How to Build a Woodworking Bench w/ FREE PLANS // TheTranq

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  • @ericolson6135
    @ericolson6135 11 місяців тому +4

    You are ALWAYS one clamp shy of having just the right amount. LOL!

  • @davidathay5793
    @davidathay5793 Рік тому +2

    I like the Cosman inspired design!! Makes me rethink my plans to build it with plywood

  • @liquidrockaquatics3900
    @liquidrockaquatics3900 Рік тому +5

    Great tip on the paste wax for glue squeeze out

  • @steven_vogt
    @steven_vogt Рік тому +3

    Great job 👌 Well built and nicely narrated - really enjoyed this video.

  • @kevinb6102
    @kevinb6102 Рік тому +1

    Genius. Just what I needed in regards to the top! Thanks how’s it holding up

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  Рік тому

      It’s held up well! I’d still go with a hardwood top if it’s in the budget but otherwise this is a great alternative

  • @daffantukangkayuchannel3789
    @daffantukangkayuchannel3789 2 роки тому

    satu kata kamu adalah orang hebat bang.. segala seauatu di kerjakan dengan detail dan teliti.. dengan perkakas lengkap sangat mendukung... trimakasih bang..

  • @willowspringhill8349
    @willowspringhill8349 2 роки тому +1

    Nice build! You really need to clear the chips under your jointer, and connect dust collector when you use it.

  • @DjmMik
    @DjmMik Рік тому +1

    Well done! You made a great work bench 👍🏻

  • @Keithharvey
    @Keithharvey Рік тому

    What do you think about using Red Alder instead of pine and continue that onto the top?

  • @frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441
    @frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441 9 місяців тому +1

    Use a plunge router with a 1/2 upcut bit for mortice..dado stack for tennon

  • @gamalielj4486
    @gamalielj4486 Рік тому

    I've been wood working by myself for 2 years, I can't get the legs and aprons of tenon and mortise to square up, how did you do it

  • @SIRRONW
    @SIRRONW 2 роки тому +3

    They way that bench is built, your relatives will be using it in 2120. I swear it looks like it would survive a nuclear strike!!! lol

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yah it’s a beast I love it

  • @paulgiltner5224
    @paulgiltner5224 2 місяці тому +1

    What is the Brand name of the vice? I didn't quite catch the name in the video.

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  Місяць тому +1

      @@paulgiltner5224 schoberg adjustable vise. Stay tuned I have a new workbench video coming out in 2 weeks

  • @myatix1
    @myatix1 3 роки тому +2

    Nice job! Next time the hole for the peg should be 2-3mm closer to the shoulder of the tenon than on the mortise so that when you peg it the joint is pulled together by the peg. Keep up the great work! :)

  • @_DixonCider
    @_DixonCider Рік тому

    Have you tried a forstner bit for the dog holes?

  • @carolruest2590
    @carolruest2590 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice Bench! What kind of chisels are you using in this video? They seem very good. Thanks.

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I actually don’t know what kind they are! I bought them from an older woodworker that was selling some things and despite efforts no one seems to know what make they are

    • @carolruest2590
      @carolruest2590 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheTranq They looking like japenese kind. Thank you.

    • @freddiemercurious
      @freddiemercurious 3 роки тому

      Two cherries?

  • @kevinb6102
    @kevinb6102 Рік тому

    Did you do pilot holes on each sheet of mdf? Also what screw size did you use

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  Рік тому +1

      Yes pilot hole through all the sheets. I probably used #8 screws

    • @kevinb6102
      @kevinb6102 Рік тому

      @@TheTranq thank you! Did you remove the screws after the glue dried?

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  Рік тому +1

      @@kevinb6102 yup!

    • @kevinb6102
      @kevinb6102 Рік тому

      @@TheTranq thx

  • @revtoiletduck
    @revtoiletduck 3 роки тому +1

    Great Bench! I made a bench with a similar MDF top. I used Irwin Speedbor Max drill bits for the dog holes, and they worked well. I nearly screwed up the first one because I was surprised at how quickly it cut through, but still left clean holes.

  • @David-hm9ic
    @David-hm9ic 3 роки тому +3

    Nice bench. As with other comments, the bottom is much nicer than the top but I'll defend the use of MDF for a top. Until the price of lumber skyrocketed MDF was pretty inexpensive. Last month it was almost $40 at a big box store. It's very flat and very smooth; both good qualities for a woodworker's bench top. I've thought about covering MDF with solid 3/4" white oak flooring glued to the MDF. That would offer the durability of a hardwood top at far less cost. With a layer of flooring, 2 layers of MDF and a layer of 3/4" ply on the bottom it would tolerate holfasts well and last a long time for less cost than a solid hardwood top.
    For the dog holes, I would start the holes with a Forstner bit and once a decent depth was established, finish off with a power drill and spade bit or a hand brace and auger bit. MDF is a pain when it comes to boring larger holes because it clogs the cutting surface of the bit. A large twist bit like a Silver and Deming style might cut better. I have some but haven't tried them on MDF yet.

