I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ruclips.net/user/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Wife and I raised 4 boys. We were at a family reunion one year when they were 3, 4 & 5. Someone said "Are those your boys, pointing to the tall unmowed grass at the perimeter of the pond... All I could say was "Yep, I recognize those butts" as they watered the tall grass. (Pre cell phone - no photo, just memories). Your son gave me a wonderful flashback of raising boys. Who are all now grown and married. :) - Thanks for sharing your projects and life!~ Cheers from Michigan.
Absolutely! Gardening tip: Mom’s flowers always appreciate a boost in Nitrogen every now and then. Just another little joy in life that a Dad and son can share together.
You will be very happy that you included your son in your projects. My best memories are of working with my dad. I regret not being more patient and getting my kids out and working with me when they were growing up.
I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!
Children are so funny. I love to work with my two boys. Well the smallest is just 1 1/4 but he loves collecting screws and so on. The older with 4 is a good help when I need a thrid hand. It is so cool to see how big they can get if they are really needed.
OMG when your boy went to the shed to relieve himself it reminded me of my grandson. I love it, life in the woods I call it. Carry on brother your doing good by your kids. Oh and I love your bench too.
Seeing you with your son brought back so many great memories about my dad and i. I loved being around him when he was working on projects. If I got in his way he never let on.
From a very young age I was always going out to the shop with my dad too. I am ecstatic that my kid has taken an interest in it and I like to have him be a part of as much as I can. I only kick him out durning the noisest/dustiest work, and even then, I often put ear muffs, glasses and a respirator on him so he can stand back and watch.
Nice work! Just a suggestion, you might consider cutting pieces of pipe with the ID that's the same as the OD of your axle, to serve as bushings for the axle. That way the axle won't wear against the wood and make the fit sloppy and not let the top stay flush. Same for the locking pins. You could put grease on the axle too, and really reduce the wear and quite any squeaks. (I didn't read down thru all the comments before I added this, so if someone already suggested this, my apologies.)
I love your channel. You're very informative. I appreciate that you give your up and downs/positive and negative of each thing that you're working on. It helps me better understand what is going on and how it would affect me if I was to build what you're working on as a project. You give me ideas of how I can improve on my wood working and when I eventually get to build my own shop as well. Also I think that it's awesome that you include your kids. We need more fathers out there that involve their kids in their life.
Gunflint Designs Just being honest plus sometimes people need to know that what they do is appreciated. Not sure what drove you to do videos on top of wood working but you do a great job on both ends. I hope later down the road if I have a family I can pass on what I've learned like you get to do with yours.
It definitely helps to know that some of the work helps people out from time to time. This started out as a way for me to learn video editing to make me more valuable in my day-job. Thanks to people like you who give me good feedback, or ask good questions, I have kept on doing this... and I love it!
I like you actually speaking what you are doing. So many videos just have videos. No explanation of why they are doing what they are doing. I guess they think we are all masters of carpentry.
If I learn nothing else but the tracksaw replacement, it was worth all the time watching the series. Of course, your editing, narration, and enthusiasm made it worth it as well. Thank you very much. Editing: The Salt Trick - wow. Subscribed.
Great finish recipe from Mr. Stockdale. After you apply the finish and it has time to cure, I would coat the top with some furniture paste wax. No sticking of glue and real easy to touch up.
I love the flip top parts that keep the tools mounted but stored when the bench top space is needed. What a brilliant idea! Great job, great work, awesome bench. You should be proud of this excellent build. I wish I had the time and space (and skill) to do something similar. Hopefully one day.
Subscribed because of the oops, the help with the glow rod, and just the general shenanigans from your helper. Got a few that do the exact same with me.
Great idea!! We're operating out of our garage so space is super important! Need a new workable and gonna take some inspiration from this. Thumbs up and sub!
Nice work! That "Oops" just about had me in the floor. Priceless timing and edit. I would go with Danish Oil for the bench. Time tested, reasonably priced, and no major upkeep.
Hells yeah! That’s awesome. There at the end he mentioned additional thought for modifications, and I couldn’t help but think of two. 1.) If the top hasn’t been glued on the island, pocket holes running the length of the legs to accommodate counterweights -rigged by greased steel wire- For the flip tops. One finger rotation. 2.) retractable power cord reels for either flip top from old canister vacuums, to run to the ceilings drop outlets. Unplug with one hand and let it snap back securely, while flipping with the other hand. Damn, I’m lazy
At 7:37, most AWESOME moment! Thanks so much. I'm just getting into projects like these and thanks to people like you willing to share your expertise, it is less daunting. THANK YOU!
Cool, build! It gave me some ideas for my shop which is also pretty small. I incorporated 3 tumble tables on the out feed table. The saw at one end (fixed) then a Lathe, spindle sander, belt sander and router table fixed next to the saw off to the right! All of this is in a 4x8 foot print!
GREAT BENCH idea!!! I love it. Just one small suggestion. Being a blacksmith, the threaded rod for the pivot is great but, get a piece of SMOOTH rod of the same size. As you flip the tops, the threaded rod will eventually chew the wood out of round. Smooth rod will last much longer.
