Nice job on showing everyone how they can do a simple bench with the basic tools. That is what everyone knows how to start their own business. Nice job.
Lol. Your right Jeff. Thinking of tee shirts as well. Stay tuned as they my be available soon. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate all the support from our little community.
I enjoy how you teach easy builds with simple tools. We all start somewhere. We made your outdoor tables , but we had our own little touches to them. Nice and easy"and just like that" I'm proud to say my kiddos help with every project and would love to start collecting thier own tools to use. Thanks
Thanks Lincoln Woodworks. Thats awesome. I'm glad your kids help you out. Thats so cool. Thank you for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks so much Gregg. It was a fun and easy build. Even more fun to Hopefully get someone started. Thanks for watching and commenting. And of course, your continued support. Good luck with the contest 👍
This is a very nice offer for you to do. I haven't built anything yet but the bench looks like something I could build. I really like the way you went through it and taught even a newbie like myself. Thanks for the contest
Thank you Cheryl. I know you can make this. It's very straightforward. Thank you for your comment and good luck with the contest. If you do make the bench, please shoot me an email with some picks. Thanks.
Thank,Mike for the video I will be making and selling these soon hope everybody get inspired to make something great . I’m just getting into woodworking myself due to 4 RUclipsrs like you and will always be grateful to you
Thank you so much Tim. If you make the bench, please email me so pics. I'd love to see them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks David. I'm glad you liked it. It was a great build for any level of woodworker. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Mike awesome giveback to the community! I’m sure it will go a long ways to help someone get started! I’m entering for the ability to pass it forward to someone else even have the one in mind! Nice bench also!
Thanks so much Jason. I'm glad you entered. Paying it forward is an awesome feeling. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks Cecil. It's a great entry level build. But also looks good. An experienced woodworker can make a few in just one weekend. Especially if they had some better tools. Thanks for watching and your great comment 👍 good luck with the contest.
Like the simplicity of this build. You are right about the finish, it would be much easier to stain first then assemble . Thinking of making one of these benches for my own use and put a couple of pictures on FB and Instagram and see if I can generate a little interest.
Thanks Ronnie. My goal was to show it can be done with minimal tools. And I've been trying to come up with a way to pay it forward. Thanks for commenting and your continued support. It really means a lot. Thanks buddy.👍
Thanks for posting nice job, Swanson squares like the one you used are much easier to read than the harbor freight Pittsburgh version, I would have done the same thing.
I think this is pretty cool that you are doing this out of your own pocket. I have my on business and but I am entering to pay it forward to my son-in-law. He would love this. Love your channel
Thank you Wesley. I know a lot of people already have theses tools or better. But I love the idea of paying it forward. Good luck to you. And thank you for the awesome comment. Feel free to have your son in law enter as well. Double your changes. Lol. 👍
Thanks Kevin. I appreciate that. If you do make it. Email me some pics. I'd love to see them. Best of luck on the contest. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I really enjoyed this video and hope to see more like this from you. I think a series following this concept from starting with $200 to being able to make a full time income from woodworking would do great! It seems that everyone that starts a series like this ends up not following through with it. Maybe it’s because they lose interest, the videos don’t get enough love, or some other reason but I seek these out and watch them and share them. Thanks for the great content!
Thank you Ron. I'm sorry I missed your comment. I enjoyed making this video. I would like to say I could do a series about starting a woodworking business with $200. I will give it some serious thought. I appreciate the comment and encouragement. Thank you for taking the time to comment. That means a lot to me.
Thanks Lawrence, I'm really excited about this. I certainly hope that someone can use the tools. Thank you so much for your continued support. I really appreciate it. Good luck on the contest. 👍
Thanks Timothy. I'm glad you liked it. If you do make it, send me some pictures please. I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching and commenting. That really means a lot. Good luck on the contest 👍
Catching up on my woodworking videos. Bench build looks good and has an anybody can build vibe so it is a good starter project that will add confidence to someone building it. Keep up the content. Nice job keep up the good content work.
Thanks Kristopher. I'm trying to send the message that you don't need expensive tools to make awesomeness. Thanks for watching and commenting. That means a lot. Good luck on the contest.
Thanks Paul, I've been focusing on the easier builds lately. They seem to be popular. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. That really means a lot. 👍
@@Woodcraft716 your welcome brother. I wish you and my buddy Matt all the best. Loved you used Harbor Freight stuff and big box store wood. It connects with most common folks. That will garner more viewers. Keep on keeping on brother.
