I have been scanning through the UA-cam videos featuring work bench building and this is by far the best I have watched. Thank you very much. I will be copying this one.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
I have watched your video about 10 times. I am really excited to build a version of this. Actually i'm going to build two of them with locking wheels. I am adding a removable section that will go between the two benches that will join them together to make a miter, and the bench top tool, station. I am also making them a little shorter so one can be an out feed table for my table saw. I am working out of my garage so space is important. They will be doing about 10 different jobs. And if i don't need them i can just roll them out of the way. Thanks for a great video and build.
+BlockCylinder Great comment. Regarding fast action...I watch Jay Bates, Diresta, blazingnailguns, (Jay is the master at it, IMO) and love the fast motion videos, minimal talking and theory lessons. Some videos run 30 minutes long with 5 minutes of useful content. Great job shop Built. Love this work bench. I don't need one, but I sure am tempted to build it.
my boss showed me a few workbench plans hes planning to build that he got from *mysecretblueprints. com* and man those look like they are going to be awesome. cant wait to build it this next week
Man, I’ve been watching so many bench builds looking for something reasonable for what I need soon. I’m glad I came across yours. This looks like exactly what I need. I love the full length drawer addition. I will definitely do the same. Peace!
I am setting up my shop here in Northern Ireland UK and I have viewed a few designs for an affordable work bench, yours is by far the best, thank you for your video, keep up the great work.
I built this bench with the exception of the bottom shelf, which I used 3 layers of the plywood to make a center stringer and cleats to hold 2 MDF shelves separated by the showing stringer. Love the look of the plywood grain on the workbench. It's interesting and VERY strong. Thanks for sharing the plans with me.
This is the Ducks Guts, brilliant and just what I have been searching for to start my woodworking journey. Simple, easy to make and sturdy enough to get going. Champion!!
I just built this bench on the weekend. It really is an awesome bench. Solid as a rock. Easy to build and cheap. I built it the same height as my table saw. Finally I now have an outfeed table. Thanks for the video. I have watched it several times now.
Blown away! That was fantastic. I love the Mortise & Tenon Trick, how interesting and simple. I've watched over 30 Bench videos, and i'd like to say this is...... the one i'd like to build! Thank you.
Delighted to see the sturdiness and simplicity of built and extremely lucid video. Thanks for sharing. Any woodworkers most loved project is the workbench he has built.
I just finished exactly the same workbench. its amazing i really enjoyed it and it was really simple to build . it took like 8 hours to finish the whole thing but it consumed a little bit more sheets // two sheets of Plywood and 2 sheets of MDF Thank you so much for the video
Will do. Should have it finished up, this weekend. I've been doing some reading on MDF a workbench tops (vs hardwood). Lots of opinions out there. A suggestion I am going to follow, will be to shellac the top, and then a light coat of wax. Not too slippery, but just enough to make glue clean-ups easier.
Nice bench man! I really like how you used multiple sheets of ply to build up legs like that... Nice and heavy, and really stable. Also cool how it makes the mortise and tenon joint so easy.
Niçe build. Thanks for the video. Built most of this today. Just a couple more hours and another sheet of 3/4 ply for backing the MDF top. I've been wanting to build a decent and affordable woodworking bench, and you really helped me out. Nice touch with the drawer.
Great project. Going to do it for sure. Question: You said you used a template for the routing the top flush. Can you explain the template. I couldn't tell it from the mdf and plywood tops. Both looked mated. Also, for the drawer, I thought a nice option would be a push/pull tray drawer you could access from either side, set on rails. Could be two trays if you put a divider in the middle. Well done.
That's a pretty awesome bench. I've been "suffering" with using just my tablesaw for glue ups, assembly, etc., but I think it's finally time for a dedicated bench.
We should have a rating system on Uboob for video edit and infor. quality. This is the best build video I've ever seen on this system. And it's giving me ideas for an aquarium stand. Fabulous.
Shop built This was easy. I can't believe that after 25 years of cameras being around that 95% of Uboob haven't discovered editing, a tripod, or a friend to hold the camera steady. You also don't need half an hour to tell something pretty basic in five mintues.