Thanks Paul. The threaded rod is not ideal, but I had it on hand and it was the perfect diameter to do what I wanted. There are definitely better options, but this was convenient.
For the pin symmetry thing - the same 'centre finder' trick that you used to mark out the drill points for the axle! With the axle (but not the spacers!) installed, and your holes drilled in via the pilot hole for either end on the flip section, pop a finder in one of those, put it to the back, hold the flip flush and drive the whole thing across with a wedge again, that'll mark your point. You can either then hold the flip half-way and drill it out in-place if you trust your abilities, or pull that rail back out again and take it to the drill press to keep it square before taking it all back and assembling. Darn fine workbench, though!
I don't know...looks like you can't put much weight on it! Ha ha ha. Yes, extremely nice. One of the best flipping work benches I've seen yet. Wish I had the room for one of these.
Great bench! I like the design! I don't recommend poly for your bench finish... It creates a "film" that doesn't hold up well on a bench over time. Instead, suggest using an equal parts mix of 1) Spar Varnish, 2) Boiled Linseed Oil, and 3) Mineral Spirits... You just kinda flood it on, let it sit for 20 minutes or so, then wipe it off. Keep doing that until it basically quits absorbing any more finish... You will know when you get there. I just finished my new bench this way and it was really easy and it created a great finish that isn't slick but provides enough of a finish to keep glue from sticking to. My bench was maple, whereas yours is primarily pine, so yours may take a few more coats... It really couldn't be easier.
Michael Stockdale I was going to suggest a pre-made tung oil varnish to get a similar finish. Same idea, more protection than oil, less film than poly, but I like the sounds of your recipe better.
awesome job!! as a professional finisher on cabinets with all kinds of paints, I can say that spar vanish and the combination are good...but you are carpenter that may need use glue so cleaning with mineral spirit will begin to remove your proteccion coat because its a solvent of spar vanish then i defintely recommend (4) clear coats of polyurethane water base to finish your proyect from minwax, 2 thin first layers as a sealer let it dry very well to then sand it with 320, clean surface removing dust and then apply 2 last layers finishing your proyect. after a week you will see that mineral or even lacquer thinner can’t remove this product.
Hi ya, new to the whole woodworking and I was wondering. Would this be a good finish for using on signs and the like that will be exposed to the elements? If not then what do you recommend.
We went to Silver Springs in Orlando FL. while we were looking at all the sites, my 3-year-old son took a notion he had to pee and decided on his own to pee in the fountain. Before we could stop him he was peeing way out in the middle of the fountain. Everybody that seen him laughed their socks off. He's 42 now and a foreman for the CSX railroad. When his son (my grandson) was 3 he was just like his dad, a chip off the old block. I like your video's so I subscribed, and getting ready to see what videos you have. See ya mark
Haha, thats a great story! Apparently when I was young I had shame and would also pee whenever I needed too. My parents enjoyed holding that over me for many years.
Man do I like the swivel bit what a good idea I have a very small shop and that is one heck of an idea. total thumbs up and a very well done. Many thanks for sharing and keep the ideas &video coming.
I couldn't stop laughing at what your son did.:D I know what it is like to have a 3 y/o outside helping you work. My son is now 30 and just recently became a father. He had a little girl, which grampa is going to spoil! I just love that bench you made, especially the flip top section. I made a bench about 5 years ago and used 3 heavy coats of oil based poly which I sanded with 220 between coats and it did wonders for keeping my top smooth.
Loved the design. I'm working on a Moravian bench, and your bench is now on my list of projects to do. Good video work too. There are so many good 'build' videos now that people forget they don't just 'happen' while you're building. And yes, that boy of yours adds to the quality.
Good one! I think you are right about water based poly.I used linseed oil on a work bench and it stained easily especially if you are sharpening chisels and spill some water on it.
watched a few vidoes of yours, I drew the line and subscribed when your kid took a piss like a boss! lol reminds me of my dad and myself! you're really talented!! keep doing what you're doing man, its awesome and inspiring.
I'm also new to your channel. Great series of videos. I have exactly the same problems with space. After months of procrastination, I think I have now found the bench that I am going to build! Nice design and simple but excellent execution. Well done.