Great video. Simple and easy build. Love the idea of paying it forward. My son just said the other day he needs a new jigsaw. He could also use the speed square. But think I will need to give him a class on how to use it, other than making 90° cuts. LOL
Thanks Dexter, if your son is interested, have him subscribe, watch and comment. Double your chances of winning . Thanks for the great comment. Good luck with the contest.
Great idea showing how to buy tools and materials for a project to sell and make your money back. Reinvest that money into more materials to make and sell more benches without having to buy the tools and you're now making profit.
Thanks Kip. It was a fun video to make. A bit longer than my normal, but hopefully it will make someone's day. Thanks for watching and your really nice comment 👍 good luck.
Thank you 53 Woodworking. I hope the winner will be inspired to try Woodworking or at least, add tools to they're collection. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Great video as usual. Love your signature cedar stain and black paint on your outdoor projects. One suggestion; wanted to build a generator enclosure and can’t find good videos anywhere. They are similar to a garbage bin. I can’t see spending $350 for a plastic bin that I’d have to cut up and put lots of money into soundproofing and ventilation equipment. A simple double door opening and roof opening would stand out in a search. Just a thought...
Thanks Peter, I'm glad you like that look. And thanks for the great video idea. I'll put some thought into that. Sounds like it could be a fun build. Thanks for watching and commenting and your continued support. Good luck on the contest 👍
That's a pretty cool bench. It looks super simple to build. I'm definitely going to be building one real soon. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Thank you Texas Rebel. It's super easy and can be done in a weekend. If you do make on. Email me some pics please. I'd like to see them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
I buy alot of my tools from harbor freight. Just did an entire hard wood floor remodel with them. The quality isnt the best but the price is and they get the job done.
Thanks Ghost Ryder. I always say you can make awesome projects with inexpensive tools. So I definitely hear you on that. I bet your floors came out great. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks Brent. If you have someone in mind, have them watch and enter. Lol double your chances. It's great to pay it forward. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Really like the project! Might have to make a few of these for the yard in the next couple of weeks! Above all else- I love the Pay it Forward attitude! There is no better feeling than doing something nice for someone else.
This is such good information for someone that wants to get started in woodworking, but doesn’t know where to begin or what to buy. Your pay-it-forward way of thinking is honorable, sincere, and wonderfully inspiring. Nice job Mike! 😊
Thanks so much Stephanie. It feels really good. I was inspired by Matt Outlaw for giving away his table saw. I hope it can get someone started, or to continue the chain of paying it forward. Thanks for the really nice comment and good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks Brian. If you haven't noticed, I'm a huge fan of 731. Very inspirational. This is an easy project for beginners as well as someone with more experience. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Good luck on the contest as well. 👍
I think you do great work and the Bench turned out AWESOME. Also I like to batch out blanket ladders. Cost about 7 to build and I sell them for 40 to 50.
Thanks Brandon, oh my. Thats a sweet idea. I may have to do a video on blanket ladders. If you don't mind. See. This is what I love about this woodworking community. The ideas are fantastic. Thanks for watching and your great comment 👍 good luck with the contest.
Awesome bench. Sorry I missed the live premiere but I watched the entire video. The bench looks great. Great concept to buy what is needed for a project to sell and then sell the product to pay for all the tools. And just like that, you have started a new business. You get a BIG respect for buying these items for the give-away. The Bauer tools seem to be gaining popularity for weekend warriors because they are affordable and seem to have some good reviews online (for the money). Thanks Mike.
Thank you Married Man. That means a lot. I'll be reviewing the drill and saw coming up soon. But so far, I am impressed with the Bauer brand. Thanks again for your awesome comment and taking the time to watch. You are an inspiration to me and I'm glad to have your support. 👍
Thanks Ben. Sorry I missed your comment. I don't know how that happened. For some reason, comments pop up after a month. Anyways, thanks for commenting. I do appreciate it.
I'm from Australia so not entering the contest but just wanted to thank you for your videos, they help a great deal and I love watching them. Will be making this bench next, have a great day
Thank you so much Jessica. That really means a lot. If you do make the bench, please email me some pics. I'd love to see tbem. Thank you for watching and your continued support 👍
The bench turned out great. Would you add a Harbor Freight orbital sander if you had it to do over again? I'd love for you to enter you me in the contest. I have a few HF tools and they have served me well. I have a 15 year old HF cordless drill that is still chugging along. It's not as powerful as the new ones, but it's good for a lot of jobs. Full disclosure: I really miss all of the coupons and free stuff at Harbor Freight. I don't visit HF as often now that there are no 'freebies'.
