Possibly the best DIY workbench design I've seen among the 100+ I've reviewed. This will likely be the design I go with when my bench needs replacing/redesigning. Thank you for your video!
Bought the plans, built the workbench - totally LOVE it! I was able to get the Dewalt DWS779 12” Dual Bevel sliding miter saw to work by cutting a section out of the left side wall - kind of messes with dust collection - but it works and I’m really pleased. This is the first thing I’ve actually built other than a french cleat wall lol... So thank you!!!! huge confidence builder and really functional.
Awesome! Thank you for buying plans, and congrats on finishing the build! I'd love to see pics of your build, especially with the wall cut-out modification. I know several people have built it that way, but I don't have any pictures yet for the "modifications" section of the website. Either way, thanks again and congrats - I'm glad you're happy with the build!
You did a great job of making the most of a small space. You always seem to come up with exceptionally good solutions. One of your good solutions was to not flip the table saw. I turned a similar Craftsman saw over recently and it quit working. Fine sawdust had found its way inside the switch and as long as it was upright the dust remained harmless in the bottom of the switch. When it was inverted the sawdust got between the contacts and prevented them from closing. The switch was inside a plastic box that was screwed closed and there were no apparent gaps but as we all know that fine sawdust finds its way into everything. The saw has been replaced with an old cast iron topped Craftsman contractor saw; a huge upgrade over the saw I got new 10 years ago.
Who are these 134 people that gave this a thumbs down?! They must be the other work bench designer. Thanks for putting this together. After looking at a bunch of options over the last two years I think this is finally the right size and function for me.
I've watched a shipload of workbench videos, and I believe I've finally found the best idea for me.. I have an old (narrow) single-car garage, and I park my car in it--imagine that!
Just built second workbench! Made one for my brother. Second time was so much easier having second person AND the use of my one minute workbench with table saw, mitre and additional tools with easy access. The bench turned out great! This design and ease of use of this workbench is AWESOME! I’m ready to build another! Thanks, Tommy!
I worked in a one car garage (wife's car on the other side of a two car) for years. I moved to a three car garage (wife still gets one bay) 3 years ago. I found that If I put all my major tools and work bench on casters, with just the right size, I can get (as with hurricane Dorian) My SUV inside for safety reasons. Yes, I live in St. Johns County FL. Keep designing things they help me a lot.
I’ve already built a pretty good workbench but, seeing how you fashioned the table saw at the end to use the bench as an outfeed table is brilliant. Going to try to retrofit mine for that purpose. Cool.
I think I might have watched this video in the past. I say that because I went to mash the “LIKE” button and saw it had already been clicked!! I have a postage stamp sized shop and I’m always looking for ways to maximize the space and watching this again have me some great ideas. Thanks you!
There's a lot to like about this bench. For one, it takes up about the same amount of room as shelving would when storing your tools. And when you roll it out, it's ready for action. Everything is all connected with no need to plug in or connect air hoses etc.
I ended up here because I was so frustrated with my current all-in-one workbench as i can't use the table saw because the Mitre saw is in the way- and needing to constantly turn it over is a time waster. This looks the solution! Cheers mate
I've watched a couple of your videos.......and have finally subscribed! This one is just the ticket I need in my garage so that i can still pull both cars in and be able to have a workshop just by pulling them out into the driveway! Nice job!!
Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, and I’m glad the workbench is a good fit for your situation - good luck with the project!
Way beyond mine! Mounting my deWalt on a table like yours was the best thing I ever did. I made my table level with the table saw and oversize slots. I put a long (1-1/2")bevel on the saw side so boards would not catch. By the time I got a mitre saw I was in a big shop.
Brilliant work you have done. Here is my suggestion for Workbench, For Miter saw you can add two 2x4 wood with the permanent modified C-clamp (Simpson tie) or wood clamp at the end of both sides of workbench. When you work with Miter saw and 2x4x8 or 10-foot long wood, pull 2x4 out half of way and you have rest for a longer wood stud while in operation. Safe operation. Thanks!
I've been researching workbenches and I really like the simplicity and functionality of this bench. I think I'll follow most of this with a scissor lift for my miter saw. I'll make considerations so the jack will automatically stop when the saw is level with the workbench. I'll have an insert to replace the gap when the saw is retracted. Great video and you've earned a sub!
I'm currently making this, with a few mods. Only 30" deep, and I'm making it in two parts so that I can wheel the table saw out back by itself when noise is a concern. Then I wheel it back in and re-attach it to the mail unit. Of course that will require 8 casters but I already had a set of 4 so I only had to buy 4. I'll likely also route two slots in the bench to in order to continue the saw slots so I can use my sled. I don't really need to use my pancake compressor anymore as I use mostly electric tools, to I will utilize that space for something else. Great design. I'm looking forward to completing it in a few days!
You had me interested, until the shop vac with tape for hose connection. After seeing the tape holding the hose on you had me hooked!!! Love it and thanks for taking the time to share!
@@OneMinuteWorkbench dig it big time! As for the duct tape... I purchased a dust cyclone Ala cart... haa joke is on me. just try to fit hoses to that and your shop vac without duct tape! I have since purchased heat gun and have it plumbed right now. Take care and keep up the great work! I also would like to do my small part to make this channel possible and just purchased the plans.
Jeff, sorry for the late reply (I can get pretty backed up on these comments). Thanks for showing your support by purchasing the plans - I appreciate it very much! I hope the build is going well. If you need anything along the way, just send me an email (I get to those usually in under 24 hrs.). All the best!
