Nice little work bench. Thanks for showing me my first project! looks easy enough to make, and best of all, no router as I don't have one. With this, I can start making all my other home projects I needed. Thanks for this posting.
have you done it yet? i’m thinking about it but i don’t have any experience with building. i just got gifted a power drill and impact driver and i’m eager to test them out
My tip for getting even gaps when you're spacing slats: place another slat or small piece of wood in between the slats while you're screwing them in, then move and repeat. More reliable than measuring! Thanks for the great video 😌 these pallet videos are very inspiring. Any tips for tidying up your pallet timber when it's damaged or warped? I've collected lots of pallets lately but they're all different widths and thicknesses which makes building with them extra tricky!
Hello. I'm from the Philippines. I came across your video in June 2020. Something clicked inside my head while watching it. I now have a pallet wood workbench with a tool wall. It was my first time ever to hold and use power tools. Wish I can upload a picture and show you my workbench. I'm a complete novice but I am pretty pleased with it. Can't thank you enough for this video.
So do you understand how to aquire free lumber. It is called wood pallets. Try it sometime. You might just get what he is saying and you might understand his ideas.
Thank you Craig for this ,this is a good affordable work bench,especially if you get your pallets for nothing,it,s good to see people making stuff with the minimum amount of tools . By the way did you build the bench you use to work on, if so is there going to be a video of this .thanks again
Very nice video Craig. Thanks for sharing. Kindly ignore the selfish comments from others who don't appreciate what you showed us and think they know it all. Perhaps your video isn't for them and they should go elsewhere. Please continue to show us more. Many thanks.
You make it look so easy, thought it would take me a couple of hours but it took me 8, probably because I wasn't using power tools. Well chuffed with the result. Thanks for a great video!
Just discovered your channel. Takes a lot to impress this old guy but you did! Very clear instruction and showed it could be made with basic tools. I’m fortunate to have a number of power tools. You worked fast but not too fast and are an excellent teacher. Of course I subscribed! Many thanks!
for the frame construction corner joins, use a speed square - measure out a perfect 90deg angle, otherwise it will come out crooked, speed sq is a life saver
I already got the same skeletal framework with those skids as legs so they very strong, were you marked ends I cut halfway thru then glue an screw them square as I could Have a 2x3 bit of kitchen worktop I used, with this glued then screwed at rough 45 degree into underside inside an out added metal brackets to help secure all together just finishing off now
Maybe you could show how to make desk with a center and side drawers. One with no back, short back and a tall back desk. I am building one with a tall back as a room type divider with shelves and the back can be used to hang pics, a shelf or all kinds of other things could be hung on the back. I am sure it would take a couple of videos to do all the desks.
Thanks Craig. I'm gonna give this a go as it looks simple enough for me. I made a wooden planter to get me started on my DIY again, which I really enjoy 😉
its probably habit from being in the trade, everything is done in mil even the big round numbers so there's no confusion when saying a number and having to double check if they meant cm or mm. you get used to it!
How funny, that my brother in law last sunday told me we have a bunch of pallets at work (a printshop) that we don't need. do you want them I said le me think about it. Do you think what I'm thinking? He's going to get call from me. ;-)
Way way under-built unless it's just going to be a potting bench or similar. Going to need a lot more intermediate support under the top - like every 150mm if you intend to actually chisel/pound on it -- plus diagonal support in all directions to stiffen the frame -and I would also double the legs.
Jerome Kukurugya one end off instead of pulling out the nails, then just wiggle them out. Sure they might not be the complete length but you don't have to deal with the hassle.
Jerome Kukurugya, I've just got some freebie's to start recycling and use for different garden projects and as a beginner wasn't sure how to do it myself. What EklekTek has said is good, I was initially doing the same but I have disabilities and had to re-think. I came straight on here for other 'how to' type video's and came across a super helpful one. Here's the link for it: th-cam.com/video/vUtR9ZzmNgw/w-d-xo.html. If you find it as helpful as I did, the guy has a website with really helpful stuff too - diyforknuckleheads.com/ . Hope this helps :)
Well Jerome, it’s normally not that easy, if you look his “pallet wood” doesn’t even have nail holes. And like Eklek said cut the two ends off cause they are going to split any way, And you can usually pry the middle off and if you have a lot of trouble try using a cut off wheel in a Dremel tool and cut the nails off.
