Omg I’ve just started selling potting tables like these I’ve already got 4 orders I’m only young and I really like the channel this is sort of what got me into woodworking so keep up the good work
This is probably one of the easiest tutorials for me to understand. Like why you are doing the things you are doing- thank you for your godly explanations!!
I was thinking the same thing Josh was. Would work great next to my grill and smoker. I have a stack of hemlock that would work perfect. Great video as usual.
Comments from my wife on having one built: Solid top so things don’t get caught in the cracks. No sink - she likes a RECESSED bin like that for holding dirt/pot/plant she is working on. And she can sweep dirt into the bin. No shelf below - 20 gal Rubbermaid’s below for storing dirt and compost. Top shelf is good, but no wire; cuts skin too easily. Galvanized peg “board” is better. Or little cups/holders for tools below shelf is better. Two or three upper shelves is best. Top one for plants, middle one for assorted rocks, gravel, and lower one for tools. If it is in the sun, a canopy made of sun screen fabric is nice. That’s why you never tell her what you’re building. Management always has changes.
I recommend supporting that basin from the bottom since plastic flexes quite a bit and if you put a pot in the sink to water it the basin could flex itself out of place... or snap the edges as they get damaged from UV outside.
Awesome! I made one similar a few years ago but with bamboo and knots and lashings. Yeah, for Scouts. Did 2 openings for a wash and rinse for dishes. It lasted longer then the plastic bins. Those are nice to have especially if you garden.
At 3:34, I personally would have screwed the screws from the inside, so you don't see them at all. As a little bonus, it will also protect them a little better from the elements. Nice build!
In this case it's a slightly different mesh, you can find it mostly sold as "hardware cloth" but chicken wire would actually work fine as well, might be even cheaper.
I made one of these out of some old fence wood during quarantine. It's very similar to yours but i made half of the top removable and had a shallow tub of potting soil recessed in there. it's a great project and mine actually doubles as a useful table next to my grill!
Love this project! It was exactly what I was looking for; made it for my wife's Christmas present. FYI: I used pressure treated lumber which made things a little more difficult because it was a fresh batch of wood that didn't want to dry, which wouldn't allow me to use pocket joinery. I had to use a metal bracket (like the ones for trusses) to join the shelf support, then adding the shelf made everything solid. My favorite channel on UA-cam, Bob; don't stop bringing the projects!
We have one similar but the tub sits down under the top with a piece of wood that matches you can lay on top if you want a flat surface all the way across! Great build
I use cedar pickets that I get from the cull pile for a discount, so long as you built it sturdily and sand it, you can get something like this for much cheaper. (you will need to construct it a bit differently because pickets are thinner than the 1x's he used.)
I built a work bench that was very similar to that. But I used 2x4s and the work top I used 2x4s on their end with the short side up. It is a VERY solid work top.
I'd use a stainless steel sink because it is sloped towards the drain. I'm going to put handles on one side and wheels on another so she can easily move it. Also, I'll use the dovetail jig she bought me last year to make a drawer. Plus, on the West Coast redwood is easier to find. In the Southeast, cypress is a good choice.
Really fantastic job, Bob! I really liked the idea! Maybe I build something like that for my mother as well! 😃 The only thing is that I would apply some oil in it. After all, it's going to be close to water, so the oil could protect it a little more. 😉 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😃
As much as I love this channel and support Bob with all of his videos it’s the same style that Steve Ramsey of Woodworking For Mere Mortals did in 2013. His design needs recognition because other the placement of the sink it is technically the same.
As an enhancement i might suggest a way to 'capture' the bottom of the waste bucket. You want to be sure it's in the right position EVERY time so you don't get water every where by accident . Just some properly positioned 1x4 cedar strips on the bottom shelf should do the trick. Jus' thinkin out loud...
awesome bob, loved it got some nice idea's for one of my own. a great many thanks for the pleasure you have provided with your videos ever since the shovel for rob, i never really comment on videos but i am listening to the making it podcast now(around episode 63) and its helping me so much kick starting my own woodworking and my motivation and the funny stories, and i keep hearing the comment stories and questions so i want to be part of that from now on .man you rule thanks:)
I had to cut a ton of hardware cloth for a project, and I found that a standard utility knife blade will score it well enough to do a quick bend and tear. That process runs through blades a mite fast, but a pack of blades is cheaper than carpal tunnel surgery. 😆
I'd love to meet all these people with garages full of industrial equipment and this kind of time and money to spend all day just being creative, they only seem to exist on youtube
@@Iliketomakestuff lol that's why I started from scraps. The initial plant investment is essentially $0 I have stems and leaves from jalapeno seeds and lettuce and garlic. I did get a cucumber plant from a friend that has yielded exactly 1 tiny viable cucumber in 6 weeks. So with that success I will be throwing more money at this hobby
Love it, but a question...do you think the shelf supports will bow over time. With it only being a 1x4, I'm concerned. I was thinking maybe you could have extended the 'L' shape legs all the way to the shelf. That would do 2 things, strengthens the shelf supports and you would have to have as many triangle braces. This is only my thoughts, your table is fantastic and your videos are very inspiring!