Great video! I wish I had this vid 20 years ago. I built myself something smaller from shop notes mag early on but this thing is sweet! Now I have a slight bigger shop with bigger tools but I’m gonna still steal some ideas from this.
that's a great workbench. I will have my first proper workshop space (a single car garage) in 6 days time when I complete on purchase of a house. You have inspired me with a few ideas
Great work! I might have covered the top with masonite sheet for a smooth surface that would seal nicely with urethane, and easy to replace if it ever becomes necessary.
And there it is,,, brilliant..!!, well thought out and executed. The mitre saw isn,t that much of a problem, knowing me i'd probaby fit some kind of cheap telescopic elevation system and two fold out support legs. I want a workbench just like that, just gotta figure out what's cheaper, and time saving..., either i build it myself or fly you over to Denmark and let you build it,, haha,,, we'd probaby spend 10 times as much on beer after the project was done. 😄. Great job, definetly inspired 👍
So many people who don’t know what they are doing waste peoples time with terrible videos of garbage they make that falls apart in 3 months. This is not that. I highly recommend this bench. Fantastic work.
Really great bench - not everyone needs a "super bench" that is huge. Thanks for taking the time for the video - it is informative and has great production quality. will have to check out your other videos.
Thanks for sharing this. I especially enjoyed hearing your thought process in the design and then also your review after use. I just picked up some casters and am heading out to my garage shop today to rebuild my workbench. I slapped it together as soon as I moved into the shop just to have something to work on but now it's time to come up with Version 2. Love the UA-cam woodworking community sharing. Cheers!
I love this design. Currently, I don't even have the space for this workbench, but if that would ever be the case, this would be at the top of my list to build and get started. Thanks Tommy!
I'm glad you like the design. You can always start smaller and grow from there. Hand tools are a great place to start, can be very accurate, and take up hardly any space. However you go about it, good luck!
like your style. video was great and definitely an eye opener in terms of space and creativeness. looking into getting into woodwork and this definitely helps.
Hi there. This is fantastic, it truly has to be the best designed multi bench I've seen on UA-cam todate. You really should be proud of what you've created. If I seen this for sale I would buy one. Very Impressed bud..
Love the work bench idea. For your mitersaw pull out you could probably use the mechanism for an under counter mounted mixer to raise it to the height of the work bench top or even slightly below the top would it could be used like it is for the table saw
Great combo bench! Watched your other video, and I had to go here! This is replacing the multiple box/bench/crapola along my one wall space. I am going to put my router "stand" where the shop vac is. Great stuff!!!
Awesome! You might be able to squeeze your router and shop vac into the bench; I myself have been meaning to add the router and just have not yet gotten around to it. Either way, let me know how goes - good luck!
True. Move router point back a bit. Good point. This will save my connection to the ancient shop vac (huge!). The only trade off is that old rusty no name Vac can pull the stucco off the neighbors house at 30'! Lol! Pre-OSHA regulation unit! BUT, all jokes aside, the bench is fully self contained and portable from the back of the house to the end of the driveway, say 80 feet or so!!
great build, some suppliers have flip out/up hinges for mixers or blenders in kitchen cabinets that you might be able to incorporate into the miter saw drawer, to be able to pick it up and have it a a better height.
Thanks for the feedback! A couple other guys have suggested the same thing - I read about it a bit, and don't think it would work out 100% (it's close, but there are some drawbacks). Also, it's working well now, and as they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That said, if I ever do change it, I'll post a video! Thanks again for stopping by to comment!
Love it, and I think it's possibly the right idea for my shop/garage area. I have a different idea on how to do the miter saw though, but the aggregate of idea you got in that workbench is really great.
I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad to hear it might work out for you! If you build one, I'd love to see how you modify it to accommodate the miter saw - you can post pics the One Minute Workbench Facebook page, or just send me an email (through my website). Let me know how it goes!
To get the miter saw higher you could consider a shelf lift system from kitchen cabinets. Rev a Shelf spring loaded appliance lift mechanism. Good for 60 pounds.
Starting on mine today. Gonna narrow it up to 30" so it will fit through my entry door. I guess I'll need to do some mods so that the little tray doesn't get too narrow. I'll send some pics later.
To bad I own a Shopsmith Sawsmith 2000 with a 58"x 34" table top, but I love the inverted radial saw style. I am looking for an outfeed table for it and this has lots of Ideas I like. Thank you for your time. great video and great table
Errit, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and were able to get some inspiration from it. Feel free to let me know how your build goes once you finalize your plan!
I wish my workshop was as "small" as yours! Here in the UK space for a workshop like yours is rare or expensive. My workshop is 8ft x 6ft! I'll still be using your ideas for inspiration though. Nice video.
Finally! A channel more suited to my situation. My wife and I too, park our vehicles in the garage. Most of the other channels are great, but are working with a massive space. Subscribed for sure and I'll be picking up your plans for this bench and the planer/jointer table. Thank you so much for this content.
Dimitri, thanks so much for saying that! It makes me feel good to know that the channel is reaching people and making sense. I feel like *most* woodworkers and makers are working with limited time and space, and I believe that efficient use of time and space is the answer that will let more people be able to do what they love more often. Thanks again for the feedback!
Really nice design. I’m modifying an old built in three-drawer cabinet into a work bench of this type. I’ve left the dust collection bag up til now but I think a duct collector is a better option. I’m probably NOT going to include a the tool carrying features of this, but it has given me some great idea for adding storage and some of the table top features. Thank you so much for your work!
