Building a Sturdy Workbench with Cheap Wood

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2022
  • How to Build a Sturdy and Affordable Workbench from cheap 2x4, 2x6, or 2x8 lumber
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  • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
    @HomeRenoVisionDIY Год назад +59

    great job on the bench my friend! Cheers!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +3

      Thanks, Jeff! Had the pleasure of meeting your daughter at VidSummit last month. Fun to see more DIY people there

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY Год назад +3

      @@Fixthisbuildthat Hope to get to more trade shows myself next year! Cheers!

  • @DomBloch
    @DomBloch 11 месяцев назад +7

    I really like when you show the mistakes. It's a great way to teach us not to repeat them! Thank you SO much!

  • @pamelafrades3381
    @pamelafrades3381 9 месяцев назад

    Brad, I have watched countless videos from many different contractors/builders (depending on what I was doing from door hanging, painting, cabinet making, etc etc etc) YOU are my number one favorite! You do GREAT work, give GREAT details and perspective and options and are FUN to watch! I will follow you for the rest of my existence!

  • @aliciap9368
    @aliciap9368 Год назад +18

    Hey Brad! Just want to thank you for this video. I used this as a guide to build a craft table in my garage. I built a 6x5x3 foot table, and it's beautiful. I've never built anything that didn't already come pre-cut, with all of the necessary materials. I used 2x4s and then purchased 10 6ft pine slabs that are 1in wide and 1in thick for the top and lower table. I don't have all the fancy tools most of you guys have, so it took a bit longer than I anticipated. I used my clamps and glue to glue each piece together and then filled any holes with filler, and finally sanded it all. I dig the natural look, so I added a clear sealer to the top. It's not perfect, but it's damn good! Thanks again

  • @timp4447
    @timp4447 Год назад +33

    That bench is a beast! Great video, full of helpful advice, especially your hints on wood selection. I also appreciate you including your occasion goof-ups; it makes this newbie feel a little better. Thanks!

  • @shawnmorin3848
    @shawnmorin3848 Год назад +17

    Awesome build! Can’t wait to see your storage solutions for underneath. Great job!

  • @stevencuellarart9495
    @stevencuellarart9495 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing, I’m currently an apprentice in finish carpentry, but I’m also learning on my own woodworking. These type of videos help a lot.

  • @joekoscielniak8576
    @joekoscielniak8576 Год назад

    Nice! After having watched 3 different workbench build videos yours it the most straight forward and easiest to follow. I can see room to add a cabinet with drawers or doors under the top and off the floor. I can also see adding wheels for easy movement.

  • @w2ttsy670
    @w2ttsy670 Год назад +2

    For the dog holes, plunge router and 20mm cutter is the best here to get accurate results and a clean finish.
    Also chamfer the top of the holes for quick registering of clamps

  • @geanbechthold
    @geanbechthold Год назад +96

    Great video. A suggestion, if you don't have a CNC machine to make the dog hole template, try using a piece of peg board and drill pilot holes before using the auger bit.

  • @tweetlbug
    @tweetlbug 20 дней назад

    Just have to say I love love love how you integrated your mitre saw into your cabinetry. *chef's kiss*

  • @moderntouchfurniture
    @moderntouchfurniture Год назад +1

    Love this build, combining the 2x4's to make the legs is brilliant, and lends to a strong and warp resistant solution. Out of all the video's I've seen, I'm going with this solution, thanks Brad, you have an awesome channel.

    • @randybobandy9828
      @randybobandy9828 Год назад

      Didn't he use 2x8 ripped down?

    • @moderntouchfurniture
      @moderntouchfurniture Год назад

      @@randybobandy9828 Hey Randy, yes he ripped his boards to same size as 2x4, which I assume is 1.5 x 3.5, sorry that wasn't clear.

  • @imnjs
    @imnjs Год назад +12

    My first woodworking project was a workbench. I used construction lumber from Home Depot that was terrible and all I had was a circular saw, impact driver and a square. If I had access to a workshop like this I would be in heaven.

    • @flipperbooch2194
      @flipperbooch2194 8 месяцев назад +1

      The joy is in the process of getting there, and enjoying what you’ve built for yourself once it’s done. Don’t go and buy all the tools at once it won’t feel worth it.

