The clever Workbench

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2019
  • I have been using these stage pedestals as workbenches for years and I love them. Now I made two super useful modifications to them that makes them even better.
    The hole grid is the same that Festool uses for their MFTs.
    And making Adapters for the side railing allows me to attach accessories and clamp my workpiece vertical.
    Super useful.
    If you like what i do you can support me at:
    / laurakampf
    For more Infos visit
    www.laurakampf.com
    / laura_kampf
    / laurakampfkoeln
    Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsou...)

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  • @AvilerED
    @AvilerED 4 роки тому +233

    After doing a little bit of digging, these seem to be very similar to the Mott Stage Platform 2,0 x 1,0m ODSC (€559
    /£476.67 new on the retailer website I found), if they aren't the actual one. I also stumbled across a similar looking model by a manufacturer named Diprofa, but the images I saw didn't resemble what Laura had quite as well as the Mott. Hope this helps people find ones for their use a bit quicker, depending on how much info a seller provides. Laura, I don't suppose you have specific model info you'd like to put in a pinned comment?

    • @laurakampf
      @laurakampf  4 роки тому +64

      Mine are from the company Schnakenberg. But there are many other companies that make them. If you don‘t need them to be height adjustable you can also just get the Pedestal and cut the legs to your desired height. Those are even cheaper.

    • @AvilerED
      @AvilerED 4 роки тому +4

      @@laurakampf Cool! Thank you :)

    • @josephfloyd727
      @josephfloyd727 4 роки тому +9

      @@AvilerED @laura kämpf I was about to post this too. I've never seen this type in the US. I would love to have these personally and at our local Hackerspace. Thanks to you both for sharing.

    • @micah7492
      @micah7492 4 роки тому +2

      @@laurakampf do you buy them from Ebay or something or directly from the manufacturer?

    • @JGUNW1R3D
      @JGUNW1R3D 4 роки тому +10

      www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Top-quality-adjustable-mobile-folding-stage_60079718307.html

  • @simonegiertz
    @simonegiertz 4 роки тому +105

    You are my idol

  • @CRAVTBOARD
    @CRAVTBOARD 3 роки тому +2

    Good old Schnakenberg stage elements. :) I am a sound engineer & stage technician from Germany & share a hate love with these elements. Nice concept, but if you're building a stage with 100 of them, you're getting wasted, because they're really heavy. Great idea, I got a bunch of these old elements too & also decided to use one as workbench. I use the element with a motor & a lift, so i can use it also for working on bikes etc..

  • @make.anything
    @make.anything 4 роки тому +41

    Using the clamps through the table + the magic arm for filming are both *such* awesome time-savers. Love it!

  • @tjsabino1991
    @tjsabino1991 4 роки тому +3

    It's always enjoyable to watch someone take something and repurpose it, even down to milling the bolt for the bench dog and modifying the f-clamp, it shows a lot of ingenuity.

  • @lindyashford7744
    @lindyashford7744 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely love this workbench, I am a wheelchair user so the height adjustability really is something else! Now just hope my new home to be will have space for something this size, especially love the ability to add lighting and cameras, and I love the colour you chose too. Thanks so much, I know people who may be able to find one of these for me.

  • @Wintergatan
    @Wintergatan 4 роки тому +20

    that magic arm holding the camera idea is so nice. you always want that camera angle above the middle of the table where a three leg tripod cant reach.

    • @laurakampf
      @laurakampf  4 роки тому +4

      Yes-it works so well. Even having the magic arm on a tripod is a really cool solution for interesting angles and quick changes of perspective.

  • @cycoholic
    @cycoholic 4 роки тому +69

    Genius! Prices of second hand stage elements has just skyrocketed! !
    😀

  • @dirkholzheuer8755
    @dirkholzheuer8755 4 роки тому

    Sehr gut! Very clever. Ein würdige Nachfolge von „Zugeschaut und mitgebaut“

  • @Dr_V
    @Dr_V 4 роки тому +10

    Making one of those from scratch is also an option now that you've shown us exactly how they're built. I'm watching this while repairing plastic toys for my kids, I'm really missing my carpentry shed over winter...

