I saw Paulk video & liked his design, but never would need that whole system. I like your in shop design, something I could use, even outside on a clear sunny day.
That is a great design. I have made 3 modified version of his design. Bought all of his plans, and hope to build his miter saw stand later this year. Best of all for me is that I can hang them on the wall when not in use.
Please thumbs this up so everyone can see it. The purpose of the split top was to be able to use clamps in the middle of the table. I didn't want to drill all the holes in the top so this gave more clamping options. That being said, I'm probably going to push the tops together and drill the holes in the top like the original design.
If I had the space I would make a similar size workbench with a split top. Perhaps you can think of a way to make the split top adjustable, so it can be opened up more or closed all the way depending on what you need for a given project. I recall seeing something like this in the Workbench book by Christopher Schwarz, but I don't remember how the split top operated.
Well done Jay - as always. I just built my own version of this table, and made 2 modifications to address clamping 1) added filler strips to the corner between the top of the side hole and the bottom of the top. Gives a solid clamping surface and something to drill into should I want to 2) perforated the top with loads of 3/4" holes - then bought a couple sets of Kreg bench dogs. The bonus feature of the Kreg dogs is the non-slip tip inserts come out and fit neatly into the dog holes all by themselves - great for sanding. (I told customer service at Kreg they should sell the "brakes" separately - I'd buy a dozen or so ;)) This is probably the number one unexpected benefit of the new table! Ron also has those fancy clamps that slip down into a hole that allows for clamping out in the middle areas. Way out of my budget at $40 or so a piece. Being the cheapa$$ I am, I decided to take a couple of my inexpensive 12" Irwin clamps, cut the end off and then bent it to a nice 90 angle aligned with the clamping end. Works brilliantly and I can clamp anywhere across the entire table! Size: Since my shop is basically built around this table, I had to scrimp a bit on the depth - but do have times I'm working on large pieces like pantries, bookcases and such. I took the cutoff from the top and fashioned a way to mount it on quick attach supports to get the full 48" depth for those occasions. Kinda modular in nature As always, keep the great work Jay and hope our new coach can get the Wings past the first round next season!
I built the workbench a couple of years ago (I bought the plans also). I have made some modifications to the bench by squaring up 3 of the oval shaped holes on one of the long sides and installed drawers. That makes the space more usable for me.
Nice job, I like the fact that you use 2x4's and 2x6's, that's what a lot of us use on stuff like. Thanks for posting it, nice way to gain storage also!
On the rolling assembly cart I made for myself I used some real nice locking casters that not only lock the wheel, but locks the swivel. Makes them pretty much part of the leg.
Thank you for the inspiration. I bought the plans as well and made a smaller version of the bench. Now I have my own workshop and am going to build something similar to yours for an assembly/out feed table.
I have been playing with the idea of building one of those myself for some time. With limited space in my garage I think it would be nice to have something I can set up and break down fast. Love all the storage too. Thanks for the great video.
Very functional bench, work rate and work flow very impressive too. You must be an engineer by profession. Envious of your garage/workshop, very nice and airy. Great work.
Good idea with the gap in the middle. My first thought was for allowing clamps midway... That's what I would use it for. Also maybe consider skining the top with some thin hardboard, that way you can replace a beat up top when needed for less than $10. Like your video style. First time I have seen your channel. Good process of info delivery.
jay, I have got to say you sir have come an incredibly long way. your shop is amazing. I have followed your channel for a few years now and am always impressed. Keep up the great work bro.
Absolutely love watching this video! Very fun to watch a pro in his craft. I'm trying to figure out what kind of workbench I'm going to build and watching this makes a strong argument for the Paulk table...although I want a table saw stand built in and a mitre saw also
Slick! I also bought the plans but made the bench out of 4'x10' plywood. I use them for building my Locost7 car frame and I really like the tool storage design element.
I also built a variation which incorporated a table saw, router table, storage cabinets and a place to sit a miter saw. It includes all my shop tools and it's easy to disassemble for transport since I move often. I can also roll it to one side so we can still get one car in the garage.
paused the video at 39 seconds... had to catch my breath because i already know that this video IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!! OMG!!!! resuming video now.
Jay, thank you for mentioning that you had purchased Ron Paulk’s plans and then modified them to suit your purpose. If folks like Ron have their designs copied without receiving payment they loose the incentive to produce more delightful products. Then we all lose. Bye the way I like the split top.
