ULTIMATE Assembly Table with Torsion Box Top and VACPAD System
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Ultimate Assembly Table with Torsion Box Top and VACPAD System…In this video, I build my ultimate assembly table...well, let’s be real...it’s merely adequate for my purposes and isn’t going to win any ultimate awards at this time, BUT, it’s a champ of a table and with the integration of 20mm dog holes, T-track and the VacPad system by Kouro’s Carpentry, I’d say it could be on the road to being in the ultimate assembly category one day. Having a dead flat assembly table is a great thing to have in a workshop when building furniture. It gives a flat reference surface when surfacing materials and during assembly . #kjsawdust #assemblytable #torsionbox
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0:00 Intro
0:58 CNC the top.
1:20 Building the torsion box.
7:51 Securing the top and bottom of the torsion box.
10:51 Veneering the torsion box sides.
12:44 Installing the T-tracks.
13:19 VacPad accessories.
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I love the painters tape trick to keep the screw holes evenly spaced in the top! That's a tactic I'll definitely use a lot! (I wonder how I didn't know of it, or think of it, before. Genius! 👍🤓
Thank you sir! Once in a while ingenuity accidentally hits me. 😜😂
The table design and construction is great but your humor and production of the video is just amazing.
Too kind! THanks Lenny 👊
Spot on! Funny!
Great guy!
You had me at SNACKS!
😂😆 I literally had to grab one after I did that intro.
Another great video Keith. Love the design, the descriptions of what you are doing, and of course discussions about when things don't go quite as you planned. Can't wait for the next video.
Awesome, thank you Doug! I greatly appreciate that. 🙏👊
Keep up the great work, Keith! That vacpad looks awesome!
Thanks dude! Loving this vacpad system!
Nice job Keith ! Very strong and flat. The VacPad system is incredible . Thanks and keep it coming.
Thanks Matthew!! I greatly appreciate the support and the kind words 👊
Way cool! Now to get with my husband about moving forward with our garage/workshop situation. :)
Giddy up!! No time like the present 😜
Best UA-cam channel I have found in ages, educational, quirky and fun, great combination.👏👏
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that, Roy! 🙏🙌
Now, that’s one hell of a bench top, Keith. Those vacpad’s are a great idea too. Have a good’un 👍
Thanks mate! Its definitely a sturdy plank to work on! 💪
Another great KJ video! Love the way the torsion box mounts to the tool box and that VACPAD is serious! Thanks for posting. I'm gonna try real hard to use "...Total Boat Baby" in a legitimate sentence. I'll try it out on my wife. She's always been an objective thinker.
😂 That phrase will effortlessly slide into any conversation. It's actually a good conversation starter to break the ice.
Nice job ,just the inspiration I was looking for .
Oh awesome! Thanks man 👍🏻
Awesome! Looking forward to the shop tour vid!
Coming soon! Thanks George!
Sweet vid!! Awesome versatility in the bench top.
Thanks man!! I'm liking how it's working out so far. 👍
Fantastic work, Keith! Nicely done! 😃
You know what... I never thought about it, but now I may make one of those for me as well! 😃
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Go for it! Thank you sir!
“With just a little bit of air” or lack there of. Great video!! Thanks for the idea of the mini router table.
You bet! Thanks for watching!
I’ve never sanded a shop project so much. That’s one fancy bench!
Would you stop it? You’ll have plenty of time to destroy it after I get it. 😂
Your commentary is gold!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that! 👊
That router table is awesome! I Def need to make one!
Thanks! Cheers! 🍻
That look amazing!! Great project!
Thanks so much! #TotalBoatBABY!!
Keith, you're at the top of your game! Great video. You had me LOL'ing uproarously!
Too kind!! Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌
U are incredible man!👏
Thanks so much!! 🙏🏻👍🏻
Great Vid.....
One thing which made me laugh though.
@17:00 when you make your "Oh no I forgot a piece comment" did you realise that when you release that piece again to come back to your router table, that your router table will be on the floor?.....lol.
