Thank you so much, Dennis, for making such an excellent video to show us how you made your amazing workbench! I hope that I will achieve a great result when I build mine. I am going to do some smaller projects first to practice some basics before tackling your impressive workbench build. You are truly an inspiration to the viewers of your channel. May God bless you!
This is soooooo nice. You are a perfectionist extraordinaire. The overall design, I love. The attention to detail, out of this world. I now understand the value of this style of bench and it has me rethinking my plans for a future build. Thank you!
This is your first build video I've watched, been binge watching your china tool series and was impressed with your testing methods. This build video is top notch, you explain each step clearly and consistently, going to watch the second part now.
Dennis, you're a genius! I'm so glad I was led to your channel. The build video is incredible and I love the fact that you use very high end tools along side china tools you've tested and given viewers recommendations on with complete honesty. You're an incredible breathe of fresh air. Nobody can honestly complain about a small shop EVER. Not with what you're shown is possible. I'm flabbergasted!
Over the years I can say I have seen thousands of videos to woodworker from all over the world, but the tools you have are mind blowing!, never seen before!, and you use them professionally too. p.s. even the colour of your top board never saw such before! 👍👍
Very pleased to see that even an operator of your level of skill uses the Glulam method of forming beams and legs. After fighting with square drills and chisels to use solid pine legs recently , i switched to laminated plies to make the legs of my project, and so easy, and yet so accurate, and forming the mortices was a breeze
Super om te zien hoe je kanaal ontwikkelt Dennis! Leuk dat je nu ook de werkbank zelf laat zien, het inspireert weer moet ik zeggen. Er is goed over nagedacht en ik denk dat je er veel plezier van hebt als je aan het werk bent. Dankjewel!
Great video! I truly enjoy the care you take in your projects. I have liked your bench for quite some time and am glad you made this video. Looking forward to episode 2.
I have a hard time finding lumber here in Czech Republic that is not bowed or cupped and I do not have a joiner or planner. This just solved my problem of building my first workbench! I do not know why building from multiple layers of plywood glued together never occurred to me. I am glad I found your channel, Amazing workbench.
Great video, I watched many videos on this subject and I can see you are inspired by many different versions and made it your own. Great to see one from a country fellow. Take care and I look forward to part 2.
I am just starting now, that I am retired, to work with wood, and I follow many bloggers but let me tell you that you are head and shoulders above for precision and for a great aesthetic taste.
Dennis, another great video. Came across this little tip you might be interested in to prevent pieces sliding around when clamping after gluing: Apply glue to the pieces as normal but when putting them together, slide both pieces around each other to both spread the glue evenly and creating an airtight suction grip between them. Then align the edges as desired and put to one side for several minutes before clamping (time will vary according to glue’s specification). During this time the glue will start to absorb and go off slightly, making them very, very difficult to move around or separate. Now when you apply the clamps the pieces will not slide around at all, making it very easy to get the correct clamping pressure without having to worry about mis-alignment! Works like a charm 👍
I've seen a few youtube videos proclaiming the ultimate workbench, but I think this is a very serious contender for the title. The structure is well thought out and very strong, and I particularly like the tall apron for vertical clamping. An excellent build Dennis, and that black valchromat looks really good. 10 out of ten 👍
Thanks for choosing "MY ultimate ..." as haeder. Most TH-camr I saw sell their solution as Non plus Ultra for Everyone. The truth is, that each Woodworker has its own personal requirements, environments, tools and space to work. In this Videos you give a possible solution to think about and use your ideas to build the visitors own and practical workbench. This is a very good entry to follow up on your work and see things growing.
I love watching your videos simply because you have such a small workshop. What you've done in the space you have is simply outstanding. Thanks for sharing. And for anyone who voted this down, get a life!
Just a tip for more precision and to ensure that the holes in the top panel and apron are perfectly aligned and that the edges of the table/apron are also aligned with the 20mm holes grid: Assuming the top and apron can be made from the same sheet of MDF/Ply/etc, drill the grid of holes for both pieces first, and then use the grid of holes to position the tracksaw while first cutting the ends of the top + apron and finally when separating the top from the apron. Of course drilling and cutting on a CNC is another option!
