This is an outstanding video! It shows how to build a workbench when there is almost nothing pre-existing to help with assembly. Much more applicable to a beginner. It is an important contribution. Thanks!
I like how you built this. This assumes that the workbench is in the middle of the room so you reach across from any side being 48 inches deep. For me, mine will be against a wall (but with folding wheels) so I'll limit the depth to probably 36 inches. The table saw also dictates the width.
Thanks for sharing this how to video. I'm 50 yrs old and just started buying and using power tools. I've been looking at the dewalt table saw with rolling stand, but I'm going to take a chance and try to build this one you built... Thanks again
I am doing the same. I want the 10” due to the dado blade capability. I am looking for the saw without the rolling stand - sure, I’d like to save a few dollars but also don’t want to just waste it since I won’t use it (because I too will build it into the bench). Do you know if there is any way to buy the 10” DeWalt without the stand?
Great design - I added castors. I made it in France - they don't do 4 by 2 timber here, 72 by 45! I used two sheets of 15mm ply for top - did the cut-outs in place on the bottom sheet, then put on the top sheet after I routed some depth for the fence assembly.
It will be so much easier to build your next bench, when you already have one. I'm still using my first bench. I'm sure at some point I will build a new better bench. Your shop is really starting to come together. Nice video too!
Nice build. I did the same about 2 years ago with a DW744 and the area around the table saw is almost identical. I used 2x8 SYP boards for the top. I also have a lift up section in the middle with a DeWalt miter saw
At 4:30 When you're installing the lower shelves, I think it would have been beneficial to install the frame on the inside of the posts and raising the height a couple inches, so you can at least get your feet with boots in there. I made mine with the front portion where I work the most a good 8 inches shorter (back to front), so that I dont murder my shins every time I reach for a tool and my bench is 3 ft wide, not 4 ft like yours.
John, This is not a good bench. It is a GREAT bench for a number of reasons. To begin with, I could hear every word. I have seen more work bench builds than I can count. I’m a beginner and you took your time. I learned learned a lot of general construction methods. I have a similar DeWalt table saw. Mine is the 8&1/4 (Or is it 1/2?). Seems to be a popular model. I’m sure every woodworker will make a modification but I will stay close to your design. Thank you very much!
Thanks for your comment Louis! I’m glad you were able to learn a few things. I learned 90% of what I know from TH-cam, so you’re in the same boat as me! I hope your woodworking journey is as rewarding and fun as mine has been
Second time viewing. Did not notice before that you cut that 4x8 sheet of plywood in half without a track guide. Impressive. If I did it that cut would have lots of curves. Still deciding on this project but really impressed with your video. Well done.
Just purchased the wood to do this project. Not bad, about $130. I did get ACX plywood for the top. Wanted it as smooth s possible. I am also going to take Rolf Bjorns recommendations about raising the shelf and putting the lower frame on the inside of the posts. Should give me plenty of foot room. Thank you for the great video.
Do you have a room there to reach clamp to secure fence? I love how you pretty much went with no plans at all just kept breaking it down to fit saw but hey on the end of day you got it right.
I really liked your video, But the only thing I would add would be casters so I could move it around and utilize the rest of the space in my small shop. other than that great video!
You made yours almost identical to the one I made with a few exceptions, basically my plywood on top I did 2 layers making it 1.5" thick and it over hangs the frame 1" from all edges of the frame, I also made mine a bit shorter so I could put locking casters to make is easily movable. and lastly I used a Grizzly Portable saw witch is almost identical to the DeWALT
It definitely is a little convoluted, but so worth the final result. If you’re relatively handy, the whole process should only take one solid day of work
This is a great alternative. No reason not to. I was looking for a quick way to cut those slots and didn’t feel like taking the time to setup router rails. Also, these slots are not precision and only meant to create clearance for the table saw fence rails.
If it's something I'm making for myself (especially shop fixtures) I'll never glue stuff together unless I absolutely have to. Someday I'll end up taking it apart and reusing the wood and the glue just complicates that.
How do you operate the cam lock for the guide? Is there enough clearance to reach in from the front/side? It's hard to tell from the video as we don't really see a front side view once the saw is in place. Just getting ready to build out a similar bench for the same saw.