That's why that pad is on a separate valve switch that would get switched on and off 😉
In that case I did not say anything 😅
@@dannyvannierop805 😜🤣
Watched a few of your videos. Had to sub. Thanks.
Awesome, thank you! I really appreciate it! 👍
Thanks!
Wow! Thanks Tim. That is super generous of you 🙏👊
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworkingI think you are the generous one and I appreciate it.
Awesome build!
Thanks a lot, Hank! 👍
I am SO stoked for the mini router table build! I just made one but it’s too clunky and not mobile enough to put away whenever I don’t use it. Lookin forward to your version, looks like a great size
Oh cool!! It's only prototype 1, so hopefully I work out any kinks in the future. I think I over-engineered it for such a small little table 😬😂
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking over-engineered is the way to go. Best to have too many features than too few, that’s what I tell myself to justify huge time sinks atleast
@@joejr.971 Yeah, always good to rationalize manic tendencies like ours. LOL.
That's cool!!
Thanks very much, Kaleb! 🙌
Great video agan thanks 👍
🙏🏻👍🏻😎
Love the video and I was worried that Jerry wasn't going to make an appearance .Love that cat.
😹 He's usually lurking or napping somewhere...
The censored dog hole finishing bit got me LOL.
😜😂😆
People The legend is back good work 👍😁
😜👊🏻😎
I’d love that mini router table you made👌🏼🙏🏼
Thanks very much! Video coming soon!
Agreed, super interesting!!
Nice torsion box. I think I’ll be making something similar.
Very cool! This is actually my first one, so hopefully nothing goes haywire 😂
Cool beans!
Thanks a lot!
Awesome video. Love the humor. I was wondering how you retrieve items that fall down the dog holes into the bench? And a suggestion on sanding between coats - you can use a much finer grade of paper than 200....closer to 600 is adequate to take down the rough spots without removing too much of the last coat applied and gives a nice smooth finish.
Yeah, I'm guessing I will only drop screws down there, but anything of importance that is metal can be fished out with a magnet. Thanks for the sanding top, but I don't think I own anything higher than 220 😂
Great video bro!
THanks dude! Super appreciate it. Hope you are well! 👊
Cool. Seems like the vac pad would be great for profiling edges and such with the router
Absolutely! Infinite uses 👍🏻
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking do you have a discount code for the branding irons by chance?
nice idea for more surface to store junk.
That’s usually how things happen 😂
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Happens in my shop. I clean it and boom the elves put all the crap back..
Gatito 😺 mucho que aprender de tu. Saludos.!
Thanks! 🙏👍😎
Another awesome build Keith! 👍🏻 I’m guessing that top is kinda heavy? I use the Halcyon finish a lot and really like it! That vacuum system is the cats meow! 😺 And it’s Jerry approved! 😺 Thank you very much for sharing!
Well, I won't be lifting it up and spinning it around on my finger tip like a basketball, but it's manageable. 😂 Thanks so much for the comments! 🙏👍
Keith, like all the other videos you do, this one was magic. The work, the naration, the sounds....
Speaking of sounds: What liquid did you drink with the straw @6:47!
Since you are an influencer, I WANT to drink the same thing 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks again for this wonderful video
Glad you enjoyed it! And that is actually a sound effect of an "acid burn sizzle" 😂...so, I don't think you want to drink that!
Finally! The new video has released
😂 Jerry said the same thing 😹
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking miss both of them!
While I found the video instructive, I stayed because it was deeply entertaining.
Thanks Peter!! Comments like this make it all worthwhile. 🙏👍
Just a reminder that your text is now editable - you should double click to edit but ALWAYS uncheck before rendering. Wise words, KJ.
Assembly table looks great - I'll give it a 9 out of 10 morsels. One point deduction because them T Tracks aren't mitered and it's making my OCD light up brighter than the lamps you demand in payment.