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 роки тому

      Good ideas! I think I am going to replace the top with a hardwood top this summer! Stay tuned!

    • @sal1964
      @sal1964 Рік тому

      Good idea but the only thing is the white oak flooring has chamfers on the end.

  • @julianneyoung1783
    @julianneyoung1783 2 роки тому

    Where did you find the cool casters?

  • @TheMonkdad
    @TheMonkdad Рік тому

    Nice bench

  • @arkansasboy45
    @arkansasboy45 2 роки тому

    Did the spade bit blow out the MDF when exiting the bottom?

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it did, but fortunately you never see it. I would go with a real wood top

    • @arkansasboy45
      @arkansasboy45 2 роки тому

      @@TheTranq That's what I was wondering. I kept going back in forth between laminated 2x4's or MDF. Thanks for the information.

  • @tonyhill2764
    @tonyhill2764 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant

  • @reaper060670
    @reaper060670 2 роки тому

    Beautiful workbench my bro.. A lotta work but those CHISELS u have are really nice.. What's the name of them?? Are they Japanese chisels? Could u give me the name of them or a link to a page where I can get them? I'm guessing Rob Cosman's page?? I kow they're expensive but I don't mind that when they're worth the money.. They were slicing through the pine like a hot knife through butter..

  • @taylordove6919
    @taylordove6919 3 роки тому

    Did you attach the top to the bottom with pocket screws??

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 роки тому +1

      Yes because no wood movement in the MDF top

  • @stuartyoung9504
    @stuartyoung9504 Рік тому

    Were do you get your free plans from

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  Рік тому

      They are my plans. They are on my website linked in description

  • @matthewphillips5483
    @matthewphillips5483 3 місяці тому

    If you feel you need 5" thick legs, you should be using hardwood instead. I'm building a solid Birch bench and 3 inches thick is plenty strong.

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 місяці тому

      @@matthewphillips5483 as I talked about in the video, I went with softwood due to the price

    • @matthewphillips5483
      @matthewphillips5483 3 місяці тому

      @@TheTranq I understand. But your labor is valuable too. Unless you like making benches, might be better to make a forever bench the first time.

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 місяці тому

      @@matthewphillips5483 I am at the bench right now using it. It will last well past my lifetime

  • @philipchandler330
    @philipchandler330 Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @williamn01
    @williamn01 2 роки тому

    How's tge vise holding up ?

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  2 роки тому

      Perfect

    • @williamn01
      @williamn01 2 роки тому

      @@TheTranq good stuff I've just ordered one 👍

  • @jaumebricolajeyconstruccion
    @jaumebricolajeyconstruccion 2 роки тому

    Good job

  • @patricio3508
    @patricio3508 3 роки тому +1

    Hey cara! Muito bom mesmo sua bancada de trabalho! A madeira que você usou "parece" bastante macia, aqui no Brazil as bancadas de trabalho são feitas com madeiras muito duras e pesadas. Parabéns pelo trabalho.

  • @GeorgeLowrey
    @GeorgeLowrey 2 роки тому

    How do you like your bench now that time has passed since you built it?

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  2 роки тому +1

      I love it. On my next one I would go with a solid wood top but it has been serving me very well

    • @softdorothy
      @softdorothy 2 роки тому

      @@TheTranq I've come to realize that MDF really shouldn't be used in the shop. (Actually, it shouldn't be used anywhere, ha ha.)

  • @niznoz8379
    @niznoz8379 3 роки тому +1

    I have been thinking of using casters like the one you used. Since they lift the bench one leg at a time do you think they could cause structural damage over time? I'm thinking of making a bench of roughly the same size, but with less robust joints.. I'm considering connecting each pair with a rod to allow for two legs to be raised simultaneously.. Great job by the way :)

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I agree I’m not a huge fan of lifting one corner at a time. If you could figure out a robust way to connect each pair that would work much better! I don’t think it will cause damage but it can be a bit annoying lifting each corner separately

    • @niznoz8379
      @niznoz8379 3 роки тому

      @@TheTranq Just saw a vid where someone did exactly what I had been thinking of.. ua-cam.com/video/WGlmlMjqQUc/v-deo.html

    • @mariagdesjardin1000
      @mariagdesjardin1000 3 роки тому +1

      Pallet jack? It wouldn't work for this bench as it is, but if you plan for it on the build and put the stretchers up a few inches...