Thats awesome Eddie. Your entered by leaving this comment. I always say we can make awesome projects with inexpensive tools. Thanks for the comment and for your continued support of this channel 👍
I'm going to build this project. I have a few of the tools; I just need to see if I can get some straight boards at a reasonable price locally. Will staining before gluing effect strength of glue? I assume if I were to paint the bench, that would effect glue bond. Keep us posted on the sale of the bench.
Thanks John. I don't think it would be a problem with the glue. Maif you painted it. But, I think your safe with stain. Good luck with the contest 👍 thank you for watching and commenting
Another great video, can't wait to hear what you make off the bench. Nice simple design that looks solid, I will have to add this one to my idea list. Those look like standard HT 2x4, did you apply any kind of sealer over the stain since it will be outdoors? I haven't built any outdoor projects yet, but I know other videos stress using cedar OR applying several coats of sealer, wondering if it's as critical as they say. Keep it up, love the channel.
Thanks Chris, I did use HT 2x4. And I also didn't use weather sealer. But I have made a bunch of outdoor furniture and just used stain. It seems to me to hold up fine. I do recommend a sealer, but for this video I was trying to keep it under $200. I should have mentioned that you may have to stain it every 2 years or so. But, I do believe it will last. Thanks for your comment and good luck with the contest. 👍
@@Woodcraft716 thanks for the reply, yeah seems like even sealer coats need an application every few years or so anyway, so that makes sense. Glad to hear I don't need to stress it too much. ✋
Awesome video and project Mike!! I'm looking forward to the tool reviews. Just picked up the Bauer ROS on the HF labor day sale for $20, I think I would have increased the budget to $250 and gotten the ROS to save the 4 hours of sanding, lol. I picked it up since it was on sale just to have a spare and compare to my RIGID. Any case, awesome project, awesome what your doing with the giveaway!!
Thanks so much Chris, in hindsight, I should have gotten the sander. Sanding by hand was much harder than I remember. Lol. I saw you had mentioned that you got one. I got my son one a few months ago. Still holding up good. Good luck on the giveaway. I'm super stoked about it. Thanks for watching and your great comment. It really means a lot.
@@Woodcraft716 But at least you know now as you build that "how to get started wood working" video can make the high recommendation for sander. I may just go pick up a 2nd Bauer ROS and set it aside for a giveaway since it's half off right now. You including pencil spacers in the giveaway? lol
Hey! Thanks Ammon. Glad to see you here. Best of luck on the contest. Your headed in the right direction. You got this buddy! Thanks for watching and the comment.
Nice video! Thanks for paying it forward! I'm newer to the community (past 6 months) and have enjoyed your "simple" builds for beginners. I actually learned how to use the speed square from this video - can you say NOVICE?? If I won, I would definitely attempt this build and send you pics :) But I have an electric hand sander and would definitely cheat with that!
Thank you Faith Art. What a nice comment. I'm glad you learned how to use the square. Now you can put that in your toolbox of talent. You will learn many tips and tricks along your journey. I'm glad to have helped. And. If I make this bench again, I'll use the tools I have to make it the fastest way I can. Lol. Its not cheating, it's being efficient. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks Parts Dave. It was a really fun and easy project. I think anyone can build it. Thanks for watching and commenting and of course, your continued support. Good luck with the contest 👍
I know I didn’t need to watch this video (although i did anyways) because i already have all my tools and already made benches, but your videos are always killer, good info and i know your videos are always helping new people start
Thanks so much laratheheavy. I know this is an easy project. But, I really do appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. And if you win, you can always pay it forward. We will be doing some more advanced builds in the future. This was just kind of to show how easy it is to start. Good luck with the contest 👍
I really like the video and the ideas that you have for the project as well as your enthusiasm for helping out new woodworkers to get started in the wonderful world of woodworking.
Thank you Charles. I really hope that someone can get value from this. I can be done with minimal tools and experience. I know I have a lot of support in my life. Hoping to help someone get started. Or help anyone who want to share in this "wonderful world of woodworking ". Great quote. Thank you.
Thanks Nate. It was a fun and easy project. I think it came out nice. Thanks for watching and your continued support buddy. Good luck with the contest 👍
@@Woodcraft716 If I were to win I'd be happy to pay all of this forward to my nephew who likes working with me on small projects (he's only 15 but has a good head on his shoulders). Thanks again for the continued great videos....God Bless and prayers on your continued success!