  • @bixwor
    @bixwor Год назад +23

    Hey Man, Just built this bench following your plans! Went very smoothly(except for all my blunders), and it's a solid bench! Love it and things for sharing this build with us. Also just wanted to say this is a great channel with some great builds and plans. Even we weekend warriors can tackle and be successful. Thank you!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +2

      That's awesome, glad you're enjoying the build! New storage solution for the underneath coming soon

    • @bixwor
      @bixwor Год назад +1

      @@Fixthisbuildthat Nice!!!

  • @wiseoldman5841
    @wiseoldman5841 Год назад +4

    So I made an armoire for my daughter and since I'm a single parent, decided to use the dining room table for an assembly bench. Nice and flat and expandable as well. Point well made..make sure you don't mix up the screw lengths! It was just the tips of the screws, but yes, I did attach the framework to the table. Lol.

  • @earlbishop2314
    @earlbishop2314 Год назад +10

    Hey Brad, hope you didn't get too sick with Covid and you are back feeling better. I really enjoy your video's and I wanted to thank you for showing the portable drill press today. I was actually just looking at one for a project I will be working on but wasn't sure how well it would work. Looks like it worked well so I will place my order.
    Thanks again for your videos and take care!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +3

      You bet! I've always wondered about them as well. There is still a little movement in flex in it, but it's 95% better than I could have done by hand. I think you'll like it

  • @sui24fu
    @sui24fu Год назад +3

    I like having drawers on lower cabinets and work benches. I think its much more convenient pulling a drawer out versus getting down on the floor to reach to the back of a cabinet. With that said youo could also put drawers (20 inches or so) on one side and shallow shelves ( 6 - 8 inches) on the other side. Great video, Brad. keep up the good work.

  • @jwhiteker1
    @jwhiteker1 5 месяцев назад +7

    Hey Brad, thanks so much for giving us a realistic budget bench. Just wondering how it's holding up after 1 yr. Maybe a follow up video with how the construction lumber has done over time and anything you wish you would've done differently. Thanks man!

  • @robertprice9052
    @robertprice9052 Год назад +2

    I built a bench with a similar top. We squared up the lumber and determined our order for the boards. We glued and screwed each board one at a time. That let us even everything as we went. My father has a 20” plainer so we made three sections and plained then smooth. Then we glued and clamped the three sections together. It was heavy as hell, but it is a sold, massive top. Oh, it’s made of hickory. You can hit it hard with a hammer and not make a dent.
    I love your bench- I’m in need of another

  • @panda-threemonkeysracing2116
    @panda-threemonkeysracing2116 Год назад

    Awesome job on the bench sir! I am needing a new bench and think I just found the build to use. I may add an apron to the front like a Nicholson workbench. Love your channel. You put out a lot of great videos, keep them comin'!

  • @jeffreyh3739
    @jeffreyh3739 Год назад +9

    I'm a relatively new woodworker having done my first glueup. It was 3 sections of 2x3s with biscuits using TB3 for the extended open time and was hectic AF. I don't remember a single video showing how crazy glueups actually are. I'm so happy to see a professional actually showing that aspect. Loved the video and your personality, thanks, man.

    • @chucksmith9633
      @chucksmith9633 Год назад +2

      Not sure where you got the info, but from TB1 - TB3, TB3 has the fastest set time, or the lowest open time.

    • @nicholasroy9125
      @nicholasroy9125 Год назад +1

      By experience, biscuits are only good for alignement and do not add any strenght.
      They are pretty much useless un a glueup unless for when you want to glue different sections of the glueup toghetter

  • @BeugsTheLegend
    @BeugsTheLegend Год назад +27

    So happy you finally helped yourself out by building a bigger workbench. It looks awesome!

  • @joewhitney4097
    @joewhitney4097 Год назад

    Great video, great bench. Leaving the bottom open until you have time to decide what you really want under it is a great idea.

