Ron, your passion and ingenuity in creating these functional and beautiful tools is so inspiring. I am honored to witness your process of improving and perfecting these works of art. Thank you for existing.
You certainly have created something to be proud of, along with 800 videos! Wow. Thank you for all the work behind the scenes to make all of this happen.
Raising a family of 6 and not a pro carpenter... I finally had time to use my first ever template for my sawhorses. Man, the effort to slowly cut through each one, then sanding them down... But they are all exactly the same, thanks to the ingenious template concept. It’s a slow go, but I’m really looking forward to completing this workbench... and now that you have the drop in miter slot... yay! Thanks Ron!
Thanks for all your hard work, and sharing your plans. This calls for a trailer remodeling, As I no longer need that eight foot garage. But that's a whole new video. Looking forward to more great ideas.
Send us some Photos at the Smart Woodshop and some video if you have a chance. If using a SmartPhone shoot horizontally. Check out the 3 recent videos posted of Paul Libby's Smart Benches. 😎🤙
I built my Paulk Total Station and Workbench II almost 4 years ago using standard Baltic birch plywood. I've been watching your videos this year thinking that maybe it's time to build a replacement with lighter weight plywood. I hoped this new version was coming soon. Thanks for producing a PSB like upgrade to the total station! I look forward to the build videos.
Hi Ron, a really good summary of your philosophy and reasons for the development of the (?) final versions of the work benches. Many lessons contained in it. Mike
Wow what an evolutionary process and result! I’ve purchased the Smart Bench Plans. Look forward to making it an out-feed for my Bosch Table Saw and Dewalt 13” planer. Well done Ron!
Bought the plans. I can't wait to make these for my shop. They will be a great addition. I had built one of the original PTS, I really appreciate the evolution of the smart bench series.
They look extremely versatile and well designed Ron. I have taken my Paulk workbench and Paulk mitre station to site recently and the crew was blown away with how they speed up productivity and accuracy in our finishing work. Thanks again 👍🇳🇿
I have watched most of your videos several times, trying to make up my mind on which bench I like. I have very limited space to work in! In one video you used 1/2" or 15mm plywood, in another you used 3/4" or 18mm plywood, and still another you used the 15mm for the base and back and the 18mm for the top. You also mention that the horses or bases that you build work better if they are 18mm, less flex. Since weight of the tops is a major consideration, I have lost a lot of strength due to a medical issue, so I would like them as light as is practical. Thanks for your great videos, GR Your advice is welcome.
Looks like a great addition to the Paulk station family. Would like to see a hybrid of either of these new stations with the old "Bellyonthemove" video from a few years back.
I'll likely follow this up with an email in a day or two, but any plans to add a modular box to fill the miter saw space? This would provide a great work area for times that we don't need a miter saw.
Another thing, it'd be cool to redo this a little to make a smart cradle type thing for the miter saw, so that it can just fit into the slot, maybe having the dowels on the left and right, so that it's easier to get it exactly the right height
Hi Ron, im about to purchase your plans for the smart mitre station as i think it will fit my needs best. I only have a small ((small VW caddy van) and im concerned i wont be able to fit the bench in. Could you please provide the overall length and width so i can check? Also if it wont fit can i modify your plans so it will fit. The lighest sheet goods i can get is popular
The SS was moved to the right further than I place it in the standard position, it works on the back edge of the router tables behind the router fences and the back of the miter saw. It is a great set up as I don't have to remove the router fences or fight the miter saw. I have pleanty of ripping since I do all of my wide rips with a track saw.
If the flip stops had 96mm of screw adjustment, you wouldn't need to have the miter strips. Just put the flip stop in two 20mm holes perpendicular to the work, so there is no rotation. Would be a bit slower to use as the screw adjustment would take time, but could be use anywhere, on any of the benches. The tape measure would still be the same. Not sure if better, just different.
Ron, what are your thoughts on when using the parf guide to increase the number of 20mm holes to 48 mm centers instead of the 96mm? It would reduce the weight
How do the long extensions not sag and bake in that deviation into the material being cut. Also what IS the total weight once is packed and youre carrying it to the trailer?
Hi Ron, when you aren't using the miter saw, what do you do with the space? Do you have an insert that fits over the hole so you can use if like a regular table?
Ron, after purchasing this plan… When i click on the link in the plan to view the building… it takes me to youtube and says this video is private… Not viewable.
Do you have a set of crown stops designed for this? Like the setup, but I install 100+ feet of crown on every kitchen job. Currently using the DeWalt rolling stand with outfeed rollers.