I’ve used Tung oil/Linseed oil/ and a variety of third ingredients, dating back to high school, and people have generally been pleased with the results. I’m no expert though, my profession has been, after leaving the carpentry/cabinet making/finish carpentry/occasional furniture job 18 years ago, I’ve mostly worked with metals. Often metals referred to by the letters DTM. Difficult To Machine. After a brief and fairly well compensated dive into bio-technology and toxicology (interesting, but not fun in any way!), I found my niche in precision machining, prototyping, aerospace machining, and precision machining for a variety of other high demand industrial sectors like oil and gas, renewable energy, high value transportation, and DoD work. Great fun! And now when I hear words like, “perfect,” and, “accurate,” come up, having spent time working in these very different arenas, it’s a totally different perspective on the meaning of those words. That being said, the only things made out of wood that I’ve been finishing for the last quarter century or so have been electric guitars, electric basses, and a handful of work benches. One widely commercially available product I’ve used to condition the wood for finishing, and keep the wood hydrated and healthy over time, utilizes beeswax and orange oil as primary ingredients. That stuff is incredible, not just on instruments and benches, but every piece of furniture, and finish cabinetry and millwork in my house and my dad‘s house. What I found to be especially helpful on the workbenches has been to use Teak oil as one of my primary finishing components. Now it may not be the textbook correct substance to use. Like I said, I am no expert and would never claim to be, but that Teak oil soaks down into the wood and hardens the surface of that wood from the inside, just below the surface, building up to the surface. My three benches (a great wife, two great kids, and three good work benches = I AM a very blessed man!), plus a half dozen other benches I’ve built, really perform well and hold up well. Resisting many of the small gouges, scratches, dents, and dings that would have me re-surfacing my bench more often than I really have time for, Plus it seems to work well with the variety of colors and a variety of stains and dies I have used. When you’re making an instrument you need good flat and straight surfaces. It’s great with many other applications, like clamping, sanding (building myself a new workbench with a vacuum dust collection system using PVC pipe on the underside of the bench top, drawing the dust through channels I cut into the individual pieces that make up the bench top), drilling, routing, and supporting whatever machine or tool I’m using. Also seems to help keep the vibration down on my not so brand new shop tools that are bolted or clamped down. Machining and manufacturing, of any workpiece material, some of the most important considerations are the security, accuracy, precision, ease of use/functionality, safety, and very much so, the rigidity your set up, or your fixturing, which can make all the difference in the world. I don’t know if the Teak oil really makes all that much difference, but it sure seems to, and it definitely does make the surface harder and more stable. Now even if it’s all in my head, sometimes that confidence in what I’m doing, how I’m doing it, and what I’m using, can make a big difference. Really like your design. I might have tweaked some minor thing here or there, and working in manufacturing process engineering, process management, process optimization, working my way up, learning by working and doing, as well as pursuing education, I might’ve done a thing here or there differently. But there’s some really great ideas in your design. BTW, my apologies for going on and on and on, and all the yammering. Time to go make some chips and dust! 👍🏿
I can appreciate this build and the carefulness of all your measurements. I like it. Great build so far. Recommend you replace the axle soonest with a smoother axle to prevent scorching of your turning table top. Its a fact that wood and constant pressure of screw blades do not mix well over time.
Not sure what to put on it. I'd probably just keep it as is but it's probably better to seal & protect it. Best flip bench I've seen yet. Love the dual purpose concept!
I love it . am making one for myself with 4 flippenings. wired in tho if theres one thing that uninspires me, its getting all prepped, goggles, earplugs, check..muscles tense with anticipation, years worth of suspense, the moment of truth.. vindication, redemption, triumph. hit the switch, and no juice
Ahha! The ol planer as a clamp trick! I knew I had a $300 clamp for a reason. I like this project. I might just do a modification of it for my wasted space shop. I'm out of real estate for new objects I want to add.
New subscriber! I'm an IT guy who's just getting into wood working. Love the videos! The videos are great quality and well thought out. Keep up the good work, bud!
Well done my man. Well done. I love how thorough you are in planning and how much of a difference that, and being precise in your measurements and cuts, makes assembly so easy. Bravo. Well done. I applaud your patience and sticktoitivness. Perhaps your son will inherit and use this bench himself.
I had an idea for something like this awhile back but ended up not having a flip top and made a set of drawers instead. Wasn't happy when I did it, even less happy now that I've seen your bench. Seems as though it's time for a redo.
Sharp looking and very functional bench , i like the idea of the flip tools that will also add weight to the bench overall making it a good workbench or even a outfeed table in the shop having it mobile makes its uses infinite around a shop
Mate, this is brilliant. Don't know if you get it over there but orange oil (marketed as Organ Oil in Australia) is the duck's guts for protecting and preserving wood.
idk if its too late, but for the pins I use the pins they use on those big deck umbrellas. they have a nice loop on one end, and are pretty strong in sheer strength.
To finish the top I would use a linseed oil and beeswax mixture. Its easy to renew. I saw this from a number of youtubers that I watch. Thanks for sharing.
Nice design! I have an insanely small shop that requires tools to be dual and triple purpose. An old Shopsmith takes up one whole wall. I've never had a decent worktable because I never had the room for one. "How do you do woodworking without a worktable", I keep asking myself? Maybe your table has the answer. Will be incorporating parts of its design into my own version. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great idea and use of space! If it wouldn't sacrifice strength, combining the pin holes on the flipping top into a slot could enable you to use a single pin hole in the frame. I've subscribed, and I'm looking forward to future projects. Thanks for taking the time to put this on RUclips for us to all learn from.