  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +2

    Get plans to build your workbench! fixthisbuildthat.com/sturdy2x4workbenchplans
    Storage Video Now Live! Sturdy Workbench Storage Upgrades - ruclips.net/video/BfYrJuhdADw/видео.html

    • @LoavesofBread
      @LoavesofBread Год назад +2

      I think that inlaying the logo board would be a good touch.
      Accidents happen.

    • @jamiereed9177
      @jamiereed9177 Год назад

      @@LoavesofBread ĥÿ by ÿ⁶w¹

    • @badger3184
      @badger3184 2 месяца назад

      That was excellent.
      Any advice, I am just learning about woodworking.

  • @drdrako98
    @drdrako98 Год назад +3

    That card trick at 12:36 for cutting off the dowels is so obvious, but yet so genius. How have I not thought of that! You didn’t even mention it, but that is a fantastic tip.

  • @raresdec
    @raresdec 5 месяцев назад

    Congrats on having plans available for us. I am planning on buying the whole bundle. Hope you continue to upload plans

  • @mnight207
    @mnight207 Год назад

    Man, the quality of your content is nearly unmatched. Very good work!

  • @wortheffort
    @wortheffort Год назад +75

    Understand that you'll lose about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch over the first few years as you reflatten the top. So the first years I'd check flatness before using it as a reference in glue ups. But after a few years the sap in softwood will fully polymerize and it'll become really stable. This from building dozens of thick workbenches out of pine of these over the years for school.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +10

      Yes, the sqpwood is very weak right now. Good to know it'll firm uo

    • @gilbertbland7386
      @gilbertbland7386 Год назад

      How about gluing a formica top on it? It will take a year or so for the formica to wear out, but by then the pine should be fully hardened

    • @richardrodgers1883
      @richardrodgers1883 Год назад +1

      If you can find a place to kiln dry your wood with high temp it should harden the sapwood to where it is not a problem. I know they say the wood is already kiln dried but most of the time it is not left in the kiln long enough to fully dry the sap. Depending on where you live it can be hard to find a place to do it though.

  • @Chucka1463
    @Chucka1463 Год назад +3

    Bravo! You're the only woodworker I've seen that keeps the guard on the table saw.

  • @nicholasroy9125
    @nicholasroy9125 Год назад +1

    love this one.
    for storage, i would french cleat between the side legs on both sides so you can have some easy modular storage adapted to the work you are currently doing on the work bench

  • @mickymazda1
    @mickymazda1 Год назад +1

    Man, that is one super clean and tidy workshop! I'm hanging my head in shame.

  • @mellymel1100
    @mellymel1100 Год назад +9

    I always enjoy watching. Your videography, fun nerdy jokes, and knowing when to speed up work and when to explain are right up my alley! :)

    • @mellymel1100
      @mellymel1100 Год назад +2

      PS. Maybe make special easy-to-access tool storage for those bigger tools?

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +2

      Thanks, Mel!

  • @WilliesDET
    @WilliesDET Год назад +5

    very nice work! I just did something similar, and used sanded 23/32" plywood for the top.

  • @willwilliams7057
    @willwilliams7057 Год назад

    First, I really enjoy your videos. I started this wood working hobby, a few years before retirement.... just needed something to do. So, I am still "green." One of the 1st things I did when I moved to a larger garage in 2019, was a work bench. I watch a lot of "How to do" and came up with my own. I used eleven 4" x 4" wooden posts. I glue them together. I probably should have glue a few at a time instead of all of them at once. At the time I did not know the difference of a jointer vs a planner. I did not know wood in the store that looked straight would bow when it got home. I can tell you some more things, but I don't want to bore you. I got it together it is about 7' x 36" and 41" from the floor.... I'm 6'2" and it on 3" caster wheels. There are a lot of things I could have done better. Like my top is not exactly even. I was going to send you a picture but I'm not sure how to do that. Dog holes seem like a good ideal.

  • @kevinwheeler6667
    @kevinwheeler6667 Год назад

    I made an Workbench like that after watching the Video but I made one addition to it on one side of it I made another top that folds up and down with a Track for a Table Saw Square and a Mounting Plate for one of my Routers. Thanx for the Inspiration !!!