I like the rustic look of the bench, it gives me hope!! :-D I am using a single car garage for my workshop, so it is very limited! I think this would work very nicely! Thanks!
My shop is 10 x 20. I had a 2' x 6' workbench that I designed as an off feed for a quality table saw. Unfortunately even though I could rip cut 4x8 plywood on the TS the fence arms prevented complete access all around my bench / TS station and a bandsaw, miter saw, surface planer and drill press really created cramped / unsafe working conditions. Selling / giving away some of these cumbersome tools and making a bench that the BS, MS, DP, SP folded into and buying a portable TS that I could rip 30+ inch ply on was my solution. I already had a router table that fit between the arms of my old TS and would fit between my new TS extension arms. My bench now is about 48 x 84 inches not counting my TS. My new bench top tools all fold into the new bench and when collapsed into the bench, are covered by lids that are hinged with countersunk 180 degree hinges that leave my bench top flat for assembly of my projects. The end of the bench opposite the table saw has a wide Moxon vice that I built and this vice doubles as a clamp for a standard vice when I need to grind mower blades or clamp and cut metal. I also have a lid that gives access to the plenum I built that attaches to all my tools so that when I want to use one of the tools I open it's blast gate on the plenum and close whichever gate I used last. My shop vac plugs into a receptacle that automatically turns the vac on regardless which tool I am using and this receptacle automatically shuts the vac off 8-10 seconds after I cut off my tool's switch. And yes, the vac is attached through the plenum to my TS and router fence.
Very practical and useful. Wish I had seen your video before building out my Small Workshop - would have used some of your ideas. Great video production (sound, lighting, editing) - great job! Small Workshop Guy
You probably already thought of this, but what about raising that slide out for the miter saw to just low enough to put dowels on it to set the miter saw on. Then store the miter saw under it, and just set it on the slide out shelf, anchored by dowels or even by bolts you can tighten down with wing nuts and washers. It's not a permanent mount, but it would alleviate all the bending down and your motor hitch in the angle cuts to the right. And you could even replace it with a multiple beveling and miter cutting saw? That would also allow you to build in out feed legs on the bench for stabilizing longer boards.
Ok, got the plans and making this on Black Friday. Friend in construction had enough “scraps” of birch plywood he’s selling to me for $10, so got real lucky there.
One Minute Workbench happy to report that the workbench is done and looks great. Just have to finish the holes and a couple other minor items. Overall looks great and super practical for my needs. Thinking of s few minor improvements/add-ons that I’ll get to when I have some time and I’ll report back. Thanks for a great idea and plans were detailed and easy to follow,
Awesome! I'm glad you're happy with it! If you like, email me some photos, and I'll add them to the gallery on the website. Either way, I'll look forward to hearing what you come up with in terms of improvements - thanks again!
That's a pretty neat setup for compact work spaces. You might want to reconsider/alter the air compressor compartment- I don't know how often you use it but those little pancake compressors create massive amounts of moisture inside the tanks (even if they just cycle on a few times a day) and if it's in an enclosed area like that box without adequate venting- it will also heat up a lot leading to even more moisture. I'd personally recommend making it so you can slide it out like the miter saw so you can at least disconnect it to drain all of the water out on a regular basis, otherwise that excessive moisture will lead to rusting out the tank, as well as sending it through the air into your guns creating more issues, even if the guns are oiled.
Thanks for giving me something to consider with regards to the compressor. It is a bit of a pain right now to access, but not that bad. I had considered have a door on the outside of the cabinet so that the table saw didn't need to be removed in order to access the compressor, but that design created other issues....I won't bore you with the details though. Thanks again for the feedback!
Could one place dessicants in the compressor alcove to mitigate moisture issues? Obviously a temporary fix, but it might reduce issues and extend the time you can prudently leave between moisture purges.
Jeff Wiebe I live in Southern California, so it might not be a fair assessment of every location one of these benches might wind up. Arizona is drier but hotter. Alaska is cooler but more humid. That said, mine has been going strong for 2 years with no discernible problems. I think part of the reason is because the box is constantly cycling air. Air is allowed in through the power cord hole and the hose hole. So every time the compressor cycles (which is often, since it’s a small compressor), it sucks new air into the box.
I like this a lot! I would put the mitre saw on a separate bench though. Like a little side bench on wheels that has fold out support legs for the wood being cut, maybe it clamps up beside this bench to extend the work surface. Like docking to it. On that slide out tray, cutting an 8 foot 2x4 at the end, to make a rafter for a shed for example, it would get awkward holding it up while kneeling down making the cut. Convert the sliding drawer to a bin to hold tools like the skil saw or jigsaw or cordless drill? Or, convert the space to a router table?
Thank you! I myself have toyed with the idea of making a higher quality version of the tool box....I might do it someday, but I've got a long list of projects to get through before I do a rebuild. If and when I do, I'll post a video! Thanks again!
Ok dude, I’m absolutely giddy that I found you, it’s like you’re in my backyard figuring out all the stuff I need but have been scratching my head. So thank you for being freaking brilliant. That said, regarding the miter saw, right away when I saw it I thought how is he going to make a compound cut, no room? Why not just bring the saw all the way out to the front of the shelf? No?
Having the chop saw lower than the top of the bench would also allow you to attach drawer slides on the ends of the bench to act as supports for longer boards.