Ron, can you do a video to go into more details about the stop and how to install the tape? I get the idea of how to stick it in, but it's not 100% obvious how you pick where to place them and how they relate to the stops. It seems like it's not accurate to the blade but accurate somehow to the stops themselves is that true? If so, what part of the stops, it sounds like you did it off the body of the stop somehow. It'd be cool to see a video showing a zoomed in version of the stop to show exactly how you measure (hopefully this is a quick video request :))
Can we have a tour about what's in the wall of plastic totes along the wall? Is getting to the bottom tote that annoying? I say this as someone who loves plastic totes! Great videos
Yes, all of the benches have been updated to the Smart System. The new PSS is easier to build, ligher, faster to set up, more accurate, supports larger table saws, plus all of the Paulk Smart Accessories. That being said, if you still want to older design you can contact us at our website and we can still offer the older designs. Ron
Hey Ron, I love the new bench design! You may have answered this in a prior video and I missed it, but can I ask what are the overall dimensions of the bench? I’ve got an old 2008 Dodge Dakota and I’m hopeful it will sit flat in the bed over the wheel wells.
Awesome. I’ve been checking for this video daily since I saw it in another video. Can only do one right now and this bench with the flexibility of the extensions solves all my issues. Had an LOL moment at the end. You spelled your last name incorrectly.
Most of the time I set mine up outside, so it does have a coat of penetrating oil as a finish. so if I don't get it covered quick enough a small shower doesn't ruin it.
16 minutes of watching your lecture from tripod distance. Frustrating not being able to see up close your bench design, stops story poles, etc. Sir, please let us see up close what you see
400mm??? Just call it 40cm (please!) It's industry standard. Like 1mtr 50 or 1 MTR 20. When I ask my colleague for a 400mm, chances at a noisy jobsite are they show up with a 4mtr piece. Because the words millimetre and centimetre are to much alike. 4,00 is 4 meter in the industry in Asia, Europe and Africa. Australia I'm not sure, never worked there. Indications of mm are only used when very precious measurements are needed. Like installation of medical equipment in hospitals. USA and CAN still don't understand how Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe work. If you use the metric system, at least educate yourself and learn to use it right. Please. Thanks in advance
Opposite in most shops down here in Australia, If you asked for something at 40 long your going to get 40mm long. All sites i have ever worked in or shops exclusively use mm and M, avoid cms due to the mistakes it makes. So whilst it might be 'Industry Standard' in your locality. It isnt everywhere.
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Ron, your passion and ingenuity in creating these functional and beautiful tools is so inspiring. I am honored to witness your process of improving and perfecting these works of art. Thank you for existing.
You certainly have created something to be proud of, along with 800 videos! Wow. Thank you for all the work behind the scenes to make all of this happen.
Hey Ron. Love your designs. Would love to see a video of your smart station with just you doing some basic cuts and operations. Thanks from Maine!
Raising a family of 6 and not a pro carpenter... I finally had time to use my first ever template for my sawhorses. Man, the effort to slowly cut through each one, then sanding them down... But they are all exactly the same, thanks to the ingenious template concept. It’s a slow go, but I’m really looking forward to completing this workbench... and now that you have the drop in miter slot... yay! Thanks Ron!
Thanks for all your hard work, and sharing your plans. This calls for a trailer remodeling, As I no longer need that eight foot garage. But that's a whole new video. Looking forward to more great ideas.
Ron - love the attention you spend on working out and simplifying every detail! Congratulations, this thing is great!!
Building mine now.. just picked up 12 sheets going to do it all at one time
Send us some Photos at the Smart Woodshop and some video if you have a chance. If using a SmartPhone shoot horizontally. Check out the 3 recent videos posted of Paul Libby's Smart Benches. 😎🤙
I built my Paulk Total Station and Workbench II almost 4 years ago using standard Baltic birch plywood. I've been watching your videos this year thinking that maybe it's time to build a replacement with lighter weight plywood. I hoped this new version was coming soon. Thanks for producing a PSB like upgrade to the total station! I look forward to the build videos.
Hi Ron, a really good summary of your philosophy and reasons for the development of the (?) final versions of the work benches. Many lessons contained in it. Mike
Wow what an evolutionary process and result! I’ve purchased the Smart Bench Plans. Look forward to making it an out-feed for my Bosch Table Saw and Dewalt 13” planer. Well done Ron!
I also have Bosch table saw, not buying a sawstop, cost to much just to get it stolen.
