DIY Jigs Workbench [MicroJig Compatible] | HW|Designs
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2021
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Next on my summer of shop upgrades check list: the all jigs everything work bench.
I decided to go with this cool dovetail track system, and I'm already finding that this table motivates me more to use my router and try more complicated things because its like having an extra pair of hands!
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Five Tribes
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Fiddler's Barn
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The Appalachian Trail
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Country Gold
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*Transcript of Voiceover
How to make, or how I made this Jigs Workbench
Let’s get into it
I started by cutting 9 2x4’s down to 54” for the new bench top
With my jointer out of commission at the moment, and confidence that I could get the counter to laminate well enough, I used a stacking method to quote un quote square the edges of the boards
Then, planed the faces.
Is this the perfect way to get planks ready to laminate? No - but given the broken jointer, perfectly fine for my purposes.
With those ready I glued up
Using cauls and brute force to mitigate the fall out of my transgressions.
While that cured, I set about demo-ing the old, used and abused workbench, stripping it for parts I’d use for the upgrade and throwing out what needed pitching.
Using the old ply bench top, I cut new, sturdier top and back frame pieces for the drawer set to help keep the drawers on track better
I cut them wide enough to account for the width of the old drawer boxes, plus 1 in for the new hardware, plus an 1 ½” to cap the perpendicular ply frame pieces.
Then removed the old hardware
After that, I sunk a few pocket holes in the side panels that I’d use to put the drawer frame back together
With the test fit looking good and the glue cured, I turned back to the bench top, planing away squeeze out and lamination variation
Then, gave it a finishing level sand down
With the top tidied up, I trimmed the edges flush
Time for finish, I used a few coats of water based polyurethane.
While that dried, and with the final depth of the counter figured out, I turned trimming the legs of the workbench down about an 1/8th of a inch so the new bench top could still act as one wing of the miter station - sitting adjacent the miter saw.
With those all ready, I affixed the drawer frame to the work bench
Then measured and marked the lines for the new drawer hardware
And got to reinstalling the drawers
With those done, I went through the same laminating/planing/sanding/finishing process to prep the small tracked board for the face of the workbench.
Once it cured, I clamped it roughly into place, so I could then clamp and anchor the workbench top to sit flush with the face board.
To anchor the faceboard into place, I used a scrap piece of the old workbench, anchored to the bench leg, to set the placement for an additional upright
Then, anchored that upright to the top and bottom of the bench
Then removed the scrap.
I didn’t anchor the face board into place yet,
Instead I turned to measuring and marking the placement of the tracks for the top of the table.
I chose spacing that I thought would work for just about any average sized work piece. With a few closer placed tracks toward one end incase I came up with something a little less than average in the future.
I used the bench top track marks as guides for the face board, before temporarily removing it while I cut out the dove tale tracks.
Using a trim router and edge guide, I cut the tracks in 3 passes - 2 with a straight bit to clear the way, and once with the dovetail at the final depth.
Using the table and new Microjig gear, I did the same for the faceboard.
Then, anchored it into place
And that’s a wrap
If you want to see how I made this nifty dust port, or other behind the scenes content, join us over on patreon. We like to have a good time. Link below.
Next time, I wrap of this series of shop upgrades with a drill press cart and jig ready table
Until next time. - Навчання та стиль
This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!
Reddit sent me here, stayed for the chill music and nice build
Thanks, Yura!
Great video. I’m new to micro-jigs, but your application is great. I’m changing my bench top soon and might try some clamp-integration with bench-dogs or micro-jigs or both. Thanks.
Great project, you made up my mind for me. Will making one this weekend. And no, I didn’t fall asleep.
Thanks for sharing that!
Haha, I love it. Most of these videos you see someone meticulously spreading glue with a little brush but I see we have a more practical woodworker here.
Haha! It’s like, I can easily wash my hands, but brushes seem like a lot more effort.
Nice work! Fun to see the hand plane work mixed in with all the power tools!
Thanks, Ralph! Huge fan of the micro jig system. 🙌🏻
Great vid! Love the jams!
