Building Shop Nation's MEGA Table Saw Workbench
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- In this video, I'll show you how I built Shop Nation's Mega Table Saw Workbench based on their 169 page project plans!
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You crushed it! Well done!
Thanks, much appreciated!!
Awesome build. I can tell you spent some time making this video and workbench. Looking forward to what you make on it!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Good built, good video, very good commentary. Thank you.
Much appreciated!
I’m working on mine now. It’s been about 7 months. Granted I work outside of the house and have to share time with my workbench and 5yo, but one day I hope to be like you and actually get this done lol
I’m sure you will! It’s a big lift so nothing wrong with taking your time. Thanks for the comment!
Understandable. Same here with a 6 yo. I find myself thinking about the bench and ensuing steps while out on family functions. Almost done.
Great presentation thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks!!
This is superb! Im about to build out my garage workshop so looking at videos for guidance and inspiration. Im not ready for this build yet, but hopefully in the future ill have the confidence to attempt it. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!! Looking forward to seeing your progress if you post about it!
It helps when the plans are well illustrated. Great job it looks awesome
Great job 👍
I just watch the original build by ShopNation, and then yours.
I love your calm, collected significant comments,
You don't need to be shy in any shape or form about your bench, its a beast and I'm sure it'll provide bragging rights for a long time.
Your version might even surpass the original in some aspects; your nest for the DW table saw, which is HUGE.
Right around @05:30 I do have a critic, aesthetically, I think the 2 bottom drawers would have looked more in their place flush under the 2 upper drawers.
(and that last black port on the far right moves next to a/c port).
Awesome!
Thanks!
Looks awesome. I was just looking at these plans yesterday, nice to see what a build actually looks like.
Thanks! They’re great plans and was fun to build. Definitely worth it if you have the time.
@@justaguyinhisgarage I just bought the plans. It looks like you can just build the base and get to a point where the saw is usable and then add the rest of the components as you get time.
Literally searching for this exact workbench/out feed/assembly style setup. Thank you for helping to pave the way.
Anytime, thanks for the comment!
Nice work.
Beautiful job.
I appreciate this build and a review of his plans! I've been wanting to do a review of plans that people create and this is super helpful in helping people find plans that are actually worthwhile when learning a craft and building specific pieces to replicate them.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Shop Nation has some great stuff. Definitely worth a look!
What a nice table and great video! I have been looking at building some workbenches. I was going to do two separate tables, one for the table saw and one for assembly but I love this design. Love the channel, keep it up!
"Space is at a premium in my shop."
*Chuckles in British*
My friend, you have no idea...
Nice video, though.
lol, thanks man!
Excellent all around work with the build and video. Voice over is the best way to go. I appreciate your humility. You have an "additional" subscriber. Ha!
Great job it turned out amazing
Thanks!!
This is fantastic. You did an exceptional job. Well Done!!!
Thank you!!
Nice build. I wish your RUclips journey well!
Thank you!
Good job man!
Thanks!
Looks good brother
Thanks man!
Nice
😁😁😁
Awesome workbench! Whats the gap between the table saw and the tabletop for?
Great video and great build! Can I ask where you sourced your blast gates and casters? Thank you.
1st comment. :) just want you to know that your video made its way here in Malaysia. good luck on future projects and more power to your channel.
Wow! That's awesome. Thanks for the comment!
Amazing build man! Very efficient as well. I am trying to build my youtube channel as well and this motivates me. Pray for the all the best for you! Gave u a sub and excited to see more! God Bless!
I would have added a sheet of half in plywood, and some cross bracing to make the bottom a torsion box. The result would be a much stiffer assembly.
Where did you end up purchasing the tool storage boxes? Can you share the link
I’m currently about halfway through building this . Great job. I hope mine comes out half this good.
Thanks! Just take your time and it will turn out great! Let me know if you have any questions along the way.
Great job! As a woodworker you took the words out of my mouth when you said the part about the mistakes that stick with you as the maker but the average person will not see. That is a huge hurdle at times to make things for other people, as perfection is the ultimate goal but difficult to achieve in woodworking. We all strive for perfection which is a fantastic thing but like you said don't let the little things derail your creating things . Great job on the work bench .... How long do you think it took you start to Finnish in approximately hours actually worked.
Thanks so much - perfection in woodworking is definitely difficult to achieve! I'm not great at estimating work hours, so please take this with a grain of salt, but if I had to guess I would say somewhere in the 75-100 hours range. I put a few hours or even minutes in whenever I could but I also did a couple of 12 hour type work sessions. It takes some time for sure, but I enjoyed the process so it didn't really feel like normal work if you know what I mean.
