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You can get the original plans for the tables that these are a rip-off of, from EAA Chapter 1000, for free. These have been around for more than a couple of decades. I hate it when people take others' work and claim it as their own.
Brand spanking new Woodworker here. This is the workbench I will build for my tiny shop. In fact, it will be the very first woodworking project I do! Wish me luck, I am going to need it!
You do got this. Hopefully your already done. Hardest thing for most of us is over thinking stuff. I barely started this video right after I just built my larger assembly table for a smaller one car garage type area. Where can I put this or this? Specially on first build or first concept idea, just do it! You may make a new one later but you didn’t lose anything bc you gained a ton of knowledge. Heck, I have a rolling bathroom cabinet in my garage now that works for now as a mitre saw table. Minimal extras needed. Just do it. Don’t look back.
Btw. Make sure you get your casters before complete planning if you go off of his buy list at all. Never believe wood nor metal will be as listed or “understood”. Make sure you know what you have.
Dude, I rarely comment on TH-cam videos, but I gotta give you all the credit in the world here! The fact that you are giving the plans away for this, and giving us all a tutorial on building this from scratch, showing the mistakes and everything? I'm telling you, you got another Patreon supporter from (Daveiss County) right here. Great work man.
Catawampus. The one thing I love about you and your channel is you admit to making mistakes. You're not judgmental, just a very calm, pleasant, and easy to watch person. I make mistakes like the one table not being perfectly level with the other all the time and its great watching you calmly explain how to fix it. You did the same thing with the convertible bench to storage rack and its what keeps me coming back to your channel. Great job, keep it up.
Catawampus! Hey, Matt! I’m a 68-year-old woman who works mainly on small projects. I am constantly carrying parts from one machine to another. I’m going to make the small “wing” version for a cart to get things to and fro. Thanks for the simple build idea!
Catawampus! I really enjoyed your video, build demonstration, and style. I am forever looking for flexible yet simple workbench designs. Thanks again for the video.
catawampus! I love the way you present, instruct, and engage us on how to build these projects. Love the way you show us how to correct the mistakes with ease.
Catawampus describes my shop, my projects, and my walking ability about 24/7. I believe with this video, i found my new build. I needed this for my tiny shop. Thank you!
I recently retired from working in an oil refinery for 30 plus years. I have always been interested in building things, but didn't take the time and effort to plan and give enough detail to the end result. I started watching your videos and it lit a fire under me. I've made a few things from watching you just for my personal enjoyment. To my surprise, I have actually sold several things. Thanks for the way you help teach us by showing and explaining things in your videos. Looking forward to watching many more. Merry Christmas !!!
This is a great idea! I have very limited space to work in (my single car garage is my own kitchen and food preservation space- my wife doesn’t let me mess up her’s) and I almost always have to move outdoors to a concrete slab to build something. This will allow me to have a mobile station to replace my adopted picnic table work surface, and have a place (bottom shelf) to wheel all of the tools needed for the project. I have a 12` x 15` collapsible canopy that I use for cover from the elements that this will fit under perfectly. Thanks from a northern yankee with an eastern (farm / vineyard country) Long Island accent which southerners claim is pretty thick too! 😊😊😊
Kentucky Boy absolutely killing the woodworking TH-cam game!!!!!!! You are in the very tip top tier of your chosen path. Helping and inspiring this fellow Kentuckyian and I'm sure many others across the world. I salute and thank you. God Bless
The strength and longevity of the hinge is it being recessed! I'd had glued it as well. The aluminum bar clamps from harbor freight are excellent and suggested by Paul Sellers! Ky here too !
Catawampus! We are building this for our small shop. My family is from Tennessee, so catawampus was an everyday slang for stuff going sideways. We enjoy your channel a lot. Your ability to criticize yourself is a great attribute. We all make mistakes, and things go catawampus. LOL
Love that you showed a mistake and then corrected it. I made your three pot planter (Love it) and got a little catawapus on the position of the half laps. I just filled it with a block and then made the correct cut without having to start new. Great channel.
I am a huge harbor freight fan since they have been improving their quality in the last decade. The Hercules brushless tools and 4/8/12 amp hour batteries with 21700 cells are epically well designed and perform like any premium battery
@matthewpeech…. THANK YOU! I’m a long time subscriber and this time you’ve designed the PERFECT workbench for my shop. I’ve been wanting something like this for years as my current workbench is an old kitchen island salvaged from a friends remodel project. While it works, I too find it tough to reach across and (for my likes) a bit too tall. However, when I build this I’m only going to use the 2 smaller ones because I rarely work with sheet goods. Thanks again for finding the perfect solution! Love the videos…keep them coming buddy!