Why did you choose to place the saw to the right? Did you have a reason like the blade sits into the table half the distance of the extension ? Mine extends 35" so I'm trying to figure out the most logical placement. I've seen some centered and some flush to the right. Trying to understand the reasoning.
I wanted more “meat” to the left of the saw. Plus this way I didn’t have a large puzzle piece to cut out on the right, where the fence slides. Only a small one.
@@johnbarneswood I'm trying to decide on my placement. If I go full right with full extension the table won't catch the piece right of the blade. Was just curious if there was something I was missing out on for a reason to place the saw there since I've seen it that way a lot.
Hi, may you please make me know the dimensions of legs (may be 9x9 cm) and dimensions of the perimeter wooden lath (may be 3 x 7 cm). Thanks a lot. Congratulations for your wonderful job!
i know this is old comment but for the actual dimensions of the lumber he used for the legs and rails. the legs4x4 is actually 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches, and the rails were 2x4 are actually 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches now in metric that would be 89mmx 89mm for legs and 38mm by 89mm for rails
TH-cam knows I went with my son to Home Depot today. I agonized over getting the DeWalt saw they have on sale, but I'm just not experienced enough and also can't justify the $250 or whatever it was. I bought a brad nailer to console myself. Maybe I should build a bench for that instead.
Definitely another way to go about it. But then you need to secure two fences for each slot. I’m not too confident in my router work, so this was a quick solution. Only took ~5 minutes each
Here ya go! Super handy for holding 2x4s in place while screwing too. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K9ZV8MZ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jdwo0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07K9ZV8MZ&linkId=45f727962e67ebf57cb05fb5296b5c43
Why didn't you set it in the middle? You have little support on the right side for sheet goods? I also agree it should be higher to get your feet under. A better option would be locking wheels to move it around you can still cut shims the thickness and put between wheels and 4x4.Your 2x4 leg won't be needed if centered as your lower horizontal support for the saw will go all the across.
Great question. I wanted one side more open for workspace. Plus I wanted more access to the right hand side of the saw, where I store items and have an easier time reaching the dust port.
This is probably more helpful to beginners, but when I work on projects, I try to plan ahead. Rather than building the whole table and cutting out everything you just put together, why not build it that way in the first place? Of course there are things that come up along the way, but if you already planned on making an insert for the table saw, this seems like a backwards way of doing it. Last thing, if you have a track saw, why did you use a circular saw and level lol
It wasn’t originally planned on being this. After a month of using it as a regular surface, I realized I could sink my table saw into it. And I purchased the track saw towards the end of the build. Definitely wish I had it all along!
Hey man I have the exact same tablesaw that you have. And I’m looking to build this exact same workbench do you remember/can you measure the width for the clearance and height for the clearance for the tablesaw when you cut it out?
This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!
2x4's are 8.25 for an 8 footer here in CT. It's the top main milling companies that are making all of the money. Employees are paid the same, sawers are paid the same, and outlets like Home Depot had to raise prices because of those main 5 companies charging more for the wood. Because of COVID and so many homeowners staying home, and them deciding to do improvements and projects caused companies like HD and Lowes to use up all of their reserve lumber. It's absolutely disgusting that companies already making billions would raise their prices during a pandemic!
Im a little late to the comment, but if you dont mind the work, find a commercial HVAC place. They usually ship big units on hearty pallets made of 2x4s. I broke down three and had enough for several projects. They are usually put together with what looks like deck screws (I was even able to save some of those as well).
That’s one solution and it also gives you the ability the move the table around. Another is the raise the height of the lower shelf by ~4”. In the case of this project, the spacing between shelving would be reduced from 29” to 25”
This is an outstanding video! It shows how to build a workbench when there is almost nothing pre-existing to help with assembly. Much more applicable to a beginner. It is an important contribution. Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful, Mark!
I agree awesome video for beginners
I like how you built this. This assumes that the workbench is in the middle of the room so you reach across from any side being 48 inches deep. For me, mine will be against a wall (but with folding wheels) so I'll limit the depth to probably 36 inches. The table saw also dictates the width.
Thanks for sharing this how to video. I'm 50 yrs old and just started buying and using power tools. I've been looking at the dewalt table saw with rolling stand, but I'm going to take a chance and try to build this one you built... Thanks again
I am doing the same. I want the 10” due to the dado blade capability. I am looking for the saw without the rolling stand - sure, I’d like to save a few dollars but also don’t want to just waste it since I won’t use it (because I too will build it into the bench). Do you know if there is any way to buy the 10” DeWalt without the stand?