2017/02/06 - I just saw this video and I have search for years for the prefect work bench. And I have to say. This is the best looking bench I have seen. It really looks amazing. I just subscribed and planing to see all your videos.
Never seen that done using plywood for the main support structure before. I was about to build one using 4 x 4 posts but now you got me wondering. Great build! Not a big fan of MDF for the surface though.
Awesome video, never thought of laminated plywood legs. I want a moxin vice on the of mine. Really enjoy your editing, fast straight forward video! keep them coming! but next time put a link in the comments for the cut list.
Hey thanks for the video. Really liked the way it's built. I get lots of scraps from work and decided to build one. ( really two! ). It's 2'×4' I also screwed them together. Its very sturdy! I also built drawers that are accessed from both sides. Haven't drilled holes for bench dogs.( still deciding) thanks again!
Great build. Clean and straight forward. Also thank you so much for showing the final product first....I loath scrubbing through videos to see if I even like the idea to then go back and see how it was built haha. Thumbs up and sub for that bud :)
Just found your channel and subscribed. I do like your work! The bench is great. I was always leery in using plywood for legs but on my new bench I think I will give it a shot. Are the laminated pieces of ply strong? Better than 2x4 legs? Thanks for what you do it does not go unappreciated that's for sure.
Looks like a good bench. I've been looking for good bench and a cheap one. I think this is the one ...Thanks for the great videos. I made your box joint jig and I love it...
I just built this bench. It came out really well and is a beautiful bench if you highlight the end grain of the plywood with some light stain. thanks!!
i like this and just downloaded plans, but I would like to incorporate couple my own features, like inserts to make table saw and router table which I not have, so it be all in one unit. nice job
Noob question here, but what are the benefits of gluing plywood together to make the legs, as opposed to using "solid" wood of the same dimensions? Great channel, keep it up!
Just came across your videos. Amazing! Awesome builds and you have great explanations. Do you have any plans on the router table or the kerf maker? Website? Awesome. Please keep up the videos.
I built an outfeed table/work table with an mdf top as well. I love the material as a work surface. my question to you is did you put a finish on the mdf? if so what did you use or if you didn't do you know what I could use. if I could go back in time I wouldn't have glued the top mdf down so I could have changed it. oh well live and learn. BTW aweasome table brother !
Nice build, I like the idea of a replaceable top and the plywood frame should be very stable. This video is a couple years old hows the bench holding up? and do you feel it's heavy enough?
I really like this table. Super easy to build and seems substantial. Great job. (I know this is an old video but watch that mdf dust. It's horrid for you).
HEY! I notice the bench changed mid-video! Did you make more than 1 or did you modify? Look at the support side at 2:44 then look again at 3:36. First they were lined up flush with the legs then they were flush with the slats. What happened???
I just bought some materials to build a workbench, but you have me rethinking the design. I don't really use hand tools, but I think it is something I would like to mess with in the future. That vice looks like something I would like, and I like how you did the mortise and tennon construction for sturdiness. I would probably put casters on mine, just because I don't have the room for it to stay in one place, but I would try to position them so that I could lock them, or get the ones that raise and lower. What kind of plywood did you pick up? It looked like birch or something of a decent grade.
I've had the bench for about a year now and overall I'm really happy with it. The twin vices on the end is one of the most used tools in the shop. Also the single large drawer I use for all the stuff your always are looking for on a project like screws and measuring tools has also been a great feature I would keep. The only thing I wouldn't bother with is the dog holes because I never use them. I do have another video showing how to make a Mobile base for the bench. Yes it is birch plywood. Thanks for watching!
Shop built I thought I replied to this a while back. Sorry. I watched your mobile base video, but I'm not sure I want to go to all of that trouble to build that. My two options as I see it are regular casters 2" with a brake for about $20 total, or springing for those lifting ones that Rockler has for about $60 total. Where did you get the vice hardware? I would like to build this as well. Thanks again!