I was using a crowbar and mallet, but for the larger pieces my neighbor told me to use a reciprocating saw. Because they had three nails and were nearly impossible to take apart without breaking. It works great. Took a whole pallet apart in maybe 5 min. It wasn’t a small pallet. These prices with 5.5 in wide and 4 ft long and there were 4-5 pieces per side. All the wood looks great and you can use a nail to get the nails out of the wood.
Get a long hachsaw and cut down between the slats and each plank falls off then you left with the 2 x 4ers I saw great videos on TH-cam about taking pallets apart
A great simple straightforward solution, perfect for those of us with beginner skills. How are we gonna improve if we don’t make ourselves a bench and storage area?
Thank you very much for this video. I have recently started working with pallets and have recently found (and subscribed!) to your channel. Do you put the plans online somewhere? Or watch and write down? Regardless, thank you again.
Очень плохо, когда рабочий стол соединен со стенкой, где висят инструменты. Когда работаеш на таком столе, от ударов того же молотка вибрируют и падают инструменты. Я похожее делал. Пришлось переделывать. Но идея хорошая и простая
Thanks for sharing this, I'm looking at building a new workshop and was thinking of using Pallets to make new benches. You've given me a lot of great ideas to accomplish this.
Thanks a lot! Even I may be able to construct this workbench after your excellent, easy to understand explanation. I will definitely "subscribe" for further tips.
looks great will be a good shop work bench I like to work outside with lots of fresh air so i got to build a steel one the same size but with cypress wood top for weather resistant .....going to build a small tv stand lil smaller than the work bench you built for inside my new car garage ill build it out of pallets
Where in the world do you get pallet wood with no old nail holes. I've never seen a pallet where you could pull the nails and the hole close up! Magical!
Tim Loer i was wondering the same thing! And perfectly straight with no forklift damage... and he is screwing into the end-grain without pre drilling, Old dry pallet wood would split if you even thought about doing that. Ha ha. But that’s what you get from Someone who’s tools Look like they just came out of the box...
@@Jimlbonner maybe just a little hard on the guy but after 19 years in the pallet business I would say that most pallet wood isn't ready to build with unless you prep it first. Rough cut wood is often uneven and building something straight and square with it can be a challenge that will lead to disappointment for most beginners. An item like this isn't hard to make with palletwood and it doesn't have to be perfect. Good thing cause it won't be. Notice someone suggested he sell "plans". No plans needed for something this simple. Just the material, a few tools and a functional mind. Anybody should have a square handy as they build and I'd use construction adhesive like liquid nails, not wood glue.
He dint get them from a pallet because 2x4 used on pallets are undercut which gives pallet jack and fork lifts to pick up from underneath so no way those 2x4 are from a legitimate pallet he bought at store at some point
Hola! 🖐I first saw this video over a year and a half ago. I could not find you since and you popped up again today! Now I have subbed and I look forward to watching more of your content. You have a really fine way about teaching and explaining. I have a massive amount of pallet wood for taking on some projects. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊
I've just made a Work bench out of a single bed frame ...and strengthened it up with pallet wood.+ a bit of 3"x 2"..It's in the attic So it's gonna be there for ever!! (everything get's dumped in MY attic (wife) and I needed a bench) so stripped off the padding revealing a 6ft x 3ft (old school no MMs in my brain), perfect size. Now all I gotta do is a lot of trips to the Corpy Dump, to give me space for MY JUNK heh heh. Great vid Craig
That was a very cool video. Easy to follow, logical. If you took 2 of these benches placed side by side you now have a 4 ft x 8ft long, 35" inches high very usable work bench. Add 2 heavy duty caster wheels to make bench mobile. Plus, great example of how to use JUST the pallet wood as souce to build complete pallet. The add on back shelf by inserting half of other pallet....brilliant.
Hi Craig buddy, i have nearly a dozen pallets mostly with blocks at corners rather than 2x4 skids. i have also cut some down by about half so they only have the two skids or sets of blocks with other plank slats i have cut to size and then glue and screwed these into L shapes for the legs. will they be weak if i add them to the pallet exterior or should i switch some blocks for skids and bolt these together. think i just answered my own question on how too.