  • @pirakoXX
    @pirakoXX Год назад +3

    This is a serious workbench, and looks absolutely beautiful!! Well done, as always! 👍

  • @GetHandsDirty
    @GetHandsDirty Год назад +4

    It looks great and going wider on the top really made it a better design! Now I just wish my studio was bigger and I could make a similar one 😆 The plate with your logo was a really nice touch too!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад

      Thanks, Cris! Was so tired of having my clamps be just a little too long for my old bench

  • @keatswoodworks5107
    @keatswoodworks5107 Год назад

    As always Brad…great stuff! Love your set up!

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome Год назад

    Gosh, never thought of that before. You really are a genius problem solver!!

  • @beingboston
    @beingboston Год назад +3

    This is a great video on how to build the work table, and i'll def bookmark this for next Spring. but I do really enjoy that you don't hide your mistakes in editing and that you embrace them. Thank you!

  • @bravesfan714
    @bravesfan714 Год назад +3

    Finally, the new workbench! Been hearing you say you'll make one eventually for a few years now, lol. It looks awesome, dude!

  • @ElliotFriend
    @ElliotFriend Год назад

    Excellent video! That simple trick with the playing card on the flush cuts is maybe the best thing I've seen on woodworking RUclips in a long while! Thanks!!

    • @BrettBreeden
      @BrettBreeden Год назад

      Absolutely agree. Bench looks great but that card trick was definitely my take-away for the video.

  • @missmaddiemack
    @missmaddiemack Год назад

    Very handy video! I want to eventually build myself a nice and big sewing/crafts table and this video is a really nice template to work off of when I finally get it together with my dad to do so :)

  • @gregcollins3404
    @gregcollins3404 Год назад +155

    Cost of all the tools to build this project from "cheap" wood - $$$$, Time spent building this project from "cheap" wood - $$$$, revenue from building this project - $$$$, Value of building a bench exactly the way you want it - priceless!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +19

      Exactly :)

    • @sambenao7
      @sambenao7 Год назад +22

      I was pissed after the first sentence but I decided to keep reading. You quickly changed my mind lol

    • @doid7293
      @doid7293 Год назад +11

      They had us in the first half not gonna lie

    • @scottroy6195
      @scottroy6195 Год назад

      Same as other comments. What a jerk! Oh wait.. I see what you did. Nice.

    • @marksage5722
      @marksage5722 Год назад +7

      Exactly. $150 project actually costs thousands of dollars in machinery.

  • @ronaldchinn5967
    @ronaldchinn5967 Год назад +9

    Awesome workbench but I’m totally freaking out about how cool your custom made “Fix This Build That” sign came out! You absolutely should cover just the making of that type of signage in a ‘how to’ video. What I’m wondering the most about that sign is: ‘how’d you get the logo and lettering to pop out so crisp and sharp? The brief flash of the wood just off the CNC didn’t look super crisp but perhaps that clip was of a test run and not the one you poured resin in? Anyway, I’d love to learn more! Great Channel!

    • @MrDaneBrammage
      @MrDaneBrammage Год назад

      He mentioned a roughing pass and then a final pass, so possibly the video was showing the roughing pass.
      Also, if there is any tear out it's normally at the surface, so just sanding off the top millimetre or so removes it. You have to plan for that, though.

  • @1joeLEGEND
    @1joeLEGEND Год назад

    Thanks for the Timberland info. Ive been looking for more casual looking protective shoes and comfy Tees to work

  • @janhedberg9316
    @janhedberg9316 Год назад +1

    You are a fun guy to watch work. Serious but not too serious. Great job.

