I've been doing garage woodworking for years and I love the details you present. Like you said, many woodworking videos leave out small details but the thing that is most wrong with many of them is, that you have a woodworker with a $100,000 shop trying to convince us that "this project is a piece of cake". Sure it is for you, you've got every state-of-the-art tool and 20 sponsors to make it look easy. And, if you have a shop like that, you don't need UA-cam videos. But, the most impressive thing about your video, is when you show us how you kneel down and put weight on your knees on a cold concrete floor. Ouch!
Yep. I do the poor man's carpentry. So many of the UA-cam "pros" gloss over the things that create problems for most viewers because the "pros" have every tool ever invented, and they're very experienced. I try to show a real experience. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Excellent video & breakdown of what you wanted vs. what you've built/got and how you're going to use it moving forward. Appreciate the humor at the end, thanks Mike!
I haven't had a problem with it leaning or folding, and I roll my table all around the garage. I added a shelf below the table, which is probably helping it with strength. You could add an angled brace from the bottom surface of the table to the leg to stiffen it if necessary. Thanks for watching.
Mike - Very much like your approach. In the early portion of the video the image shows the casters attached to a small 2x4 piece that is attached to the bottom of the legs. The end of the video shows the casters attached to a 2x4 which is hinged. Why did you need to change this? I prefer it to not be hinged? Cary
Hi Cary. The hinges are not necessary. I wanted the table high enough that I could comfortably work at it while standing up because I sit all day at my day job. I hinged it for height adjustment, because sometimes I need the table lower for when I cut fabric. I make seat covers for side-by-sides and the fabric is just easier to cut when I stand above of it. I always make the design of the seat covers myself (including sewing), and then give it to our shop where the experts make the real version. That was the main reason for building the table. Also, the fabric is expensive, so sometimes I don't want the table to have the potential to roll accidentally, so I can fold the end pieces and take it off the wheels. It's been a great work table. Having caster wheels on it is very helpful. I think I put 8-10 coats of polyurethane, which has done an excellent job of protecting the top of the table. You can check out our seat covers at camocover.net. Thanks for watching.
Great video, embarking on this project now. Can you tell me where you found your hinges? The ones I'm finding have lukewarm reviews and I'd like to find a trustworthy site to buy the hardware from. Thanks Mike!
thank you Mike. I’m looking for locking hinges so if I find a nice product and they work well for a few months after installation I’ll update my comments with the name of them.
I've been doing garage woodworking for years and I love the details you present. Like you said, many woodworking videos leave out small details but the thing that is most wrong with many of them is, that you have a woodworker with a $100,000 shop trying to convince us that "this project is a piece of cake". Sure it is for you, you've got every state-of-the-art tool and 20 sponsors to make it look easy. And, if you have a shop like that, you don't need UA-cam videos. But, the most impressive thing about your video, is when you show us how you kneel down and put weight on your knees on a cold concrete floor. Ouch!
Yep. I do the poor man's carpentry. So many of the UA-cam "pros" gloss over the things that create problems for most viewers because the "pros" have every tool ever invented, and they're very experienced. I try to show a real experience. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Excellent video & breakdown of what you wanted vs. what you've built/got and how you're going to use it moving forward. Appreciate the humor at the end, thanks Mike!
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
you know you also could have picked up the leg finish drilling it and then put it back in the same
That is a good video and you are a great teacher. Your last words at the very end made me smile. :)
Thank you. I appreciate you watching. It's very rare for someone to watch all the way to the end. :)
Great build! However, I´m a little concerned about stability. Do you feel there is a need for a cross brace on the legs to prevent racking/flexing?
I haven't had a problem with it leaning or folding, and I roll my table all around the garage. I added a shelf below the table, which is probably helping it with strength. You could add an angled brace from the bottom surface of the table to the leg to stiffen it if necessary. Thanks for watching.
Thanks! Just what I wanted!
I'm glad I could help.
This is awesome! Great job!
Thanks. It's very useful.
Mike - Very much like your approach. In the early portion of the video the image shows the casters attached to a small 2x4 piece that is attached to the bottom of the legs. The end of the video shows the casters attached to a 2x4 which is hinged. Why did you need to change this? I prefer it to not be hinged?
Cary
Hi Cary. The hinges are not necessary. I wanted the table high enough that I could comfortably work at it while standing up because I sit all day at my day job. I hinged it for height adjustment, because sometimes I need the table lower for when I cut fabric. I make seat covers for side-by-sides and the fabric is just easier to cut when I stand above of it. I always make the design of the seat covers myself (including sewing), and then give it to our shop where the experts make the real version. That was the main reason for building the table. Also, the fabric is expensive, so sometimes I don't want the table to have the potential to roll accidentally, so I can fold the end pieces and take it off the wheels. It's been a great work table. Having caster wheels on it is very helpful. I think I put 8-10 coats of polyurethane, which has done an excellent job of protecting the top of the table. You can check out our seat covers at camocover.net. Thanks for watching.
@@MikeM100 Thanks Mike…makes sense and give you the flexibility.
Where did you get the casters? All the ones I’m finding that are rated for 200lbs have a top plate larger than the legs of the bench.
I got them at Ace Hardware. They're really good quality. Cost about $15 each. Should last a while. Thank you for watching.
Great video, embarking on this project now. Can you tell me where you found your hinges? The ones I'm finding have lukewarm reviews and I'd like to find a trustworthy site to buy the hardware from. Thanks Mike!
I went to Lowes and looked at numerous hinges and just picked the hinges that looked the best.
thank you Mike. I’m looking for locking hinges so if I find a nice product and they work well for a few months after installation I’ll update my comments with the name of them.
Nice!
Thanks!