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how to make a workbench if you don't have a workbench
Simple language.
Get things done.
Productive work.
I can't ask more
Excelent video
Thanks
Nice little work bench. Thanks for showing me my first project! looks easy enough to make, and best of all, no router as I don't have one. With this, I can start making all my other home projects I needed. Thanks for this posting.
Since lumber is expensive now.. I’m gonna give this a go 🥲
have you done it yet? i’m thinking about it but i don’t have any experience with building. i just got gifted a power drill and impact driver and i’m eager to test them out
@@Mexidudes I did actually! It turned out great :)
Just like the video!
@@PalavraVivaUSA sweet, now all i need is pallets lol
@@PalavraVivaUSA Nice work!
firstly you need a workbench to make a workbench lol
Todo muy explícito..👍👍
Excelentes videos
imma give this a go but since im broke and lacking in tools im going with hammer and nails instead of screws and ill hand sand it
Great job,thanks 5*
My tip for getting even gaps when you're spacing slats: place another slat or small piece of wood in between the slats while you're screwing them in, then move and repeat. More reliable than measuring!
Thanks for the great video 😌 these pallet videos are very inspiring. Any tips for tidying up your pallet timber when it's damaged or warped? I've collected lots of pallets lately but they're all different widths and thicknesses which makes building with them extra tricky!
Top Tip! Thanks!
Spot on that Craig gonna give it ago tomorrow glad u keep things simple 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hello. I'm from the Philippines. I came across your video in June 2020. Something clicked inside my head while watching it. I now have a pallet wood workbench with a tool wall. It was my first time ever to hold and use power tools. Wish I can upload a picture and show you my workbench. I'm a complete novice but I am pretty pleased with it. Can't thank you enough for this video.
Can’t wait to make this weeehhkbench with my chopshaw
Let us know how you get on
But where do I get the workbench to build my workbench on???!!!
Right
So do you understand how to aquire free lumber. It is called wood pallets. Try it sometime. You might just get what he is saying and you might understand his ideas.
Thank you Craig for this ,this is a good affordable work bench,especially if you get your pallets for nothing,it,s good to see people making stuff with the minimum amount of tools .
By the way did you build the bench you use to work on, if so is there going to be a video of this .thanks again
Very nice video Craig. Thanks for sharing. Kindly ignore the selfish comments from others who don't appreciate what you showed us and think they know it all. Perhaps your video isn't for them and they should go elsewhere. Please continue to show us more. Many thanks.
STFU.
Cheers Wayne
You make it look so easy, thought it would take me a couple of hours but it took me 8, probably because I wasn't using power tools. Well chuffed with the result. Thanks for a great video!
Your very welcome
beautiful. i love it. clear instruction. clear shots. all around great video--well done!
Many thanks
Cut List
4× Legs are 30inches (770mm)
2x Width 35.45inches (900mm)
2x Depth 23.62inches(600mm)
Just discovered your channel. Takes a lot to impress this old guy but you did! Very clear instruction and showed it could be made with basic tools. I’m fortunate to have a number of power tools.
You worked fast but not too fast and are an excellent teacher. Of course I subscribed! Many thanks!
Thanks and welcome
for the frame construction corner joins, use a speed square - measure out a perfect 90deg angle, otherwise it will come out crooked, speed sq is a life saver
Great tip! Thanks
I already got the same skeletal framework with those skids as legs so they very strong, were you marked ends I cut halfway thru then glue an screw them square as I could
Have a 2x3 bit of kitchen worktop I used, with this glued then screwed at rough 45 degree into underside inside an out added metal brackets to help secure all together just finishing off now
Sounds good, we hope our videos help you.
So simple and clearcut. You make it so “doable”. I always end up using your videos for projects. Thx!
Thanks guys, were glad to hear it
Maybe you could show how to make desk with a center and side drawers. One with no back, short back and a tall back desk. I am building one with a tall back as a room type divider with shelves and the back can be used to hang pics, a shelf or all kinds of other things could be hung on the back. I am sure it would take a couple of videos to do all the desks.