Thank you! Good ideas for my own bench mounted Bosch project.
Great design - I added castors. I made it in France - they don't do 4 by 2 timber here, 72 by 45! I used two sheets of 15mm ply for top - did the cut-outs in place on the bottom sheet, then put on the top sheet after I routed some depth for the fence assembly.
It will be so much easier to build your next bench, when you already have one. I'm still using my first bench.
I'm sure at some point I will build a new better bench. Your shop is really starting to come together.
Nice video too!
Nice build. I did the same about 2 years ago with a DW744 and the area around the table saw is almost identical. I used 2x8 SYP boards for the top. I also have a lift up section in the middle with a DeWalt miter saw
At 4:30 When you're installing the lower shelves, I think it would have been beneficial to install the frame on the inside of the posts and raising the height a couple inches, so you can at least get your feet with boots in there. I made mine with the front portion where I work the most a good 8 inches shorter (back to front), so that I dont murder my shins every time I reach for a tool and my bench is 3 ft wide, not 4 ft like yours.
I agree. Thanks for the input
Very detailed, thank you. All the measurements are clear. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching!
Picking up the skil table saw with the same style of fence. I will be referencing this video again when I get to building a table for it.
Have fun with it! Definitely add more function to the shop
Beautiful. That’s an epic setup once you’re done!
Thank you!!
John,
This is not a good bench. It is a GREAT bench for a number of reasons. To begin with, I could hear every word. I have seen more work bench builds than I can count. I’m a beginner and you took your time. I learned
learned a lot of general construction methods. I have a similar DeWalt table saw. Mine is the 8&1/4 (Or is it 1/2?). Seems to be a popular model.
I’m sure every woodworker will make a modification but I will stay close to your design.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for your comment Louis! I’m glad you were able to learn a few things. I learned 90% of what I know from TH-cam, so you’re in the same boat as me! I hope your woodworking journey is as rewarding and fun as mine has been
John, Starting from scratch at age 76 is a minor obstacle.
Of course I’m looking for easy projects.
Second time viewing. Did not notice before that you cut that 4x8 sheet of plywood in half without a track guide. Impressive. If I did it that cut would have lots of curves. Still deciding on this project but really impressed with your video. Well done.
Just purchased the wood to do this project. Not bad, about $130. I did get ACX plywood for the top. Wanted it as smooth s possible. I am also going to take Rolf Bjorns recommendations about raising the shelf and putting the lower frame on the inside of the posts. Should give me plenty of foot room. Thank you for the great video.
Have a great build brother! Shoot me some pics of the final product
So awesome and actually doable with this video as support
Great build! I now have some ideas for my table build. Great job wearing your PPE!! DD
2:15 the sped up sneeze😂
Giving my best Alvin impression
Excellent video! Thanks from London England 👍💪😎🏴🙏
Do you have a room there to reach clamp to secure fence? I love how you pretty much went with no plans at all just kept breaking it down to fit saw but hey on the end of day you got it right.
I really liked your video, But the only thing I would add would be casters so I could move it around and utilize the rest of the space in my small shop. other than that great video!
You made yours almost identical to the one I made with a few exceptions, basically my plywood on top I did 2 layers making it 1.5" thick and it over hangs the frame 1" from all edges of the frame, I also made mine a bit shorter so I could put locking casters to make is easily movable. and lastly I used a Grizzly Portable saw witch is almost identical to the DeWALT
thanks this was very helpful.
Glad to hear it!
Great video and nice simple table. Can you reveal a list of materiales (timbersize, numbers and lenght)?
(x1) 4x8x3/4 plywood
(x1) 4x8x1/4 plywood
(x3) 4”x4”x10’ lumber
(x16) 2”x4”x8’ lumber
I like his idea.
Really like the workbench, but damn, that was one convoluted construction process. I've got to do much the same with my Ridgid table saw.
It definitely is a little convoluted, but so worth the final result. If you’re relatively handy, the whole process should only take one solid day of work
Very helpful!
Thanks John, great video
Awesome build thank you for clarifying everything
Awesome video. Can you do a guide on how to persuade your wife into allowing you to use all the garage space? Thanks mate.