Hey Bobby, I have made a floating desk and there is one problem, there is air bubble in laminate. I don't know how to fix that please let me know the solution.
Love this potting table. Looks perfect for my needs. My girlfriend and I are each going to make one….neither of us are experienced in making stuff but we have all the tools from my hubbys shop. I can’t seem to find any plans or wood measurements in the comment section….do you have anything available? We live in the PNW, so we have lots of cedar on our property….and my husband will mill it for us to use.
I appreciate the impact line graphics. Subtle. Is that Anthony’s doing? How does he have time for extras with a new baby? I’d highly recommend an anti marring countersink bit. It acts as a depth stop for the countersinks and they are always exactly the same.
A potting bench needs a smooth top and a recessed container. The idea being the container is filled with compost, which is scooped into the pot. You transplant your seedlings and when done sweep any spillage back into the container. It seems ridiculous to have a slatted bench so any spilled compost ends up all over the floor.
Like the simplicity of it, but the plastic tub/sink looks kind of weeak, I'm sure it will crack or bend out of shape rather quickly, particularly if you put big pots in it. I guess a solution would be to use a metal sink, or build additional wood supports to embrace the bottom.
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I love the little details like the music sync and the “clink” animation when you set the tub down
I love the animations too - they are a fun little addition to the video!
I love how the video is synced with the music, great editing
Thanks!
Omg I’ve just started selling potting tables like these I’ve already got 4 orders I’m only young and I really like the channel this is sort of what got me into woodworking so keep up the good work
That is awesome!
Omg you responded I did not expect that that’s just made my day thanks😀
I’m glad to know that your drill press is a member of the Rebel Alliance.
Freeze! Rebel... drill press?
Rebel Scum Press?
This is probably one of the easiest tutorials for me to understand. Like why you are doing the things you are doing- thank you for your godly explanations!!
This is just the right level of DIY for me. Basic tools, simple construction, accessible materials - perfect.
I was thinking the same thing Josh was. Would work great next to my grill and smoker. I have a stack of hemlock that would work perfect. Great video as usual.
This design is really versatile!
Comments from my wife on having one built:
Solid top so things don’t get caught in the cracks.
No sink - she likes a RECESSED bin like that for holding dirt/pot/plant she is working on. And she can sweep dirt into the bin.
No shelf below - 20 gal Rubbermaid’s below for storing dirt and compost.
Top shelf is good, but no wire; cuts skin too easily. Galvanized peg “board” is better. Or little cups/holders for tools below shelf is better. Two or three upper shelves is best. Top one for plants, middle one for assorted rocks, gravel, and lower one for tools.
If it is in the sun, a canopy made of sun screen fabric is nice.
That’s why you never tell her what you’re building. Management always has changes.
Pine is just fine has been the motto for my woodworking projects.
I recommend supporting that basin from the bottom since plastic flexes quite a bit and if you put a pot in the sink to water it the basin could flex itself out of place... or snap the edges as they get damaged from UV outside.
Awesome! I made one similar a few years ago but with bamboo and knots and lashings. Yeah, for Scouts. Did 2 openings for a wash and rinse for dishes. It lasted longer then the plastic bins. Those are nice to have especially if you garden.
Very cool!
At 3:34, I personally would have screwed the screws from the inside, so you don't see them at all.
As a little bonus, it will also protect them a little better from the elements.
Nice build!
Smart use of the chicken wire! Cheaper alternative to pegboard and looks great outside!
In this case it's a slightly different mesh, you can find it mostly sold as "hardware cloth" but chicken wire would actually work fine as well, might be even cheaper.
I made one of these out of some old fence wood during quarantine. It's very similar to yours but i made half of the top removable and had a shallow tub of potting soil recessed in there. it's a great project and mine actually doubles as a useful table next to my grill!
Love this project! It was exactly what I was looking for; made it for my wife's Christmas present.
FYI: I used pressure treated lumber which made things a little more difficult because it was a fresh batch of wood that didn't want to dry, which wouldn't allow me to use pocket joinery. I had to use a metal bracket (like the ones for trusses) to join the shelf support, then adding the shelf made everything solid.
My favorite channel on UA-cam, Bob; don't stop bringing the projects!
We have one similar but the tub sits down under the top with a piece of wood that matches you can lay on top if you want a flat surface all the way across! Great build
I will put the bin off to the side for a bigger work space, great job!
Yay! A new ILTMS video! Keep up the great work 👍.