Hi Francois, You make a good point. My shop is too small to do this as one piece. But watching my own video I think it would be more secure to actually align the two pieces with the dog holes before glueing them together. I did it with the sides, but if your goal is, a perfect alignment why not using that what matters. If this means a bit difference at the sides, well, then we solve that problem later. Thanks for your comments. Good thinking!
That is exactly why I added this. Of course we all use some kind of click bate to get attention to the video's but claiming it is "the" ultimate was a bit to far for me. :-). But to ad "MY" to it, I found it acceptable! :-)
Very interesting, when you have all the tools first to build it. Obviously you are a skilled craftsman. I take my hat off to you.. thanks for the instructions.
Hoi Dennis, dit weekend heb ik mijn werkbank project afgerond. Heel erg bedankt voor je video’s en de werktekening, het heeft me enorm geholpen en ik heb veel geleerd tijdens de uitvoering. Nu kunnen we beginnen aan vele mooie projecten op deze fijne werkbank!
Beautiful and functional bench and very nice video presentation. Your attention to detail in every step really shows in the final result. I don’t subscribe to many channels, but after watching a couple more of your videos I subscribed immediately. I hope you keep showing us more of your work!
Hoi Dennis, ik was op zoek naar inspiratie om mijn eigen werkbank te bouwen, die ik zowel wil gebruiken voor houtbewerking als voor het maken van glas-in-lood. Door jouw video’s is er een wereld voor mij open gegaan, en ik ga deze werkbank zeker ook zelf bouwen. Bedankt!
That is a beautiful and very functional workbench! Not just the bench your entire shop is Awesome!!! I hope one day to have a shop that looks like yours, hope you don't mind haha. I also have to say that I enjoy your channel very much and appreciate all of information that you give!
Always happy to see your videos, so much attention to detail, positive spirit and great ideas for my future workshop :) Keep on doing what you do so amazingly good.
@@HookedonWood Yes, it definitely was. :) And it is very kind of you to provide free plans - great spirit. I watched so many videos about people building workbenches lately and yours is really outstanding (at least for me) Especially the design with the black mdf fully hits my tastes. Really looking forward to the next part including the router dust extraction. :) Thank you again and all the best for you. Lukas
Definitely one of the best workbenches I've ever seen. I would have to win a lotto to buy all the tools and clamps you have, but I noticed my cheap workbench has a dust collector. I would call mine the Supreme Ultimate Workbench. A little nosier with the collector on but not much cleanup and great for breathing in the shop...
I like this bench and the glu-lam style construction. It's also very cool that you give the plans away free. You deserve more views than you get. I watch all the woodworking channels
I am from the far east and i have been watching recently your videos...at first i was skeptical when you feature these china made tools and got hooked to buying them myself. I am also a hoobyist woodworker and always finding ways to improve my shop with the tools and machines that i have which are pale by comparison to what you have. I am halfway building my new workshop and i find great ideas in your new workshop. Congrats! The Hammer and Felder must be awesome machines. For me it is like in a Toy Kingdom. Incidentally, my name is also Dennis. I must say you are the humblest person i watched on you tube related to woodworking. Enjoy sharing because I now anticipate new videos from your pipeline. I know it is hard and it takes time to make awesome videos not to mention the expense on gears (camera and lenses). God bless! Btw, i recently got myself the parallel guide system for my Festool TSC55 and already assembled it. Will tweak it further when i need to cut some boards for the shop cabinets. I must say, they were finely made.
Great to have you back! Another genius project very well explained.
I ended up at episode 2 first. Excellent instruction from a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing!
You are a woodworker who works at the level of a true artist. Thanks for sharing your work and knowledge with us.
Dennis, I'm from Brazil and I follow several channels of foreign personnel, his teaching is exceptional! Congratulations.
Thank you so much, Dennis, for making such an excellent video to show us how you made your amazing workbench! I hope that I will achieve a great result when I build mine. I am going to do some smaller projects first to practice some basics before tackling your impressive workbench build. You are truly an inspiration to the viewers of your channel. May God bless you!
This is soooooo nice. You are a perfectionist extraordinaire. The overall design, I love. The attention to detail, out of this world.
I now understand the value of this style of bench and it has me rethinking my plans for a future build. Thank you!