@@JohnGenX69 thanks so much John. I hope it was good enough for you. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting buddy. It really means a lot. Thanks as well, for the prayers and your continued support 👍
Thank you dempserg. I hope you can get a new drill soon. Maybe even win the bundle here. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
The bench looks amazing in very easy to build. If I were to fill the screw holes with wood filler would the stain be the same over the filler as the rest of the the wood? I hope I win the toolset
Thanks 203 Designs, I think filler would look ok, I am concerned about it drying and cracking. Maybe even pop out as the weather changes over the years. Being and outdoor bench. Thanks for watching and your great comment. Good luck with the contest 👍
Thanks Tim. Glad you liked it. Best of luck with the contest. I'm hoping someone can use the tools. Should be fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. It really means a lot.
I kinda figured that's what you were gonna do Mike... My wife is still waiting for a bench, I had made 3 and sold them all before the finish was dry ... thats when I decided I could be a woodworker... New shop sb Soon as we close on the Refi today... if I did win I would give the saw away and take the drill to work as mine doesn't have a hammer function and I'm always drilling into brick or concrete... hope you and the Mrs. Have a good holiday Mike, and just like that I'm out lol.
Thanks Tom. That means a lot. I can't wait to see your shop. Keep me posted please. Thanks for watching and your continued support. I can't express how grateful I am. Good luck with the contest buddy 👍
im a fan of harbor freight and love yourvideos i would love to have the tools you are giving away thanks in advance and if someone else gets the tool great for them
Thanks Jay. Thats the attitude we are looking for. I wish I could give them to everyone, but I can't. Thank you so much for your watching and commenting . And good luck with the contest 👍
Great question Ben. I sell on FB with addsi pay to run. Some people sell on marketplace. I also have a 10x10ft. Area at a consignment shop. Craft shows and fiea markets are always a good choice. Or possibly start a website. That would be my advice. Hope that helped.
Nice job on showing everyone how they can do a simple bench with the basic tools. That is what everyone knows how to start their own business. Nice job.
Thanks Mike. That was exactly the idea I had in mind. Thanks for watching and commenting. It means a lot. Good luck with the contest 👍
You need to have stickers made with "Just like that" on 'em. It's becoming your trademark phrase. :-)
Lol. Your right Jeff. Thinking of tee shirts as well. Stay tuned as they my be available soon. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate all the support from our little community.
I enjoy how you teach easy builds with simple tools. We all start somewhere. We made your outdoor tables , but we had our own little touches to them.
Nice and easy"and just like that"
I'm proud to say my kiddos help with every project and would love to start collecting thier own tools to use. Thanks
Thanks Lincoln Woodworks. Thats awesome. I'm glad your kids help you out. Thats so cool. Thank you for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
Gotta love that pay it forward community aspect of this video.. Great Job Mike!!
Thanks so much Gregg. It was a fun and easy build. Even more fun to Hopefully get someone started. Thanks for watching and commenting. And of course, your continued support. Good luck with the contest 👍
Big time Premiere video. I hope I can break away from work to watch this.
Thanks Married Man. I hope you enjoy it!
This is a very nice offer for you to do. I haven't built anything yet but the bench looks like something I could build. I really like the way you went through it and taught even a newbie like myself. Thanks for the contest
Thank you Cheryl. I know you can make this. It's very straightforward. Thank you for your comment and good luck with the contest. If you do make the bench, please shoot me an email with some picks. Thanks.
Thank,Mike for the video I will be making and selling these soon hope everybody get inspired to make something great . I’m just getting into woodworking myself due to 4 RUclipsrs like you and will always be grateful to you
Thank you so much Tim. If you make the bench, please email me so pics. I'd love to see them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Awesome idea buddy!! That bench looks great. Good luck to all viewers!!
Thanks buddy. It is a super easy build.. Thanks for watching and commenting too. And good luck to you with the contest as well. 👍
Hey Buddy! Awesome video, thanks for showing us how to make this awesome bench.
Thanks Seth, glad you liked it buddy. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest my man. 👍
Such a great video I loved the bench. I am also so happy to see you paying forward sir.
Thanks David. I'm glad you liked it. It was a great build for any level of woodworker. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Mike awesome giveback to the community! I’m sure it will go a long ways to help someone get started! I’m entering for the ability to pass it forward to someone else even have the one in mind! Nice bench also!
Thanks so much Jason. I'm glad you entered. Paying it forward is an awesome feeling. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
Another really nice and easy project that can be done without all the big high end tools that a lot of RUclipsrs like to use .
Thanks Billy. It is super easy and I think anyone can make it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
That's a fantastic project to get starting in woodworking.