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Год назад +10

    I included a pull down storage cubbies for the hand planes I use daily. So when the door is closed the planes are almost upright in their individual slots and when I pull open and down the door they are at an angle. You can make the door so it lays flat and you would just a plane out horizontally. I used arms for a support like the type used in fold down desks, but you can use chain, or a piano hinge depending how you want the front to look like when closed. I did this around my bench except for one end which is occupied by my tablesaw. I found the containers used for a pull down cubby that stores sponges by the kitchen sink work well, but after a month I went with custom cubbies. One pulls down holding my bench dogs, another holds my layout tools and pencils, and one larger one holds my most used power tools. There are cut outs that accommodate each tools shape like the cordless drill has a hole large enough for the chuck end to sit into and the battery end rests against the inside of the door. My cordless circular saw has a slot for the blade to sit into. I have onboard charging for batteries since the bench is plugged into power and can be easily unplugged when I need to move it outside on sunny days. Then I use and extension cord to power the bench. It also has integrated dust collection, and an air compressor. The hose for the dust collection pulls out of the side of the bench to attach to which ever power tool I'm using and then recoils back into the bench. Same thing for the coiled air hose that sits around a pipe of the same diameter as the inner diameter of the hose when stored. The table saw is built in ( a Dewalt DW745- 10") with a large drawer under it for accessories and a slot to the left and right of the drawer for the two sleds I use with it. The drawer on one side has slots for the different blades for the saw. My only regret with this saw is that I can't use a dado stack on it. At the mitersaw & radial arm saw station, I have a dado stack on the RAS at all times for very quick dados when making cabinets, book shelves, anything that I need a dado in. I primarily use half inch, but everything I need related to dados is right at the mitersaw for quick change out. Sorry to ramble. Take your time deciding what you want under the bench. I had a good idea when building it because I took my time to think of new ideas to incorporate into it. And it didn't all come at once. In the end there are drawers, and a sound proof cabinet for the shop vac and compressor along with the fold down cubbies and a tablesaw.

    • @joe_ferreira
      @joe_ferreira Год назад

      I have the same setup. Only suggestion. Carriage returns. 😁

    • @marvthecarpenter
      @marvthecarpenter Год назад

      Do you have any problems with the vac or comp overheating?

  • @Kosh42EFG
    @Kosh42EFG Год назад +41

    Glad I'm not the only one that goes from too little glue to masses of it dripping everywhere...

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +15

      This is the way

    • @ipick4fun27
      @ipick4fun27 Год назад +6

      The only way to tell if you are gluing properly is to see them drip. Otherwise, you will be forever doubting yourself if you put enough glue.

    • @ryananthony4840
      @ryananthony4840 Год назад

      I'm getting a roller dispenser, I hate the xtra mess lol.... always gonna have some but I get it everywhere lol

  • @aypepa
    @aypepa Год назад

    Super-duper project and a very helpful commentary. Thanx!

  • @bazd
    @bazd Год назад

    I'm a carpenter and its good that you show your mistakes or items that you come across with the differences in a natural product.

  • @PyccoloSantos
    @PyccoloSantos Год назад

    Hey man, tnx for the video, I did build this table, but I used concrete with reinforcement, I didnt need the surface holes. It turned out very sturdy and cheap. Ty once again.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Год назад +4

    Fantastic work, Brad! Amazing looking bench indeed! 😃
    About the lower part, whatever you do leave around 2 inches free under the top... This way you can get anything that falls there and you're going to have a small space to store little jigs... And there are lots of them you can make!
    Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +1

      Thanks, MC. Exactly what I was thinking with the gap to the top

    • @pepper7144
      @pepper7144 Год назад +1

      @@Fixthisbuildthat If you will angle that top space from the middle to each side say 3 to 5 degrees with say hard board slick side up then place a lip on the edge screws and round objects will roll to the outer lip. LOVE the bench.

  • @mysticshadow425
    @mysticshadow425 Год назад +6

    Cool now I need to buy all those expensive wood tools and learn what they do and how to use them 😅

  • @jesseglessner3628
    @jesseglessner3628 Год назад +1

    I built a 5' English Knockdown workbench. Once that build was finished and oiled I added brackets to hold my roll of craft paper at one end. It paid for the time and trouble the first time I used the bench as I had paper down but spilled a finish can on the bench. Cleaned up nicely. And I later added a 2" X 6" horizontal on one side for better clamping purposes. When I can find my parts I have a vise to add to the side opposite the 2 X 6. But, I really like my bench - solid, sturdy, level!!

  • @rkrzyston
    @rkrzyston Год назад +2

    glad to see someone actually make something again!! Thanks Brad

  • @rickmccaskill7888
    @rickmccaskill7888 Год назад +4

    I have found it you sprinkle a little table salt on the glue to stop your boards from slipping when gluing up. Thanks for sharing.