YES! I finally found THE perfect inspirational video to start my first pallet workbench.
Thank you so very much and greetings from Portugal.
Thank you
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland,Craig,love your videos KP m coming,🇮🇪🇮🇪
I am going to build this, thanks Craig!
Hey Craig 🙋🏾♂️, could you possibly do a garage shelf with pallet’s? Thanks in advance and for all the vids.
Thanks Craig. I'm gonna give this a go as it looks simple enough for me. I made a wooden planter to get me started on my DIY again, which I really enjoy 😉
Isn't it easier for him , and for us to hear, to say 90 or x cm instead of 900 or 600 millimeters ?
its probably habit from being in the trade, everything is done in mil even the big round numbers so there's no confusion when saying a number and having to double check if they meant cm or mm. you get used to it!
Can i attach a vice to this?
Definitely, nice addition!
How funny, that my brother in law last sunday told me we have a bunch of pallets at work (a printshop) that we don't need. do you want them I said le me think about it. Do you think what I'm thinking? He's going to get call from me. ;-)
Good luck! When you're done with the workbench we've got plenty of other pallet build videos for you to get stuck into
I used a complete pallet for the worktop, filling in the gaps. The result is not as good as this one but works well.
Way way under-built unless it's just going to be a potting bench or similar. Going to need a lot more intermediate support under the top - like every 150mm if you intend to actually chisel/pound on it -- plus diagonal support in all directions to stiffen the frame -and I would also double the legs.
My biggest problem is getting the darn pallets apart. I wouldn't end up with such nice pieces after I was done.
Jerome Kukurugya one end off instead of pulling out the nails, then just wiggle them out. Sure they might not be the complete length but you don't have to deal with the hassle.
Jerome Kukurugya, I've just got some freebie's to start recycling and use for different garden projects and as a beginner wasn't sure how to do it myself. What EklekTek has said is good, I was initially doing the same but I have disabilities and had to re-think. I came straight on here for other 'how to' type video's and came across a super helpful one. Here's the link for it: th-cam.com/video/vUtR9ZzmNgw/w-d-xo.html. If you find it as helpful as I did, the guy has a website with really helpful stuff too - diyforknuckleheads.com/ . Hope this helps :)
Well Jerome, it’s normally not that easy, if you look his “pallet wood” doesn’t even have nail holes. And like Eklek said cut the two ends off cause they are going to split any way, And you can usually pry the middle off and if you have a lot of trouble try using a cut off wheel in a Dremel tool and cut the nails off.
I was using a crowbar and mallet, but for the larger pieces my neighbor told me to use a reciprocating saw. Because they had three nails and were nearly impossible to take apart without breaking. It works great. Took a whole pallet apart in maybe 5 min. It wasn’t a small pallet. These prices with 5.5 in wide and 4 ft long and there were 4-5 pieces per side. All the wood looks great and you can use a nail to get the nails out of the wood.
Get a long hachsaw and cut down between the slats and each plank falls off then you left with the 2 x 4ers I saw great videos on TH-cam about taking pallets apart
Very good craftmanship and presentation,I was looking to build something inexpensive and durable, the cost of lumber is outrageously where I live at
Thanks Mike
A great simple straightforward solution, perfect for those of us with beginner skills. How are we gonna improve if we don’t make ourselves a bench and storage area?
Cheers pauline
Muito bom o vídeo, simples e funcional. Era exatamente o que eu queria fazer...Parabéns. City Muzambinho Brazil.
Excellent. I’ve just built a work shed, so on to the workbench. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
Perfect, were glad to hear it. How did it turn out
Such a really good idea + explanation. You're a real diy hero, loads of thanks, Craig. [El'sda2]
Glad it was helpful!
First video I've watched on the channel..subscribed n like how simple you made it
Thank you very much for this video. I have recently started working with pallets and have recently found (and subscribed!) to your channel. Do you put the plans online somewhere? Or watch and write down?
Regardless, thank you again.