  • @raebuilds4586
    @raebuilds4586 2 роки тому

    Re-watching this and i still geek out the moment the lamp / bolt fit perfectly in the grid. 😶🤯

  • @camillecrestani3499
    @camillecrestani3499 2 роки тому

    I love Smudo 🤩 such a funny dog , and his name suits him so well 🥰

  • @Bambibol
    @Bambibol 4 роки тому +7

    This is genius! I love the combination of the blue legs, the beat up frame and the gorgeous top 💛 Looks amazing AND is practical.. awesome!

  • @suzil7687
    @suzil7687 Рік тому

    You are simply a creative genius with an unmatched zeal for life. Ich liebe dich! ❤️

  • @uatu3021
    @uatu3021 4 роки тому +183

    Adam Savage uses doctor's stools as shop stools, Laura uses staging elements for workbenches. I think once you reach a certain level as a maker you start seeing the potential in equipment outside of the standard range of what's found in a shop. Then it turns out that creative hunch leaves you with something that works better for less money than what's available on the market.

    • @ChrisPage68
      @ChrisPage68 4 роки тому +13

      Dentist chair as a recliner?

    • @BrainFizz
      @BrainFizz 4 роки тому +8

      When you start looking at the problem you have rather than the solution to someone else’s problem, thing start to become clearer. 🛠👍💡

    • @SullenSecret
      @SullenSecret 4 роки тому +7

      I am a home computer enthusiast. I use a dining table for my computer. I have a full surround sound system connected to it. The subwoofer sits on a little side table which sits on the dining table above my computer's monitor. It's stacked. :-)

    • @buddyclem7328
      @buddyclem7328 4 роки тому +9

      All of you sound like people I would like to hang out with!

    • @mthandlebar8160
      @mthandlebar8160 2 роки тому +1

      Adam also uses the carts that Stewardesses use to serve drinks

  • @MichaelHonsinger
    @MichaelHonsinger 3 роки тому

    You are as adorable as your cool projects. Very inspiring! Thanks!

  • @saralucas551
    @saralucas551 2 роки тому

    This is amazing. I love your channel. It's great to see makers who are women. And you're German! Meine Mama kommt aus Mainz.

  • @KelseyRodriguez
    @KelseyRodriguez 4 роки тому

    slamming the like button for the cinematography alone, honestly! fantastic work!

  •  4 роки тому

    That rail idea is very nice. Thanks 👍🏼

  • @hshwhitten
    @hshwhitten 4 роки тому +1

    This is genius. The camera arm is perfect. The power strip.

  • @tpsmith14
    @tpsmith14 4 роки тому +2

    You're always a Sunday morning highlight. Well done.

  • @woodysallen
    @woodysallen 4 роки тому

    Frühstück mit Laura.... 👍👍👍👍

  • @billofalltrades1468
    @billofalltrades1468 3 роки тому

    Very nice ideas ! Looks like I'm changing my work bench layout.

  • @randyrandolph9709
    @randyrandolph9709 4 роки тому

    Awesome job love it. Please keep the dog in the videos love him

  • @gerjaison
    @gerjaison 4 роки тому

    Clever, pragmatic and stylish!

  • @logandwilliams
    @logandwilliams 4 роки тому +16

    Simply brilliant, Laura! Cologne is gonna be sold out of stage elements in 3...2...1...

  • @aksting
    @aksting 4 роки тому

    My cat was absolutely mesmerized by this bench modification build video.

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing 4 роки тому

    Neat idea! Pegboards are great!

  • @goldengayboy
    @goldengayboy 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate your verbal/visual organization of all you videos. The information is top notch. Wishing you great continued success.

  • @jocool7370
    @jocool7370 4 роки тому

    My new favourite DIY channel!! Everything from Köln is good, even water!! 😊

  • @glowerpower
    @glowerpower 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely insane how good these ideas are. Inspirational.

