentlemen, but that's how I know I'm about to get some serious knowledge dropped on me.
IF they make his home a museum, that bench needs to be preserved! I LOVE those stairs!
Those stairs are amazing.
Looks like influenced by Green and Green house in Pasadena.
The work ethic exhibited by you gentleman is inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
I couldn’t agree more.
I’m a GC in Wyoming, and built a very heavy, classic and historically consistent Roubo bench for my shop, about 6 or 7 years ago. It was the most satisfying project I think I’ve ever done. It is now the centerpiece of the shop, and I use it and adore it. You won’t regret this journey.
I built a Holzapffel style bench, 13 years ago when I came back to the craft. It's like a Roubo, but with a twin screw. I learnt a lot building it, but I learnt better lessons in the years since whilst using it.
I think I'll eventually build a better bench, still in the French style, but with better work holding. I can definitely see the appeal now of a traditional leg vice.
Ive seen a set of plans for a roubo late 1800s design specifically for boat building. Still have the plans which I drool over.
You are a teacher - Kenny is an inspiration! Not just his impeccable craft, but his refusal to down tools - or lose his humour - after his stroke. I am very much looking forward to watching more of you two!
What a magnificent Tribute to Kenny, what he has done, what he has become and what his heritage IS! THANK YOU!! And Thank You, Ken!!!
Iv found my passion in woodworking, especially joinery. Seeing Kenny's house inspired me to practice every day all I can to build and eventually do my darnest to make a beautiful place for my family.
Most impressive house iv ever seen. Been waiting for more of his work for a long time. Thank you gentlemen, goodmorning and goodnight!
Scott, your comments at the end about what we create in life were absolutely beautiful. So much of who you are (to us viewers, or at least to me) is encapsulated in those words. Bravo!
At 30 years old, I have just begun my journey into woodworking. Watching these videos is profoundly bittersweet to me. On one hand, there is no one in my life that has any experience in this world and I despair at the thought of how much I have missed. The other hand holds the joy of having access to these fatherly lessons and the anticipation of passing knowledge down to my children. Many sincere thanks from South Alabama.
Scott, I can only imagine what it might feel like to be able to produce something this useful and to then find yourself having to step back and allow a friend describe it's benefits and what it has helped to produce. This isn't just an example of how to make something useful and worthwhile, this is also a wonderful example of how to behave as a human being and a friend. You are clearly grateful for the opportunity to have met and learn from Ken, and his skills and methods should be celebrated and remembered. You Sir, are a remarkable person and a true friend. Thank you for your example.
Ken's workbench is better quality than any piece of furniture in my home. Beautiful work. I am in awe of someone who could produce workmanship like this.
Scott, It'll be amazing and inspiring to see you pour yourself into this project and to challenge yourself into a new level of excellence
I'm sure Kenny will approve the result!
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing. Very inspirational as a 34 year old beginning woodworker
That final remark was beautiful
Excited to see how your table turns out! Your friend’s skill is truly amazing and your friendship is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
This man is an eloquent storyteller.
Spectacular craftsmanship. Thank you for the tour. I can appreciate workbenches in all their forms but that is a work of art.
Very excited to see this build!
That's my favorite way of building things, absorb a lot of inspiration and then use the techniques and ideas to synthesize something that more accurately suits your preferences and methods of working
Ken's bench is the epitome of the combination of art and craftsmanship. Looking forward to watching Scott's build.
Love the details of the bench. Such skill and talent applied to this work bench . hard to find today, the people that does such detailed work.
This was a great one man. Stuck a good balance of cool stuff to look at with awesome dialogue. Looking forward to the work bench build. Hopefully Kenny is involved in some more of it. Thanks
Epic video. Great bench, great craftsmen, great friendship. Thanks for the inspiration.
That is art. Ken is a master craftsman. cant wait to see this bench creation come to life.
A worthy use of time/skill. I’m excited to see this bench come together.
I simply love Kenny and his work, contribution to raising the bar collectively. Thank you men (tear falls.)
Can't wait for the construction videos of the bench. I love your reflections during and at the end of the videos. Brilliant my friend.
Thanks for sharing all that. I can't wait to see you build your bench and make it your own.
Definitely, A thing of beauty and a joy forever
thanks for sharing Scott.
Paul
That bench top is an absolute work of art created by decades of real work.
Outstanding, I can't wait to see you build the workbench. I look forward to purchasing plans.
Great video. I too have run out of excuses and am planning to make my workbench here in Sydney Australia. But it won’t be a shaker style like yours but a continental joiners style. You have the great benefit of having your good friend Kenny to guide you and from what I see you can’t go wrong. I hope Kenny gets as much enjoyment from assisting you in your quest as no doubt you will. Wishing Good luck to both of you. I look forward to videos about the build.
Had a rough weekend. The end of this video makes we want to go out to the shop and work. Feel some sense of accomplishment and tell my loved ones I love them. Thank you
The first video you had featuring Ken was my second favorite video of yours! (First being your video on "How to be more productive" building your mom a ramp.) Any video with Ken or Cy are amazing, obviously for the insight and wisdom shared, but also as a solid example of what true friendship can be and how kindered spirits can influence each other in such positive ways.
