Thanks Dave! I've been thinking about a "Picnic Table Work Bench" for quite a while now and seeing yours really solidifies the notion in my mind. I don't have a sheltered area to put it, but I can build a caddy for all my tools and chain the table to the house. I've been watching your videos from the very beginning and continue to anxiously anticipate every one. May God continue to bless you, Brother, both you and yours. And, thanks again!!!
i literally have an old picnic table in my backyard and never once considered using it as a workbench. i think ill be moving that tomorrow and customizing it. thanks so much dave.
Thanks, Dave. This had not occurred to me as a solution to my need. It has me inspired and I will be drawing up a sketch and finding the bits and bobs I need to build a version of this. Mine will be built less long and will be over built with heavy hardware as a purpose built bench/table. I think I will add a shelf or bin under one seat to hold the bench dogs and hold fasts. Thanks again, I really got a fire in the belly over this! So many projects will be easier now.
Cool Dave! Thanks for sharing. You could totally incorporste the elements of a shave horse on the seat also, making it something that ciuld be pinned on with large dowels or something of the sort. Would love to see you adapt the spoon mule vise and hook knife too. The possibilities are limitless!!
The thing I love most about my workbench is the adjustable bracket system that allows me to install my circular saw or router underneath the table, upside down, so I can work larger pieces of material without having to move around, or start and stop to change angles. Being able to turn my workbench into a table saw or a router table makes it much easier to work the materials when you can handle and maneuver the material rather than the tool. It also has a cap that goes over the exposed area so that I can have a flat workbench, without a gaping hole in it, when the power tools are not needed. I'd love to see you figure out a way to incorporate this into your table. Semper Fi
Hey, Dave! Just sitting up here in N.C. Ohio, watching a little Nat-Geo when I see a familiar, scruffy face. Good to see ya back on the tube! BTW, that was a sweet looking Willy's
Funny you mentioned it...I've been using my backyard picnic table for the last 25 years for cutting wood and just about everything mechanical and wood working. But i like your design better....adding some holes
Great video Dave, I've been noticing your table bench for awhile and really like the idea. I'm a firm believer that everything needs more than one use, in fact, it should have 3.( survival rule of 3) As I'm planning out my first woodworking bench the only drawback to your design I concluded would be in the situation of standing at the bench to work and having it a a comfortable height, like for hand planning. (I know a NO. 4 Stanley isn't on your green woodworking tools list) I would like to congratulate you on the new show, but I can't. I have great respect for you and thank you for you have and continue to teach and share with the world. But come on! Your getting paid to be on a show that encompasses survival, MaCGyver-ism, and friendly competition..jealous..
Cool idea. Couple of mods I personally would do is, totally remove one bench seat from one side of table. That way I could sidle up to the table closer and possibly hinge the other bench seat so I could flip it up and out of the way
Dave would you mind posting the specs of the table as a place for those who would like a starting place for their own build. Thank you for all you have taught me so far.
Just a suggestion, make and add a removable Moxon vise which you can make to your choice of dimensions. This time of year the big box home improvement stores are closing out their wooden picnic tables at decent prices.
+I M Paddler Pretty easy to improvise with Bar Clamps, or by using 2 small vises like the tail vise with longer wood planks like 1x4 between, go idea for a video though, thank you
I think a need addition would be to measure and mark along the length and width of the table and even the benches inch and foot marks or centimeter, meter marks to quickly measure long pieces of wood to cut.
It's Ironic to me that someone with Grandpa in their name replied to a question about tractors lol. It was my Grandpa that sparked my interest in tractors, he was a small engine mechanic and worked on them all the time. On topic it does indeed appear to be the N-9, thanks for the info!
hi mr. canterbury im a huge fan. i was hoping you could give me your opinion on folding pocket knives for carving. i have been using a 8 inch buck knife as of late and a knife by coldsteel called the spartan. the spartan is huge but works great for trimming down girth in wood. i just got a little 3 inch knife ive been using for intricate carving. now i have made the worst mistake recently when it comes to carving rules.... i gave myself a deep laceration right in the middle of my hand and lost the feeling in my ring finger.i have found it difficult to carve like i used to. is there any specific folding knife you would suggest i use with the loss of feeling in my left hand which is my holding hand not my carving hand. thank you very much for taking the time to read this and have a great day!
Thanks Dave! I've been thinking about a "Picnic Table Work Bench" for quite a while now and seeing yours really solidifies the notion in my mind. I don't have a sheltered area to put it, but I can build a caddy for all my tools and chain the table to the house.
I've been watching your videos from the very beginning and continue to anxiously anticipate every one. May God continue to bless you, Brother, both you and yours. And, thanks again!!!
i literally have an old picnic table in my backyard and never once considered using it as a workbench. i think ill be moving that tomorrow and customizing it. thanks so much dave.
Thanks, Dave. This had not occurred to me as a solution to my need. It has me inspired and I will be drawing up a sketch and finding the bits and bobs I need to build a version of this. Mine will be built less long and will be over built with heavy hardware as a purpose built bench/table. I think I will add a shelf or bin under one seat to hold the bench dogs and hold fasts. Thanks again, I really got a fire in the belly over this! So many projects will be easier now.
That's a smart idea. Great video. Something so simple, as a picnic table. So many ways to use it. That's common man. Thanks Dave. Ronnie,Texas.