Hey! Great work, haven't seen any of your stuff before, but I'm really likin what I see here. For the finish: I came to really like OSMO TopOil. It's a hard drying wax/oil finish actually meant for butcher blocks and wooden countertops, so it's even food safe (not that that is particularly important in the shop). It leaves a really nice and smooth finish, is comparably waterproof to any poly stuff, but leaving the wooden pores open, which makes refinishing a breeze. Not entirely sure though if it's available outside of Europe. Also if you should take it apart once more, consider adding some wax to the rod and wooden bearing surfaces to cut down on the squeaking of the flip tops!
GD great design. I too am in the process of taking my old workbench and chopping it in half and making it a flip top for my planer and drum sander, my shop is small and space is very important. I'll make the bench side double as my table saw feed. Again great work.
That was a great project. I haven't read through the comments, but you mentioned wanting a handle on the locking pins - I think if you go to the farm supply store you can get D-handle straight pins (like the ones used on a 3-pt tractor hitch).
I was reading some of the comments but didn't know what the pee incident was they were referring to. I had to go back and watch the second time. To funny. Nice bench too by the way.
Not the table for me for now but I watched the videos anyways because you did a great job. It was definitely worth watching and learning from. I subscribed. Keep it up.
Yes I love this bench. But just one thing I want to point out. 9:16 if you wait to drill holes in flip top till axle is in. Then drill hole into fliptop, then rotate on the axle to tool side and use same hole to drill again. Hole alignment is built-in to your table already. Just saying......
I had that thought; you may end up with 4 holes in the fliptop, but only 2 visible. The problem would be if the holes ended up very close; you could easily end up with a bigger ovalised hole that wasn't accurate or strong. But with thought I am sure such a thing would work! My own thought was to use the three-layer approach to make yourself a mortise in the side of the top, both "front" and "rear" and use a horizontally rotating cam-lock lever (like an L shape?) that will lock it in place; that way while there's more setup of the locking mechanism rather than simple pins, it's strong, and you can be a little less accurate front-back than the hole method, as the vertical is very much set and accurate for both sides.
Love the oops at 0:18, my son at that age would have done the same thing!!!!!! lol. Great work on this bench so far, cannot wait to see the finished vid.
I made a bench like yours but I have to manually lift out my mitre saw and planner. Hard work, I am going to modify my bench . Thanks for Shari g the video
i would just use oil and not bother with polly scratching and chipping . this will make it easy to make changes or repairs. good job.. think im going to build one . my shop is getting over run with tools and no space... thanks again my Brother man
*UPDATE* - Full comprehensive plans for the flip-top workbench and the storage compartments are available on my website: bit.ly/3ck9Ycs
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great ruclips.net/user/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Wife and I raised 4 boys. We were at a family reunion one year when they were 3, 4 & 5. Someone said "Are those your boys, pointing to the tall unmowed grass at the perimeter of the pond... All I could say was "Yep, I recognize those butts" as they watered the tall grass. (Pre cell phone - no photo, just memories). Your son gave me a wonderful flashback of raising boys. Who are all now grown and married. :) - Thanks for sharing your projects and life!~ Cheers from Michigan.
I'm glad I could send you down memory lane!
Glad to see your son has learned the joys of taking a leak in the yard. It's the little things in life that make it worth living.
Yeah but idk about peeing that close to the shed, the boy needs to find a bush or something.
Absolutely! Gardening tip: Mom’s flowers always appreciate a boost in Nitrogen every now and then. Just another little joy in life that a Dad and son can share together.
Hahahahahah, yes
little chicken
I laughed pretty hard when i seen that! How adorable lmao
You will be very happy that you included your son in your projects. My best memories are of working with my dad. I regret not being more patient and getting my kids out and working with me when they were growing up.
I love having the help me, but they can also be in the way at times. It's a ballance for sure, and I let them be out there as often as it's safe.
I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!
I like your honesty in keeping the bits where things don't go entirely to plan...and that is one heck of a workbench! Thank you for sharing.
I like leaving in the errors that might help teach people something. If I just make a dumb mistake, I tend to cut those out ;)
Children are so funny. I love to work with my two boys. Well the smallest is just 1 1/4 but he loves collecting screws and so on. The older with 4 is a good help when I need a thrid hand. It is so cool to see how big they can get if they are really needed.
OMG when your boy went to the shed to relieve himself it reminded me of my grandson. I love it, life in the woods I call it. Carry on brother your doing good by your kids. Oh and I love your bench too.
Seeing you with your son brought back so many great memories about my dad and i. I loved being around him when he was working on projects. If I got in his way he never let on.
From a very young age I was always going out to the shop with my dad too. I am ecstatic that my kid has taken an interest in it and I like to have him be a part of as much as I can. I only kick him out durning the noisest/dustiest work, and even then, I often put ear muffs, glasses and a respirator on him so he can stand back and watch.
You have the best-behaved and most helpful little 3-year-old ever!
Thank you! I am definitely very proud of him.
Nice work! Just a suggestion, you might consider cutting pieces of pipe with the ID that's the same as the OD of your axle, to serve as bushings for the axle. That way the axle won't wear against the wood and make the fit sloppy and not let the top stay flush. Same for the locking pins. You could put grease on the axle too, and really reduce the wear and quite any squeaks. (I didn't read down thru all the comments before I added this, so if someone already suggested this, my apologies.)