Ha! You found the Easer egg, albeit an inadvertent editing snafu 😂. yeah, I guess I could have mitered them. Dang! Didn't even occur to me...now my morsels have shriveled right up 😩
i would love your mini router table!!!! i am in Canada. Love your u-tube
Thanks Lise! I really appreciate the support!
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking love the tree bench you made with bourbonmoth
@@ktsndog Thanks a lot! Definitely one of my favorite projects of all time!
At ~15:44 you said air compressor. Did you me vacuum pump? Fun video to watch.
It says "oil free air compressor" on the label, so I assume that's what it is. And thanks! 👍
very nice Keith maybe you could share that with Jason lol
Thank you!
Great video, Keith! What are your thoughts on bench dogs vs t-tracks for assembly tables? I mean, you obviously went with bench dogs. Are there more or better accessories for one or the other or something?
Thanks David! Bench dogs and t-tracks are both great options. Although t-tracks seem to have quite a bit more clamping and hold down accessories available, they can also snag and damage workpieces when sliding materials across your bench. So, it's really a preference thing. I know some people who love the tracks and others who regret putting them in.
Shop cats, so cool!
Thanks man! They’re the best! 😺
Jerry is incredibly enthused😹
You can't rattle that guy! 😂
Thanks for the video!! Off topic from your video though- what do you use to hold up those festool tracks on your garage door
Thanks man! Here's a link to the mounting clips for the Festool tracks: amzn.to/3Ap0V2S
Love your videos. Where do you find the best parts such as threaded inserts and those knobs? All I ever find are junk so I’m just curious if you’re building fine furniture what is your vendor of choice?
Thanks James! Knobs are Powertec and Rockler and threaded inserts from Amazon. All links are in the description of the video.
Great thank you! I am typically lazy and do not read the descriptions thinking most would not take the time to itemize such…but you provide excellent detail so I should have known! Ha!
How is bottom layer attached to the Husky? Thanks! Love your videos and work.
Thanks! Bottom layer is screwed up into through the cabinet
I thought the vac packs seemed a little gimmicky but after you showed how they work I’m definitely a believer. One question though, how did you secure the one that holds the router to the top? Love torsion top benches, I’m on my second with eyes on the third with “refinements.”
So, you have a couple options on how to secure those pads...there can also be a hole drilled in the other side which allows it to suck down and be secured to the bench, as well as the vacuum hole on the other side that let's you secure your workpiece.
Amazing. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Quick question ... I tend to drop at least 389 items in my dog holes each time I'm in my shop. But I can get to them when that happens. Are your holes positioned on top of the support pieces inside the box so they each have a bottom?
Thanks Eric! And yes, there is a hole in each "compartment" underneath if need be. Or a small stick with a magnet or double sided tape can fish out anything that may need to be retrieved. 👍
I imagine that eventually they will fill up with wood shavings / sawdust and cease to become a problem.
"Strikea" -Cliffhanger
YES!! YES!! You sir, have nailed it!! 🍻 🏆
Well done sir well done. As I'm in the taking my ideas to design / build my assembly table, out of left field comes your video with a unique approach. Now who supplies HDF in my area of the country? (
Excellent! Melamine or standard plywood are also a perfectly good options. 👍
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Would you mind sharing the over all dimensions of the table top please?
@@allent555 Sure, it's 73" x 27" x 4.25" thick
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Thank you Sir, have a great day.
5:23 THEY BUTT WHAT???? Oh tips pa, pa, pa......never mind.
Nice video, thanks for posting.
😬😆😂
Very nice work table! What is the benefit of the satin finish on top of the gloss? Why not just use the satin?
Satin on satin can start to get milky looking. Not really a deal breaker for this, though 😂
That VACPAD system just sucks!
Great video.
Keep 'er lit Bro!
😂 it is such a little sucker!
Nice work. I saw another vid of yours where you had mounted the Dashboard track hinge on a table - is this the table you’re using as an mft? Any concern for dust buildup in the tortion boxes, or just worry about it when you replace the top?