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 роки тому +1

      @@niznoz8379 I like that wheel brace idea!

  • @Scotty476
    @Scotty476 4 роки тому +1

    Are you going to put a finish on the MDF?

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  4 роки тому

      I don’t think so.

  • @ligngood3787
    @ligngood3787 Рік тому

    I watched the video specifically to hear about the vise, but you didn't say anything about it! Nice video though

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  Рік тому

      It’s an excellent vise and I highly recommend it

    • @ligngood3787
      @ligngood3787 Рік тому

      @@TheTranq Awesome, thank you!!

  • @coryjohn4057
    @coryjohn4057 3 роки тому

    Nice work

  • @Magicmike12345
    @Magicmike12345 3 роки тому

    good job buddy. you could of made a MDF Torsion box top. stronger and flat.

  • @asadiqbal01
    @asadiqbal01 2 роки тому

    How much was the total cost of the lumber used in this bench?

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  2 роки тому +1

      I think around $300

  • @mikethompson6713
    @mikethompson6713 4 роки тому

    Nice looking bench,

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ScottBarrett-r6o
    @ScottBarrett-r6o Рік тому

    Hey u In uk I'm in hull uk just starting out training to get tools together mite be starting hull course furniture making course iv got level joinery and carpentry but no experience canwee work together n can I bee ur apprentice mite not get in college and I have no tools I get £250 next week I need some we're to work with a portable no table saw or router hand tools only 😊

  • @versta
    @versta 3 роки тому

    What grit are the stones used at 7:19?

  • @guybartlett9587
    @guybartlett9587 2 роки тому

    Subbed

  • @hamiltonoliveira3860
    @hamiltonoliveira3860 7 місяців тому

  • @GaryAppledale
    @GaryAppledale 3 роки тому +1

    Jeez! - do your neighbours ever cuss you out for the noise? 😁

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 роки тому +1

      I have good neighbors!

    • @GaryAppledale
      @GaryAppledale 3 роки тому

      @@TheTranq 👍 Great bench btw - I believe ten drunken sailors could dance on that thing and it wouldn't budge an inch!

  • @Otavio497
    @Otavio497 4 роки тому

    Show de bola!

  • @Bmoseley85
    @Bmoseley85 11 місяців тому

    Bro. Great build, but routing without eye protection is completely psychotic. Please protect yourself

  • @chm1701
    @chm1701 3 роки тому +1

    A good result, but it’s a bit of a shame that you didn’t trying something a little more exotic for the top. Perhaps a laminated pine top, or hardwood top, etc, etc. You spent all that time doing the lovely joinery on the lower half, that it’s a shame the top didn’t get the same treatment, so to speak. I do really like the design of it though, and the vice was a superb touch of class... not to mention the use of red oak. Very nice indeed and one that I would absolutely consider.
    Having just re-read the above it sounds a little harsh, but it’s really not how I want it to come across, so apologies if it does. The MDF just seems a little simple compared to the bottom half.

    • @TheTranq
      @TheTranq  3 роки тому +2

      I totally agree! Im not super happy with the top and will probably give it a hardwood top this summer. Thanks for watching and commenting

    • @chm1701
      @chm1701 3 роки тому

      @@TheTranq. No problem. It was an interesting build. I do think that the bench top is a great starting point, but with the nice joinery on the legs, etc, it definitely deserves something a little nicer. Keep up the great work and as I said, I don’t wish for this to be a negative comment, just a motivational one. At least I hope so 🤞All the best to you and your family.

  • @johnarmenta2199
    @johnarmenta2199 Рік тому

    Eye protection, dude. No project is worth the price of your eyesight. Safety goggles at Harbor Freight can be had for like $2.00, sometimes FREE if they part of a special promotion. Great work though! Very informative! Protect your eyes. 👍🏽

  • @IvanGOrtolan
    @IvanGOrtolan 2 роки тому

    I was thinking "nice bench" but then I heard MDF top 🤢

    • @iwonaczapla2406
      @iwonaczapla2406 Місяць тому

      Hehehe same 👎
      I think plywood would be better but ideały hard wood top.

  • @woodworkingwoodworking9338
    @woodworkingwoodworking9338 3 роки тому

    Constantine Phofolos

  • @diederichabels8119
    @diederichabels8119 3 роки тому

    Woodglut scripts contain most of the woodworking plans you can find.