I think that's why Matthias is so popular .not only is he absolutely incredible at his craft his videos are detailed enough without sounding over complicated. And he has lots of strange quarks which I'm sure as many of us do absolutely love. Always a fan sincerely Iowa USA
It used to be kinda my highlight of fridays to come home from work and watch Matthiases new video. This jumping test in the end put a huge wide grin on my face for some reason. Maybe it's because it made me feel like matthias is back on business, even though i'm willing to sacrifice my own viewing pleasure for his arm to get better.
To see you jump on the bench brought joy to my heart and a loud burst of laughter! SO good to see you back - be careful and don't relapse. Best early Christmas present I could imagine.
@@tf5pZ9H5vcAdBp I'm not sure what point you are making - Mathias has been on a 'hiatus' since being diagnosed with severe tendonitis, and during that time he also moved homes. It is an absolute pleasure to see him recovered enough to return to what he does SO well, and apparently loves. But tendonitis can recur, especially if he does too much too soon - and none of us want that to happen.
@@edwardtse8631 I'd say ikea hollow cardboard "crap" is actually better than some shitty particle board stuff that'll never goes together like it's planned. Atleast ikea shit is easy to assemble and is fairly good quality for the price.
@@skharppi Easy to assemble? A nightmare to assemble! They design it so it takes up the least amount of space in shipping, not for the ease of assembly, unfortunately.
Using the two clamps to close the joints is almost certainly better for your elbows too. It's really good to see you back in the workshop in recent videos. Thanks for sharing the errors as well as the successes - a dose of reality is very useful for those of us still learning - too many videos have just the smooth-sailing parts. I'm very close to finishing my 20" bandsaw now. After a 8-9 month unplanned hiatus, I've picked it back up again and am working on the enclosure right now. Cheers, Craig
I think this is the only channel I learn something new every time I watch. I must have watched a hundred 'how to make a workbench with drawers' videos and Matthias *still* manages to come up with some new takes, tips and tricks.
I can't imagine anyone else would even come up with "drawbored floating tenon, featuring drywall screws" as an assembly method, but it makes sense now that I've seen it.
Jump test = smiles. This video is like a greatest hits for why I love MW. Ingenuity, cool tools, thrifty, understated functional design, clear story telling. It's fitting that the video that has it all would be about a workbench.
thank you for that video. i can see all your jigs and machines coming into play now. This is a nice balance of the aesthetic and practicality. in past projects you have reminded me of my dad, also an engineer turned woodworker, who was ingenious and practical but couldn't care less about the appearance of shop projects. Even though his attention to detail on client furniture was impeccable. Since my dad died I am gradually replacing shelves, benches and drawers etc with better efforts because i am embarrassed that clients might think they represent my standard of workmanship Of course everything in our shop performed its duty perfectly well, but it just looked uncared about . glad to see you are now attending to the finished appearance just a little bit more. this bench looks really elegant .
I am so pleased to have you back and at this level of build. Good stuff. I am in Vancouver, BC. BC is the forgotten province because Ottawa cannot see us hiding behind the Rocky Mountains. It is raining today, again. WE had three dry months, so the rain is a return to normal Wet West Coast weather.
While I enjoy the projects from concept to creation, the most enjoyable part for me is in seeing all the fantastic creations he uses to create these things. Amazing talents on display!
I think the thing that I find most inspiring about your channel, Matthias, is that you do everything with a very modest setup and not endless funds dumped into tools.
I watch a lot of woodworking vids and you are the best, no bull s..., straight in, and the confidence to show the odd little detour from the plan. Keep it up. There is a new audience waiting, my grandkids will be watching with me soon. Thanks for the advice on my dodgy band saw last week. Cheers Dave from Portsmouth ,
Matthias, I've been following you for years now, since you were a young boy until now. And I have to tell you that in all those years you have grown into a great skilled carpenter. I started when I was 14 years old (and am 62 now ) and I have worked my life with a lot of good carpenters and we are all very handy but you are really one of the better ones you only come across occasionally. I look with great pleasure at all your videos and am still occasionally surprised at the smart features that you use. Your inventions and the way you make everything yourself are fantastic, I am sure that your patents will be applied all over the world. Bravo and thank you!