Thank you your very welcome
Очень плохо, когда рабочий стол соединен со стенкой, где висят инструменты. Когда работаеш на таком столе, от ударов того же молотка вибрируют и падают инструменты. Я похожее делал. Пришлось переделывать. Но идея хорошая и простая
Thank you for the advise. No nonsense talk, straight to show-how 👏🏽👏🏽
No problem!
alright I am going to give it a shot without chop saw lol wish me luck
How did you get on
If only youtube had awesome content like this guy easy to follow straight to the point
Nice job Craig explained nice and simply thank you
Thanks for sharing this, I'm looking at building a new workshop and was thinking of using Pallets to make new benches. You've given me a lot of great ideas to accomplish this.
I may just have to make one of these for my small outdoor garden space , since I intend to build a shed out there anyway.
Great idea!
But how do you make the table that you build your table on😂
Avid finally let you out of the cupboard then?
Thats the nicest pallet wood ever.
Theres loads of great stuff around if you search for it. you waist a bit breaking pallets up to get the best stuff. but we always find a use for it.
Nice video! But there's no way you got those 4x2 or 3x2 from a pallet. That's 100% shop bought timber!
4x2 is used on alot of pallets that use skids pal 3x2 not so much like
Worth noting to be really careful removing nails before using the saw...
Great tip! Thanks Rob
Thanks a lot! Even I may be able to construct this workbench after your excellent, easy to understand explanation. I will definitely "subscribe" for further tips.
Many thanks Mike, I hope it turned out well.
I like watching his videos but I keep getting the urge to shout "Calm down calm down" :)
You wont be the first Pete.
I like your technique of how to build and use cheap wood. Nice
Cheers Benbon
Wow good idea. Thank you for inspired me for this diy pallet. One more project for me at my garage.
Your very welcome
This video was really helpful when we decided to build our own pallet wall. Thanks for the tips :)
Thanks you we're pleased we could help.
looks great will be a good shop work bench I like to work outside with lots of fresh air so i got to build a steel one the same size but with cypress wood top for weather resistant .....going to build a small tv stand lil smaller than the work bench you built for inside my new car garage ill build it out of pallets
Sounds great send us some pics, we'd love to see your projects
@@SilverlineToolsTV the wood was soo warped from the florida humid till its not worth a flip but its holding together
This is exactly the video I was looking for. I need a potting bench for my shed. Craig made it look easy.
Perfect, cheers Sharon.
You think his favourite colour is blue?
Where in the world do you get pallet wood with no old nail holes. I've never seen a pallet where you could pull the nails and the hole close up! Magical!
Tim Loer i was wondering the same thing! And perfectly straight with no forklift damage... and he is screwing into the end-grain without pre drilling, Old dry pallet wood would split if you even thought about doing that. Ha ha. But that’s what you get from Someone who’s tools Look like they just came out of the box...
Get some wood filler. Pilot holes do help...
@@Jimlbonner maybe just a little hard on the guy but after 19 years in the pallet business I would say that most pallet wood isn't ready to build with unless you prep it first. Rough cut wood is often uneven and building something straight and square with it can be a challenge that will lead to disappointment for most beginners. An item like this isn't hard to make with palletwood and it doesn't have to be perfect. Good thing cause it won't be. Notice someone suggested he sell "plans". No plans needed for something this simple. Just the material, a few tools and a functional mind. Anybody should have a square handy as they build and I'd use construction adhesive like liquid nails, not wood glue.
He dint get them from a pallet because 2x4 used on pallets are undercut which gives pallet jack and fork lifts to pick up from underneath so no way those 2x4 are from a legitimate pallet he bought at store at some point
Where do you find pallets with long thick pieces like that... all those i find just have cubes in each corners...
My mum heard your voice from the opposite side of our kitchen and immediately asked if it was Craig from big brother, is it?
You mum must be a fan
@@SilverlineToolsTV yea lmao she is
You should change the title to"How to make a DIY workbench with pallets in the fastest way ever"
Thanks
In the fuckedest way possible
Cleaver man i remember seeing you on BB years ago. Always worked, learning trade after trade. Hats off good man 👍
Couldn't agree more
Simple thus inspirational. I would like to see making stuff like simple but with storage writing desk, bookcases, storage cum bench box.
excellent tutorial, thanks for clear and patient explanation , is it liverpoolian accent btw?
Thanks, Yes were from L,pool
Dont worry kids,,, probably no pallets were hurt in the making of this video.LOl still loving your work Craig. keep it up.