Thx for the feedback on the vise, I love this bench! One last question: did you drill the dog holes all the way through? If so do you get a lot of sawdust in the drawer?
The dog holes where kind of messed up because they ended up lining up with the stretchers, so I couldn't really drill all the way through. Because of this the holes fill full of saw dust but I just suck them out occasionally with a shop vac, not ideal though. Thanks Ryan
Nice one, i gotta adapt it though 2 sheets of plywood and 1 of MDF is like half a months minimum wage around here, maybe i can make it with OSB or planks
Fwiw - laminated plywood like that is exceptionally strong - and stable. No seasonal shrink/swell like w solid lumber - so the fasteners will stay tight as well. Just buy good quality plywood - no voids - and protect the ends of the legs from moisture.
wow, ... very very nice, but I'm on a budget and this type of NICE work bench isn't in my dreams at this time, but thank for this very good video .... I love this work bench
Love the bench man, great job, beautiful build. I totally understand the struggle of necessity, I'm right there with you all day every day. For your (along with your wallet) sake, don't do that 2 parallel clamps hooked thing if you can avoid it. I did that one time and RUINED 2 very expensive jet clamps. Harbor Freight is your friend for situations like this.
Work smarter not harder... You nailed this saying! I'm definitely going to steal a lot of your ideas. Thanks for the great video!!
+Ben Myers thank you!
I have been scanning through the UA-cam videos featuring work bench building and this is by far the best I have watched. Thank you very much. I will be copying this one.
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
I have watched your video about 10 times. I am really excited to build a version of this. Actually i'm going to build two of them with locking wheels. I am adding a removable section that will go between the two benches that will join them together to make a miter, and the bench top tool, station. I am also making them a little shorter so one can be an out feed table for my table saw. I am working out of my garage so space is important. They will be doing about 10 different jobs. And if i don't need them i can just roll them out of the way. Thanks for a great video and build.
This was the best workbench video I've seen. Thank you for speeding up the tedious parts, and thank you for not over-complicating the design.
Thanks for the great feedback!
+BlockCylinder Great comment. Regarding fast action...I watch Jay Bates, Diresta, blazingnailguns, (Jay is the master at it, IMO) and love the fast motion videos, minimal talking and theory lessons. Some videos run 30 minutes long with 5 minutes of useful content. Great job shop Built. Love this work bench. I don't need one, but I sure am tempted to build it.
They are from lee valley tools.
Thanks for watching!
I hear their Veritas planes are good for the money.
my boss showed me a few workbench plans hes planning to build that he got from *mysecretblueprints. com* and man those look like they are going to be awesome. cant wait to build it this next week
Raheel J.m you sound like one of Ted's affiliates.
Shop built Just for reference, how much did the workbench end up costing you?
themaconeau Check the description.
Man, I’ve been watching so many bench builds looking for something reasonable for what I need soon. I’m glad I came across yours. This looks like exactly what I need. I love the full length drawer addition. I will definitely do the same. Peace!
The mortise and tennon idea is genius.
I am setting up my shop here in Northern Ireland UK and I have viewed a few designs for an affordable work bench, yours is by far the best, thank you for your video, keep up the great work.
I built this bench with the exception of the bottom shelf, which I used 3 layers of the plywood to make a center stringer and cleats to hold 2 MDF shelves separated by the showing stringer. Love the look of the plywood grain on the workbench. It's interesting and VERY strong. Thanks for sharing the plans with me.
This is the Ducks Guts, brilliant and just what I have been searching for to start my woodworking journey. Simple, easy to make and sturdy enough to get going. Champion!!
I just built this bench on the weekend. It really is an awesome bench. Solid as a rock. Easy to build and cheap. I built it the same height as my table saw. Finally I now have an outfeed table.
Thanks for the video. I have watched it several times now.
Blown away! That was fantastic. I love the Mortise & Tenon Trick, how interesting and simple.
I've watched over 30 Bench videos, and i'd like to say this is...... the one i'd like to build!
Thank you.
Nice, glad you like it!
Delighted to see the sturdiness and simplicity of built and extremely lucid video. Thanks for sharing. Any woodworkers most loved project is the workbench he has built.