All that aside, ever since you said you wouldn't ever make one of these, I've been really hoping you would. And here we are. I couldn't be more excited to see this project and come along for the ride. Patience will be paramount in a build like this, something I hope to do myself one day. Thank you for all the knowledge and inspiration over the years Scott! 🙏
Thank you to you and Kenny for sharing this masterpiece. I am using my dad's garage bench (40+ years old), making me want to get out there and make things for the house, family, and friends. Workspace upgrades!! Thank you.
Enjoy the build. My grandson and I each built our own thick top workbenches a few years ago. Built mine in a little over 4 months, grandson was a young teenager when we started, so took him about 3 years. Much of ours is similar to Ken's. Dovetailed edge pieces tie end plank that is mortise and tenoned to all inner pieces and wood pined. All joints are mortise and tenoned with wooden draw pins to hold it all together. I made a wagon vise on mine which I use constantly to hold a board that I am hand planning or sanding, I think if you add the second vise to the overhung end near the edge, (which one depends on if you are right or left handed), with stop holes lined up down the length of the bench and in line with the center of the vise with pop up catch you will be surprised how much you will use it. Tried to enclose a picture but couldn't figure out how.
74 year old and still learning, Jim
You are a very wise man. You have inspired many. And personally I couldn't appreciate you more. Thank you sir!
Your a very wise man I have loved watched your videos over the years Learnt so much that you just don’t learn anywhere else so I’m very grateful to you and just want to say keep up the great work👍🏿
The patina on Kenny's bench top tells the story of his home, his craftsmanship, and of his life. My dad had an old time Chicago meat market. He cut on the same 2 maple butcher blocks for over 35 years. Never used a band saw because it shredded the meat. He knife cut and hand sawed every steak and chop. Those blocks were probably 40 years old when he bought the business and by the time he sold they were at least 3" lower in the center work areas from all the knife cuts and block brushing. Those old patinated butcher blocks were his "workbenches", told a similar life story, and I wish we still had them. When we see work surfaces that are old and worn, we need to appreciate all the time, energy and expertise that went in to creating that patina. Good luck Scott on your workbench legacy.
That is a labor of love and a beautiful bench! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!
Thanks for the Great words of inspiration!!! Love your channel!!
Thank you. Your videos inspire me in countless ways.
I’ve been looking for your channel without knowing it. I’m glad I stumbled upon it tonight. You guys are the same men who’ve always taught me the greatest lessons with a seemingly impossible amount of patience. If this were the USN, you two would be Chief Brandis and Chief Cobb.
Thank you
Every bit of content you produce is a treasure. A lifetime of experiences put into a format we can use in our lifetimes to get just on step better ourselves. Don’t let an ounce of what you know be lost to the next generation of makers. Thank you.
Your barn shop you created is absolutely amazing. What I think is the best part is that you did some of it with your father. My father helped me build my garage/ shop back in 2013 and it’s been building me great memories ever since. I luv your channel EC keep it going. I’m building a workbench featured in Canadian Home Workshop by Gary Walchuk. You’re a great man EC 😊
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos. It is good for me to watch genuine craftsmen at work building beautiful pieces. It stands in stark contrast to the mass produced, mostly garbage items, made today. It is also good for my soul that I can escape the madness and insanity of today to watch such wholesome content. Thank you Essential Craftsman!
This is truly a culmination video of content, wisdom and hope. Well done, and thanks!
Kenney has a wonderful bench. I would suggest dog holes and an end vise. Over 40 years of furniture and cabinet making I use the dogs and end vise setup on almost every project. Great project.
Absolutely agree! End vise and dog holes are a must, as is the sliding deadman. Another thing I highly recommend is a set of retractable casters, it is so handy to be able to move your bench around as needed.
You’re an inspiration. Thank you for what you do.
Thank you. I needed this. Going into my mid 40’s I’ve just recently had a growing sense of the clock ticking and the imperative to start the things now that I always wanted to get to.
I love the poetic ending of this video. I'm looking forward to the progress on your bench project. Keep up the great work
Great video. Thanks.
I just have to tell you I appreciate the knowledge that you have the opportunity that you can share this with others. I sure do like your videos.
Inspirational video! Thank you! 🙏
This one was quite inspirational.
Thank you for keeping the flame alive !
Just amazing thanks for sharing.
Kenny is an inspiration. I might be too old to take a similar journey, but I wish you all the best and will be rooting for you!
Hey EC, been following the channel along for years and have enjoyed watching the work and learning a lot of the history from where you live along the way, a suggestion for your woodshop section of the barn if I may:
Install either an air line to the gizmo you have your power cables hanging from or install a separate retractable air hose reel above your main work area so that you have in place air that you can easily access and use for air tools & importantly in any workshop the facility to easily blow down and clean your working surfaces and products of sawdust and woodchips.