I know you mentioned that you don't clamp things down on your workbench so that's the reason you didn't bother with the wholes for bench dogs but by having a gap in the middle that will allow you you to use clamps on it by sliding them through the gap. Great video by the way.
Amigo mis Respetos, es uno de los mejores locales de trabajo que he visto, muy bien ordenado, limpio y elegante, alli debes trabajar mas cómodo que nadie, gran trabajo, es un trabajo en limpio, Lo felicito de verdad Muchos saludos desde Venezuela
Jay I've seen this bench a squillion times, just as you have no doubt. I bet Ron wishes he'd patented it! The thing that always strikes me is that the openings are so restrictive. I'm sure it would be better if they were stretched to an absolute maximum, (whilst also giving strength obviously). I'd get fed up of catching stuff on them as I was pulling it out from inside.
nice work, idea to add value... If you mount your CNC on the bottom shelf with drawer sliders, then you can pull it out to mount your project blank and then slide it back in for the blank to get cut.
I like this idea a lot. In my small shop I need a large assembly table to build things like mantle‘s and cabinetry but I don’t like the original design with all the holes in it. In order to make mine portable I’m thinking maybe I’ll use some bora platforms and I can use it on a job site as well. Thanks for posting this
Keep upgrading, I love these semi-major project videos. I don't know much about split tops but I thought they were supposed to be wider for tools and scraps but if its functional, cool.
Looks great Jay. Have something similar coming up but didn't think I would like the openings under the main table...beginning to rethink that now. Major re-branding...looks good!
Nice looking work station. I may have missed the 1 1/2" gaps purpose. I'm thinking I'd use it when I'd cut large plywood pieces with a skill saw. Anyways, I could use a little scaled down version of this for my 1 car area shop.
Awesome! I've been thinking seriously about building his bench and his miter saw station. I like that yours is on the castors. The power strip is an awesome idea. I am stewing about building one that fits both on a wheeled cart like you made and also fits on folding sawhorses for when i'm working outside. too many ideas and not enough time!
Host of questions. 1) do you intend to drill the holes in the top for clamping ala Ron Paulk's use of Festool clamps? 2) Your old workbench...noticed it appeared to be made from old wall cabinets. Do you have a video of that? That sure looks like an interesting way to use old cabinets. Like to see more of it..
This is a great bench/table Jay! I'm definitely going to 'borrow' aspects of it for my next bench. Loved the Sasquatch reference too. Cheers, Benjamin.
Great video Jay. I don't know how you have the time to not only build projects, but also do such a great job with the editing. Your production value is far better than your peers (except Frank Howarth), and it's only getting better. I enjoy being a viewer.
Jay, I was really pleased to see you decided to used metal tenons instead of the often over-use pocket screws. I recently read that pocket screws would lead to the down fall of the USA and all humanity, thank goodness you did not fall into that trap. The work table reminds me of one I used when I worked in the maintenance department of a hotel in the late 70's and early 80's; extremely light weight (I think ours was made from 3/8 inch plywood) but really tough. It does seem a little over built for an out-feed table, kinda like taking a Super Duty to the post office....
Great video! Great job with the table. Great editing on the video. You gotta' make a thing to go into the slot. On the Roubo split-tops, they have a reversible helper that goes in there.
Thank you for the video! Having built my own variation I can highly recommend the holes pattern. It is used for clamping and bench dogs in all kinds of applications and configurations. I started appreciating the usefulness only after actually having it under m hands. My bench's top is MDF and has the pattern CNCed for ultimate accuracy. Thanks again, the videos are highly appreciated!
I saw Paulk video & liked his design, but never would need that whole system.
I like your in shop design, something I could use, even outside on a clear sunny day.
I thinks it's cool how the woodworking RUclips channels support each other and work together.
The fast motion is perfect for seeing both design and build technique. I wish more YTers would use this style.
That is a great design. I have made 3 modified version of his design. Bought all of his plans, and hope to build his miter saw stand later this year. Best of all for me is that I can hang them on the wall when not in use.
Please thumbs this up so everyone can see it. The purpose of the split top was to be able to use clamps in the middle of the table. I didn't want to drill all the holes in the top so this gave more clamping options. That being said, I'm probably going to push the tops together and drill the holes in the top like the original design.
Please make a video of that process as well.
If I had the space I would make a similar size workbench with a split top. Perhaps you can think of a way to make the split top adjustable, so it can be opened up more or closed all the way depending on what you need for a given project.