Thanks!
I just finished exactly the same workbench. its amazing
i really enjoyed it and it was really simple to build . it took like 8 hours to finish the whole thing
but it consumed a little bit more sheets // two sheets of Plywood and 2 sheets of MDF
Thank you so much for the video
+Kareem H awesome!
Liked it so much....I made one. Came out fantastic too. Only difference is, I laminated my top with white formica.
We had students build three of those benches for our school's MakerSpace. It's a simple way to get a really sturdy bench.
I'm really liking the contrast of the MDF and the maple trim, great looking project!
Will do. Should have it finished up, this weekend. I've been doing some reading on MDF a workbench tops (vs hardwood). Lots of opinions out there. A suggestion I am going to follow, will be to shellac the top, and then a light coat of wax. Not too slippery, but just enough to make glue clean-ups easier.
Glad to see you wearing your safety squints in the shop.
Just finished building this bench. Going to add the shelf next. Turned out great!
Nice bench man! I really like how you used multiple sheets of ply to build up legs like that... Nice and heavy, and really stable. Also cool how it makes the mortise and tenon joint so easy.
Niçe build. Thanks for the video. Built most of this today. Just a couple more hours and another sheet of 3/4 ply for backing the MDF top. I've been wanting to build a decent and affordable woodworking bench, and you really helped me out. Nice touch with the drawer.
Awesome! If you don't mind send me some pictures when your finished. You can email me from www.shopbuilt.org
Thanks
Ryan
Great project. Going to do it for sure. Question: You said you used a template for the routing the top flush. Can you explain the template. I couldn't tell it from the mdf and plywood tops. Both looked mated. Also, for the drawer, I thought a nice option would be a push/pull tray drawer you could access from either side, set on rails. Could be two trays if you put a divider in the middle. Well done.
That's a pretty awesome bench. I've been "suffering" with using just my tablesaw for glue ups, assembly, etc., but I think it's finally time for a dedicated bench.
We should have a rating system on Uboob for video edit and infor. quality.
This is the best build video I've ever seen on this system.
And it's giving me ideas for an aquarium stand.
Fabulous.
Thanks! Great to hear the positive feedback
Shop built This was easy. I can't believe that after 25 years of cameras being around that 95% of Uboob haven't discovered editing, a tripod, or a friend to hold the camera steady. You also don't need half an hour to tell something pretty basic in five mintues.
2017/02/06 - I just saw this video and I have search for years for the prefect work bench. And I have to say. This is the best looking bench I have seen. It really looks amazing. I just subscribed and planing to see all your videos.
Never seen that done using plywood for the main support structure before. I was about to build one using 4 x 4 posts but now you got me wondering. Great build! Not a big fan of MDF for the surface though.
Good idea with the added drawer. I'm going to add some to my bench now.
Love the full width drawer and plywood tennons.
That bench looks like it will last a few lifetimes.
Good work.
That looks great. I an probably going to build a similar one. I probably won't use mustard though...
By far one of my favorite benches. Looks great and seems to be very solid. Thanks.
Love the baby monitor on the bench. I do the same thing.
Awesome video, never thought of laminated plywood legs. I want a moxin vice on the of mine. Really enjoy your editing, fast straight forward video! keep them coming! but next time put a link in the comments for the cut list.
A nice and solid table! Great idea for the mortise and tenon shortcut.
The secret to quality joints, French's Yellow Mustard.
12 dislikes?? Why?? Great project, well made video. Whats wrong with people?
wow best work bench ever , never joint made like that before ... how creative... so gonna try that
Hey thanks for the video. Really liked the way it's built. I get lots of scraps from work and decided to build one. ( really two! ). It's 2'×4' I also screwed them together. Its very sturdy! I also built drawers that are accessed from both sides. Haven't drilled holes for bench dogs.( still deciding) thanks again!
Great build. Clean and straight forward.
Also thank you so much for showing the final product first....I loath scrubbing through videos to see if I even like the idea to then go back and see how it was built haha.