Given the use of sharp tooling, blades & saws in a woodshop (or any workshop in general) having the facility to easily move air lines up and out of your way clear of the work area is a great quality of life (and safety) addition to any workshop.
Keep up the good work, I enjoy watching from Scotland.
I don't know anything about tools or woodwork, but I know when I've seen beauty, that is beauty.
WOW, what a wonderful story. Our clocks are ticking, projects that we love keep us going. Thank You!
The wood shop is looking good, all coming together nicely. Can't wait to see the workbench when you get it done.
Excited to see the workbench build - might just have to redo mine 😮. Excellent commentary and insights in the outro.
This must be one of the most beautiful and inspiring videos I have seen on UA-cam. Thank you! ❤️
I stumbled across Essential Craftsman last night and binge-watched at least a half dozen videos. I'm awe struck at how much value I get from watching! What a breath of fresh air! My fiancé and I are in contract to purchase our first home in Southern AZ. It's a fixer-upper. I intend on binge watching many more videos here, and taking many notes. We have ton's of projects ahead of us!
Those last few sentences really hit home, though I'm just 40 I'm increasingly aware of time flowing through the hourglass. Thanks for the inspiration!
So excited for you in this next stage in your life and career, I’ll be keenly watching 👍🏽
One of my favorite videos so far, sure hope you video of the bench build
Thank you for such a lovely video.
Love this. Thanks for making this video
Mr EC, I can't wait to see you build that workbench. I recently finished mine (which is about equivalent to a rough sawn rafter cutoff in comparison) but i love it nonetheless.
Thank you for including such a fine master in your video's Kenny is a true treasure and please show more of his extraordinary work. Or better yet, teach us how to build as much of it as you can in your new workshop!!
Either way, Thank you.
Insane proper craftsman you boys are
Great video and reminder to leave a legacy with what we do. Can not wait to see your bench build.
Great video, I really enjoyed it and agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment. Glad your getting around to the workshop you want. It’s a motivator for me to overcome my adversities and do the same.
Glad you touched on wood selection and cut. Especially when you mentioned fleck and whatnot.
What a beautiful workbench
Enjoyable and inspirational
I started watching your videos years ago when you started to post them. I watched a few videos and could not decide whether I liked what you were up to and worth the time. I realized my hesitation was because of the similarities in our histories. We are about the same age, I have been a contractor since 1980, and prior to that worked in the construction/landscape field since 1968. Almost everything you talked about I already knew or was familiar with. I have been an on and off viewer over the years and I actually learned a thing or two. Having done tons of moving heavy objects, prying stone, etc, the Burke Bar was a revelation. I have all kinds of bars, but the Burke turned out to be extremely versatile. One of my employees won’t leave the shop without it. Been using a skil worm drive circular saw since the late 70’s when introduced to it by a carpenter from the west coast. Living in New England tools and techniques vary, but are all in all fairly similar. So it is with a smile I watch you try new tools and approaches to getting jobs done. We both have been around a long time, and it is great to see the success you have had on youtube. I often thought about starting a channel, but never had the gumption for it. I guess I will just continue watching you. Stay safe, and don’t work too hard. Over the years I have learned and relearned the lessons of hard work; hard work is good for you, but too much will kill you!
Fantastic. Keep up the good work guys
Your words at the end definitely sink in at 43 years old working for myself
"May not approve of cutting that corner", could be the most finely delivered pun I've ever witnessed. Bravo.
I really enjoy watching and listening to your videos. Keep it up everybody.
I unfortunately lost my shop due to a wildfire in 2020. There are so many tools that I lost that broke my heart but none so much as my workbench. It was the first time I ever used true joinery. It was a measurement of my abilities at that time of my life. I poured everything I had into that bench and though I never really showed it off to anyone but my wife, I was reminded daily of what I was capable of, every time I stood at it. So many of my tools were true antiques, brought back to life through many hours of loving on them but that bench is what I am still so heartbroken over. Pour everything you have into this bench and it will always bring you a smile. Thank you Scott for all of your hard work and for sharing it with us all. May this bench showcase your love even if only for your own enjoyment. You deserve it.
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
Very excited to see this bench come together. I’m building a new wood shop in a detached garage in 2024 and intend to build a shop, this will be very helpful to watch.
Good episode. Thank you.
I am feeling a renewed sense of urgency... Better get on it!
Looking forward to the bench build.
THANK YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !
A pair of extraordinary gentleman… and a good bench! Cheers!
Great to see Mr Kenny and his show again.
I’m a framer who loves woodworking as a hobby. Can’t wait to follow you on your new undertaking!
I’ve learned alot from the EC videos. Lots of practical tips and lots of knowledge about construction that I was never exposed to growing up.
But I realize now the most important thing I’ve learned here is the importance of friendship and taking care of the ones around you.
I love your channel and overall thought process. Thanks!!!!
Your videos are an inspiration to all!
Fantastic video and what a stunning workbench, real craftsmanship! 👍🏴🇬🇧