  • @bellarocha8073
    @bellarocha8073 4 роки тому

    smudo's participations are always awesome

  • @molegrip3860
    @molegrip3860 4 роки тому

    OUTSTANDING! There is nothing more satisfying than successfully modifying a workspace. Cheers, Laura - Thanks for sharing & Happy Sunday:)

  • @wings0sgniw
    @wings0sgniw 4 роки тому +2

    A movable power strip!? Great idea! The bench modifications look perfect for your setup and are very inspiring. Another awesome video :) Also your pup looks adorable! Always a fun addition to your videos.

  • @martinlamarche7568
    @martinlamarche7568 4 роки тому +1

    You are just... AMAZING !!!! Always enjoying your videos !!!! 😍

  • @batterymakermarkii2654
    @batterymakermarkii2654 3 роки тому

    My god, a Black & Decker workmate on steroids! It's brilliant!

  • @natepaynter1594
    @natepaynter1594 4 роки тому

    That is the most creative and functional desk I've ever seen! If I had to make any modifications to it I'd hammer metal inserts into the grid holes so they don't wear out with frequent use.

  • @velocelt
    @velocelt 4 роки тому +1

    This was an interesting project. With a lot of folks you either love "shop organization" videos, or hate them. Me, I'm somewhere in the middle. What I really like about this though, is that it's repurposing an existing product, especially if it can be found used and considerably cheaper than buying something new. I'm not a woodworker so much as a fabricator working with all kinds of materials, so something simple and sturdy like this appeals to me. You really increased the utility of these benches amazingly by drilling the holes and adding the edge details. I don't have the space for something like this right now, but you can be sure this idea has been committed to a short list of "great shop ideas" and I'll be on the lookout for these sorts of "benches" in the future when I'm able to set up my own dedicated shop space.

  • @thomsonm5
    @thomsonm5 4 роки тому +4

    What a creative build! Additionally, I'm building a cart for my MFT and your power strip solution is a perfect addition - thanks for the great idea.

  • @shanehertzog5812
    @shanehertzog5812 4 роки тому

    You did a superb work bench. I have seen woodworkers use the uk parf drilling .You did not need this uk drilling guide save your self some money. Laura you make nice woodwork projects.

  • @ErvinKrauss
    @ErvinKrauss 4 роки тому

    I like your use of Festool.

  • @kimfucku8074
    @kimfucku8074 4 роки тому

    The doggy is cool AF!

  • @1230986666
    @1230986666 4 роки тому

    Aaaaand subscribed. The production quality is incredible

  • @Outsideville
    @Outsideville 4 роки тому

    I've been tinkering with making a height adjustable desk/project table. This could work quite well. Glad to have had this channel suggested for me.

  • @jpgregor
    @jpgregor 4 роки тому +5

    Laura … that’s a gamechanger. Thank you!

  • @kaferrat
    @kaferrat 4 роки тому

    Excellent way to repurpose something for your use. The height adjustments on those legs are such a great feature. Your videos are such a treat to watch...always look forward to notifications. 😎

  • @hinterwaldnews5878
    @hinterwaldnews5878 4 роки тому

    Hallo Laura, super Idee. Ich habe mächtig über mich lachen müssen, dass mir die Idee nie selbst kam. Ich habe 5 Jahre Theater gemacht und ständig diese Teile durch die Gegend getragen. Aber die Verbindung Holzarbeit und Bühnenpodest. Danke für die Idee!

  • @ACe-zg1je
    @ACe-zg1je 4 роки тому

    Love your videos! Not to mention your ideas.

  • @stefanhennig
    @stefanhennig 4 роки тому

    Ich sehe diese Bühnenelemente an vielen, vielen Wochenenden, aber da bin ich noch nicht drauf gekommen. Die ersten zehn Sekunden im Video -> Facepalm. So einfach. So genial.
    Ich werde diese Idee stehlen.

  • @captivatethem
    @captivatethem 4 роки тому +4

    this is the greatest thing i've ever seen, and i must make one immediately. thank you so much for this Maximum Utility gift, it's such an elegant solution to so many every day challenges.

  • @michaelhazen8658
    @michaelhazen8658 3 роки тому

    Nice. this has given me an idea. There is about 4' of space under my shop. Now Im thinking of using electric screw jacks to lift a bench from floor to working height. Thats a long travel though :D

  • @Gerkozielman
    @Gerkozielman 2 роки тому

    Wauw, what a very nice workbench!! with that handy grid!
    Wonderful!