I love how simple is everything
That is a REALLY cool looking staple gun.
When the SCRAP pieces fit perfectly 👌👌👌
Where did you get those hooks? They seem perfect for hardware cloth.
Great simple build. Bob, you always make these type of projects so approachable for people no matter what their experience level.
That's our goal!
Goal accomplished! Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Am I the only one that skips the first 6 seconds to everyone of your videos to not spoil the surprise of what you are making? Keep up the good work!
I’m jealous of your workshop. 😂 Great easy project I could do with scraps I got. Thanks!♥️
I use cedar pickets that I get from the cull pile for a discount, so long as you built it sturdily and sand it, you can get something like this for much cheaper. (you will need to construct it a bit differently because pickets are thinner than the 1x's he used.)
Well done. Very practical ,simple to build and economical. Looks good too!
Now i have something to build with my grandparents 😍😍
The bench is nice. I like the upper back made of screen wire; you can use it to hang things and it also makes the brick look nice.
I love the smell of cedar
I like the "D.A.R.E" shirt. Nice easy potting bench. I'be been wanting to build a simple one for our yard.
I built a work bench that was very similar to that. But I used 2x4s and the work top I used 2x4s on their end with the short side up. It is a VERY solid work top.
Heavy, too! You can never have a big enough work bench!
Very cool. My wife is going to want one for sure.
Love anything and everything related to outdoor projects or activities
Summer time is the perfect time to get out and make some!
@@Iliketomakestuff true. I was waiting for these kinda projects for so long.
This just what I was looking for. The only thing I will do differently is put 2x4x6 1/2” boards front and back for a shade cloth. Thank you
So good to see a fellow lefty working on projects
I love this potting bench. It is exactly what I want in my front patio.
I will have to make a mini one for my kiddos to use as a outdoor kitchen. Great job
His wife: I think we need to buy a new table.
Him: All right, in this episode we build a table!
I hope that a lot more people respond that way. You can make it!
@@Iliketomakestuff my problem is I've responded that way too many times now. My backlog is huge!
@@rcwheeler34 lol, how many projects are pending?
So funny
Thanks so much... perfect timing. I just finished a brick patio next to my shed. Just started looking for potting bench ideas. 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad I could help!
I'd use a stainless steel sink because it is sloped towards the drain. I'm going to put handles on one side and wheels on another so she can easily move it. Also, I'll use the dovetail jig she bought me last year to make a drawer. Plus, on the West Coast redwood is easier to find. In the Southeast, cypress is a good choice.
You can also use it for a drying rack if you close it up from the bottem with some heat preserving cover and a finer net on top a hinged cover/lid
Cheers from Brazil!! You inpired me to do alot of things in my home. Thanks!!
Awesome!
This exactly what i want to build for my wife, only that instead of sink is gonna be a dirt pit covered by mesh to collect dirt under and re use it
Cool. I feel like you could scale this down and make a fun little kitchen play area for little kids!
You are so professional man, but you're funny at the same time and that's awesome
Glad you think so!
Always love those simple and useful projects
I like Josh's idea that it could be used as a BBQ prep station - you could fill the sink with ice and put beverages in it!
It's like a mud kitchen for adults. Nice work. :)
Ha! Yeah, I guess it is :)
Really fantastic job, Bob! I really liked the idea! Maybe I build something like that for my mother as well! 😃
The only thing is that I would apply some oil in it. After all, it's going to be close to water, so the oil could protect it a little more. 😉
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😃
That's a great idea! We have plans available as well, they're linked in the description.
@@Iliketomakestuff Fantastic! Thanks a lot! 😃
Just found your channel. I will be making it this weekend!
I think I see Bob's beard in the very early stages of a ZZ Top beard. Nice
As much as I love this channel and support Bob with all of his videos it’s the same style that Steve Ramsey of Woodworking For Mere Mortals did in 2013. His design needs recognition because other the placement of the sink it is technically the same.
Nice job! I might be making one of these next year.
As an enhancement i might suggest a way to 'capture' the bottom of the waste bucket. You want to be sure it's in the right position EVERY time so you don't get water every where by accident . Just some properly positioned 1x4 cedar strips on the bottom shelf should do the trick. Jus' thinkin out loud...
awesome bob, loved it got some nice idea's for one of my own. a great many thanks for the pleasure you have provided with your videos ever since the shovel for rob, i never really comment on videos but i am listening to the making it podcast now(around episode 63) and its helping me so much kick starting my own woodworking and my motivation and the funny stories, and i keep hearing the comment stories and questions so i want to be part of that from now on .man you rule thanks:)
Thank you so much! That's really fantastic to hear 👍🏼
Since you are pre-drilling close to the edge and worried about splitting, you could also use your driver with a low clutch setting and not the impact.