I have to make time to make one of these bench's. I know I will get that time back four fold. Thanks Ron.
Awesome Ron, after struggling with the problem of too little space, I finally got an inspiration through you. Thank you!
Ron, greetings and salutations from The Netherlands 🇳🇱! My next workshop upgrade will be made up out your stations. Great stuff !
Bought the plans. I can't wait to make these for my shop. They will be a great addition. I had built one of the original PTS, I really appreciate the evolution of the smart bench series.
They look extremely versatile and well designed Ron. I have taken my Paulk workbench and Paulk mitre station to site recently and the crew was blown away with how they speed up productivity and accuracy in our finishing work. Thanks again 👍🇳🇿
I have watched most of your videos several times, trying to make up my mind on which bench I like. I have very limited space to work in! In one video you used 1/2" or 15mm plywood, in another you used 3/4" or 18mm plywood, and still another you used the 15mm for the base and back and the 18mm for the top. You also mention that the horses or bases that you build work better if they are 18mm, less flex. Since weight of the tops is a major consideration, I have lost a lot of strength due to a medical issue, so I would like them as light as is practical.
Thanks for your great videos,
GR
Your advice is welcome.
I’ll be ordering plans, thank you for all your hard work
Ron thanks for all the hard work! Do you have any suggestions on how to level the bench on an uneven garage floor?
Wonderful, just awesome.
Looks like a great addition to the Paulk station family. Would like to see a hybrid of either of these new stations with the old "Bellyonthemove" video from a few years back.
I love that it fits in a "normal" hatchback car
Another awesome video. Thanks for all you do and share Ron.
Love to see it in action
Ron Paulk, you should write a book. Scratch that. A set of books.
I'll likely follow this up with an email in a day or two, but any plans to add a modular box to fill the miter saw space? This would provide a great work area for times that we don't need a miter saw.
Ron is the Neil Peart of jobsite woodworking.
You could put the 20” and 400mm into one stick. Very cool setup
Good thought, I will make one and see how it works. I like the idea of having less to carry around or misplace. Less is more!
Another thing, it'd be cool to redo this a little to make a smart cradle type thing for the miter saw, so that it can just fit into the slot, maybe having the dowels on the left and right, so that it's easier to get it exactly the right height
Thanks Ron, just ordered plans. Will these miter extensions utilize your new smart bench dog?
Fantastic, thank you Ron.
Hi Ron, im about to purchase your plans for the smart mitre station as i think it will fit my needs best. I only have a small ((small VW caddy van) and im concerned i wont be able to fit the bench in. Could you please provide the overall length and width so i can check?
Also if it wont fit can i modify your plans so it will fit.
The lighest sheet goods i can get is popular
I love this, except for the out feed table for the Sawstop. Won't the piece next to the fence fall into the gap?
The SS was moved to the right further than I place it in the standard position, it works on the back edge of the router tables behind the router fences and the back of the miter saw. It is a great set up as I don't have to remove the router fences or fight the miter saw. I have pleanty of ripping since I do all of my wide rips with a track saw.
If the flip stops had 96mm of screw adjustment, you wouldn't need to have the miter strips. Just put the flip stop in two 20mm holes perpendicular to the work, so there is no rotation. Would be a bit slower to use as the screw adjustment would take time, but could be use anywhere, on any of the benches. The tape measure would still be the same. Not sure if better, just different.
Ron, what are your thoughts on when using the parf guide to increase the number of 20mm holes to 48 mm centers instead of the 96mm? It would reduce the weight
How do the long extensions not sag and bake in that deviation into the material being cut. Also what IS the total weight once is packed and youre carrying it to the trailer?
Hi Ron, when you aren't using the miter saw, what do you do with the space? Do you have an insert that fits over the hole so you can use if like a regular table?
I use sacrificial stips that bridge over the opening. Also, a bench extender could be put over it.
@@TheSmartWoodshop bench extender is a great idea!
I built a total station several years ago and did create an insert that fits in the hole.
Ron, after purchasing this plan… When i click on the link in the plan to view the building… it takes me to youtube and says this video is private… Not viewable.
The build video publishes Wednesday😎
Do you have a set of crown stops designed for this? Like the setup, but I install 100+ feet of crown on every kitchen job. Currently using the DeWalt rolling stand with outfeed rollers.
Paul, every time I try to add the PSS to the cart, it adds 2 units.