This is your first build video I've watched, been binge watching your china tool series and was impressed with your testing methods. This build video is top notch, you explain each step clearly and consistently, going to watch the second part now.
Been woodworking for 40 years, 1:52 in I see dovetail clamps on a Paulk style side board , brilliant !
Dennis, you're a genius! I'm so glad I was led to your channel. The build video is incredible and I love the fact that you use very high end tools along side china tools you've tested and given viewers recommendations on with complete honesty. You're an incredible breathe of fresh air.
Nobody can honestly complain about a small shop EVER. Not with what you're shown is possible. I'm flabbergasted!
Your craftsmanship and skill is truly beautiful and you inspire me to keep growing and building. Thank you!
Over the years I can say I have seen thousands of videos to woodworker from all over the world, but the tools you have are mind blowing!, never seen before!, and you use them professionally too.
p.s. even the colour of your top board never saw such before! 👍👍
Dennis Absolutely Brilliant , thank you for sharing your skills and techniques . your attention to detail and checking is 10/10
What a beautiful work table. Amazing job!
My friend. I agree... it's a wonderful bench. Congratulation!
Brilliant your idea of an apron fully square to the top !
Beautiful job Dennis, very impressive! Thanks very much for sharing!
Very pleased to see that even an operator of your level of skill uses the Glulam method of forming beams and legs. After fighting with square drills and chisels to use solid pine legs recently , i switched to laminated plies to make the legs of my project, and so easy, and yet so accurate, and forming the mortices was a breeze
Super om te zien hoe je kanaal ontwikkelt Dennis! Leuk dat je nu ook de werkbank zelf laat zien, het inspireert weer moet ik zeggen. Er is goed over nagedacht en ik denk dat je er veel plezier van hebt als je aan het werk bent. Dankjewel!
I love this bench! It is the most versatile and is easily the most attractive. Great video and a fantastic bench. Thank you!
Great video! I truly enjoy the care you take in your projects. I have liked your bench for quite some time and am glad you made this video. Looking forward to episode 2.
Yes.Your video is very well made and educational.Also a BIG THANKS for the beautiful plans !!!
Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate your attention to detail and easy to understand techniques.
I have a hard time finding lumber here in Czech Republic that is not bowed or cupped and I do not have a joiner or planner. This just solved my problem of building my first workbench! I do not know why building from multiple layers of plywood glued together never occurred to me. I am glad I found your channel, Amazing workbench.
Great video, I watched many videos on this subject and I can see you are inspired by many different versions and made it your own. Great to see one from a country fellow. Take care and I look forward to part 2.
I am just starting now, that I am retired, to work with wood, and I follow many bloggers but let me tell you that you are head and shoulders above for precision and for a great aesthetic taste.
Dear Dennis
Compliments !!!
all you do is fantastic!
Greatings from Serbia
Roberto
Perfect working! All parts All details are perfect! The best working in the world!
Parf guide is awesome, I’m gonna use mine when I build this bench! Love it !
Dennis, another great video. Came across this little tip you might be interested in to prevent pieces sliding around when clamping after gluing: Apply glue to the pieces as normal but when putting them together, slide both pieces around each other to both spread the glue evenly and creating an airtight suction grip between them. Then align the edges as desired and put to one side for several minutes before clamping (time will vary according to glue’s specification). During this time the glue will start to absorb and go off slightly, making them very, very difficult to move around or separate. Now when you apply the clamps the pieces will not slide around at all, making it very easy to get the correct clamping pressure without having to worry about mis-alignment! Works like a charm 👍
I've seen a few youtube videos proclaiming the ultimate workbench, but I think this is a very serious contender for the title. The structure is well thought out and very strong, and I particularly like the tall apron for vertical clamping. An excellent build Dennis, and that black valchromat looks really good. 10 out of ten 👍
Thanks David,
of course it all a bit click bait, but it is definitely, MY ultimate workbench! :-)
@@HookedonWood it’s only click-bait if the video doesn’t live up to the promise. I’m planning to build my version of your bench this spring.
Thanks for choosing "MY ultimate ..." as haeder. Most TH-camr I saw sell their solution as Non plus Ultra for Everyone. The truth is, that each Woodworker has its own personal requirements, environments, tools and space to work. In this Videos you give a possible solution to think about and use your ideas to build the visitors own and practical workbench. This is a very good entry to follow up on your work and see things growing.