  • @martinheller5386
    @martinheller5386 Год назад +12

    The biggest pain for this build is making the table top perfect...especially using a relatively soft wood that will pick up damage very quickly. An alternative is to spend a bit more money to purchase solid wood butcher block countertops. Locally, I can get a 3' by 6' by 1.5" solid birch countertop for around $250. I think the birch would upgrade this table substantially over the long run, and it takes 1/2 of the work out of this build.

  • @uvaldoordonez8353
    @uvaldoordonez8353 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing, these types of videos help a lot.

  • @JessaLori
    @JessaLori Год назад

    Carpentry has always intrigued me. Watching you and learning this is awesome.

  • @AB-nu5we
    @AB-nu5we Год назад +3

    Your build looks great. As someone noted in an earlier post, the pink colored wood is Douglas fir. If it's caramel brown, that would be Hemlock pine. My main workbench is built from Douglas Fir. Douglas Fir is used for the parts of a house build that have to be extra tough - floor stringers, roof rafters, stair steps come to mind. My bench is quite sturdy.

  • @7re33
    @7re33 Год назад +5

    Love this build! You glanced over attaching the top to the base a bit. Just wondering how did you attach the top? Dowel pins? Bolts? Thank you!

    • @clcphoto
      @clcphoto Год назад +3

      I was wondering that too--that's actually why I'm reading through the comments!

    • @marvthecarpenter
      @marvthecarpenter Год назад

      From the predrilled holes I saw I would say he screwed up through the frame into the top.

  • @rgplpc
    @rgplpc 8 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed your video. I used the same materials for my bench top - 2 x 6 yellow pine ripped in half. I chose longer material because I wanted a 4' x 8' top. I don't have a surface planer, so I built the leg system first out of fir 4" x 4", then glued up the top one board at a time. To flatten it I used a router sled, followed by belt sander and orbital sander. Added a 10" wood vise at one end, a leg vise on one side, and a set of dog holes. The table was built exactly where it will stay because it is too heavy to move without four guys and a small crane. It is exactly the same height as my table saw and other surround benches along the walls. I attached the table saw to one end of the bench, so it serves not only as a work bench, but as an out-feed table for the saw. Drawers underneath and a few coats of oil, and it is a very serviceable (and inexpensive) addition to the shop.

  • @briannelson4122
    @briannelson4122 Год назад +2

    Nice, simple, strong and ready to add to it as needed for future considerations. Love it! I think I may just make one too!

  • @brock2k1
    @brock2k1 8 месяцев назад +3

    I love these videos that say you can build X for peanuts, then they use about $10K worth of sophisticated power tools to do it. That said, I couldn't stop watching, it was fascinating.

  • @endru380
    @endru380 Год назад +3

    Love the video, and the design.
    I do have a question though, it looked like in the video you attached the top to the frame by screwing the frame on from underneath. Wouldn't this approach cause issues with the wood expansion / contraction? Love people's thoughts.

    • @jeffroberts760
      @jeffroberts760 Год назад

      I think that is a consideration but using tabletop hardware might allow it to move - not sure but I think Brad wanted this unit to be totally solid

  • @glendasheaffer4459
    @glendasheaffer4459 Год назад

    Love it. Drawers on all four sides and a shelf on top.

  • @soulmothers
    @soulmothers 2 месяца назад

    Such a great video. Very informative and a pleasure to watch. Off to build my bench now. Thanks for the great tips!

  • @glennryzebol4472
    @glennryzebol4472 Год назад +4

    One thing i`ve noticed in most build videos is that you gents always check for square or mention checking for square. I`ve never seen a video on what to do if that check reveals that, after all this work, things are not square. A video on what to do or how to fix these snafu`s might be a good idea for the beginners that are watching these videos. Cheers.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад +1

      I show how to address it a lot of times. I know I did in my recent built-ins video

  • @russellnentwich8745
    @russellnentwich8745 Год назад +7

    There is white pine, Douglas fir and southern yellow pine. There are four types they use for SYP. Long story short the stuff with a pink hue is probably Douglas fir. The stuff you are using for your table is SYP. Looking forward to this video.