Yes, using this as my MFT. It would take 50 years to fill that up with sawdust, so i'm not really worried about it. 😜
Good and inspirational idea! What headphones are you using for easy protection?
amzn.to/2VPwPGS
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thank you
I too have tear out issues with that style of edge trimmers. What method do you use when it must be perfect?
Typically I don't it cut the edge banding so oversized , so I will just stick a piece of 120 or 150 grit to a piece of wood and hit the edge at an angle by hand until the excess is trimmed away. Or I will hit a with sharp plane or chisel and finish sanding by hand.
Hey Keith, are there multiple foot releases available for the vacpad, or does one release everything at once?
Great question! I only have one to release them all, but you may be able to run splitters to different foot pedals. Not sure. Hit up Dino at Kouros Carpentry on IG and you can ask him directly: instagram.com/kouroscarpentry/
Hey Keith how is that peel and stick veneer holding up? Also for the halcyon did you tip with a brush after or did level nicely with the roller?
Veneer still tip-top. 👌🏻. When rolling the Halcyon I just let it level out, but it’s just a workbench. You may have to tip it on a more important application.
Hi. Great video. Where did you get that air compressor and how is it that it attaches to the compressor. I have one for my vacuum chamber to take out air bubbles from epoxy but the fitting makes it impossible to attach the air hose or any sort of fitting so that I can attach the hose. Weird fitting. Still figuring out my options with that but this looks direct so I’d rather go with your air compressor
They sell them on the vacpad website
I have been looking for a good branding iron, which model did you get? The smart one?
Yes! The SmartBrand. It’s amazing with the temperature control. 👍🏻
Nice and sturdy, just ignore the wobble...jk, nice job with the table.
👍🏻🙌🏻
Another great video Keith, informative and entertaining as always! Quick question: what is the capacity of your vacuum pump (in CFM or litres or whatever). I’m thinking of buying the VACPAD system but I would buy the pump here in Australia. Cheers, John
Hey John! Unfortunately, I have no idea. The label on my compressor only says 120V, 60 hZ oil-free air compressor, so I'm not sure how much air it's pushing. I would reach out to Dino and DM him directly on Instagram and see what he recommends. instagram.com/kouroscarpentry/
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Hey Keith, greetings from Australia and thanks for the suggestion; I’ll follow up as suggested. Love your work, mate! 👍
@@JohnCinOz1 Thanks so much, John! I really appreciate it. Hope you are able to get the Vac Pad system - I think you will love it!
Hi Keith, did you make the mft top holes so that each hole is usable...meaning not hitting the inside partitions?
Correct. All torsion partitions are directly between 2 holes in both directions so all holes are useable. 👍
Wait, are those air supply tubes, when they actually do not supply air? Or target supply lack of air :)
Well, they hold air 🤷🏼♂️
Have a video or info on the track mounting on your garage door?
Here’s a link to the track clips. It’s an easy install. amzn.to/39PcBk3
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking
Tanks :)
Thanks Keith I get a real kick out of your videos in your cats. I purchased the VacPad system based on your video. It arrived in January and I just started trying to set it up in March but there’s no instructions and it doesn’t look anything like the systems that I see in your video. I have all of the plates. I have the vacuum I have the hoses. I have the foot switch, but I don’t see anywhere to hook the tubes up. I wonder if you have any instructions on how to set it up
Hey Tim! You can can out this video by Spencer Lewis on operation ua-cam.com/video/oUf9OWGHMow/v-deo.html . But there should be little quick disconnect ports on all of the pads that the hose pushes into. They should either by on the edges of the pads or the bottom depending on which ones you have. Hope this helps!
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Thank you I have the newer pads and it appears all the videos are using the older style with the port on the edges. I'll see if I can figure it out. Appreciate all your videos. Thank you
@@timcgmailOh no! Sorry I couldn't help with the redesigned pads.