@@jeezusjr My thoughts too, a nearly full sheet of plywood that isn't more curved than the moon AND a nailgun that works still. Even if it jams, I don't think I'll ever see a dumpster that grand.
I've got two of them that I found also. Someone blew out the gasket by using too much pressure, they can only handle about 80 psi. I bought new gaskets and they have worked fine for me since then.
I really enjoy watching build videos. What a treat this was! So glad to see that your arms are allowing you to build again! Although, I tend to agree with Adam Savage that drawers are where things go to die. I personally try to avoid many of them in the shop. I love seeing the jumping sit test. Makes me smile every time.
Wow my friend! Is good see you make wood things back again! PLEASE don't stop never more! Your videos are amazing to watching. Good teacher. Great math
I had a Black & Decker brad nailer that would always jam. It's in the can now and I broke down and bought a RyobiOne 18 ga brad nailer (battery) and love it. No jamming, great nailing.
I'm pretty stoked i got myself ripping some boards for the first time in my life on a new table saw and then i see this video and want to cry at all the things I don't know about woodworking.
I have a Mastercraft nail gun that looks IDENTICAL to your Porter Cable one, but it's blue. It, too, jams often. I suspect it's a generic model that just gets rebranded for a bunch of different companies.
At 8:30, Matthias puts 4 screws in the middle separator to keep it in place. I'm sure that's plenty strong for this purpose, however it got me thinking. What would be the difference between these 4 screws in a line, and 4 screws in a rectangular shape? Would the rectangular shape be more resistant against twisting/sheer forces? Does anyone know? It's good to see a full build video from you again Matthias!
Mathias, you are a genius, the jigs you have designed and built are amazing, love your videos, and your skills are up there with the best thanks for posting from Garry in the UK
great to be getting new builds from you :) I always appreciate people who not only thoughtfully show a thought process, but also will try things diff ways to back up the reasons to explore new ways or debunk myths, from time to time you will do something diff to the way i would, and I am always sure you put thought into anyway you chose to do so, also like the attempt to make stuff transportable/disassemble bets tool you can have is on your shoulders :)
My buddy has porter cable air nailers. I had to take it all apart and slather it on vegetable oil. Once I wiped it off it hasn't jammed since. Just... clean it off really well before you do any fine work.
Cool cabinet but I'm not sure if it is sturdy enough to support a vise. The whole thing will probably vibrate and rock when hacksawing through some steel.
I love iron wood. Got a few cuts from a friend a few years ago and i'm hooked. I have since changed all the wooden handles in the house with iron wood, natural or stained, and what do you know, no more dings, scratches, and to a degree, it's also impervious to the usual staining of dirty hands. I'm wondering how good it would be for sliders, but i'll have to source more wood for that. Such a neat species.
The signature jumping sit test. I was expecting it and i dont know why but it still made me smile.
I think that's why Matthias is so popular .not only is he absolutely incredible at his craft his videos are detailed enough without sounding over complicated. And he has lots of strange quarks which I'm sure as many of us do absolutely love. Always a fan sincerely Iowa USA
@@jnmwtkns yep. No gimmick, no over edit and no click bait title. Just an amazing craftsman. One of the first build youtubers. Been a fan ever since.
Need to invite John Heinz over for “cameo” jump and sit test.
A Matthias build is not complete without one!
It used to be kinda my highlight of fridays to come home from work and watch Matthiases new video. This jumping test in the end put a huge wide grin on my face for some reason. Maybe it's because it made me feel like matthias is back on business, even though i'm willing to sacrifice my own viewing pleasure for his arm to get better.
To see you jump on the bench brought joy to my heart and a loud burst of laughter! SO good to see you back - be careful and don't relapse. Best early Christmas present I could imagine.
@@tf5pZ9H5vcAdBp he had tendonitis and appears to be faring much better
@@tf5pZ9H5vcAdBp I'm not sure what point you are making - Mathias has been on a 'hiatus' since being diagnosed with severe tendonitis, and during that time he also moved homes. It is an absolute pleasure to see him recovered enough to return to what he does SO well, and apparently loves. But tendonitis can recur, especially if he does too much too soon - and none of us want that to happen.