I recall seeing something like this in the Workbench book by Christopher Schwarz, but I don't remember how the split top operated.
***** I haven't parked in my garage since I started calling it a shop :)
***** you can park cars in garages too??? Well I'll be damned whatever will they think of next?
Dogwood Tales Come up with a system with one side on sliders, connected to 2 threaded rods with crank handles, like a giant Black & Decker Workmate!
Ron will be proud ! we're here seeing smart people learning from smart people, it feels good !
Well done Jay - as always.
I just built my own version of this table, and made 2 modifications to address clamping
1) added filler strips to the corner between the top of the side hole and the bottom of the top. Gives a solid clamping surface and something to drill into should I want to
2) perforated the top with loads of 3/4" holes - then bought a couple sets of Kreg bench dogs. The bonus feature of the Kreg dogs is the non-slip tip inserts come out and fit neatly into the dog holes all by themselves - great for sanding. (I told customer service at Kreg they should sell the "brakes" separately - I'd buy a dozen or so ;))
This is probably the number one unexpected benefit of the new table!
Ron also has those fancy clamps that slip down into a hole that allows for clamping out in the middle areas. Way out of my budget at $40 or so a piece.
Being the cheapa$$ I am, I decided to take a couple of my inexpensive 12" Irwin clamps, cut the end off and then bent it to a nice 90 angle aligned with the clamping end.
Works brilliantly and I can clamp anywhere across the entire table!
Size: Since my shop is basically built around this table, I had to scrimp a bit on the depth - but do have times I'm working on large pieces like pantries, bookcases and such. I took the cutoff from the top and fashioned a way to mount it on quick attach supports to get the full 48" depth for those occasions. Kinda modular in nature
As always, keep the great work Jay and hope our new coach can get the Wings past the first round next season!
I built the workbench a couple of years ago (I bought the plans also). I have made some modifications to the bench by squaring up 3 of the oval shaped holes on one of the long sides and installed drawers. That makes the space more usable for me.
Nice job, I like the fact that you use 2x4's and 2x6's, that's what a lot of us use on stuff like. Thanks for posting it, nice way to gain storage also!
WOW! Not only a great woodworker, but great angles for the videos and editing. I admire both sides of that.
On the rolling assembly cart I made for myself I used some real nice locking casters that not only lock the wheel, but locks the swivel. Makes them pretty much part of the leg.
Thank you for the inspiration. I bought the plans as well and made a smaller version of the bench. Now I have my own workshop and am going to build something similar to yours for an assembly/out feed table.
The thing I love about your work is that it looks so accurate and the methods used seem very methodical and on point.Great work!
Liked what you did with Ron's work bench. I have been wanting to build it however I like the idea of putting it on wheels. Think I will do that.
I have been playing with the idea of building one of those myself for some time. With limited space in my garage I think it would be nice to have something I can set up and break down fast. Love all the storage too. Thanks for the great video.
I have watched this video at least five times. In preparation to make my own. Thanks Jay..
Nice new table saw. Very good upgrade.
Jay Bates, not only are you an amazing carpenter, You excel in video making. Great Job, keep up the good work.
I love the way you make your videos! The time-lapse is perfect during the tedious times.
Love the painted drills.
I built one a year ago and love it. I wish I had left a lip around the edge as you did for clamping.
Very nice, especially the under table storage. I just built a bench, but I see some necessary modifications coming soon.
Beautiful table build, Jay. 4x8 is the perfect size for just about about anything.
Very functional bench, work rate and work flow very impressive too. You must be an engineer by profession. Envious of your garage/workshop, very nice and airy. Great work.
I made a 4x6 version of this with 1" holes spaced 6" apart and rounded over the holes. I like it so far.
building stuff for the shop is always good content. Good one Jay!
Great video, I especially love the editing you did. Fast and to the point, with nice text effects. 👍
Good idea with the gap in the middle. My first thought was for allowing clamps midway... That's what I would use it for. Also maybe consider skining the top with some thin hardboard, that way you can replace a beat up top when needed for less than $10.
Like your video style. First time I have seen your channel. Good process of info delivery.
jay, I have got to say you sir have come an incredibly long way. your shop is amazing. I have followed your channel for a few years now and am always impressed. Keep up the great work bro.
pjr2481 Thanks for watching for so long :)
Absolutely love watching this video! Very fun to watch a pro in his craft. I'm trying to figure out what kind of workbench I'm going to build and watching this makes a strong argument for the Paulk table...although I want a table saw stand built in and a mitre saw also
I like how it appears your tools came out from being painted (hard to tell from video). It's also food for thought...