Great idea. I’ll get on that.
That is such a solid build - extremely useful. Only downside is it's lack of mobility - if you need it.
You can always put it on wheels like within 20min.so no biggie.
You forgot to make pocket holes, you forgot to make pocket holes!!!! Just kidding dude. Excellent video. Keep up the great wo6!! Bless you!
This gave me a good chuckle. Thanks man!!
Por que não usou rodízio nos pés da bancada?
Do you have the plans for this project?
Why not use a router for the underside of the workbench top and for the track cutouts?
This is a great alternative. No reason not to. I was looking for a quick way to cut those slots and didn’t feel like taking the time to setup router rails. Also, these slots are not precision and only meant to create clearance for the table saw fence rails.
In the beginning looks like you need a workbench to build your workbench
It definitely helps!
Nice job 👍
Thanks Fernando!
great video
Any reason you didn't use any glue or construction adhesive?
I’m more of a nomadic woodworker, so I know I’ll need to take this apart at some point
If it's something I'm making for myself (especially shop fixtures) I'll never glue stuff together unless I absolutely have to. Someday I'll end up taking it apart and reusing the wood and the glue just complicates that.
Hola great video 👍 can u send me d measurement s please
What’s the exact material list, wanting to make but I’m wondering how much it’ll cost
(x1) 4x8x3/4 plywood
(x1) 4x8x1/4 plywood
(x3) 4”x4”x10’ lumber
(x16) 2”x4”x8’ lumber
In the next build video, would you mind spending 20 seconds or so showing the finished result? I think that makes for a better video.
That’s good feedback. Will do.
I guess you don't have a router to router out the groves for the sled.
I do. Just another method
but the capacity to slice plywood has not been increased on the right side of the fence. Have the same saw, Great, but needs more capacity .
thanx
Glad you liked it!
not sure why you didn't use leveling feet instead of shims and blocks.
Really just different ways to do the same job. Leveling feet are great if they’re rated for the correct weight!
Cool!
How do you operate the cam lock for the guide? Is there enough clearance to reach in from the front/side? It's hard to tell from the video as we don't really see a front side view once the saw is in place. Just getting ready to build out a similar bench for the same saw.
Glad you asked! There’s about 3” between the saw and the post. Which is just enough to operate the cam lock
Why did you choose to place the saw to the right? Did you have a reason like the blade sits into the table half the distance of the extension ? Mine extends 35" so I'm trying to figure out the most logical placement. I've seen some centered and some flush to the right. Trying to understand the reasoning.
I wanted more “meat” to the left of the saw. Plus this way I didn’t have a large puzzle piece to cut out on the right, where the fence slides. Only a small one.
@@johnbarneswood I'm trying to decide on my placement. If I go full right with full extension the table won't catch the piece right of the blade. Was just curious if there was something I was missing out on for a reason to place the saw there since I've seen it that way a lot.
What is that plywood thing that you slide over those grooves you cut in the table top right at the end of the video?
Hvad med at oplyse om de mål du bruger, men ligesom alle andre får jeg ikke nogen svar???
Salut, poți sa scrii ce dimensiuni de materiale ai folosit și ce mărimi ai tăiat? Multumesc
Nice video! How high is you're
bench?
Thanks Christian! It’s 39” high
What is the name of the saw that you used to finish cutting the table saw cut out?
A ryoba. it's a pull saw that typically one side has teeth oriented for ripping while other side is for cross cutting.
I used a makita circular saw and a WEN track saw
Awesome
Thank you!
What are the dimensions for the frame and the plywood?
4’x8’ plywood and about 39” high
Hi, may you please make me know the dimensions of legs (may be 9x9 cm) and dimensions of the perimeter wooden lath (may be 3 x 7 cm). Thanks a lot. Congratulations for your wonderful job!
i know this is old comment but for the actual dimensions of the lumber he used for the legs and rails. the legs4x4 is actually 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches, and the rails were 2x4 are actually 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches now in metric that would be 89mmx 89mm for legs and 38mm by 89mm for rails
What's that sliding box for at the end?
@Stink Bug amazing thank you! This does sound very useful
Would I affect it any if I add caster wheels?
TH-cam knows I went with my son to Home Depot today. I agonized over getting the DeWalt saw they have on sale, but I'm just not experienced enough and also can't justify the $250 or whatever it was. I bought a brad nailer to console myself. Maybe I should build a bench for that instead.