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Got the VACPAD setup and integraded into my MFT Table it's working great. Thanks again for the help and the reference to the VACPAD system. -tim-
Where’d you get the track saw holders for the garage door?
amzn.to/3OOQ350
Great video! I've been trying to find where to buy high density mdf plywood. Do you have a recommendation for where to buy? I haven't been able to find it anywhere.
Thanks man! Not sure where you live, but I get it at Atlantic Plywood.
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thanks! It looks like they have locations a little far for me but it gives me a starting point.
@@messiercustomwoodworking I don't think they sell to the general public so you need a business account.
Did you miter the ends of the t track at the corners?
No, just left them square.
Keith! Was the "TEXT IS NOW EDITABLE, DOUBLE CLICK TO EDIT, UNCHECK BEFORE RENDERING" at 7:25 on purpose?
Uh no. Amazing what people comment on...😂
More Ear Cam!!
😂 😆 👂🎥
where do you get the brackets and clamps for your Festool guide rails. That would work perfect in my small shop. Thanks!
You can get them right here: dashboardpws.com/products/guide-rail-brackets-bundle
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Looking for the one that you use to connect to the roll up garage door.
@@robertwelch5584 ohhhh. LOL. Here you go: amzn.to/39bxZD6
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking Perfect and thanks!
I cant find anything on the internet or in my town for HDF plywood where do you get yours?
Atlantic Plywood or Robert’s Plywood on Long Island. It also goes by combi-core
Also, you never explained how you got the vac pad that’s on top of the table to hold to the actual table top. Does it also suction itself down to the table ?
Yes, with a hole in the back of the pad, it suctions itself down.
Beautiful build. Any worries you might drop small things down the holes? On my Paulk style bench I always drop stuff down the holes.
For sure. Hopefully only screws, though 😬😂. I’m thinking about cutting an access panel underneath in case I drop anything super important down there.
How is the vac pad that is flat on your bench top attached to the bench? Is it just vacuumed to the bench as well?
Correct! there is a tiny hole on the back that sucks it down to the table. It's a really cool system.
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking omg. That’s unbelievable. I must buy some of these. Thanks for bringing our attention to this. I always though the only option as the festool version!
@@handymadness Awesome!! You won't regret it!
Amazing table looks awesome, thanks for showing the build, but at the end of the video you seem like regretting it, couse we all know that most likely who wouldn’t use a brand new surface for junk once in a while
😂 I just know myself and that surface will (at times) become a collection dump for miscellaneous stuff that just gets in the way. Just need to be more vigilant about keeping it clear.
Ugliest thing ever! 🎉 But Absolutely - Adequately sufficient & functional!
Is that a quote from your yearbook?
Green tape at 9:19
Gotta have it! 😂
what is the total height of your bench now?
36 inches
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking thank you. Ah just noticed. You took casters off?
@@AlexK07010 Correct. Don't need it to be mobile.
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking ah . I have same tool box and was trying to figure out how it matches the table saw height now it makes sense. Thank you
They should rename UA-cam KeithJohnsonTube
😂 Too kind, but thank you!
Hey Wild Man, another winner. I ordered some more RMC today and told my supplier that YOU are probably responsible for a great many sales, and they said “Who”? Sorry Man, I’ll stay after them. Great video. Did you weigh that torsion box?
😂 Well, name dropping doesn't always work. hmmm...haven't weighed the table, but i can lift and maneuver without issue which means it's not too heavy 😂
Adequate is right, you only put your logo on it 3 times. There's clearly way more surface area (especially on the inside) where you could fit more. 😤
Yep, and the bottom and the sides, too. Next time...😂
"Text is now editable, double click to edit, uncheck before rendering". Oops, I think you forgot something 😂🤣🤷
Easter egg 🥚
Зануда.
🙏 👍 😎
“Accidentally used metric”…
It happens…😂
Why do burglars poop in houses?
It’s a cardigan, but thanks for asking.
That sucked...
Just hit that foot pedal and it won’t 😂