Thumbs up and sub for that bud :)
Just found your channel and subscribed. I do like your work! The bench is great. I was always leery in using plywood for legs but on my new bench I think I will give it a shot. Are the laminated pieces of ply strong? Better than 2x4 legs? Thanks for what you do it does not go unappreciated that's for sure.
Looks like a good bench. I've been looking for good bench and a cheap one. I think this is the one ...Thanks for the great videos. I made your box joint jig and I love it...
I just built this bench. It came out really well and is a beautiful bench if you highlight the end grain of the plywood with some light stain. thanks!!
Hi there, I´m finishing my workbench like yours, I used 3/4 solid lumber instead 3/4 plywood... Nice work & videos at your UA-cam channel .
Grettings
One of best tables I've seen
Man, that's amazing idea for a workbench! Congratulations.
Great workbench! Do you get much racking with the two vises yo have installed on the end? I'm thinking about doing something similar.
I love the full length drawer. Great Idea!!
Well done man .
One question please : does it shake when you hand plane on it with a large hand plane ?
Thanks
Do you use dogs or holdfasts on your bench? Are your dog holes through just the mdf or both layers?
Hi, I enjoy your videos. After using this bench for a couple of years is there anything that you would change? Thanks, Josh
i like this and just downloaded plans, but I would like to incorporate couple my own features, like inserts to make table saw and router table which I not have, so it be all in one unit. nice job
Really neat. Like the design a lot. I'm going to incorporate some of your design features. Many thanks.
Noob question here, but what are the benefits of gluing plywood together to make the legs, as opposed to using "solid" wood of the same dimensions? Great channel, keep it up!
Price mainly. Two sheets of plywood vs. dimensional lumber. I think he said he didn't want to tie up a lot of money in it. Nice design.
Nice job what did it end up weighing? Again well done!
Great bench build and well edited video demonstration, thanks for posting online.
how did the mustard glue hold up during these last two years?
Great project. I'd like to see safety glasses used for your next project though.
Amazing that you still have all your fingers. I was cringing from 0:41 - 1:00
Very nice I see you like Rigid Tools I have a few of them also. I love the Rigid table saw the 4512 model is what I have.
Thanks for the video
Roland
Is there any particular reason you needed to add so many screws to the maple trim pieces? will 1 screw every 12" not be good enough over time?
Looks like a great bench. It should serve you well :)
Thanks Matthew, I'm sure it will.
nice video. Like how you had it at a nice pace and was EASY to watch. Do you have a rough cost for this?
+Dave Knott thank you! It was around 200 bucks not including the vise.
Just came across your videos. Amazing! Awesome builds and you have great explanations. Do you have any plans on the router table or the kerf maker? Website? Awesome. Please keep up the videos.
Very nice work bench for my purposes. Why plywood for legs instead of a 4X4? Thanks
Thanks for the video! How did you make that vise and the hardware? Thanks
I built an outfeed table/work table with an mdf top as well. I love the material as a work surface. my question to you is did you put a finish on the mdf? if so what did you use or if you didn't do you know what I could use. if I could go back in time I wouldn't have glued the top mdf down so I could have changed it. oh well live and learn. BTW aweasome table brother !
Thanks! I just used varathane to protect it.
Nice build, I like the idea of a replaceable top and the plywood frame should be very stable. This video is a couple years old hows the bench holding up? and do you feel it's heavy enough?
I really like this table. Super easy to build and seems substantial. Great job. (I know this is an old video but watch that mdf dust. It's horrid for you).
Great job - this turned out really well. The drawer is exactly what I need for storage!
Thanks!
What a fantastic looking and functional workbench!
Nice build, looks versatile and strong !
Thank you!
HEY! I notice the bench changed mid-video! Did you make more than 1 or did you modify?
Look at the support side at 2:44 then look again at 3:36. First they were lined up flush with the legs then they were flush with the slats. What happened???
Awesome design, I will probably borrow from it when I build mine. I will add wheels tho.
Great build! Did you have any problem getting the taped filler part out (that filled the void for the tenon) after glue-up?