Dave, love the new videos, and love the new show. keep em comming.GOD bless
I love that fantastic idea... just north of you in Lancaster. think ill add that to my work area. Thanks Dave
that's pretty cool I like that a good place to work and have your lunch and coffee breaks nice lol right on man thanks for the video (y)
Great information, will be customizing my picnic table next weekend! Keep up the great work!
Cool Dave! Thanks for sharing. You could totally incorporste the elements of a shave horse on the seat also, making it something that ciuld be pinned on with large dowels or something of the sort. Would love to see you adapt the spoon mule vise and hook knife too. The possibilities are limitless!!
Awesome table Dave!!
as always a very cool video, and I hope there will be more to come in the green woodworking series.
The best Invention comes out of necessity. That's how I roll too. Great Video.
The thing I love most about my workbench is the adjustable bracket system that allows me to install my circular saw or router underneath the table, upside down, so I can work larger pieces of material without having to move around, or start and stop to change angles. Being able to turn my workbench into a table saw or a router table makes it much easier to work the materials when you can handle and maneuver the material rather than the tool. It also has a cap that goes over the exposed area so that I can have a flat workbench, without a gaping hole in it, when the power tools are not needed. I'd love to see you figure out a way to incorporate this into your table.
Semper Fi
Hey, Dave! Just sitting up here in N.C. Ohio, watching a little Nat-Geo when I see a familiar, scruffy face. Good to see ya back on the tube! BTW, that was a sweet looking Willy's
leave the paint and stuff, your grand daughter blessed it with character and she will remember it later
cool, love to see ideas that let you work with what ya got.
That's how you get things done
Hey man congrats on your new tv show I look forward to watching it
What is it I don't have cable
going out too buy a pinic table now lol. thanks dave!
Funny you mentioned it...I've been using my backyard picnic table for the last 25 years for cutting wood and just about everything mechanical and wood working. But i like your design better....adding some holes
Cool idea!
awsome video and great job on the tv show dirty rotten survial im super pumped to watch more
Great idea thanks and God bless
What a great idea! I'm doing this one.
Excellent stuff
great video brother
Great video Dave, I've been noticing your table bench for awhile and really like the idea. I'm a firm believer that everything needs more than one use, in fact, it should have 3.( survival rule of 3)
As I'm planning out my first woodworking bench the only drawback to your design I concluded would be in the situation of standing at the bench to work and having it a a comfortable height, like for hand planning. (I know a NO. 4 Stanley isn't on your green woodworking tools list)
I would like to congratulate you on the new show, but I can't. I have great respect for you and thank you for you have and continue to teach and share with the world. But come on! Your getting paid to be on a show that encompasses survival, MaCGyver-ism, and friendly competition..jealous..
+TheGreasemonkey76 I think it would not be too bad for planning and a riser could be fashioned if needed. Thanks for watching DRS I appreciate it-
awesome tip thanks dave
Cool idea. Couple of mods I personally would do is, totally remove one bench seat from one side of table. That way I could sidle up to the table closer and possibly hinge the other bench seat so I could flip it up and out of the way
Never thought of using that for that , that's a fantastic idea...
Dave would you mind posting the specs of the table as a place for those who would like a starting place for their own build.
Thank you for all you have taught me so far.
Just a suggestion, make and add a removable Moxon vise which you can make to your choice of dimensions. This time of year the big box home improvement stores are closing out their wooden picnic tables at decent prices.
+I M Paddler Pretty easy to improvise with Bar Clamps, or by using 2 small vises like the tail vise with longer wood planks like 1x4 between, go idea for a video though, thank you
Brilliant.
I think a need addition would be to measure and mark along the length and width of the table and even the benches inch and foot marks or centimeter, meter marks to quickly measure long pieces of wood to cut.
That's great, I'm making one
Dave,
Is that ol" ford behind you an 8N or 9N?
Something so simple but I never would have thought of it.
What kind of Tractor is that in the background?
+c0ketehwhale 1940 Ford N Series
+wildernessoutfitters Thanks, it's a nice looking tractor.
+wildernessoutfitters
Looks like the old workhorse.... N-9
It's Ironic to me that someone with Grandpa in their name replied to a question about tractors lol. It was my Grandpa that sparked my interest in tractors, he was a small engine mechanic and worked on them all the time.
On topic it does indeed appear to be the N-9, thanks for the info!
been waiting for this one :)
hi mr. canterbury im a huge fan. i was hoping you could give me your opinion on folding pocket knives for carving. i have been using a 8 inch buck knife as of late and a knife by coldsteel called the spartan. the spartan is huge but works great for trimming down girth in wood. i just got a little 3 inch knife ive been using for intricate carving. now i have made the worst mistake recently when it comes to carving rules.... i gave myself a deep laceration right in the middle of my hand and lost the feeling in my ring finger.i have found it difficult to carve like i used to. is there any specific folding knife you would suggest i use with the loss of feeling in my left hand which is my holding hand not my carving hand. thank you very much for taking the time to read this and have a great day!
+Cloud Almighty Opinel
good idea
I suspect that beyond strength and depth that the two pieces of plywood on top will allow the top one to be replaced when the time comes.
Can you make a tutorial on how to make your table?
picnic tables, stumps, 5 gallon buckets,3 mil thick trash bags common man versatile objects.
Where can I get a couple stay fasts, I do not do blacksmithing
Dave said u have a garden?
Oil it? what kind of oil?
great idea my wife laughed I said I'd like to have that 40 ford....
I made my hole fasts out of rebar heated them and just dent them to shape
hey dave who dose ur tattos
Awesome table Dave!!
Awesome table Dave!!