There's been a lot of discussion about this...here's a copy & paste reply from an earlier comment thread: I've actually thought about this a lot and have talked about it to some length with a handful of viewers. I really wanted to have infeed and outfeed supports at the very ends of the workbench, but I have yet to come across a way that I felt would work well. The problem is that the drawer slides flex, and the rate at which the flex various based on the weight of the piece being cut or the force being applied while making a cut. So any supports that I build (whether more slides or flip out version) would need to flex at the same rate as the saw's shelf (which is nearly impossible) and at the same angle (which is probably even less possible). So one solution would be do put a support brace under the saw, and support braces under the infeed and outfeed supports to prevent anything from flexing at all. That would be workable, but not a very elegant solution. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I haven't wanted to open that can of worms just yet. Thanks for the feed back though - you are absolutely right in that it would be an excellent addition. If you think of a way to accomplish it, let me know! So the same goes here...if you figure out a way to make it happen, let me know! Thanks for taking the time to give some feedback!
oh man, you just made a whole new shop layout possible for me with this idea... I have been trying to figure out for next year with new to me tools added and such... also re your miter saw, I haven't looked yet to see what the weight limits are like... but have you thought of those flip up and out shelf supports that fancy folks use in their kitchens to whole like mixers and bread makers or whatever in their wall pantry things...? haha, I am not fancy so I am not sure what they are called... just know I have seen them a few times in magazines and once in person on the job. but it is basically a thing that allows it to look like two shelves one under the other like in bookcase configuration, but when you pull it out and up it makes the bottom shelf now even height wise with the top shelf but sticking out further than it. but maybe you could use something like that for miter saw situation... again, not sure actual name or price or weight limits etc, but just an idea. anyway, thanks again for sharing with us and appreciate your channel and stuff you have shared
I'm glad you found it useful! The mixer-lift idea has been brought up a lot, and a few customers have said they've done it that way. That said, I haven't received any pics yet, so I haven't seen the details myself. All that said, I think if you do it that way, you just need to build in a locking mechanism, and an extra support to make sure you increase the weight bearing capacity of the device. I hope this helps! Thanks for letting me know you're enjoying the channel - I appreciate it very much!
Possibly the best DIY workbench design I've seen among the 100+ I've reviewed. This will likely be the design I go with when my bench needs replacing/redesigning. Thank you for your video!
Thank you for such an awesome compliment! I'm glad you enjoy the design!
Bought the plans, built the workbench - totally LOVE it! I was able to get the Dewalt DWS779 12” Dual Bevel sliding miter saw to work by cutting a section out of the left side wall - kind of messes with dust collection - but it works and I’m really pleased. This is the first thing I’ve actually built other than a french cleat wall lol... So thank you!!!! huge confidence builder and really functional.
Awesome! Thank you for buying plans, and congrats on finishing the build! I'd love to see pics of your build, especially with the wall cut-out modification. I know several people have built it that way, but I don't have any pictures yet for the "modifications" section of the website. Either way, thanks again and congrats - I'm glad you're happy with the build!
I posted some pics and a plug for the channel - imrodmartin.com/blog/one-minute-workbench-build - you’re welcome to grab any of the pics...
Thanks, Rod!
Great video. I spend so much time pull out my portable table saw or miter saw that I loose good work time. Thanks for the video.
Time to build my own bench ,after watch several videos this is the best .
Thank you and good luck with your build!
Straight murdered it sir! Probably the best and simplest work station I've seen.
Thanks man - that a very solid compliment!
Quick and dirty ,simple and inexpensive ...... LOVE IT !!! (except these days is everything twice expensive)
Thanks! And yes, wood is crazy right now, but it’s expected to return to normal a little later in the year...looking forward to that myself!
I just started to rebuild my workbench thanks for the tips. The power strip will be a game changer
You did a great job of making the most of a small space. You always seem to come up with exceptionally good solutions. One of your good solutions was to not flip the table saw. I turned a similar Craftsman saw over recently and it quit working. Fine sawdust had found its way inside the switch and as long as it was upright the dust remained harmless in the bottom of the switch. When it was inverted the sawdust got between the contacts and prevented them from closing. The switch was inside a plastic box that was screwed closed and there were no apparent gaps but as we all know that fine sawdust finds its way into everything. The saw has been replaced with an old cast iron topped Craftsman contractor saw; a huge upgrade over the saw I got new 10 years ago.
Who are these 134 people that gave this a thumbs down?! They must be the other work bench designer.
Thanks for putting this together. After looking at a bunch of options over the last two years I think this is finally the right size and function for me.
Thanks for the awesome compliment - I’m glad to hear you think it’s right for you! Good luck with the build!
The make up haters.... thats the only thing weird in this video.
I've watched a shipload of workbench videos, and I believe I've finally found the best idea for me..
I have an old (narrow) single-car garage, and I park my car in it--imagine that!
0:20 that statement is so true!!! I've put off projects because of the setup time.
Just built second workbench! Made one for my brother. Second time was so much easier having second person AND the use of my one minute workbench with table saw, mitre and additional tools with easy access. The bench turned out great! This design and ease of use of this workbench is AWESOME! I’m ready to build another! Thanks, Tommy!
Awesome, Duke! If anybody wants to see the pics of Duke's builds, check them out here: oneminuteworkbench.com/project-photos/customer-gallery/
You have a very useful and logical design. I am impressed with how much equipment you are able to store in it. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you, and no problem! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I worked in a one car garage (wife's car on the other side of a two car) for years. I moved to a three car garage (wife still gets one bay) 3 years ago. I found that If I put all my major tools and work bench on casters, with just the right size, I can get (as with hurricane Dorian) My SUV inside for safety reasons. Yes, I live in St. Johns County FL. Keep designing things they help me a lot.