I love your channel. You're very informative. I appreciate that you give your up and downs/positive and negative of each thing that you're working on. It helps me better understand what is going on and how it would affect me if I was to build what you're working on as a project. You give me ideas of how I can improve on my wood working and when I eventually get to build my own shop as well. Also I think that it's awesome that you include your kids. We need more fathers out there that involve their kids in their life.
Thank you very much, that's quite the compliment! I'm glad you have been able to get useful information out of my stuff!
Gunflint Designs Just being honest plus sometimes people need to know that what they do is appreciated. Not sure what drove you to do videos on top of wood working but you do a great job on both ends. I hope later down the road if I have a family I can pass on what I've learned like you get to do with yours.
It definitely helps to know that some of the work helps people out from time to time. This started out as a way for me to learn video editing to make me more valuable in my day-job. Thanks to people like you who give me good feedback, or ask good questions, I have kept on doing this... and I love it!
I like you actually speaking what you are doing. So many videos just have videos. No explanation of why they are doing what they are doing. I guess they think we are all masters of carpentry.
cool to see your son hang out with you during your projects.
Thumbs up for the little man taking care of business in the great outdoors!
Your little angel looked so cute working with you. May God give you guys long and happy life.
lu jojo bruh you're fuckin weird
If I learn nothing else but the tracksaw replacement, it was worth all the time watching the series. Of course, your editing, narration, and enthusiasm made it worth it as well. Thank you very much.
Editing: The Salt Trick - wow. Subscribed.
oops, had me cracking up
perfect comedy
Had me laughing as well.
Well... Kids are kids... OOPS.
My in-laws wanted to have my 5 year old arrested for indecent exposure when he did this behind their garage. A little too Christian they were.
surely you exaggerate , perhaps they are in the market for stocks to restrain him when he acts up
Great finish recipe from Mr. Stockdale. After you apply the finish and it has time to cure, I would coat the top with some furniture paste wax. No sticking of glue and real easy to touch up.
Awesome, thanks for the feedback Steven!
I love the flip top parts that keep the tools mounted but stored when the bench top space is needed. What a brilliant idea! Great job, great work, awesome bench. You should be proud of this excellent build. I wish I had the time and space (and skill) to do something similar. Hopefully one day.
Thanks Seven, I'm glad you appreciate it!
I dig what you build, the way you make your videos, and how you think things through. Good work man
Thank you very much Mr. Smiley!
I like your thinking on your workbench, can't wait to see how it holds up for you. Looks like the perfect workbench for a small shop.
Ooops!!!
That boy is always stealing the show.
haha
@@GunflintDesigns Priceless!
Subscribed because of the oops, the help with the glow rod, and just the general shenanigans from your helper. Got a few that do the exact same with me.
Possibly the coolest thing I’ve seen on the internet! Incredible
Great idea!! We're operating out of our garage so space is super important! Need a new workable and gonna take some inspiration from this. Thumbs up and sub!
Thanks guys! I'll look forward to see what you come up with!
Nice work!
That "Oops" just about had me in the floor. Priceless timing and edit.
I would go with Danish Oil for the bench.
Time tested, reasonably priced, and no major upkeep.
I really like how you answer your comments so kindly!
Hells yeah! That’s awesome. There at the end he mentioned additional thought for modifications, and I couldn’t help but think of two.
1.) If the top hasn’t been glued on the island, pocket holes running the length of the legs to accommodate counterweights -rigged by greased steel wire- For the flip tops. One finger rotation.
2.) retractable power cord reels for either flip top from old canister vacuums, to run to the ceilings drop outlets. Unplug with one hand and let it snap back securely, while flipping with the other hand.
Damn, I’m lazy
At 7:37, most AWESOME moment! Thanks so much. I'm just getting into projects like these and thanks to people like you willing to share your expertise, it is less daunting. THANK YOU!
Cool, build! It gave me some ideas for my shop which is also pretty small. I incorporated 3 tumble tables on the out feed table. The saw at one end (fixed) then a Lathe, spindle sander, belt sander and router table fixed next to the saw off to the right! All of this is in a 4x8 foot print!
GREAT BENCH idea!!! I love it. Just one small suggestion. Being a blacksmith, the threaded rod for the pivot is great but, get a piece of SMOOTH rod of the same size. As you flip the tops, the threaded rod will eventually chew the wood out of round. Smooth rod will last much longer.
Thanks Paul. The threaded rod is not ideal, but I had it on hand and it was the perfect diameter to do what I wanted. There are definitely better options, but this was convenient.
For the pin symmetry thing - the same 'centre finder' trick that you used to mark out the drill points for the axle! With the axle (but not the spacers!) installed, and your holes drilled in via the pilot hole for either end on the flip section, pop a finder in one of those, put it to the back, hold the flip flush and drive the whole thing across with a wedge again, that'll mark your point. You can either then hold the flip half-way and drill it out in-place if you trust your abilities, or pull that rail back out again and take it to the drill press to keep it square before taking it all back and assembling.