Nice build. Wondering where you purchased the red and black drawers? I would like to add those in my shop. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks! I got those at Lowe's. They are Craftsman VersaStack drawers. Not super cheap unfortunately but they work well and fit the space perfectly. Tried to paste the link to them below.
www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-VERSASTACK-System-17-in-2-Drawer-Red-Plastic-Tool-Box/1000578405?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-vf-_-tol-_-ggl-_-PMAX_SBD-Craftsman-_-1000578405-_-online-_-0-_-0&&ds_a_cid=279391351&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7-SvBhB6EiwAwYdCAWrrZlqjIlXnQwOtYOg3sPrIFvPLM0iIUWtA6NqftqGxwXf53on39RoCZXsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I like the design and your calm way of explaining how you do things. Keep it up :)
Also I was wondering, what is the purpose of the holes inside the dustcollection box that houses your router. Woudn't it provide greater airflow, if the only intake would be the top, where the router meets the workpiece?
Air intake. It is quite difficult to move air...if there isn't any to move! Even using only a shop vacuum with 120 CFM would evacuate all the air in that collection box in about one second, causing A: feeble dust evacuation, and B: the poor vacuum to scream at it's own air starvation.
I would hazard to guess that air starvation is at least the second most common cause of poor dust collection...and arguably the most overlooked.
Thanks, appreciate it! Funny you ask about those holes - I wondered the exact same thing when I first read through the plans. I believe it's because the small area around the router bit (if you're using a tight insert plate) doesn't provide enough airflow and actually reduces the efficiency of the dust collection system by choking the shop vac or dust collector. I'll admit that I can't really prove that to you scientifically but they specifically stated in the workplans that those holes would improve dust collection and thus far it's worked quite well!
Great job! What brand are the small parts storage at 7:00 ?
Thanks! I got those at Lowe's. They are Craftsman VersaStack drawers. Not super cheap unfortunately but they work well and fit the space perfectly. Tried to paste the link to them below.
www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-VERSASTACK-System-17-in-2-Drawer-Red-Plastic-Tool-Box/1000578405?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-vf-_-tol-_-ggl-_-PMAX_SBD-Craftsman-_-1000578405-_-online-_-0-_-0&&ds_a_cid=279391351&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7-SvBhB6EiwAwYdCAWrrZlqjIlXnQwOtYOg3sPrIFvPLM0iIUWtA6NqftqGxwXf53on39RoCZXsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hi guy in your garage! 😁
Well done workbench and good presentation! 👍 I'm excited to see what's up in the future and leave an abo!
I have one question: how do you get your riving knife (I hope, its the right word in englisch)? 🤔
Greetings from Germany
Thanks, appreciate the comment! The riving knife comes with the table saw (along with another one that has a safety system to prevent kickback).
@@justaguyinhisgarage yes, I know; I have the same one. But for lock/unlock you must use the lever on the left side. But yours ist hidden by your construction!? When you never change, it's OK...
Nice video, thanks for putting this up I have these plans already and plan to start building this workbench for my old Craftsman table saw. Couple questions - Do you know what your total cost of the project was? And I was considering changing up the top to be a little bit more robust by laminating 2x4s together vertically, do you like the top as it is or do you think a bit more robust top would be beneficial? I'd like to add dog holes and vices so that's my reasoning
Hey, thanks! I can't say that I know precisely but my guess is that it cost around $1,500 to $2,000 in total. I had the table saw but not the router lift, which was more expensive than I had anticipated. The lumber alone was probably in the $800 range so it's not a cheap project for sure. On your second question, I'm not sure that I totally follow. Are you talking about using laminated 2x4s as the middle supports in the optional torsion box top? I actually used the standard top without the additional torsion layer inside the top surface. I like how the standard top looks and it worked well with my table saw but you're probably right that it wouldn't work for dog holes or vices. My guess is that you would be fine with the torsion box top as it is in the plans. They're pretty tightly spaced supports so I can't imagine it would be give you any trouble. The other consideration is that you might meaningfully increasing the weight of the top by using 2x4s (depending on how many you use), and it's already a very heavy table. Hope I addressed your question but let me know if not!
@@justaguyinhisgarage thanks for the info, really appreciate it. Yes, I mean replacing the torsion box plywood top option or laminated top with a bunch of 2x4s laminated on the 3.5" sides like a traditional workbench to add some robustness for hand tool use such as chisels, planes, mallets, dogs, clamps, vices, etc etc. If that makes any sense do you think it would work better with the laminated 2x4s or just about the same as the laminated top/torsion box?
Have you had any issues with the plastic blast gates? See a lot of negative comments about them? Very well done!
Thanks!. I have not had any issues with them (yet at least). I've seen those negative comments as well but they're working well for me so far. I would imagine if you have a professional shop where they are getting used consistently every day, they might have a limited lifespan. The black ones are better than the orange ones (the gate on the orange ones has a tendency to pop all the way out when you open it).
Roughly what was your limber costs total?
Around $800 I think. I probably could have gotten it cheaper if I went further from home but preferred the convenience of the closest lumber yard. Hope that helps!
OK, but isn’t it weird to put all that time and effort into this but still only be able to cut little strips on your table saw?