Thanks for sharing about your experience! I'll do my best!
Best diy carpenter channel! Keep it alive bro!
I’ve already built a pretty good workbench but, seeing how you fashioned the table saw at the end to use the bench as an outfeed table is brilliant. Going to try to retrofit mine for that purpose. Cool.
I am gonna build this, despite the fact that my Ridgid miter isn't on this list; i'll simply modify it to fit my needs. This thing is a beast!
Good luck with the project!
I think I might have watched this video in the past. I say that because I went to mash the “LIKE” button and saw it had already been clicked!! I have a postage stamp sized shop and I’m always looking for ways to maximize the space and watching this again have me some great ideas. Thanks you!
I’m glad liked it...twice!
There's a lot to like about this bench. For one, it takes up about the same amount of room as shelving would when storing your tools. And when you roll it out, it's ready for action. Everything is all connected with no need to plug in or connect air hoses etc.
Thanks, Wayne! I'm glad you dig it!
I ended up here because I was so frustrated with my current all-in-one workbench as i can't use the table saw because the Mitre saw is in the way- and needing to constantly turn it over is a time waster. This looks the solution! Cheers mate
really learned something from your videos..awesome
I've watched a couple of your videos.......and have finally subscribed! This one is just the ticket I need in my garage so that i can still pull both cars in and be able to have a workshop just by pulling them out into the driveway! Nice job!!
Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, and I’m glad the workbench is a good fit for your situation - good luck with the project!
Looks like a perfect fit for my garage. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm glad you dig it!
Way beyond mine! Mounting my deWalt on a table like yours was the best thing I ever did. I made my table level with the table saw and oversize slots. I put a long (1-1/2")bevel on the saw side so boards would not catch. By the time I got a mitre saw I was in a big shop.
Thanks! And thanks for sharing details about your build. It's always nice to hear how others are approaching solving problems!
just finished building the workbench with some small modifications to suit me.... Its brilliant
Keith, thank you for your patronage, and for sharing about your experience! I'm glad you're happy with it 🙂
Really cleanly thought out and clearly explained! Your stuff is well-engineered, and I love how you show what wasn't right and how/if to fix it.
Brilliant work you have done. Here is my suggestion for Workbench, For Miter saw you can add two 2x4 wood with the permanent modified C-clamp (Simpson tie) or wood clamp at the end of both sides of workbench. When you work with Miter saw and 2x4x8 or 10-foot long wood, pull 2x4 out half of way and you have rest for a longer wood stud while in operation. Safe operation. Thanks!
Thank you, and thanks for the suggestions!
for the miter saw, you could put it on a scissor lift table so when you pull the miter saw out, you can use to drill to lift it up
I like where you're going - definitely like the drill powered approach! Thanks for the idea!
Very creative
Yea this is dope. I have even less space so this concept really comes in handy, thanks!
Thanks man! I'm glad you like it - let me know if you build it or something inspired by it!
I've been researching workbenches and I really like the simplicity and functionality of this bench. I think I'll follow most of this with a scissor lift for my miter saw. I'll make considerations so the jack will automatically stop when the saw is level with the workbench. I'll have an insert to replace the gap when the saw is retracted. Great video and you've earned a sub!
Sounds great! Let me know how the workbench turns out...glad to have you onboard!
dude this is freaking brilliant
That’s a great compliment! Thanks - I’m glad you like it!
I love this design. I live in an apartment and do not have very much room, just my patio and you know how small they can be. Nice job.
Thank you - I'm glad you love it!
Excellent video!!
Thank you!
I'm currently making this, with a few mods. Only 30" deep, and I'm making it in two parts so that I can wheel the table saw out back by itself when noise is a concern. Then I wheel it back in and re-attach it to the mail unit. Of course that will require 8 casters but I already had a set of 4 so I only had to buy 4. I'll likely also route two slots in the bench to in order to continue the saw slots so I can use my sled. I don't really need to use my pancake compressor anymore as I use mostly electric tools, to I will utilize that space for something else. Great design. I'm looking forward to completing it in a few days!
Love the work bench! Thanks!
You had me interested, until the shop vac with tape for hose connection. After seeing the tape holding the hose on you had me hooked!!! Love it and thanks for taking the time to share!
Thank you! I’m glad you dig it!
@@OneMinuteWorkbench dig it big time! As for the duct tape... I purchased a dust cyclone Ala cart... haa joke is on me. just try to fit hoses to that and your shop vac without duct tape! I have since purchased heat gun and have it plumbed right now. Take care and keep up the great work! I also would like to do my small part to make this channel possible and just purchased the plans.
Jeff, sorry for the late reply (I can get pretty backed up on these comments). Thanks for showing your support by purchasing the plans - I appreciate it very much! I hope the build is going well. If you need anything along the way, just send me an email (I get to those usually in under 24 hrs.). All the best!
Great build. One of the most practical benches I’ve seen yet with lots of great tips. The editing is top notch too. Awesome stuff.
Thanks for the awesome compliments!
Killer design Man!
Thank you!
Great video! I wish I had this vid 20 years ago. I built myself something smaller from shop notes mag early on but this thing is sweet! Now I have a slight bigger shop with bigger tools but I’m gonna still steal some ideas from this.