Slick! I also bought the plans but made the bench out of 4'x10' plywood. I use them for building my Locost7 car frame and I really like the tool storage design element.
Nice job editing Jay, the new shop is coming along nicely!
Love the workbench and the video. Real nice job! The only mod I would suggest is to put 1/4 inch Masonite on top to save the nice AC plywood.
Nice build. I don't work much in wood but I like the box top section. Next bench I build will have that style top.
I also built a variation which incorporated a table saw, router table, storage cabinets and a place to sit a miter saw. It includes all my shop tools and it's easy to disassemble for transport since I move often. I can also roll it to one side so we can still get one car in the garage.
Very well done, ideas and quiet good design. Bravo
This is mint, need to get my self one of these! Just need a garage now to put it in!
paused the video at 39 seconds... had to catch my breath because i already know that this video IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!! OMG!!!! resuming video now.
These video's are just plain awesome. I have learned so much watching them. Thank you for all of your posts!
Jay, thank you for mentioning that you had purchased Ron Paulk’s plans and then modified them to suit your purpose. If folks like Ron have their designs copied without receiving payment they loose the incentive to produce more delightful products. Then we all lose. Bye the way I like the split top.
I like the under shelf hole thingy, Easy access to stuff, and work station/outfeed , Very Cool
I know you mentioned that you don't clamp things down on your workbench so that's the reason you didn't bother with the wholes for bench dogs but by having a gap in the middle that will allow you you to use clamps on it by sliding them through the gap. Great video by the way.
Amigo mis Respetos, es uno de los mejores locales de trabajo que he visto, muy bien ordenado, limpio y elegante, alli debes trabajar mas cómodo que nadie, gran trabajo, es un trabajo en limpio, Lo felicito de verdad Muchos saludos desde Venezuela
Jay I've seen this bench a squillion times, just as you have no doubt. I bet Ron wishes he'd patented it!
The thing that always strikes me is that the openings are so restrictive. I'm sure it would be better if they were stretched to an absolute maximum, (whilst also giving strength obviously). I'd get fed up of catching stuff on them as I was pulling it out from inside.
I like the way you make it looks easy to build. Great one. Once again.
Cool build Jay. Seen Ron's designs and I think he has some really interesting ideas.
Really cool setup. TBH I was most impressed with how your chop saw is setup. What a great use of space
kelvartis Thanks! I have a 4 video series on building that: ruclips.net/p/PLoEggaYbboJFL3obaB5Hb5U5e0I5rAFkU
Nice, it's great that you were able to get such a big CNC machine from taking up extra shop footprint.
Andrew Klein I changed my mind on how to store it three times now. It's hard to give up that much space in a shop.
The drills look so good!
its wednesday and my day off. not a bad way to start the day! great vid
nice work, idea to add value... If you mount your CNC on the bottom shelf with drawer sliders, then you can pull it out to mount your project blank and then slide it back in for the blank to get cut.
Well edited video, nice shop very clean. Thanks so much
Nice build. I wish I had the room in my small shop for something like that. I noticed a new saw stop. Congratulations. I love mine.
Sweet!
Nice job Jay. I wish I had the room for that. Although all those holes look tedious. But I bet they come on handy.
Planning on building Ron Paulk's workbench in August...it too will be modified.
Awesome workbench. Now the trick is going to be keeping it cleared off and usable. Clamp rack next?
Jay - you are a very talented woodworker. I enjoy your videos! Greeting from Ohio, USA.
It looks good Jay. I love how fast you build.
Keep them coming.
I like this idea a lot. In my small shop I need a large assembly table to build things like mantle‘s and cabinetry but I don’t like the original design with all the holes in it. In order to make mine portable I’m thinking maybe I’ll use some bora platforms and I can use it on a job site as well. Thanks for posting this
Great Job! If only I had space for a workbench that big!
Keep upgrading, I love these semi-major project videos. I don't know much about split tops but I thought they were supposed to be wider for tools and scraps but if its functional, cool.
Great build and great video work. That's one heck of a catch-all.
I would like to see more about that feed extension you made for the table saw. it looked simple and effective.
NICE table! your garage is looking really nice!!!
Nice bench I love the storage below.