  • @bluzshadez
    @bluzshadez 4 роки тому +12

    No video is ever complete without the appearance of Smudo!

  • @diystuff3354
    @diystuff3354 4 роки тому

    great working bench and good luck 👍🏽 I am Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 woodworking youtuber

  • @Streetsy
    @Streetsy 4 роки тому +2

    That doggy is adorable.

  • @lanavesiete
    @lanavesiete 2 роки тому +1

    I love your projects Laura. Thanks for this interesting video !!! I really liked the versatility of your table and I bought a used Rosco Nivoflex that I also use as a work table. The best workbench I have ever had. Great idea!!!!

  • @swierczekflores5626
    @swierczekflores5626 4 роки тому

    Super nice, lovely way to share.

  • @jevenja
    @jevenja 4 роки тому

    Well done Laura. Es ist immer wieder so schön zu sehen was du so zauberst!!!!

    • @jevenja
      @jevenja 4 роки тому

      Man könnte auch sagen "The cleverLauraBench"

  • @tombuildsthings
    @tombuildsthings 4 роки тому

    With all the random things I have attached to bench dogs, I never thought of putting a lamp or camera on one. I guess you just showed me the next couple of projects for my welding bench 😁👍

    • @waltdphila
      @waltdphila 4 роки тому

      Lee Valley sells an insert to adapt a standard (Ikea) lamp to a 3/4" dog hole. I think they have a 20mm variant as well.

    • @tombuildsthings
      @tombuildsthings 4 роки тому

      @@waltdphila awesome!

  • @BlueyMcPhluey
    @BlueyMcPhluey 4 роки тому

    I'm obsessed with this concept! So practical!

  • @nobelhobel
    @nobelhobel 4 роки тому

    Super Idee und ein tolles Ergebnis

  • @Benzelf
    @Benzelf 4 роки тому +1

    I once saw old hospital beds used as workbenches. They can be height adjusted very easy also and, they have wheels so you can move them in your workshop if needed.

  • @alberttetley
    @alberttetley 4 роки тому

    it's always fun to watch you work and modify things

  • @Eless20
    @Eless20 4 роки тому +1

    This is amazing, we have a yearly play that involves a lot of construction, painting and mostly shoddy use of powertools for the set and we use the exact same stage platforms as workbenches for the construction part of the project (and they utlimately go back to be the stage). They are sturdy as hell and the best thing is that they are lent to us by for almost nothing.

  • @jamesbrennan5360
    @jamesbrennan5360 Рік тому

    Just came across this older video of yours. Awesome bench, love the additions especially the sliding power board.

  • @dariosierra2278
    @dariosierra2278 4 роки тому

    Excelente!! Voy a tratar de hacerlo. Saludos desde Buenos Aires!

  • @alexjenal5638
    @alexjenal5638 4 роки тому

    Yeah! So many cool things in one video! This rusty desk lamp looks amazing!

  • @jimmypilgrim
    @jimmypilgrim 4 роки тому

    Superb craft and creativity. I’m in awe.

  • @geoffjohnston1531
    @geoffjohnston1531 4 роки тому

    Excellent as usual.

  • @alsmith1025
    @alsmith1025 4 роки тому

    Very creative. Its crazy how many times i had been amazed on they way she sees things and projects she does.

  • @shermanlab9477
    @shermanlab9477 3 роки тому

    Beautiful project, as indeed all your creations. Thanks Laura, your dexterity and your inventiveness are spectacular. I always follow you. SL

  • @JorgeRodriguez-ei2gi
    @JorgeRodriguez-ei2gi 2 роки тому +1

    Outstanding,builts ms Laura,thanks Jeep sharing it's inspired us,Joe& Bros suscribe from panamá.say hello.

  • @edshelden7590
    @edshelden7590 4 роки тому

    Excellent use of recycled products. The only thing that I would add would be some sort of a mount for a bench vice on the corner. Maybe a project 2 for the bench. Mount a good vice Wilton or Cheap vice Harbor freight, on a platform that would lock onto you grid hole. The electrical power strip mount is a jewel.