Great video from the best woodworking channel on TH-cam! 😀 I cannot wait for part 2, nice.
I am learning a lot from you Dennis. Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule and sharing with us. Great video.
Thanks Ron!
This was in my recommended feed just prior to a Stumpy Nubs video, glad I watched. Subbed!
Good to see you back Dennis. Mike
I’ve been waiting for your next video and I’ve not been disappointed. Love your bench and your attention to detail. Great work.
That's the neatest workshop I've ever seen.
Beautifully done! Thanks for this!
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing the plans and the video.
I love watching your videos simply because you have such a small workshop. What you've done in the space you have is simply outstanding. Thanks for sharing. And for anyone who voted this down, get a life!
This is incredible. I’m a novice so don’t have the skill to build this but I will certainly work towards it. Amazing bench
Just a tip for more precision and to ensure that the holes in the top panel and apron are perfectly aligned and that the edges of the table/apron are also aligned with the 20mm holes grid: Assuming the top and apron can be made from the same sheet of MDF/Ply/etc, drill the grid of holes for both pieces first, and then use the grid of holes to position the tracksaw while first cutting the ends of the top + apron and finally when separating the top from the apron. Of course drilling and cutting on a CNC is another option!
Hi Francois,
You make a good point. My shop is too small to do this as one piece. But watching my own video I think it would be more secure to actually align the two pieces with the dog holes before glueing them together. I did it with the sides, but if your goal is, a perfect alignment why not using that what matters. If this means a bit difference at the sides, well, then we solve that problem later.
Thanks for your comments. Good thinking!
Great stuff as always. So glad you put the word "MY" in the title. So many videos tout the "Ultimate" without context.
That is exactly why I added this. Of course we all use some kind of click bate to get attention to the video's but claiming it is "the" ultimate was a bit to far for me. :-). But to ad "MY" to it, I found it acceptable! :-)
Awesome bench! Very good work and attention to detail. Definitely saving this video. Great job
Really impressed with your ideas and methods
So nicely done, Dennis! Bravo! 🖖
Very interesting, when you have all the tools first to build it. Obviously you are a skilled craftsman. I take my hat off to you.. thanks for the instructions.
Hoi Dennis, dit weekend heb ik mijn werkbank project afgerond. Heel erg bedankt voor je video’s en de werktekening, het heeft me enorm geholpen en ik heb veel geleerd tijdens de uitvoering.
Nu kunnen we beginnen aan vele mooie projecten op deze fijne werkbank!
love the workbench with the router. thanks for sharing.
Beautiful and functional bench and very nice video presentation. Your attention to detail in every step really shows in the final result. I don’t subscribe to many channels, but after watching a couple more of your videos I subscribed immediately. I hope you keep showing us more of your work!
Your videos are top-notch and your English is amazing.
Brilliant Dennis. I've missed your videos. Great work!
Well said.
Wawh , wat een mooie werkbank , ook heel mooi op video gebracht . Dank je wel Dennis
Amazing workbench! Love your videos.
Another amazing video!! Thank you for sharing Dennis!! 👏🏼👊🏼👍🏼
You are a huge inspiration for me, Dennis !
Dank u Mevrouw :-)
I realy like your workbench and if I’ll Ever have the time to do my own, I‘ll Do it like this.
Thanks for the Plans and the Videos
Nice work Denis, it looks awesome thanks for sharing it with us.
I love your videos! I always learn so much. Keep up the great work!
Einfach tolle Projekte, ich wünsche dir und deiner Familie einen guten Start in das neue Jahr. 🥂
Danke Dennis 👍🤝
Awesome build. Looks amazing!
That's a thing of beauty! Really very nice Denis! 👍
Hoi Dennis, ik was op zoek naar inspiratie om mijn eigen werkbank te bouwen, die ik zowel wil gebruiken voor houtbewerking als voor het maken van glas-in-lood. Door jouw video’s is er een wereld voor mij open gegaan, en ik ga deze werkbank zeker ook zelf bouwen. Bedankt!
Nicely done, thank you.
Beautiful work Dennis!