1:15 "I set up my screw-advance box joint jig for the first time since the move" (Tears of joy erupt across the globe...)
Grant Trotter i didn't think i would get emotional over a simple statement like that but it did lol
@@nicolle2126 I know right!
@Grant Trotter you speak the truth man.
That should last a few generations..
Even ikea crap that are hallow cardboards will last a few generations.
@@edwardtse8631 I'd say ikea hollow cardboard "crap" is actually better than some shitty particle board stuff that'll never goes together like it's planned. Atleast ikea shit is easy to assemble and is fairly good quality for the price.
Proper joinery and a solid design is where it's at.
@@skharppi Easy to assemble? A nightmare to assemble!
They design it so it takes up the least amount of space in shipping, not for the ease of assembly, unfortunately.
I doubt anything short of dumping a car on top from half a meter above, would break that table.
Can I say how nice it is to have you back making woodworking videos. Your skill and knowledge are second to none
Using the two clamps to close the joints is almost certainly better for your elbows too. It's really good to see you back in the workshop in recent videos. Thanks for sharing the errors as well as the successes - a dose of reality is very useful for those of us still learning - too many videos have just the smooth-sailing parts. I'm very close to finishing my 20" bandsaw now. After a 8-9 month unplanned hiatus, I've picked it back up again and am working on the enclosure right now. Cheers, Craig
14:20 "Backwards scoring cut to avoid tearout." The amount of little gems like this in this video are amazing. You rock Wandel!
Matthias, it's so reassuring to see you back in your workshop. All is right with the world again. Best wishes, John
I think this is the only channel I learn something new every time I watch. I must have watched a hundred 'how to make a workbench with drawers' videos and Matthias *still* manages to come up with some new takes, tips and tricks.
I can't imagine anyone else would even come up with "drawbored floating tenon, featuring drywall screws" as an assembly method, but it makes sense now that I've seen it.
Matthias, you are a joy and it's so great to see you doing woodworking videos again.
Jump test = smiles. This video is like a greatest hits for why I love MW. Ingenuity, cool tools, thrifty, understated functional design, clear story telling. It's fitting that the video that has it all would be about a workbench.
thank you for that video. i can see all your jigs and machines coming into play now. This is a nice balance of the aesthetic and practicality. in past projects you have reminded me of my dad, also an engineer turned woodworker, who was ingenious and practical but couldn't care less about the appearance of shop projects. Even though his attention to detail on client furniture was impeccable. Since my dad died I am gradually replacing shelves, benches and drawers etc with better efforts because i am embarrassed that clients might think they represent my standard of workmanship Of course everything in our shop performed its duty perfectly well, but it just looked uncared about . glad to see you are now attending to the finished appearance just a little bit more. this bench looks really elegant .
I am so pleased to have you back and at this level of build. Good stuff. I am in Vancouver, BC. BC is the forgotten province because Ottawa cannot see us hiding behind the Rocky Mountains. It is raining today, again. WE had three dry months, so the rain is a return to normal Wet West Coast weather.
While I enjoy the projects from concept to creation, the most enjoyable part for me is in seeing all the fantastic creations he uses to create these things. Amazing talents on display!
I'm glad you're back to doing a some carpentry videos again. I like the other little projects, but this stuff is great.
It's Wandel-ful!
So glad to see you getting back into woodworking videos. Between your arm, family and moving, it’s been a while. Good job Matthias.
I think the thing that I find most inspiring about your channel, Matthias, is that you do everything with a very modest setup and not endless funds dumped into tools.
I'm glad you're back in to making woodworking videos. They are always enjoyable.
A new build video from Matthias. Just as good as they used to be. Looking forward to the other videos you mentioned.
I watch a lot of woodworking vids and you are the best, no bull s..., straight in, and the confidence to show the odd little detour from the plan.
Keep it up. There is a new audience waiting, my grandkids will be watching with me soon. Thanks for the advice on my dodgy band saw last week.
Cheers Dave from Portsmouth
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Matthias Wandel: This is embarrassing, there is a 1mm gap.