Awesome looking table, I love the way it came out! How have the dog holes held up over time on the MDF?
Like the replaceable top.
Could top the MDF with 1/4" hardboard.
Great upload! This is a project that is actually in my budget as well as being an essential piece of kit for any workspace
I just bought some materials to build a workbench, but you have me rethinking the design. I don't really use hand tools, but I think it is something I would like to mess with in the future. That vice looks like something I would like, and I like how you did the mortise and tennon construction for sturdiness. I would probably put casters on mine, just because I don't have the room for it to stay in one place, but I would try to position them so that I could lock them, or get the ones that raise and lower.
What kind of plywood did you pick up? It looked like birch or something of a decent grade.
I've had the bench for about a year now and overall I'm really happy with it. The twin vices on the end is one of the most used tools in the shop. Also the single large drawer I use for all the stuff your always are looking for on a project like screws and measuring tools has also been a great feature I would keep. The only thing I wouldn't bother with is the dog holes because I never use them. I do have another video showing how to make a Mobile base for the bench. Yes it is birch plywood.
Thanks for watching!
Shop built I thought I replied to this a while back. Sorry. I watched your mobile base video, but I'm not sure I want to go to all of that trouble to build that. My two options as I see it are regular casters 2" with a brake for about $20 total, or springing for those lifting ones that Rockler has for about $60 total. Where did you get the vice hardware? I would like to build this as well. Thanks again!
Thx for the feedback on the vise, I love this bench! One last question: did you drill the dog holes all the way through? If so do you get a lot of sawdust in the drawer?
The dog holes where kind of messed up because they ended up lining up with the stretchers, so I couldn't really drill all the way through. Because of this the holes fill full of saw dust but I just suck them out occasionally with a shop vac, not ideal though.
Thanks
Ryan
Great video. Solid design, efficient build, and economical. Thanks very much!
Awesome idea with the mortise&tenon joints :P
Great video, keep it up! Greetings and all the best!
This is the design I've been searching for. Thanks you.
Thank you.
Awesome job! Looks like I found bench #2! Thanks for posting!
neet very efficient I'm thinking about doing the same thing with OSB salvaged from new home construction
awesome workbench. can you provide the link to fine homebuilding (in my opinion the finest woodworking pub out there). thanks
How flat is the final work surface? I would like to have a similar outfeed/assemble table like this
Really nice looking work bench.
hey friend. How do you do for the cutting guide, which you use for circular saw not move without clamps while making the cut? amazing,
If you watch he uses clamps.
Liked the build very much. I too use a lot of Rigid tools. Eventually I will replace any tool I have that is not Ridgid. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Richard, yeah the ridgid tools have treated me well.
Interesting idea. I'm about to start an 8 ft long bench for my garage.
Nice one, i gotta adapt it though 2 sheets of plywood and 1 of MDF is like half a months minimum wage around here, maybe i can make it with OSB or planks
How sturdy is the table since the legs are build from plywood, would it be beneficial to use 4x4s instead
Fwiw - laminated plywood like that is exceptionally strong - and stable. No seasonal shrink/swell like w solid lumber - so the fasteners will stay tight as well. Just buy good quality plywood - no voids - and protect the ends of the legs from moisture.
wow, ... very very nice, but I'm on a budget and this type of NICE work bench isn't in my dreams at this time, but thank for this very good video .... I love this work bench
+tossmc thank you!
I love this. I'm going to make a smaller version of this into a rolling cart I think. Thanks for sharing it
Love the bench man, great job, beautiful build. I totally understand the struggle of necessity, I'm right there with you all day every day. For your (along with your wallet) sake, don't do that 2 parallel clamps hooked thing if you can avoid it. I did that one time and RUINED 2 very expensive jet clamps. Harbor Freight is your friend for situations like this.
That's a good point, I never even thought they probably won't take that. Thanks!
Awesome, simple, clever. Subscribed and liked.
Looks great. Did u finish the mdf with anything?
Thanks, yes I coated it with a few heavy Coats of polyurethane, helps for clean up
I like it. Love how you hung the tools