Thanks Cecil. It's a great entry level build. But also looks good. An experienced woodworker can make a few in just one weekend. Especially if they had some better tools. Thanks for watching and your great comment 👍 good luck with the contest.
Like the simplicity of this build. You are right about the finish, it would be much easier to stain first then assemble . Thinking of making one of these benches for my own use and put a couple of pictures on FB and Instagram and see if I can generate a little interest.
Thanks Jim. If you do make one, please send me some pics. I'd love to see them. Thanks for watching and commenting . And good luck with the contest 👍
This video is genius!!! Breaking it down from tools, materials, and the build!!! Fantastic job!! Thank you for the content!!!!
Thanks Ronnie. My goal was to show it can be done with minimal tools. And I've been trying to come up with a way to pay it forward. Thanks for commenting and your continued support. It really means a lot. Thanks buddy.👍
Thanks for posting nice job, Swanson squares like the one you used are much easier to read than the harbor freight Pittsburgh version, I would have done the same thing.
Thanks Dupaman. I agree it easier to see. But it can still be done with cheep tools. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
I think this is pretty cool that you are doing this out of your own pocket. I have my on business and but I am entering to pay it forward to my son-in-law. He would love this. Love your channel
Thank you Wesley. I know a lot of people already have theses tools or better. But I love the idea of paying it forward. Good luck to you. And thank you for the awesome comment. Feel free to have your son in law enter as well. Double your changes. Lol. 👍
Great Job and easy to follow directions
Thank you Joe. I'm sorry it took so long to respond, I just saw your comment today.
This is awesome. I will try this bench. Thanks Mike
Thanks Kevin. I appreciate that. If you do make it. Email me some pics. I'd love to see them. Best of luck on the contest. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I really enjoyed this video and hope to see more like this from you. I think a series following this concept from starting with $200 to being able to make a full time income from woodworking would do great! It seems that everyone that starts a series like this ends up not following through with it. Maybe it’s because they lose interest, the videos don’t get enough love, or some other reason but I seek these out and watch them and share them. Thanks for the great content!
Thank you Ron. I'm sorry I missed your comment. I enjoyed making this video. I would like to say I could do a series about starting a woodworking business with $200. I will give it some serious thought. I appreciate the comment and encouragement. Thank you for taking the time to comment. That means a lot to me.
Awesome build video Mike and great giveaway to help someone get started. 😊
Thanks Lawrence, I'm really excited about this. I certainly hope that someone can use the tools. Thank you so much for your continued support. I really appreciate it. Good luck on the contest. 👍
Like the bench that color turned out very good will have to try one of those 👍
Thanks Timothy. I'm glad you liked it. If you do make it, send me some pictures please. I'd love to see it. Thanks for watching and commenting. That really means a lot. Good luck on the contest 👍
Catching up on my woodworking videos. Bench build looks good and has an anybody can build vibe so it is a good starter project that will add confidence to someone building it. Keep up the content. Nice job keep up the good content work.
Thanks Sonny. I'm really sorry I missed your comment. I don't know how that happened. I appreciate your nice comment.
@@Woodcraft716 You are more than welcome.
Awsome love the out look great job explaining y the jig was a great starter saw
Thanks Kristopher. I'm trying to send the message that you don't need expensive tools to make awesomeness. Thanks for watching and commenting. That means a lot. Good luck on the contest.
@@Woodcraft716 ya totally get it bud
I love the fun little projects done without a $30000 workshop!!
Thanks K Wayne. It was fun and easy. With my tiny little shop. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Great bench! Love the give away too, you’re teaching and inspiring which is what it’s all about. 👊🏻👊🏻👍🏻
Thanks Paul, I've been focusing on the easier builds lately. They seem to be popular. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. That really means a lot. 👍
@@Woodcraft716 your welcome brother. I wish you and my buddy Matt all the best. Loved you used Harbor Freight stuff and big box store wood. It connects with most common folks. That will garner more viewers. Keep on keeping on brother.
Thanks Paul. Thats really cool of you to say. And I'll keep on keeping on. Lol. I like that.
Great video. Simple and easy build. Love the idea of paying it forward. My son just said the other day he needs a new jigsaw. He could also use the speed square. But think I will need to give him a class on how to use it, other than making 90° cuts. LOL
Thanks Dexter, if your son is interested, have him subscribe, watch and comment. Double your chances of winning . Thanks for the great comment. Good luck with the contest.
Great idea showing how to buy tools and materials for a project to sell and make your money back. Reinvest that money into more materials to make and sell more benches without having to buy the tools and you're now making profit.