Jeff, I’m glad to you enjoyed the video and are taken some inspiration from the design!
great all round workbench that should fit the needs of most hobby makers. nice job
Thanks!
that's a great workbench. I will have my first proper workshop space (a single car garage) in 6 days time when I complete on purchase of a house. You have inspired me with a few ideas
Congrats on your house! I’m glad you’re inspired, and I hope you build something awesome!
Great work! I might have covered the top with masonite sheet for a smooth surface that would seal nicely with urethane, and easy to replace if it ever becomes necessary.
And there it is,,, brilliant..!!, well thought out and executed. The mitre saw isn,t that much of a problem, knowing me i'd probaby fit some kind of cheap telescopic elevation system and two fold out support legs. I want a workbench just like that, just gotta figure out what's cheaper, and time saving..., either i build it myself or fly you over to Denmark and let you build it,, haha,,, we'd probaby spend 10 times as much on beer after the project was done. 😄. Great job, definetly inspired 👍
Awesome! I'm glad you dig it! If you fly me to Denmark, I'll buy the beers!
Very well thought out design! Nice!
Thank you!
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EXCELLENT!!!
oh boy, tommy, now i gotta go find me 20, but I love this bench!!!
Thanks! I'm glad you dig it!
So many people who don’t know what they are doing waste peoples time with terrible videos of garbage they make that falls apart in 3 months. This is not that. I highly recommend this bench. Fantastic work.
That's a hell of an endorsement, thank you, Mad Mike!
Really great bench - not everyone needs a "super bench" that is huge.
Thanks for taking the time for the video - it is informative and has great production quality.
will have to check out your other videos.
Thank you very much - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you enjoy the other videos as well!
Amazing workbench Tommy, I just finished building my own and I’m so excited to start using it.
Awesome 🤩
This is awesome. Just starting my own shop and this will be my first project!
Great job!
Thank you!
Ok, answered my dilemma!! I enjoy listening to your logic. Great job, Great video. Thanks!
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Thanks for sharing this. I especially enjoyed hearing your thought process in the design and then also your review after use. I just picked up some casters and am heading out to my garage shop today to rebuild my workbench. I slapped it together as soon as I moved into the shop just to have something to work on but now it's time to come up with Version 2. Love the UA-cam woodworking community sharing. Cheers!
Awesome! Good luck with rebuild!
I love this design. Currently, I don't even have the space for this workbench, but if that would ever be the case, this would be at the top of my list to build and get started. Thanks Tommy!
I'm glad you like the design. You can always start smaller and grow from there. Hand tools are a great place to start, can be very accurate, and take up hardly any space. However you go about it, good luck!
like your style. video was great and definitely an eye opener in terms of space and creativeness. looking into getting into woodwork and this definitely helps.
Glad to hear you found it helpful!
You could add a pop up shelf for a kitchen mixer to put your miter saw on.
Thanks for sharing the idea!
Great design! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you! I'm glad you dig it!
Great workbench and tour!
Thank you very much!
Hi there.
This is fantastic, it truly has to be the best designed multi bench I've seen on UA-cam todate. You really should be proud of what you've created. If I seen this for sale I would buy one.
Very Impressed bud..
Thank you! I'm glad you dig it, and I appreciate the kind words!
Very nice workbench. Really good ideas.
Thanks! I’m glad you like it!
Love it love it love it!!!!!
That's a fantastic design and so versatile. Great build!
Excellent video on the reasons behind the design decisions. Well done!
Eric, thanks for the compliment!
Love the work bench idea. For your mitersaw pull out you could probably use the mechanism for an under counter mounted mixer to raise it to the height of the work bench top or even slightly below the top would it could be used like it is for the table saw
Thanks for the idea!
my workshop is only 5m2 and this is the first workbench I have seen that could actually use.
Let me know if you build one, I’d love to see photos!
5m2? What? And I was so unhappy with mine being 28m2. Hahaha
Great combo bench! Watched your other video, and I had to go here! This is replacing the multiple box/bench/crapola along my one wall space. I am going to put my router "stand" where the shop vac is. Great stuff!!!
Awesome! You might be able to squeeze your router and shop vac into the bench; I myself have been meaning to add the router and just have not yet gotten around to it. Either way, let me know how goes - good luck!
True. Move router point back a bit. Good point.
This will save my connection to the ancient shop vac (huge!).
The only trade off is that old rusty no name Vac can pull the stucco off the neighbors house at 30'! Lol! Pre-OSHA regulation unit!
BUT, all jokes aside, the bench is fully self contained and portable from the back of the house to the end of the driveway, say 80 feet or so!!
great build, some suppliers have flip out/up hinges for mixers or blenders in kitchen cabinets that you might be able to incorporate into the miter saw drawer, to be able to pick it up and have it a a better height.
Thanks for the feedback! A couple other guys have suggested the same thing - I read about it a bit, and don't think it would work out 100% (it's close, but there are some drawbacks). Also, it's working well now, and as they say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That said, if I ever do change it, I'll post a video! Thanks again for stopping by to comment!
Love it, and I think it's possibly the right idea for my shop/garage area. I have a different idea on how to do the miter saw though, but the aggregate of idea you got in that workbench is really great.
I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad to hear it might work out for you! If you build one, I'd love to see how you modify it to accommodate the miter saw - you can post pics the One Minute Workbench Facebook page, or just send me an email (through my website). Let me know how it goes!