Ron, can you do a video to go into more details about the stop and how to install the tape? I get the idea of how to stick it in, but it's not 100% obvious how you pick where to place them and how they relate to the stops. It seems like it's not accurate to the blade but accurate somehow to the stops themselves is that true? If so, what part of the stops, it sounds like you did it off the body of the stop somehow. It'd be cool to see a video showing a zoomed in version of the stop to show exactly how you measure (hopefully this is a quick video request :))
Seems a little top heavy, is there a video that shows this being put to the test with some sideways force being put on a workpiece?
Can we have a tour about what's in the wall of plastic totes along the wall? Is getting to the bottom tote that annoying? I say this as someone who loves plastic totes! Great videos
Purchased the new plan but the RUclips link in the new plan didn’t work. It says it’s a private link.
Did you retire the plans for the Smart Total Station? For my purposes, that was the best workbench. I was hoping to buy them and build one.
Yes, all of the benches have been updated to the Smart System. The new PSS is easier to build, ligher, faster to set up, more accurate, supports larger table saws, plus all of the Paulk Smart Accessories. That being said, if you still want to older design you can contact us at our website and we can still offer the older designs. Ron
@@TheSmartWoodshop I will watch the new video series and go from there. Thank you for your reply.
Hey Ron, I love the new bench design! You may have answered this in a prior video and I missed it, but can I ask what are the overall dimensions of the bench? I’ve got an old 2008 Dodge Dakota and I’m hopeful it will sit flat in the bed over the wheel wells.
It is 34" x 71-3/4""x10"
Awesome. I’ve been checking for this video daily since I saw it in another video. Can only do one right now and this bench with the flexibility of the extensions solves all my issues. Had an LOL moment at the end. You spelled your last name incorrectly.
Yeah, I noticed that too, It's part of the graphic with the website name. Also appears at the beginning of the video.
@@yootoob7048 Yea! it was a typo and done at the very end just before I exported. Can't be fixed as it is baked in😎
I’d like to be able to buy the Paulk Smart Station.
what is the best clamp to buy for use with these holes?
Bessey lever clamps - horribly expensive but much faster and you only need 2.
👍👍😊👍👍
You misspelled your own name at 21 sec in. :)
Yep, it was the last thing I did before exporting and missed it. Baked in now for all of eternity😎🤙
Check out hood on wood work bench
Days after I purchased the old model 🤦♂️
Me as well I wish I knew It was comming
Who is Ron Pailk? ;)
He’s a nobody😎🤙
He’s the Chuck Norris of the woodshop! He has black belts in workbenching and the metric system. Not someone to trifle with!
FIRST!!!
w.w./Oklahoma
Holleran Properties 8th “ 😁 but I live in Europe....
Im sure you answered this a thousand times: Do you treat them with oil, wax or anything? :)
Ron has commented in the past that he does not apply any type of finish.
I don't put any finish on my benches
Most of the time I set mine up outside, so it does have a coat of penetrating oil as a finish. so if I don't get it covered quick enough a small shower doesn't ruin it.
@@ETs-Everend No issues with the holes getting thinner by the coating? What oil do you use?
@@ETs-Everend You should keep making videos! I liked them all three. Clever stuff :)
OMFG I now have a headache
16 minutes of watching your lecture from tripod distance. Frustrating not being able to see up close your bench design, stops story poles, etc. Sir, please let us see up close what you see
Too much talking we already know everything you're saying! should be showing us how it sets up and fold back together
Naming things after oneself has to be the most narcissistic thing ever..
lol you’re beginning to catch on
400mm??? Just call it 40cm (please!) It's industry standard. Like 1mtr 50 or 1 MTR 20.
When I ask my colleague for a 400mm, chances at a noisy jobsite are they show up with a 4mtr piece. Because the words millimetre and centimetre are to much alike.
4,00 is 4 meter in the industry in Asia, Europe and Africa. Australia I'm not sure, never worked there.
Indications of mm are only used when very precious measurements are needed. Like installation of medical equipment in hospitals. USA and CAN still don't understand how Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe work. If you use the metric system, at least educate yourself and learn to use it right. Please. Thanks in advance
We're still trying to figure out how this imperial fraction thing works! 😂
Opposite in most shops down here in Australia, If you asked for something at 40 long your going to get 40mm long. All sites i have ever worked in or shops exclusively use mm and M, avoid cms due to the mistakes it makes.
So whilst it might be 'Industry Standard' in your locality. It isnt everywhere.
Always talk m and mm not cm in Australia. Eliminates mistakes.
dude... you must be the same personality type as Dave canterbury,
I am not sure who Dave Canterbury is?