Great bench build. I've been mulling over a bench like this for a while. Life keeps getting in the way LOL
Haha! I hear that, JJ! Thanks 🙏🏼
Came over from r/diy, stayed for the build, subscribed for more. This is a seriously awesome workbench. I may just steal the idea for the one I'm about to build.
Steal away, Kris! It’s working out great for me so far!
I'm about to build a work bench.. This has changed my mind for the design. I like it. Thanks
Cool, Ralph! I’ve really liked the system, just have to stay on top of clean up dust!
I love this bench top bt I do like the build for the Bench Drill I have. I was trying to think of someth to use as hold down option and u made my mind up for me girl. I love ur Bench top though. That's a brilliant idea. I only have a crappy vise on mine but only bcos I cannot do the same thing to my MDF top. I need to build a top from 2v4's like u did. The music was cool in the video .
Keep up the great work girl. Watching in Ireland.
Only came across ur channel this morning so I sub'd and liked, etc. all that good stuff. Keep doing ur thing.
thank you. enjoyed watching. goodnight. Please be careful.
Very clever use of 2X4's. Nice job.
Thanks, Paul!
Nice build, now I have an idea of what to do with that extra bench taking up space in my shop...
Nice, Andrew! That’s awesome!
Watched this because of the Matchfit/Microjig usage, then subscribed! I used Matchfit once
to further something my wife is interested in and loved it. Been looking for a way to use it on a new Moravian
Bench I just finished without ruining the traditional look of the bench. This video gave me the kernel of the idea!
That’s awesome! I hope it pans out exactly how you want it to!
Put the front Micro Jig part on a hinge to use as a door and close it with a strong door clamp.
thanks, I'm stealing this
Very good. Would appreciate more views of the completed project
1:52 Nice catch!
Ha! Thanks, Stuart!
Nice!
Nice work
Thanks 🙏🏼
I laughed way too hard at 1:27, that just came out of nowhere.
What can I say, I like to have a good time 😂
How are the micro jig tracks holding up on the solid wood surface two years later? Thanks for the video!
WHAT?!?!?! You actually put your tools away??? After all that beautiful work on that shelf/benchtop???
Seriously, though, I really like the idea of have a track system for clamping purposes. Awesome craftwork!
Haha! Thanks, Thomas! It’s been a real game changer for me!
Nice build- thank you. Question : do you find the little dovetail trenches fill up with junk / crud / debris ?
really enjoyed your video. I think you should add some better lighting in your shop.
You’re def not wrong haha!
Great bench! Are you happy with it? Has it cupped after 2 years? Still happy with microjig top? I"m seriously considering following your example.... I mean it... nice bench. Thanks for the vid!
pleasing to watch for amateurs, painful to watch for professionals
Tidy! 😎🎙✅
🙌🏻🙏🏼
What was the spacing you chose for the dovetails. Thanks
@1:53 good catch
💪🏼😂
New to the channel. What wood clamps did you use when you glued the top together?
How does one break a jointer?
Great video. I am enjoying this series. This is probably a dumb question… But on your handheld router, did you make your “ edge guide”or is this something that you bought with your router? Thanks!
No dumb questions here! That was an off cut of a piece I jointed and squared previously. I basically just set my router up above the cut, squared the off cut and clamped it into place.
Well I took me till today, watching this video, to realise I find attraction in practical well skilled women! Very impressed by this. Wish I had a fraction of this skill and dedication.
This is all so far beyond my "skill"... impressive to watch though. I think a slower video on the planning process that got you to the design would be very instructive.
Thanks, Anthony - good feedback.
@@HonestWorkDesigns Hey, can you point me at another YT content creator who might be good for those of us who are nowhere near your level? (and would like to get closer to it)
btw, liked, subscribed, reminders (all) : )
While I still feel like I’m pretty basic, stumpy nubs is a great channel to learn from! He’s not super project based, but shows a lot of great techniques, great info on tools, etc.
I like the mask when cutting wood.
One wrong inhalation and you are done.
Grandpa told me to never store my hand planer with the base down!
why dose a pretty woman destroy a great body with tats