To get the miter saw higher you could consider a shelf lift system from kitchen cabinets. Rev a Shelf spring loaded appliance lift mechanism. Good for 60 pounds.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Starting on mine today. Gonna narrow it up to 30" so it will fit through my entry door. I guess I'll need to do some mods so that the little tray doesn't get too narrow. I'll send some pics later.
If you bought the plans and need help modifying them, send me an email!
Inspiring. Just finished my first customer build and I need to upgrade my facilities.
Thanks, and congrats on your first customer build! Good luck upgrading!
Very clever build, and really good reasoning. Thanks for all this.
To bad I own a Shopsmith Sawsmith 2000 with a 58"x 34" table top, but I love the inverted radial saw style. I am looking for an outfeed table for it and this has lots of Ideas I like. Thank you for your time. great video and great table
Errit, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and were able to get some inspiration from it. Feel free to let me know how your build goes once you finalize your plan!
I wish my workshop was as "small" as yours! Here in the UK space for a workshop like yours is rare or expensive. My workshop is 8ft x 6ft! I'll still be using your ideas for inspiration though.
Nice video.
I'm happy you've got some inspiration. I'm sure you'll come up with some cool stuff for your shop!
Very kewl 😎👍💯
Love your Organizational Structure !! ☑️✍🏼 😎👍
Thanks!
Finally! A channel more suited to my situation. My wife and I too, park our vehicles in the garage. Most of the other channels are great, but are working with a massive space. Subscribed for sure and I'll be picking up your plans for this bench and the planer/jointer table. Thank you so much for this content.
Dimitri, thanks so much for saying that! It makes me feel good to know that the channel is reaching people and making sense. I feel like *most* woodworkers and makers are working with limited time and space, and I believe that efficient use of time and space is the answer that will let more people be able to do what they love more often. Thanks again for the feedback!
Awesome awesome video,you did a great job on the work bench thanks for sharing..
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
love the space saving - reminds me of sail boat designs! Using every space efficiency and effectively. :)
Dude your builds are awesome. Keep it up!
Thank you Thomas - I'll do my best!
Really nice design.
I’m modifying an old built in three-drawer cabinet into a work bench of this type.
I’ve left the dust collection bag up til now but I think a duct collector is a better option.
I’m probably NOT going to include a the tool carrying features of this, but it has given me some great idea for adding storage and some of the table top features.
Thank you so much for your work!
Thank you, and good luck with your build! I'm glad you found this helpful!
I like the rustic look of the bench, it gives me hope!! :-D
I am using a single car garage for my workshop, so it is very limited! I think this would work very nicely! Thanks!
Thank you, Boyd! If you do decide to go with something like this, let me know how it works out for your shop!
You can buy hinges that raise up to use for your mitersaw. You can keep it in the same place and it would be obstruct your out feed table
My shop is 10 x 20. I had a 2' x 6' workbench that I designed as an off feed for a quality table saw. Unfortunately even though I could rip cut 4x8 plywood on the TS the fence arms prevented complete access all around my bench / TS station and a bandsaw, miter saw, surface planer and drill press really created cramped / unsafe working conditions.
Selling / giving away some of these cumbersome tools and making a bench that the BS, MS, DP, SP folded into and buying a portable TS that I could rip 30+ inch ply on was my solution. I already had a router table that fit between the arms of my old TS and would fit between my new TS extension arms. My bench now is about 48 x 84 inches not counting my TS. My new bench top tools all fold into the new bench and when collapsed into the bench, are covered by lids that are hinged with countersunk 180 degree hinges that leave my bench top flat for assembly of my projects. The end of the bench opposite the table saw has a wide Moxon vice that I built and this vice doubles as a clamp for a standard vice when I need to grind mower blades or clamp and cut metal.
I also have a lid that gives access to the plenum I built that attaches to all my tools so that when I want to use one of the tools I open it's blast gate on the plenum and close whichever gate I used last. My shop vac plugs into a receptacle that automatically turns the vac on regardless which tool I am using and this receptacle automatically shuts the vac off 8-10 seconds after I cut off my tool's switch. And yes, the vac is attached through the plenum to my TS and router fence.
Very practical and useful. Wish I had seen your video before building out my Small Workshop - would have used some of your ideas. Great video production (sound, lighting, editing) - great job! Small Workshop Guy
You probably already thought of this, but what about raising that slide out for the miter saw to just low enough to put dowels on it to set the miter saw on. Then store the miter saw under it, and just set it on the slide out shelf, anchored by dowels or even by bolts you can tighten down with wing nuts and washers. It's not a permanent mount, but it would alleviate all the bending down and your motor hitch in the angle cuts to the right. And you could even replace it with a multiple beveling and miter cutting saw? That would also allow you to build in out feed legs on the bench for stabilizing longer boards.
I actually had not thought of that yet - that's a pretty good idea!
Ok, got the plans and making this on Black Friday. Friend in construction had enough “scraps” of birch plywood he’s selling to me for $10, so got real lucky there.
Thanks for buying plans and good luck with project! Also, what a score on the plywood - let me know how it goes!
One Minute Workbench happy to report that the workbench is done and looks great. Just have to finish the holes and a couple other minor items. Overall looks great and super practical for my needs. Thinking of s few minor improvements/add-ons that I’ll get to when I have some time and I’ll report back. Thanks for a great idea and plans were detailed and easy to follow,
Awesome! I'm glad you're happy with it! If you like, email me some photos, and I'll add them to the gallery on the website. Either way, I'll look forward to hearing what you come up with in terms of improvements - thanks again!