Looks great Jay. Have something similar coming up but didn't think I would like the openings under the main table...beginning to rethink that now. Major re-branding...looks good!
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Like a Boss Jay, That's how it's done....And love the humour.
Metal tenons! Yes!
Drunken Woodworker This gave me a great chuckle
Drunken Woodworker Yeah, great job Jay
Looks kind of futuristic. I like it.
One further point - great video editing !!!
Great build Jay. Looks fantastic.
Subscribed as soon as I saw the Redwings drawer pulls.
Looks good Jay, That's one thing I miss with the new shop is a good sized bench surface to work on.
What a nice clean workshop!
thank you for showing perfect table saw safety a lot of the other videos I have seen they don't use push sticks,thanks a lot keep it up :-)
Nice looking work station. I may have missed the 1 1/2" gaps purpose. I'm thinking I'd use it when I'd cut large plywood pieces with a skill saw. Anyways, I could use a little scaled down version of this for my 1 car area shop.
Awesome! I've been thinking seriously about building his bench and his miter saw station. I like that yours is on the castors. The power strip is an awesome idea. I am stewing about building one that fits both on a wheeled cart like you made and also fits on folding sawhorses for when i'm working outside. too many ideas and not enough time!
Host of questions. 1) do you intend to drill the holes in the top for clamping ala Ron Paulk's use of Festool clamps? 2) Your old workbench...noticed it appeared to be made from old wall cabinets. Do you have a video of that? That sure looks like an interesting way to use old cabinets. Like to see more of it..
Man, the shop is really lookin awesome!
Love the metal tenons. Great job!
love your miter saw set up, might have to mimic your set up.
Man I want this table so bad!! Need more time in the day!
Catch 22. I need a work bench just like that so I can make a work bench just like that.
2 sawhorses with a 4'x8' or 3'x6' or 2'x8' etc piece of half inch plywood laying over it does wonders.
Debo confesar que aveces pongo en pausa la imagen solo para fijarme bien en todos los detalles de tu taller, muy buen trabajo te estoy muy agradecido.
Flashback to your garage when you just moved in, You have done a awesome job with your shop Jay! Now what do do when you run out of room : )
This is a great bench/table Jay! I'm definitely going to 'borrow' aspects of it for my next bench. Loved the Sasquatch reference too.
Cheers, Benjamin.
Love all the detail! I'm looking at downloading plans for the PTS also.. Thanks for posting!
I just wish I had your talent. Good job!!!
Jay, your shop is looking great! I think you need one of those all glass garage doors (and a guard dog) to top it off
The editing on your vids are the best,,, to the point,,,, not a lot of talk,,,, cheers....
that's a very nice table keep up the good work
Great video Jay. I don't know how you have the time to not only build projects, but also do such a great job with the editing. Your production value is far better than your peers (except Frank Howarth), and it's only getting better. I enjoy being a viewer.
Joe White Thanks dude. Much appreciated. Frank is definitely on the top of the video editing mountain.
Jay, I was really pleased to see you decided to used metal tenons instead of the often over-use pocket screws. I recently read that pocket screws would lead to the down fall of the USA and all humanity, thank goodness you did not fall into that trap.
The work table reminds me of one I used when I worked in the maintenance department of a hotel in the late 70's and early 80's; extremely light weight (I think ours was made from 3/8 inch plywood) but really tough. It does seem a little over built for an out-feed table, kinda like taking a Super Duty to the post office....
Scott L hahahahahahahah. That made me laugh. Thank you.
VERY very nice! Good editing - I like the "fast motion" so you can see all the steps. Thanks!
very nice work thank you . I see your from Michigan aswell
Great video! Great job with the table. Great editing on the video. You gotta' make a thing to go into the slot. On the Roubo split-tops, they have a reversible helper that goes in there.
Nice shelves on the mitre saw workstation. Only problem is the door pulls... Go Blackhawks!
You were doing some high powered screwing on this build!
You just got yourself a new Australian subscriber! Cool vid man, and go Redwings!
Thank you for the video! Having built my own variation I can highly recommend the holes pattern. It is used for clamping and bench dogs in all kinds of applications and configurations.
I started appreciating the usefulness only after actually having it under m hands.
My bench's top is MDF and has the pattern CNCed for ultimate accuracy.
Thanks again, the videos are highly appreciated!
Jan-Wijbrand Kolman I'll look into the holes more. Thanks.
Another fantastic project, Jay..... !