    • @podunk_woman
      @podunk_woman Год назад +2

      I thought I'd check the comments before saying the pink was probably fir. I figured someone would beat me to it

  • @The_North_Woodsman_1975
    @The_North_Woodsman_1975 4 месяца назад

    Liked your bench idea so much I grabbed a set of your plans! very pleased man! right down to the drill guide and owl bit! building cabinet carcass and drawers under it now and tool storage on the opposite side underneath. also either adding a leg vise or a Moxon Vise. Thanks again Brad!

  • @johnspisak9729
    @johnspisak9729 9 месяцев назад

    Informative, educational, entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

  • @cjr4497
    @cjr4497 8 месяцев назад +127

    I clicked thinking "cool, $150, I wanna see how he accomplished this." The answer was with $8,000+ worth of tools in a decked out shop.

    • @davetuscano5939
      @davetuscano5939 5 месяцев назад +7

      If you are good at yer job my friend. You don't need a lot of tools! 👺

    • @unapersonarespondiendo4760
      @unapersonarespondiendo4760 4 месяца назад +6

      LOL, I agree. Specially if you don't have parallel clamps. Each one is 50 dls and you need at least 4, at least... That just adds $200+ dls.

    • @SnootchieBootchies27
      @SnootchieBootchies27 4 месяца назад +1

      I mean, if you want to build things with a hand saw, a hammer and a piece of sandpaper, have at 'er. But you're going to get what you get.

    • @dwrecked9329
      @dwrecked9329 4 месяца назад +3

      ​@@SnootchieBootchies27i feel like there's a middle ground between a handsaw and a literal $5,000+ table saw, and a $1000 planar+ a $300 workstation setup to plane stuff on it

    • @dwrecked9329
      @dwrecked9329 4 месяца назад

      ​@@SnootchieBootchies27the workbench he made needs to be made next to the tablesaw and on both sides of the planar. Yes, smaller, so less $$ on material than the main workbench, but you need to have multiple smaller workbenches (the quality of the main workbench) and multithousand dollar tools.... To.... Make the workbench

  • @FredFloresca
    @FredFloresca Год назад +4

    What an awesome new workbench! Have you considered retractable heavy duty casters that you can enable with a step pedal? Just thinking if you want to move the beast for any reason. Then retract them for a solid base again. Just an idea. Really enjoy your videos!

    • @bender49ers
      @bender49ers Год назад +2

      That's what i want for the table I'm building do you have any recommendations on where to get something like that?

    • @rogerboucher1913
      @rogerboucher1913 Год назад +1

      Lee Valley has them

  • @leebernardo1000
    @leebernardo1000 Год назад

    I made a sliding drawer/shelf for all my Nail Guns and Nailing Supplies under my work table. It works awesome and keeps my nail guns handy as I need them.

  • @jeffery19677
    @jeffery19677 Год назад

    Love that you are keeping the reminder holes...

  • @Casiyounadatube
    @Casiyounadatube Год назад +3

    Very entertaining. 😀 $150 in materials but $10000 in tools😏

  • @Thomllama
    @Thomllama Год назад +3

    Just for info, the “white” studs are usually spruce, and the “pink” are standard Fir. The pinkish ones are actually the strongest, but kinda more splintter-y.

  • @JeffRevell
    @JeffRevell Год назад +1

    I used Southern Yellow Pine for my Roubo workbench and it's awesome. It's strong, heavy, and yet not so hard that it will dent projects that I build on it. I also had a problem ripping my boards. They were pinching and shutting down my blade almost immediately with all of the movement I got from them squeezing the kerf together. I got a lot of crap from people who were yelling about me not using a riving knife and jamming a wedge into the ends like you did but the reality is that they were super heavy boards and my 1.5HP table saw was never going to be able to kick one of those monster boards back at me. I did finally get them ripped and they turned into an awesome workbench.

  • @carbonbased5041
    @carbonbased5041 Год назад

    I like that you don't try to ignore gluing is a mess. First one to say it out loud :) Very good video, thanks.