Thanks Kip. It was a fun video to make. A bit longer than my normal, but hopefully it will make someone's day. Thanks for watching and your really nice comment 👍 good luck.
Great video. A great opportunity for a new woodworker
Thank you 53 Woodworking. I hope the winner will be inspired to try Woodworking or at least, add tools to they're collection. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
that bench turned out awesome!!!
Thank you woodenmaster21. I'm glad you liked it. It was a fun and easy build. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Great video as usual. Love your signature cedar stain and black paint on your outdoor projects. One suggestion; wanted to build a generator enclosure and can’t find good videos anywhere. They are similar to a garbage bin. I can’t see spending $350 for a plastic bin that I’d have to cut up and put lots of money into soundproofing and ventilation equipment. A simple double door opening and roof opening would stand out in a search. Just a thought...
Thanks Peter, I'm glad you like that look. And thanks for the great video idea. I'll put some thought into that. Sounds like it could be a fun build. Thanks for watching and commenting and your continued support. Good luck on the contest 👍
That's a pretty cool bench. It looks super simple to build. I'm definitely going to be building one real soon. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Thank you Texas Rebel. It's super easy and can be done in a weekend. If you do make on. Email me some pics please. I'd like to see them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
I buy alot of my tools from harbor freight. Just did an entire hard wood floor remodel with them. The quality isnt the best but the price is and they get the job done.
Thanks Ghost Ryder. I always say you can make awesome projects with inexpensive tools. So I definitely hear you on that. I bet your floors came out great. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
Great build for beginners Mike! I know a great guy who could really use this stuff, so I’ll be paying it forward to someone who really needds it!!!!
Thanks Brent. If you have someone in mind, have them watch and enter. Lol double your chances. It's great to pay it forward. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
Really like the project! Might have to make a few of these for the yard in the next couple of weeks!
Above all else- I love the Pay it Forward attitude! There is no better feeling than doing something nice for someone else.
Thanks Wayne. I saw you gave away your old table saw. Thats is really cool. You and Matt at 731 inspired me. Thanks man.
This is such good information for someone that wants to get started in woodworking, but doesn’t know where to begin or what to buy. Your pay-it-forward way of thinking is honorable, sincere, and wonderfully inspiring. Nice job Mike! 😊
Thanks so much Stephanie. It feels really good. I was inspired by Matt Outlaw for giving away his table saw. I hope it can get someone started, or to continue the chain of paying it forward. Thanks for the really nice comment and good luck with the contest 👍
Great video! Simple, quick, and easy project for a person just starting! Great job paying it forward! That’s what I love about 731 woodworks as well
Thanks Brian. If you haven't noticed, I'm a huge fan of 731. Very inspirational. This is an easy project for beginners as well as someone with more experience. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Good luck on the contest as well. 👍
I think you do great work and the Bench turned out AWESOME. Also I like to batch out blanket ladders. Cost about 7 to build and I sell them for 40 to 50.
Thanks Brandon, oh my. Thats a sweet idea. I may have to do a video on blanket ladders. If you don't mind. See. This is what I love about this woodworking community. The ideas are fantastic. Thanks for watching and your great comment 👍 good luck with the contest.
Thanks for putting together another great video. Hoping to get to put a project like this in the future once you send me the tools.
Thanks Pinnacle Services. I hope you can build it too. And I wish you good luck on the contest. Thanks for the comment and your support 👍
I really like the bench awesome.simple 👍
Thanks David. It's super easy and I think it looks great. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Awesome bench. Sorry I missed the live premiere but I watched the entire video. The bench looks great. Great concept to buy what is needed for a project to sell and then sell the product to pay for all the tools. And just like that, you have started a new business. You get a BIG respect for buying these items for the give-away. The Bauer tools seem to be gaining popularity for weekend warriors because they are affordable and seem to have some good reviews online (for the money). Thanks Mike.
Thank you Married Man. That means a lot. I'll be reviewing the drill and saw coming up soon. But so far, I am impressed with the Bauer brand. Thanks again for your awesome comment and taking the time to watch. You are an inspiration to me and I'm glad to have your support. 👍
Love the video! And love the simple bench
Thanks Ben. Sorry I missed your comment. I don't know how that happened. For some reason, comments pop up after a month. Anyways, thanks for commenting. I do appreciate it.