  • @wguerra
    @wguerra 4 роки тому +1

    Nice work ! You should use UJK Parf Guide System next time to ensure squareness of dog holes.

  • @T-800..
    @T-800.. 4 роки тому +9

    Sunday morning, just finished making my coffee and I get a notification about a Laura Kampf video. This is a good morning!
    Also, awesome work bench! 👍

  • @Nandel67120
    @Nandel67120 4 роки тому

    Excellente idée que celle de recycler cet établi. Celle qui consiste à utiliser les rails latéraux de cette façon est encore meilleure 👍
    Toujours un plaisir de regarder tes vidéos 😉 Merci

  • @kenshepherd6831
    @kenshepherd6831 4 роки тому

    You rock Laura!

  • @valvol4388
    @valvol4388 4 роки тому

    Hey Laura, I love it, thanks.

  • @patrickvanovermeeren4513
    @patrickvanovermeeren4513 4 роки тому

    Brilliant !! Allways enjoy your content. Presentation and camera work are top notch ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @albatros1752
    @albatros1752 4 роки тому

    Spektacular idea Amazing camera work

  • @nicolaszwahlen9766
    @nicolaszwahlen9766 4 роки тому

    Great job! Simple and practical, it deserves a blue thumb!!

  • @GNU_Linux_for_good
    @GNU_Linux_for_good 4 роки тому

    Laura is happy.. and I'm jealous. Great job!

  • @eddyyu7091
    @eddyyu7091 2 роки тому

    Good modification !

  • @Eurok666
    @Eurok666 4 роки тому

    Nice upgrade for that stage pedestal !

  • @aaronbono4688
    @aaronbono4688 4 роки тому

    I have been wanting to build a table that is adjustable in height so we can serve as a coffee table as well as a dining room table and a gaming table. This would be absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @gamesalpa
    @gamesalpa 4 роки тому

    Good job dear!!! 👏👏👏

  • @BergflitzerFoto
    @BergflitzerFoto 2 роки тому

    Klever gelöst - Glückwunsch 🤝🌷🌷

  • @HeavyboxesDIYMaster
    @HeavyboxesDIYMaster 4 роки тому

    Love the magic arm for the camera. Really nice! Of course the clamps too.

  • @Doc_Fartens
    @Doc_Fartens 4 роки тому +1

    I've been looking for a new workbench for a while and was going to make one out of Aluminium extrusions and plywood. I might now try to source one of these stage sections locally to me. Thanks for the idea/suggestion.

  • @tayred81
    @tayred81 4 роки тому

    Nice video and music choice

  • @justingould2020
    @justingould2020 4 роки тому

    So many good ideas in this video! I love the lamp and camera mounts.

  • @jmakes3745
    @jmakes3745 4 роки тому

    This is what makes your channel so amazing Laura - really clever use of materials and ways of solving the problems you encounter! thank you!

  • @JakeThomasCreative
    @JakeThomasCreative 4 роки тому

    You are a genius. That is so practical! Great video as well.

  • @marcusmuller1674
    @marcusmuller1674 4 роки тому

    Super coole Idee. Muss ich haben. Wenn das Teil noch rollbar wäre, das wäre mega.

  • @sarap-tito8056
    @sarap-tito8056 4 роки тому

    Love the Idea, good for top video shots!!!

  • @ConwayT91
    @ConwayT91 4 роки тому +1

    You rock Laura! Your content only keeps getting better and better. This project is awesome, im gonna try to find a second hand stage piece as well!

  • @janasapu1
    @janasapu1 4 роки тому

    I am soooo happy for you Laura! You are so clever!!!

  • @TenSapphires
    @TenSapphires 4 роки тому

    One of best videos I've seen in years time. Very insitefull.

  • @Tangably
    @Tangably 4 роки тому

    Great video and adaptation of abandoned hardware from event staging. Making call to get a couple of these right now. 👍🏼

  • @AlexKahl
    @AlexKahl 4 роки тому +9

    Price of stage elements since now: 100€
    Price of stage elements since Laura‘s great video: a Zero more :)