Darn fine workbench, though!
You just sold me on a workbench design. That's nearly exactly what I need. Great build man!
Glad I could help!
The call of nature by your little assistant was a hoot
never heard of the old salt trick. Makes me feel young, thanks for your wisdom.
Don't know about anybody else, but I think this is great. I really admire what the kid has done. Great job!
Thanks Rick, I really appreciate that!
@@GunflintDesigns I thought he meant the 3-year-old.
I don't know...looks like you can't put much weight on it! Ha ha ha. Yes, extremely nice. One of the best flipping work benches I've seen yet. Wish I had the room for one of these.
Great bench! I like the design! I don't recommend poly for your bench finish... It creates a "film" that doesn't hold up well on a bench over time. Instead, suggest using an equal parts mix of 1) Spar Varnish, 2) Boiled Linseed Oil, and 3) Mineral Spirits... You just kinda flood it on, let it sit for 20 minutes or so, then wipe it off. Keep doing that until it basically quits absorbing any more finish... You will know when you get there. I just finished my new bench this way and it was really easy and it created a great finish that isn't slick but provides enough of a finish to keep glue from sticking to. My bench was maple, whereas yours is primarily pine, so yours may take a few more coats... It really couldn't be easier.
Thanks Michael. I haven't heard of that combination before, so I might just go with it to try something new!
Michael Stockdale I was going to suggest a pre-made tung oil varnish to get a similar finish. Same idea, more protection than oil, less film than poly, but I like the sounds of your recipe better.
Awesome recommendation. Going into my notes for sure.
awesome job!!
as a professional finisher on cabinets with all kinds of paints, I can say that spar vanish and the combination are good...but you are carpenter that may need use glue so cleaning with mineral spirit will begin to remove your proteccion coat because its a solvent of spar vanish then i defintely recommend (4) clear coats of polyurethane water base to finish your proyect from minwax, 2 thin first layers as a sealer let it dry very well to then sand it with 320, clean surface removing dust and then apply 2 last layers finishing your proyect. after a week you will see that mineral or even lacquer thinner can’t remove this product.
Hi ya, new to the whole woodworking and I was wondering. Would this be a good finish for using on signs and the like that will be exposed to the elements? If not then what do you recommend.
We went to Silver Springs in Orlando FL. while we were looking at all the sites, my 3-year-old son took a notion he had to pee and decided on his own to pee in the fountain. Before we could stop him he was peeing way out in the middle of the fountain. Everybody that seen him laughed their socks off. He's 42 now and a foreman for the CSX railroad. When his son (my grandson) was 3 he was just like his dad, a chip off the old block.
I like your video's so I subscribed, and getting ready to see what videos you have.
See ya
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Haha, thats a great story! Apparently when I was young I had shame and would also pee whenever I needed too. My parents enjoyed holding that over me for many years.
Man do I like the swivel bit what a good idea I have a very small shop and that is one heck of an idea. total thumbs up and a very well done. Many thanks for sharing and keep the ideas &video coming.
Thanks Paul! I'm glad I could give you some inspiration!
I couldn't stop laughing at what your son did.:D I know what it is like to have a 3 y/o outside helping you work. My son is now 30 and just recently became a father. He had a little girl, which grampa is going to spoil! I just love that bench you made, especially the flip top section. I made a bench about 5 years ago and used 3 heavy coats of oil based poly which I sanded with 220 between coats and it did wonders for keeping my top smooth.
Loved the design. I'm working on a Moravian bench, and your bench is now on my list of projects to do. Good video work too. There are so many good 'build' videos now that people forget they don't just 'happen' while you're building. And yes, that boy of yours adds to the quality.
Good one! I think you are right about water based poly.I used linseed oil on a work bench and it stained easily especially if you are sharpening chisels and spill some water on it.
watched a few vidoes of yours, I drew the line and subscribed when your kid took a piss like a boss! lol reminds me of my dad and myself! you're really talented!! keep doing what you're doing man, its awesome and inspiring.
Thanks Kyle!
I'm also new to your channel. Great series of videos. I have exactly the same problems with space. After months of procrastination, I think I have now found the bench that I am going to build! Nice design and simple but excellent execution. Well done.
Thanks Ian, let me know how yours turns out!
I’ve used Tung oil/Linseed oil/ and a variety of third ingredients, dating back to high school, and people have generally been pleased with the results.
I’m no expert though, my profession has been, after leaving the carpentry/cabinet making/finish carpentry/occasional furniture job 18 years ago, I’ve mostly worked with metals. Often metals referred to by the letters DTM. Difficult To Machine.
After a brief and fairly well compensated dive into bio-technology and toxicology (interesting, but not fun in any way!), I found my niche in precision machining, prototyping, aerospace machining, and precision machining for a variety of other high demand industrial sectors like oil and gas, renewable energy, high value transportation, and DoD work. Great fun!
And now when I hear words like, “perfect,” and, “accurate,” come up, having spent time working in these very different arenas, it’s a totally different perspective on the meaning of those words.