Great video as always keep up the great work. 👍 and that is Awesome helping someone out with the give away
Thanks so much Rey. I appreciate that. Best of luck with the contest. Thank you for watching and commenting 👍
Great video sir, I enjoyed watching it
Thanks Joe. It was a fun and easy build. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with the contest 👍
I'm from Australia so not entering the contest but just wanted to thank you for your videos, they help a great deal and I love watching them. Will be making this bench next, have a great day
Thank you so much Jessica. That really means a lot. If you do make the bench, please email me some pics. I'd love to see tbem. Thank you for watching and your continued support 👍
Good job, I like your attitude.
Thanks Home Fitness. I appreciate that. Good luck with the contest. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
The bench turned out great. Would you add a Harbor Freight orbital sander if you had it to do over again? I'd love for you to enter you me in the contest. I have a few HF tools and they have served me well. I have a 15 year old HF cordless drill that is still chugging along. It's not as powerful as the new ones, but it's good for a lot of jobs. Full disclosure: I really miss all of the coupons and free stuff at Harbor Freight. I don't visit HF as often now that there are no 'freebies'.
Thats awesome Eddie. Your entered by leaving this comment. I always say we can make awesome projects with inexpensive tools. Thanks for the comment and for your continued support of this channel 👍
Great video Mike !! really like the bench
Thanks Rob. It was a super easy project. Hopefully motivate someone to get started. Thanks for watching and your continued support buddy 👍
I'm going to build this project.
I have a few of the tools; I just need to see if I can get some straight boards at a reasonable price locally.
Will staining before gluing effect strength of glue? I assume if I were to paint the bench, that would effect glue bond.
Keep us posted on the sale of the bench.
Thanks John. I don't think it would be a problem with the glue. Maif you painted it. But, I think your safe with stain. Good luck with the contest 👍 thank you for watching and commenting
Another great video, can't wait to hear what you make off the bench. Nice simple design that looks solid, I will have to add this one to my idea list.
Those look like standard HT 2x4, did you apply any kind of sealer over the stain since it will be outdoors? I haven't built any outdoor projects yet, but I know other videos stress using cedar OR applying several coats of sealer, wondering if it's as critical as they say.
Keep it up, love the channel.
Thanks Chris, I did use HT 2x4. And I also didn't use weather sealer. But I have made a bunch of outdoor furniture and just used stain. It seems to me to hold up fine. I do recommend a sealer, but for this video I was trying to keep it under $200.
I should have mentioned that you may have to stain it every 2 years or so. But, I do believe it will last. Thanks for your comment and good luck with the contest. 👍
@@Woodcraft716 thanks for the reply, yeah seems like even sealer coats need an application every few years or so anyway, so that makes sense. Glad to hear I don't need to stress it too much.
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Awesome video and project Mike!! I'm looking forward to the tool reviews. Just picked up the Bauer ROS on the HF labor day sale for $20, I think I would have increased the budget to $250 and gotten the ROS to save the 4 hours of sanding, lol. I picked it up since it was on sale just to have a spare and compare to my RIGID. Any case, awesome project, awesome what your doing with the giveaway!!
Thanks so much Chris, in hindsight, I should have gotten the sander. Sanding by hand was much harder than I remember. Lol. I saw you had mentioned that you got one. I got my son one a few months ago. Still holding up good. Good luck on the giveaway. I'm super stoked about it. Thanks for watching and your great comment. It really means a lot.
@@Woodcraft716 But at least you know now as you build that "how to get started wood working" video can make the high recommendation for sander. I may just go pick up a 2nd Bauer ROS and set it aside for a giveaway since it's half off right now. You including pencil spacers in the giveaway? lol
@@cnich0168 now that you mention that. I guess I have to throw in the pencils too. Haha. Thanks man.
Looks like a fun build! Hopefully I can get lucky!
Hey! Thanks Ammon. Glad to see you here. Best of luck on the contest. Your headed in the right direction. You got this buddy! Thanks for watching and the comment.
Nice video! Thanks for paying it forward! I'm newer to the community (past 6 months) and have enjoyed your "simple" builds for beginners. I actually learned how to use the speed square from this video - can you say NOVICE?? If I won, I would definitely attempt this build and send you pics :) But I have an electric hand sander and would definitely cheat with that!
Thank you Faith Art. What a nice comment. I'm glad you learned how to use the square. Now you can put that in your toolbox of talent. You will learn many tips and tricks along your journey. I'm glad to have helped. And. If I make this bench again, I'll use the tools I have to make it the fastest way I can. Lol. Its not cheating, it's being efficient. Thanks for watching and the nice comment. Good luck with the contest 👍
Nice build! You do good work!
Thanks Mike. You can do it too, I'm sure. Good luck on the contest. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Great vid, and great idea Mike!