That's a pretty neat setup for compact work spaces. You might want to reconsider/alter the air compressor compartment- I don't know how often you use it but those little pancake compressors create massive amounts of moisture inside the tanks (even if they just cycle on a few times a day) and if it's in an enclosed area like that box without adequate venting- it will also heat up a lot leading to even more moisture. I'd personally recommend making it so you can slide it out like the miter saw so you can at least disconnect it to drain all of the water out on a regular basis, otherwise that excessive moisture will lead to rusting out the tank, as well as sending it through the air into your guns creating more issues, even if the guns are oiled.
Thanks for giving me something to consider with regards to the compressor. It is a bit of a pain right now to access, but not that bad. I had considered have a door on the outside of the cabinet so that the table saw didn't need to be removed in order to access the compressor, but that design created other issues....I won't bore you with the details though. Thanks again for the feedback!
Could one place dessicants in the compressor alcove to mitigate moisture issues? Obviously a temporary fix, but it might reduce issues and extend the time you can prudently leave between moisture purges.
Jeff Wiebe I live in Southern California, so it might not be a fair assessment of every location one of these benches might wind up. Arizona is drier but hotter. Alaska is cooler but more humid. That said, mine has been going strong for 2 years with no discernible problems. I think part of the reason is because the box is constantly cycling air. Air is allowed in through the power cord hole and the hose hole. So every time the compressor cycles (which is often, since it’s a small compressor), it sucks new air into the box.
Great video. Well thought out workbench. Also thanks fo the extra efforts in making the charts for different tools.
Thank you! I'm glad you dig it!
This is awesome!
Well thought out concept , thank you
Thank you!
I like this a lot! I would put the mitre saw on a separate bench though. Like a little side bench on wheels that has fold out support legs for the wood being cut, maybe it clamps up beside this bench to extend the work surface. Like docking to it. On that slide out tray, cutting an 8 foot 2x4 at the end, to make a rafter for a shed for example, it would get awkward holding it up while kneeling down making the cut. Convert the sliding drawer to a bin to hold tools like the skil saw or jigsaw or cordless drill? Or, convert the space to a router table?
Amazing craftsman . . . . . .
Thank you!
I like that wood toolbox in the background. Makes me want to make one with high end wood so it would look like a Men's Jewelry box for tools.👍👍👍
Thank you! I myself have toyed with the idea of making a higher quality version of the tool box....I might do it someday, but I've got a long list of projects to get through before I do a rebuild. If and when I do, I'll post a video! Thanks again!
I might take ideas from this build and implement them into my own bench but with steel and bigger for 3 welders. Great build!
Thank you, and good luck with your build!
Ok dude, I’m absolutely giddy that I found you, it’s like you’re in my backyard figuring out all the stuff I need but have been scratching my head. So thank you for being freaking brilliant. That said, regarding the miter saw, right away when I saw it I thought how is he going to make a compound cut, no room? Why not just bring the saw all the way out to the front of the shelf? No?
Having the chop saw lower than the top of the bench would also allow you to attach drawer slides on the ends of the bench to act as supports for longer boards.
There's been a lot of discussion about this...here's a copy & paste reply from an earlier comment thread:
I've actually thought about this a lot and have talked about it to some length with a handful of viewers. I really wanted to have infeed and outfeed supports at the very ends of the workbench, but I have yet to come across a way that I felt would work well. The problem is that the drawer slides flex, and the rate at which the flex various based on the weight of the piece being cut or the force being applied while making a cut. So any supports that I build (whether more slides or flip out version) would need to flex at the same rate as the saw's shelf (which is nearly impossible) and at the same angle (which is probably even less possible). So one solution would be do put a support brace under the saw, and support braces under the infeed and outfeed supports to prevent anything from flexing at all. That would be workable, but not a very elegant solution. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I haven't wanted to open that can of worms just yet. Thanks for the feed back though - you are absolutely right in that it would be an excellent addition. If you think of a way to accomplish it, let me know!
So the same goes here...if you figure out a way to make it happen, let me know! Thanks for taking the time to give some feedback!
oh man, you just made a whole new shop layout possible for me with this idea... I have been trying to figure out for next year with new to me tools added and such... also re your miter saw, I haven't looked yet to see what the weight limits are like... but have you thought of those flip up and out shelf supports that fancy folks use in their kitchens to whole like mixers and bread makers or whatever in their wall pantry things...? haha, I am not fancy so I am not sure what they are called... just know I have seen them a few times in magazines and once in person on the job. but it is basically a thing that allows it to look like two shelves one under the other like in bookcase configuration, but when you pull it out and up it makes the bottom shelf now even height wise with the top shelf but sticking out further than it. but maybe you could use something like that for miter saw situation... again, not sure actual name or price or weight limits etc, but just an idea. anyway, thanks again for sharing with us and appreciate your channel and stuff you have shared
I'm glad you found it useful! The mixer-lift idea has been brought up a lot, and a few customers have said they've done it that way. That said, I haven't received any pics yet, so I haven't seen the details myself. All that said, I think if you do it that way, you just need to build in a locking mechanism, and an extra support to make sure you increase the weight bearing capacity of the device. I hope this helps! Thanks for letting me know you're enjoying the channel - I appreciate it very much!
Simple and brilliant design. Thanks for sharing
Thanks! And you’re very welcome!
Thanks for the video. You have some great ideas.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the project!