That being said, the only things made out of wood that I’ve been finishing for the last quarter century or so have been electric guitars, electric basses, and a handful of work benches.
One widely commercially available product I’ve used to condition the wood for finishing, and keep the wood hydrated and healthy over time, utilizes beeswax and orange oil as primary ingredients. That stuff is incredible, not just on instruments and benches, but every piece of furniture, and finish cabinetry and millwork in my house and my dad‘s house.
What I found to be especially helpful on the workbenches has been to use Teak oil as one of my primary finishing components. Now it may not be the textbook correct substance to use. Like I said, I am no expert and would never claim to be, but that Teak oil soaks down into the wood and hardens the surface of that wood from the inside, just below the surface, building up to the surface.
My three benches (a great wife, two great kids, and three good work benches = I AM a very blessed man!), plus a half dozen other benches I’ve built, really perform well and hold up well.
Resisting many of the small gouges, scratches, dents, and dings that would have me re-surfacing my bench more often than I really have time for, Plus it seems to work well with the variety of colors and a variety of stains and dies I have used.
When you’re making an instrument you need good flat and straight surfaces. It’s great with many other applications, like clamping, sanding (building myself a new workbench with a vacuum dust collection system using PVC pipe on the underside of the bench top, drawing the dust through channels I cut into the individual pieces that make up the bench top), drilling, routing, and supporting whatever machine or tool I’m using.
Also seems to help keep the vibration down on my not so brand new shop tools that are bolted or clamped down. Machining and manufacturing, of any workpiece material, some of the most important considerations are the security, accuracy, precision, ease of use/functionality, safety, and very much so, the rigidity your set up, or your fixturing, which can make all the difference in the world.
I don’t know if the Teak oil really makes all that much difference, but it sure seems to, and it definitely does make the surface harder and more stable.
Now even if it’s all in my head, sometimes that confidence in what I’m doing, how I’m doing it, and what I’m using, can make a big difference.
Really like your design. I might have tweaked some minor thing here or there, and working in manufacturing process engineering, process management, process optimization, working my way up, learning by working and doing, as well as pursuing education, I might’ve done a thing here or there differently. But there’s some really great ideas in your design.
BTW, my apologies for going on and on and on, and all the yammering. Time to go make some chips and dust! 👍🏿
I can appreciate this build and the carefulness of all your measurements. I like it. Great build so far. Recommend you replace the axle soonest with a smoother axle to prevent scorching of your turning table top. Its a fact that wood and constant pressure of screw blades do not mix well over time.
Great videos, I like the way you are not too proud to show your 'mistakes'
Thank you. I figure if I made the mistake than other people might too... this way the next person can skip the mistakes I make.
Love the design. Sparked a few ideas for my new workbench...
Not sure what to put on it. I'd probably just keep it as is but it's probably better to seal & protect it. Best flip bench I've seen yet. Love the dual purpose concept!
I love it . am making one for myself with 4 flippenings. wired in tho if theres one thing that uninspires me, its getting all prepped, goggles, earplugs, check..muscles tense with anticipation, years worth of suspense, the moment of truth.. vindication, redemption, triumph. hit the switch, and no juice
Ahha! The ol planer as a clamp trick! I knew I had a $300 clamp for a reason. I like this project. I might just do a modification of it for my wasted space shop. I'm out of real estate for new objects I want to add.
New subscriber! I'm an IT guy who's just getting into wood working. Love the videos! The videos are great quality and well thought out. Keep up the good work, bud!
Thank you Travis! Welcome to the wonderful world of woodworking.
Very impressive precision wood work. Thanks a lot.
Just awesome design and precision execution...great work on the video as well
Good to see your lad involved, great!
I really like the flip design. I have a narrow shop and this would help gain real estate. Thanks.
Well done my man. Well done. I love how thorough you are in planning and how much of a difference that, and being precise in your measurements and cuts, makes assembly so easy. Bravo. Well done. I applaud your patience and sticktoitivness. Perhaps your son will inherit and use this bench himself.
Great workbench... I've checked out quite a few, but I like this one a lot.
Thank you!
Excellent design and build, tnx bro for sharing it with the world, cheers mate!!!
It's coming together pretty nicely -- good build, man!
"Oops" 😂 As a dad of a boy, that was hilarious. Boys will be boys. Oh, this series was very well done, great work.
Thank you very much!
you may want to put a metal insert on the holes so they dont wear down and wiggle around more
Emile watching from Haiti.
Thank you for sharing that video. I think I will build one based on that system.
Thank you so much
Looks good man. Can't wait to tear into your plans and do something in my basement like this.
I had an idea for something like this awhile back but ended up not having a flip top and made a set of drawers instead. Wasn't happy when I did it, even less happy now that I've seen your bench. Seems as though it's time for a redo.
I'm sorry I made more work for you! But its always nice to have a project right?
SuperCheese088 how would draws work??? u still have to pull the tool out and place it up on the bench to use it ??
Sharp looking and very functional bench , i like the idea of the flip tools that will also add weight to the bench overall making it a good workbench or even a outfeed table in the shop having it mobile makes its uses infinite around a shop
Mate, this is brilliant. Don't know if you get it over there but orange oil (marketed as Organ Oil in Australia) is the duck's guts for protecting and preserving wood.