Thanks Parts Dave. It was a really fun and easy project. I think anyone can build it. Thanks for watching and commenting and of course, your continued support. Good luck with the contest 👍
I know I didn’t need to watch this video (although i did anyways) because i already have all my tools and already made benches, but your videos are always killer, good info and i know your videos are always helping new people start
Thanks so much laratheheavy. I know this is an easy project. But, I really do appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. And if you win, you can always pay it forward. We will be doing some more advanced builds in the future. This was just kind of to show how easy it is to start. Good luck with the contest 👍
I really like the video and the ideas that you have for the project as well as your enthusiasm for helping out new woodworkers to get started in the wonderful world of woodworking.
Thank you Charles. I really hope that someone can get value from this. I can be done with minimal tools and experience. I know I have a lot of support in my life. Hoping to help someone get started. Or help anyone who want to share in this "wonderful world of woodworking ". Great quote. Thank you.
Nice job sir. Cool video idea 👍
Thanks Nate. It was a fun and easy project. I think it came out nice. Thanks for watching and your continued support buddy. Good luck with the contest 👍
This better be good! 🤨
I'm planning my morning break around this! 😉
But seriously I'm very excited for you and so happy to see your channel growing. 😊
Thanks John K. I hope you like it. I'm a little nervous now. Lol. Enjoy my Friend.
@@Woodcraft716 If I were to win I'd be happy to pay all of this forward to my nephew who likes working with me on small projects (he's only 15 but has a good head on his shoulders).
Thanks again for the continued great videos....God Bless and prayers on your continued success!
@@JohnGenX69 thanks so much John. I hope it was good enough for you. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting buddy. It really means a lot. Thanks as well, for the prayers and your continued support 👍
Great job man..
Thanks Kris, it was a great project. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate that. 👍
Oddly enough, the clutch on my drill just failed. Nice build video.
Thank you dempserg. I hope you can get a new drill soon. Maybe even win the bundle here. Thanks for watching and commenting. And good luck with the contest 👍
The bench looks amazing in very easy to build. If I were to fill the screw holes with wood filler would the stain be the same over the filler as the rest of the the wood? I hope I win the toolset
Thanks 203 Designs, I think filler would look ok, I am concerned about it drying and cracking. Maybe even pop out as the weather changes over the years. Being and outdoor bench. Thanks for watching and your great comment. Good luck with the contest 👍
Great video. Thank you for the opportunity to win some tools, could definitely use them
Thanks Tim. Glad you liked it. Best of luck with the contest. I'm hoping someone can use the tools. Should be fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. It really means a lot.
Good video!
Thanks stvhinton. I'm glad you liked it. Good luck with the contest. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I kinda figured that's what you were gonna do Mike... My wife is still waiting for a bench, I had made 3 and sold them all before the finish was dry ... thats when I decided I could be a woodworker... New shop sb Soon as we close on the Refi today... if I did win I would give the saw away and take the drill to work as mine doesn't have a hammer function and I'm always drilling into brick or concrete... hope you and the Mrs. Have a good holiday Mike, and just like that I'm out lol.
Thanks Tom. That means a lot. I can't wait to see your shop. Keep me posted please. Thanks for watching and your continued support. I can't express how grateful I am. Good luck with the contest buddy 👍
im a fan of harbor freight and love yourvideos i would love to have the tools you are giving away thanks in advance and if someone else gets the tool great for them
Thanks Jay. Thats the attitude we are looking for. I wish I could give them to everyone, but I can't. Thank you so much for your watching and commenting . And good luck with the contest 👍
What would you say are some good places to sell woodworking projects?
Great question Ben. I sell on FB with addsi pay to run. Some people sell on marketplace. I also have a 10x10ft. Area at a consignment shop. Craft shows and fiea markets are always a good choice. Or possibly start a website. That would be my advice. Hope that helped.
@@Woodcraft716 thanks for the advice mike. Will definitely have to look into a consignment shop and a website too!
@@benw3739 good luck my friend. Please let me know if you do start a website or consignment.
I would love to have you as a neighbor!
Lol Mitchel, that's really cool. 🤣 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment neighbor! 👍
Put me in contest mike you the man!!!
Sweet Brad. You're in. Thanks so much for watching and commenting buddy. Good luck with the contest my friend. 👍
Awesome video Mike! Hope I win!!! Lol
Thanks Dawayne. I hope you win too. Lol. Best of luck with the contest. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Did a great job but I know I'm not going to win I never win
Thanks Barry. Maybe your luck will change. Good luck with the contest and thanks for watching and commenting 👍