  • @rustybluebois1641
    @rustybluebois1641 Год назад +5

    lets create a cheap 150 dollar workbench you can create at home mean while him creating it with 23 thousand dollar workshop

  • @roncooper6302
    @roncooper6302 Год назад +3

    $150 ? I dread to think how much that quantity of timber would cost in the UK. A sheet of 3/4 birch ply is now £150!

    • @Kosh42EFG
      @Kosh42EFG Год назад +1

      Silly, isn't it. Mad prices over here.

    • @MustPassTruck
      @MustPassTruck Год назад

      $160 at my local store for 4x8x3/4 baltic birch ply. NW Illinois

    • @roncooper6302
      @roncooper6302 Год назад +1

      Unfortunately £150 is a lot ore than $160. I have costed a small wooden fling cabinet for my study and discovered t would be cheaper to buy one from a retailer, but I will make it for the pleasure I get from building furniture. I even contemplated buying an antique for the Timber content. Regards from England.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  Год назад

      Yes, that's why you don't see a lick of plywood on this bench :)

  • @marcusbetancourt3760
    @marcusbetancourt3760 Год назад +1

    Cool dude. It really, really is. Heck Bob Villa could sure as heck learn a lot from you. Keep up the good work. And thank you so very, very much. Have a Blessed New Year Amigo. Adios.

  • @luish8056
    @luish8056 Год назад

    That was really cool, from the build itself to the nice editing. All around a great video.

  • @robrobason
    @robrobason Год назад

    I'm moving up there in years, so I thought of my back and knees when you wondered about future under-bench storage options: I would opt for some pull-out-pop-up shelves that keep you from stooping over or kneeling down to get to things stored under there. Nice video.

  • @noelsibal4593
    @noelsibal4593 Год назад

    Nice Work Bench! Hope you get over Covid pretty quickly without issues. Love the videos, keep em coming!

  • @woodworksbygrampies1284
    @woodworksbygrampies1284 Год назад

    Hola! 🖐Really good video and what a great workbench!🤩You not only build an awesome workbench but you make it seem really approachable. I hope a lot of people build one and if they do, I'm sure you helped inspire many to do so. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊

  • @usedcarsokinawa
    @usedcarsokinawa Год назад

    Thanks for your point about dog holes. I was just getting ready to put a bunch but I’m gonna limit it to just a few now, on one side. Thanks. I can always add more later.

  • @nickolashenneman5369
    @nickolashenneman5369 Год назад

    I appreciate you leaving helpful shop tips from your unfortunate mistakes

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 Год назад

    Love the mistakes were made banner! Reminds of my local news channel. They make mistakes too. Always enjoy your videos and I always learn something. Rock on my friend.

  • @supersaiyanroaches3913
    @supersaiyanroaches3913 Год назад

    Thanks for the free instructions

  • @flyty2134
    @flyty2134 Год назад

    Very nice build thanks for sharing God bless you and yours.

  • @lavaweb1
    @lavaweb1 Год назад

    Workbench and garage goals!!! Great vid guys. The Mistake Were Made graphic got me Lol'ing!

  • @Whisper2k13
    @Whisper2k13 Год назад +1

    Nice shoes!
    I've worked in manufacturing for 20 years. Found Timberland safety shoes 18 years ago and have not changed since. Just keep buying a new pair of the same boot. By far the most comfortable

    • @owensparks5013
      @owensparks5013 29 дней назад

      How do you know they're the most comfortable if you only wear one type?

  • @jameshaulenbeek5006
    @jameshaulenbeek5006 Год назад

    Great job Brad it looks fantastic

  • @skippylippy547
    @skippylippy547 8 месяцев назад

    I learned several things watching this video. Thank you!
    Those auger bits did a really nice job. I might have to buy some more clamps. 😅

  • @bentonzhang148
    @bentonzhang148 Месяц назад

    I really like your work station, specially the cutting station, the saw is on the centre and also good for long and short board.

  • @worpd_gamer270
    @worpd_gamer270 Год назад

    I love this build! Just need to build a shop to one first!

  • @csbarbourv
    @csbarbourv Год назад

    I love it when creators leave their mistakes in videos. Makes me feel better when I make them.

  • @deknotsaap
    @deknotsaap Год назад

    I hope you will be better soon ❤
    Awesomeee vid again