Thumbs up for "ducks guts"!
idk if its too late, but for the pins I use the pins they use on those big deck umbrellas. they have a nice loop on one end, and are pretty strong in sheer strength.
What a great little helper.
To finish the top I would use a linseed oil and beeswax mixture. Its easy to renew. I saw this from a number of youtubers that I watch. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent job and great design.
it is easy to work when you have such helper like that..
Good one mate... I've watched Part 1 and now this and look forward to Part 3... regards Mike
Amazing craftsmanship! Wish I could learn how to do this kind of stuff
Keep watching videos like these, before long you'll be doing it like a champ.
Nice design! I have an insanely small shop that requires tools to be dual and triple purpose. An old Shopsmith takes up one whole wall. I've never had a decent worktable because I never had the room for one. "How do you do woodworking without a worktable", I keep asking myself? Maybe your table has the answer. Will be incorporating parts of its design into my own version. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome build I like the way you have designed it so far your earning a Sub and it's good to see you getting your son involved
Great idea and use of space! If it wouldn't sacrifice strength, combining the pin holes on the flipping top into a slot could enable you to use a single pin hole in the frame.
I've subscribed, and I'm looking forward to future projects. Thanks for taking the time to put this on RUclips for us to all learn from.
My first time on your channel..what an excellent use of space! Very well done!
Thank you! I’m glad you found my channel.
Hey! Great work, haven't seen any of your stuff before, but I'm really likin what I see here.
For the finish: I came to really like OSMO TopOil. It's a hard drying wax/oil finish actually meant for butcher blocks and wooden countertops, so it's even food safe (not that that is particularly important in the shop). It leaves a really nice and smooth finish, is comparably waterproof to any poly stuff, but leaving the wooden pores open, which makes refinishing a breeze.
Not entirely sure though if it's available outside of Europe.
Also if you should take it apart once more, consider adding some wax to the rod and wooden bearing surfaces to cut down on the squeaking of the flip tops!
GD great design. I too am in the process of taking my old workbench and chopping it in half and making it a flip top for my planer and drum sander, my shop is small and space is very important. I'll make the bench side double as my table saw feed. Again great work.
That was a great project. I haven't read through the comments, but you mentioned wanting a handle on the locking pins - I think if you go to the farm supply store you can get D-handle straight pins (like the ones used on a 3-pt tractor hitch).
beautiful bench congratulations you did it good you make everything look easy I wish you the best God bless you
I was reading some of the comments but didn't know what the pee incident was they were referring to. I had to go back and watch the second time. To funny. Nice bench too by the way.
Very cool design. I might steal it!
Loving this design dude. Well thought out well built. Top job👍
Thanks!
Not the table for me for now but I watched the videos anyways because you did a great job. It was definitely worth watching and learning from. I subscribed. Keep it up.
I love the concept. I love the bench. I need something similar. wheels.. a smart move. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Brian, I'm glad I could help you out.
Yes I love this bench. But just one thing I want to point out.
9:16 if you wait to drill holes in flip top till axle is in. Then drill hole into fliptop, then rotate on the axle to tool side and use same hole to drill again. Hole alignment is built-in to your table already.
Just saying......
just had the same thought. one pin , flip, align, drill, repeat.
I had that thought; you may end up with 4 holes in the fliptop, but only 2 visible.
The problem would be if the holes ended up very close; you could easily end up with a bigger ovalised hole that wasn't accurate or strong.
But with thought I am sure such a thing would work!
My own thought was to use the three-layer approach to make yourself a mortise in the side of the top, both "front" and "rear" and use a horizontally rotating cam-lock lever (like an L shape?) that will lock it in place; that way while there's more setup of the locking mechanism rather than simple pins, it's strong, and you can be a little less accurate front-back than the hole method, as the vertical is very much set and accurate for both sides.
@@mocorabbit8968 I've seen a couple of other flip tables setup like that.
Haha. What a good little helper. The bathroom break made me laugh.
Assistant you have done since childhood, gets used that's good
The Oopps is the best your son is the man!!!!!!!
Love the oops at 0:18, my son at that age would have done the same thing!!!!!! lol.
Great work on this bench so far, cannot wait to see the finished vid.
You kid taking a wee... hilarious. My son has a habit of doing that whenever, wherever too. 😊
B.L.O. and Wax finish in my opinion, feels really nice and keeps the wood hydrated
Turned out well, you must be proud! Enjoy using it :)
I made a bench like yours but I have to manually lift out my mitre saw and planner. Hard work, I am going to modify my bench . Thanks for Shari g the video
I'm glad you found it useful Phil!
What an excellent setup, Gunflint Designs, thanks for sharing this great concept of a workbench. :)
i would just use oil and not bother with polly scratching and chipping . this will make it easy to make changes or repairs. good job.. think im going to build one . my shop is getting over run with tools and no space... thanks again my Brother man
If you build one I want to see it!