I would prefer to have my saw on a separate stand that I can use as a off feed table with locking wheels.
Nice
I think a router for the slots for the sled would have been faster and easier
Definitely another way to go about it. But then you need to secure two fences for each slot. I’m not too confident in my router work, so this was a quick solution. Only took ~5 minutes each
What quick clamps were you using that looks like they linked together?
Here ya go! Super handy for holding 2x4s in place while screwing too. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K9ZV8MZ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jdwo0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07K9ZV8MZ&linkId=45f727962e67ebf57cb05fb5296b5c43
What kind of saw or brand are you using, to do all your cutting?
The circular saw is a little 6.5” makita. Love that thing
Like why is there negative likes here. He built this professionally
I appreciate that! Thank you
Like really like I know like.
Why didn't you set it in the middle? You have little support on the right side for sheet goods? I also agree it should be higher to get your feet under. A better option would be locking wheels to move it around you can still cut shims the thickness and put between wheels and 4x4.Your 2x4 leg won't be needed if centered as your lower horizontal support for the saw will go all the across.
Great question. I wanted one side more open for workspace. Plus I wanted more access to the right hand side of the saw, where I store items and have an easier time reaching the dust port.
This is probably more helpful to beginners, but when I work on projects, I try to plan ahead. Rather than building the whole table and cutting out everything you just put together, why not build it that way in the first place? Of course there are things that come up along the way, but if you already planned on making an insert for the table saw, this seems like a backwards way of doing it.
Last thing, if you have a track saw, why did you use a circular saw and level lol
It wasn’t originally planned on being this. After a month of using it as a regular surface, I realized I could sink my table saw into it. And I purchased the track saw towards the end of the build. Definitely wish I had it all along!
No wheels?
Only hockey pucks
How wide is bench
48”
Well he did put a full sheet of plywood on it so.....
@@gpzjeffrey7974 oh I’m so sorry I didn’t notice he used a full sheet of plywood. He picked up a sheet of plywood it could have been any size .
Hey man I have the exact same tablesaw that you have. And I’m looking to build this exact same workbench do you remember/can you measure the width for the clearance and height for the clearance for the tablesaw when you cut it out?
2:15 bless you sir
Finally someone said it. Going over a year without being blessed is bad juju
very good video.
i would miss a toe kick all the way around, just my opinion😜
Thanks! And I hear ya! For me, I like pulling up a stool and resting my feet on the bottom shelf.
Kind of disorganized.... Almost as if you made it up as you went along!
This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!
Very expensive table, i can't believe a 2x4 is $6.50
Seriously. It’s crazy high right now
2x4's are 8.25 for an 8 footer here in CT. It's the top main milling companies that are making all of the money. Employees are paid the same, sawers are paid the same, and outlets like Home Depot had to raise prices because of those main 5 companies charging more for the wood. Because of COVID and so many homeowners staying home, and them deciding to do improvements and projects caused companies like HD and Lowes to use up all of their reserve lumber. It's absolutely disgusting that companies already making billions would raise their prices during a pandemic!
Glad I get a military discount and save a few pennies lol
Im a little late to the comment, but if you dont mind the work, find a commercial HVAC place. They usually ship big units on hearty pallets made of 2x4s. I broke down three and had enough for several projects. They are usually put together with what looks like deck screws (I was even able to save some of those as well).
This is what happens when GREED AF billionaires start buying up everything to milk the hell out of the people. The top is very sick right now.
no space for miter saw
There is on the back, which I’m planning on doing here soon!
A little bit large for my single garage
Time to spread out of the walls
There is no left enough space for foot to stand close to table
I'd find the appropriate locking casters and shorten up the legs by that much. This would give you a spot for your toes.
That’s one solution and it also gives you the ability the move the table around. Another is the raise the height of the lower shelf by ~4”. In the case of this project, the spacing between shelving would be reduced from 29” to 25”
@@johnbarneswood dual lock swivel casters on all the things 😁
👍 nice bro
what is the name of this wood?
Pine and plywood
From Reddit.
I have done very similar with Woodglut designs.
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junk
Standard and too simple. Rookie. I add drawers shelves and many Many useful things
Sounds awesome! Can you link me your project video?
@@johnbarneswood yeah smart ass I can