He countersins, which is a great ides.
That t-shirt is brilliant.
Thanks Mr.Bob! ;)
The music is so nice in those videos 😊
Awesome! I’d love to see a video on how to make a compost bin.
I had to cut a ton of hardware cloth for a project, and I found that a standard utility knife blade will score it well enough to do a quick bend and tear. That process runs through blades a mite fast, but a pack of blades is cheaper than carpal tunnel surgery. 😆
Oh cool! Nice tip, thanks!
@@Iliketomakestuff Sure thing! You'll need a backer, of course, but just a 2x4 works fine.
Very cool , was very inspired . Keep making cool projects 😎👍
Thanks, will do!
Ok cool man
I got a chuckle outta shaving off those stickers and staples instead of pulling them.
bientot 3 million
I'd love to meet all these people with garages full of industrial equipment and this kind of time and money to spend all day just being creative, they only seem to exist on youtube
I'd be happy to meet you as well 👍🏼 I happily admit that I have the coolest job I could ever dream of, I'm very blessed.
I'm a math teacher so i have a suggestion: Balance Scale for school activities!!! :)
The bloopers at the end are hilarious
Great build, as always!
Thanks!
Great tutorial - thanks for sharing!
Pretty cool!
That is an awesome build, thank’s for the video!
Glad you like it!
This is timley I just started "gardening" mostly trying to regrow scraps.
I'm trying not to kill everything. But it's fun!
@@Iliketomakestuff lol that's why I started from scraps. The initial plant investment is essentially $0 I have stems and leaves from jalapeno seeds and lettuce and garlic. I did get a cucumber plant from a friend that has yielded exactly 1 tiny viable cucumber in 6 weeks. So with that success I will be throwing more money at this hobby
Supe simple but super cool 😎
This is so cool keep up the good work
Man, this helped a lot! Although I picked a great time to build one as lumber prices have more than doubled within the past year.
Amazing design!
Love the construction and look of the finished product. One question : Any way to have the sink/bin concealed to protect it from the elements?
"Butt joints and dovetails." If it's not a country song it'll be a woodworkers song!
Ha!
Love it, but a question...do you think the shelf supports will bow over time. With it only being a 1x4, I'm concerned. I was thinking maybe you could have extended the 'L' shape legs all the way to the shelf. That would do 2 things, strengthens the shelf supports and you would have to have as many triangle braces. This is only my thoughts, your table is fantastic and your videos are very inspiring!
Great project, as always.
Thanks!
The wire mesh for tools seems to work well, I am going to have to see if I can add that into the greenhouse!
great video Bob!!!!
Hey there, how about a link to those hooks you used, please.
Butt Joints and Dovetails!
I think you mean butt toints. ;)
@@Iliketomakestuff next on ILTMS Butt Toints.
Hey Bobby, I have made a floating desk and there is one problem, there is air bubble in laminate. I don't know how to fix that please let me know the solution.
I think i'll build this with a solid tabletop (no gaps or sink) for my husband to store his bike tools. Replace the wire netting with a peg board too
Hey Bob, you might want to consider building a guitar from a kit or scratch. I heard it was quite a bit of fun if you know kind of what you are doing.
Great idea, thanks for video
Love this potting table. Looks perfect for my needs. My girlfriend and I are each going to make one….neither of us are experienced in making stuff but we have all the tools from my hubbys shop. I can’t seem to find any plans or wood measurements in the comment section….do you have anything available? We live in the PNW, so we have lots of cedar on our property….and my husband will mill it for us to use.
An amazing video as always. Great content!
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks very cool!
Thanks!
Good teacher you get job teaching young people to get jobd
You know I was wondering if Bob was singing when he was laying down that glue... 😁👍
Great work...
I appreciate the impact line graphics. Subtle. Is that Anthony’s doing? How does he have time for extras with a new baby? I’d highly recommend an anti marring countersink bit. It acts as a depth stop for the countersinks and they are always exactly the same.
Forby did this one. We're spreading the editing around. It's good to know that you can't tell whose work is whose.
😁🙌
Nice project. Versatile. One thing you will have happen: you’re gonna have black streaks from your screws. You should have used stainless screws.
Digging the video and also the beard, excellent!
A potting bench needs a smooth top and a recessed container. The idea being the container is filled with compost, which is scooped into the pot. You transplant your seedlings and when done sweep any spillage back into the container. It seems ridiculous to have a slatted bench so any spilled compost ends up all over the floor.
Ok Chad
Like the simplicity of it, but the plastic tub/sink looks kind of weeak, I'm sure it will crack or bend out of shape rather quickly, particularly if you put big pots in it. I guess a solution would be to use a metal sink, or build additional wood supports to embrace the bottom.
I've got a salvaged stainless steel bartender sink, which is a bit small but it should work.