Me: Why the f*** ist there a hole that I can stick my whole hand in?
Those box joints are always so satisfying to look at when they're assembled.
Matthias, I've been following you for years now, since you were a young boy until now.
And I have to tell you that in all those years you have grown into a great skilled carpenter.
I started when I was 14 years old (and am 62 now ) and I have worked my life with a lot of good carpenters and we are all very handy but you are really one of the better ones you only come across occasionally.
I look with great pleasure at all your videos and am still occasionally surprised at the smart features that you use.
Your inventions and the way you make everything yourself are fantastic, I am sure that your patents will be applied all over the world. Bravo and thank you!
Thank you. I always learn not only from your design but also your building skills!
Glad you’re back to project work, Matthias! I love your home-built and perfectly functional machines.
I miss these kinds of videos. Thanks for sharing!
Very nicely done. Love the different shades of woods used.
Good to see you again, Matthias. Well wishes to you and your family.
That is one solid bench. Good to have you back making stuff Matthias. It's been a long time.
Superb job beautiful making & I love it Box joint this is the one of the best box joint specially for the tables very very good keep it up bro 🙂🙂🙂
Came across your videos again. So happy to see you back and in form. Welcome back Matthias
You do great work, I'm glad that you are following your hobbies and interests! Hopefully this new workbench helps with that!
I got the blueprint of the two machines you designed and used. very useful to me. Greetings from turkey👋🙏
Good to see you back. A solid build. Jump test approval so much better than the kite mark we have for standards.
Man, that shot of the bottom drawer, simply elegant
Great to see you build again. Blessings my friend!!
Vey glad you can do again woodworking ! First tip: the shoulder on the lateral of the drawer. 2nd tip: the long drill for the corners. Thank you !
Missed your videos so much I've been binge-watching everything you've uploaded. Love to see you back in the shop
"You may be wondering why I'm using Porter Cable nail guns...Because I found them in the dumpster"
His dumpster spots are gold mines.
The natural habitat for modern porter cable tools
@@jeezusjr My thoughts too, a nearly full sheet of plywood that isn't more curved than the moon AND a nailgun that works still. Even if it jams, I don't think I'll ever see a dumpster that grand.
I've got two of them that I found also. Someone blew out the gasket by using too much pressure, they can only handle about 80 psi. I bought new gaskets and they have worked fine for me since then.
It's so great to see you back making videos like this Matthias.
A new Matthias build video?! Christmas came early and so did I!
@@chris-3 Not his proudest fap.
skusting!
Not too proud to admit it!
Chris, you had ta ask... lmao!😁😁
A little tear in my eye, it’s like the good old days :)
Good to see you back in the shop Mr. Wandel.
Glad you are feeling better!!! Nice to see you working at projects again!
Really nice to see a classic Matthias Wandel video. Made me smile. Thank you.
I really enjoy watching build videos. What a treat this was! So glad to see that your arms are allowing you to build again! Although, I tend to agree with Adam Savage that drawers are where things go to die. I personally try to avoid many of them in the shop. I love seeing the jumping sit test. Makes me smile every time.
Adam is wrong about many things. Many, many things.
Very nice to see you healthy and active in the shop again. Like the videos as usual.
Wow my friend! Is good see you make wood things back again! PLEASE don't stop never more! Your videos are amazing to watching. Good teacher. Great math
I had a Black & Decker brad nailer that would always jam. It's in the can now and I broke down and bought a RyobiOne 18 ga brad nailer (battery) and love it. No jamming, great nailing.
You and John are still the best... thank you.
What happens when someone who is unaware of the cantilevered part of the desk, wants to use said part of the desk? I'm a big fan of this setup.
It's great to see you back doing larger projects again; I hope your arm is better now.
I'm glad you're feeling well enough to make stuff and videos. We'd missed ya.
nice to have you back at the woodworking bit --good job
It's great to see woodworking projects again!
Awesome. Its great to see you doing bigger projects again.
RESPECT! Beautiful job on the desk! On the video! Amazing workshop you have!!!😍
"I'm planning on using bigger screws eventually..."