Great bench love what you have done with small shop
Awesome bench my friend !!!!
Hi Dennis, quality en perfectionisms in every minute of Your video, thank You for sharing with us. All best to carpenters all over the world! ✌🏻🤟🏻
That is a beautiful and very functional workbench! Not just the bench your entire shop is Awesome!!! I hope one day to have a shop that looks like yours, hope you don't mind haha. I also have to say that I enjoy your channel very much and appreciate all of information that you give!
Your work is all about quality. Very good vidéos. Félicitations pour le beau travail !
Thank you for your excellent video and walk through the tools . Now I am hooked on your video
I learned plenty of tricks! Keep on making videos bud👍
It does look awesome!
Great video and great craftsmanship im going to attempt the work bench
Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing - Now I want Black MDF! Great Video
Was thinking the same thing LOL
Love the table - subbed for the obsessive dedication to accuracy and discipline :D
Always happy to see your videos, so much attention to detail, positive spirit and great ideas for my future workshop :)
Keep on doing what you do so amazingly good.
Thanks Mario,
Like to read your comment!
Yes! I was really waiting for that one, Dennis. :) Thank you for the video!
All the best, Lukas
Hi Lukas, I hope it was worth waiting. Good to see you again!
@@HookedonWood Yes, it definitely was. :) And it is very kind of you to provide free plans - great spirit. I watched so many videos about people building workbenches lately and yours is really outstanding (at least for me) Especially the design with the black mdf fully hits my tastes. Really looking forward to the next part including the router dust extraction. :)
Thank you again and all the best for you.
Lukas
Definitely one of the best workbenches I've ever seen. I would have to win a lotto to buy all the tools and clamps you have, but I noticed my cheap workbench has a dust collector. I would call mine the Supreme Ultimate Workbench. A little nosier with the collector on but not much cleanup and great for breathing in the shop...
First time here one look at the shop and I knew I had to click. 👍👍
I didn’t know there was black mdf. I love the look of that. Thanks
Well done, Dennis! Greetings from Germany!
Beautiful bench!
Sir your an amazing woodworker and thanks sharing
Holy crab....I built mine to quick. Will keep this video in mind for the next upgrade. Well done Dennis!
Very nice Denis Thanks !
Heel mooi Dennis, heel mooi. Subscribed !
Wat een top video, mooie werkbank!
I like this bench and the glu-lam style construction. It's also very cool that you give the plans away free. You deserve more views than you get. I watch all the woodworking channels
Een prachtig resultaat Dennis, waar je terecht trots op mag zijn. Ik ben heel benieuwd naar de volgende episode. Groet, Hans
Thanks Hans, Ik hoop deel twee volgende week vrijdag online te zetten.
way to go buddy a new video really awesome thanks !!!!!!!!!!
Well done, and yes, I made it that far! Scott
GREAT VIDEO!
I am from the far east and i have been watching recently your videos...at first i was skeptical when you feature these china made tools and got hooked to buying them myself. I am also a hoobyist woodworker and always finding ways to improve my shop with the tools and machines that i have which are pale by comparison to what you have. I am halfway building my new workshop and i find great ideas in your new workshop. Congrats! The Hammer and Felder must be awesome machines. For me it is like in a Toy Kingdom. Incidentally, my name is also Dennis. I must say you are the humblest person i watched on you tube related to woodworking. Enjoy sharing because I now anticipate new videos from your pipeline. I know it is hard and it takes time to make awesome videos not to mention the expense on gears (camera and lenses). God bless! Btw, i recently got myself the parallel guide system for my Festool TSC55 and already assembled it. Will tweak it further when i need to cut some boards for the shop cabinets. I must say, they were finely made.
Hi Dennis, Thanks for your comment and all the best with your workshop!
PERFECT VIDEO
Amazing work
Echt een fijn kanaal om te volgen, je maakt prachtig werk op een heel vakkundige manier en dat werkt motiverend
Vakmannetje ben je 👍
Great job man, quick tip for you. If you wood is shifting after you applied glue and clamp everything together, try using rocksalt
I'm gonna make this bench. I think I will make tight fitting forms to laminate the plywood. This is the work bench I have been looking for.
Good luck and have fun building it.
Very nice shop.