Extra, really extra, very good work
Thanks
Any ideas where I can pick up free pallets? Especially ones without signs of nail holes like these bits of wood?
Try going to a local industrial estate? Usually someone is selling them around there
@@MrandMrsDIY I think that went straight over your head, didn't it?
Wow! You made that look easy. I like working with pallets. TFS
Brilliant video, you didn't show how to fix the vice clamp on the end though. Definitely going to make this one.
This looks like the sort of stuff I make, uneven with loads of spaces where they shouldn't be.
Cheers Neil
Great stuff Craig. I hope you are doing well.
He's busy, that's for sure
Thanks sir. I am starting a project next month and trying to keep costs down to a minimum. Pallets are free and I can build that in a hour or two.
Good luck with them
Gonna Be Starting This Project Today. It Will Be Used At A Hobby Table. Love The Video, Thank You For The Knowledge
Have fun! Let us know how you get on
Simple and effective..
For work...not fancy and others bullshits...
Can you make a video how to disassemble the palette
One step ahead . . .
th-cam.com/video/gPi0zDsqJUo/w-d-xo.html
Hola! 🖐I first saw this video over a year and a half ago. I could not find you since and you popped up again today! Now I have subbed and I look forward to watching more of your content. You have a really fine way about teaching and explaining. I have a massive amount of pallet wood for taking on some projects. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊
Thanks and glad you found us!
Very good video. You have a 'knack' for explaining things clearly :)
Many thanks Mike
Great video very helpful, gave me the guidance and inspiration to build my own workbench, thank you .
Perfect, cheers David
Built it to my own specs thanks for the guidance!
Your very welcome
Great job!! Easy to understand and didn’t need very many tools either! Very good video!!
Thanks 👍
I feel like Sean Connery is teaching me.. and I love it!
I need to make a table and I have pallets lying around
An excellent vid, please keep them coming. Regards, Torchy
Very informative. Thank you for the step by step.
Thank you William, your very welcome
With a name like Kregg Phillips u were bound to be a handyman
Fantastic video mate. I’ve recently got into DIY and I’ve found your videos very helpful. Can’t wait to give this a try.
Thats great news, thanks very much
Dit is een zeer inspirerend filmpje. Een heel goed idee die ik ook ga maken. Bedankt!!!
I've just made a Work bench out of a single bed frame ...and strengthened it up with pallet wood.+ a bit of 3"x 2"..It's in the attic So it's gonna be there for ever!! (everything get's dumped in MY attic (wife) and I needed a bench) so stripped off the padding revealing a 6ft x 3ft (old school no MMs in my brain), perfect size. Now all I gotta do is a lot of trips to the Corpy Dump, to give me space for MY JUNK heh heh.
Great vid Craig
That was a very cool video. Easy to follow, logical. If you took 2 of these benches placed side by side you now have a 4 ft x 8ft long, 35" inches high very usable work bench. Add 2 heavy duty caster wheels to make bench mobile. Plus, great example of how to use JUST the pallet wood as souce to build complete pallet. The add on back shelf by inserting half of other pallet....brilliant.
Great Tip!
Great work mate I’m definitely gonna try this with all the pellet wood I’ve been saving up a lot recently
Go for it!
Thanks, yes go for it.
Made this bench today, came out nice, thanks for posting the video
Cheers Patch
Hi Craig buddy, i have nearly a dozen pallets mostly with blocks at corners rather than 2x4 skids. i have also cut some down by about half so they only have the two skids or sets of blocks with other plank slats i have cut to size and then glue and screwed these into L shapes for the legs. will they be weak if i add them to the pallet exterior or should i switch some blocks for skids and bolt these together. think i just answered my own question on how too.
Wow, just saw your cabinet with a door as well as this work bench, and I must say that you are one talented furniture, sir! You have quite the eye!
Many thanks for your kind words Stephanie
I am your fan after seeing this video ! Great job !!
Thanks Ojas
He's like Gordon Ramsay teaching woodworking.
Thanks for a Great video Craig. I didn't get how many pallets you used in this video though, if you see this pls let me know. Again, thank you 😊 🙏
How many pallets you required to disassembly in order to build this project ?