Permanent tiny screws it is then
😂 Yep. No temporary fix is actually temporary. Or there are some but it's rare. 😄
I'm pretty stoked i got myself ripping some boards for the first time in my life on a new table saw and then i see this video and want to cry at all the things I don't know about woodworking.
Just binge-watch Matthias' videos and you will know it all - and with years of practise, you will also be able to do it all :)
Glad to see you back hopping onto work benches
Those geared jigs are insane. Very nice!
it is so good to see you back at it in your basement workshop :)
Really nice to see you back at the shop again :)
It's good to see you in the shop again man. I really missed your videos.
I like that you kept it dismantle-able, even if it's a lot of screws with the drawer slides. A lot easier to re-locate when needed.
Amazing video! Glad you're back. I hope the east coast is treating you well.
I have a Mastercraft nail gun that looks IDENTICAL to your Porter Cable one, but it's blue. It, too, jams often. I suspect it's a generic model that just gets rebranded for a bunch of different companies.
As usual Mattias, great job and so fun to watch! Thanks for sharing these projects with us!
I've always liked cherry furniture pieces with hard maple accents. The ironwood handles give a very similar effect. Purdy.
I had to do the jump-sit test on the workbench I made from your plans. It was quite satisfying.
Very happy to see a "proper" project video. Nice one!
Another useful job Well Done. The sit down serves as an exclamation point of its own.
Nice to see your productions back. Well done 👍
Great to see you back building, and jumping on furniture! 👍👍👍
At 8:30, Matthias puts 4 screws in the middle separator to keep it in place.
I'm sure that's plenty strong for this purpose, however it got me thinking.
What would be the difference between these 4 screws in a line, and 4 screws in a rectangular shape?
Would the rectangular shape be more resistant against twisting/sheer forces?
Does anyone know?
It's good to see a full build video from you again Matthias!
Would either the line or the rectangular version be more prone to splitting the wood if you didn't pre-drill?
Good to see you working on wood projects again.
That last drawer going in was so cool. Nice project
You're a genius,it's a pleasure to see you work. Good job from Italy🇮🇹👋
Despite your messy workshop, you pulled it out nicely
Turned out looking pretty nice in the end.
Great to see you back at it. Hope all is well.
And with that final action Matthias signals he is back.
Great to see videos of you building stuff again. Nice workbench.
Mathias, you are a genius, the jigs you have designed and built are amazing, love your videos, and your skills are up there with the best thanks for posting from Garry in the UK
it's so nice to see your work again! i've been watching other woodworkers on youtube but it just wasn't the same
Good to see you back Matthias.
Bro! you're the king of drawers, good works!
Man, i missed these videos. Excellent work my friend
Glad to see you Back Matthias
" ... that I picked out of the trash ... " No Matthias Wandel video is complete without an allusion to dumpster-diving. :-)
great to be getting new builds from you :) I always appreciate people who not only thoughtfully show a thought process, but also will try things diff ways to back up the reasons to explore new ways or debunk myths, from time to time you will do something diff to the way i would, and I am always sure you put thought into anyway you chose to do so, also like the attempt to make stuff transportable/disassemble bets tool you can have is on your shoulders :)
Good to see you back to builds. I hope the elbows, wrists and shoulders are good.
So glad to see you are back at it!
My buddy has porter cable air nailers. I had to take it all apart and slather it on vegetable oil. Once I wiped it off it hasn't jammed since. Just... clean it off really well before you do any fine work.
Este señor lo hace ver todo tan fácil con tan buenas herramientas.
Yeah, it feels like your "back" with the old style video's. I love it!
Cool cabinet but I'm not sure if it is sturdy enough to support a vise. The whole thing will probably vibrate and rock when hacksawing through some steel.
I love watching you build these type of projects... gives me so many tips and ideas for mine. Thank you so much for sharing
There is joinery and then there is joinery. I just love watching you build things.
I love iron wood. Got a few cuts from a friend a few years ago and i'm hooked. I have since changed all the wooden handles in the house with iron wood, natural or stained, and what do you know, no more dings, scratches, and to a degree, it's also impervious to the usual staining of dirty hands. I'm wondering how good it would be for sliders, but i'll have to source more wood for that. Such a neat species.