And a 5 year waranty on the brushless Hercules. Just got my first few Hercules tools. They are fine for DIYers. Pros might wear them out but I'm not sure about that. They seem tough as hell to me.
I built cabinets in a dewalt loyal shop for years and when I got laid off I bought the Hercules radial arm saw biggest one they had out of desperation. I would pit that and the orbital sander and any other Hercules tool I’ve bought against a dewalt any day at 1/3 the price. The only thing I haven’t been impressed with is the durability of the consumables (sandpaper etc) but the tools themselves are solid.
I’m an American who lives in Japan and I just bought a house. This bench will be perfect for the limited space I have in my garage. Thanks for sharing.
This is a genius design. I love that it is super simple to build too. If I build these and some drawers under there I can save even more workshop space. Also love the mindset about making mistakes and just working the problem. Seeing you being chill about it is a big help.
Drawers might be nice, but then it gets heavy and harder to move around. The other potential issue is whichever face the drawers open on, may end up inaccessible. That may or may not be a problem, given your usage. But something to consider.
@@ruraloregon2347 That's why you make them pass through drawers Granted the back of the drawer on one side is the front of the other It's only do that on the short sections where it makes sense
That may be so, but it isn't his genius design. These tables have been around for decades, with plans available for free from EAA Chapter 1000 which is based at Edwards Air Force Base.
Catawampus, what a funny expression. Don't worry about your accent. I'm a sailor, hearing a lot of English accents, and your accent is one of the easy ones to understand/enterpid, so your effeort for simplifying it works. Love your open mind, and "if you wanna do it this way, go for it, if that way, then do so"-attitude. And most of all, I love that you show the error you made, and how to fix it, in stead of hiding it attempting to be a YT guru perfectionist.
Catawampus!!! Great build Matt. I need this. I’m a retired 67 year old woman and have always loved building things. This work bench is just what I need! Thank you for your great ideas!!
Really appreciate that you showed the mistake and the correction. It is so frustrating to follow directions from a TH-cam video and find an error that I can figure out where it came from. You found the error and just moved forward with an appropriate adjustment. Nice looking table.
You just came across my feed. I've never seen your videos before but I love the idea and versatility of this bench. I can totally see that with doors and or drawers for more storage options. I love the Idea and appreciate you sharing it with the world.
Catawampus describes most of the projects that are built in my small shop. Once I get the mess organized, I think this bench will work GREAT. I just have to make it to the size that will fit . Thanks Matthew.
Matthew, you are a flippin' genius! I have a 1.5 car garage that is crying for a re-do (right now, it's a nightmare's nightmare of a mess) Planning to change all that in the using your great ideas. Winter's coming here in Maine, so now I'm gathering ideas. Keep the good stuff comin'!
Catawampus things aren't always what you expected them to be, but they end up having a great story! Much like your builds, I enjoy the story you tell for each project, even the dad jokes. Keep up the great work Matt! You're the man!
Catawampus I have been watching you videos for sometime and have learned so much. I am 65 years old and staring to put my woodworking shop back together. Your workbench video has helped me see how flixabe it needs to be. I live in Greenville SC.
Cattywampus - another Ky wood worker here. From Elizabethtown been watching you since the planter build. Made 2 so far for wife and a friend. Keep up your projects like to watch you .
Hi Matthew, I've been watching your channel for some time now. I'm a seasoned woodworker and enjoy every bit of content that you put out. Your project presentations & explanations are up there with the best of 'em~! My wife and I just retired a couple of weeks ago and my shop time is about to go full bore. I've accumulated a long list of things to build over the years and am ready to make up for lost time. I see A LOT of your projects that will be going to front of the line, especially this bench/cart build. So versatile~!! I just want to thank you for your support & contributions to this community~! It's full-timers like you that keep (used to be) part-timers like me interested in keeping the sawdust flying. Always looking forward to your next video~!!
Thank you! Amazing! I am in the world of decorative finishing and need to build a bench that’s versatile for my small studio in the basement. This is exactly what I’m going to attempt! Thanks again!
I have a Warrior badged Harbor Freight angle grinder that was less than fifteen buxx which I have beaten the beeegeeziz out of over the past few years and it still grinds just fine!
i like this one. good idea. It never crossed my mind not to put siding all the way around completely makes sense even though it feels like you’re leaving something unfinished financially and weight wise is the smart move.
Catawampus. Was always just an angle. When you mow your grass on a 45deg. from the road or the house it was on a catawampus. Too funny. Another great build. This one will be in my shop. Thank you again.
Hello from Battletown, KY! I've been working out of a too-small garage until my CFO (wife) approves a workshop. Constantly dealing with too big or too small workspaces - this is EXACTLY what I need. Appreciate the design and walkthrough!
I'm lazy. I just bought two YUKON 60 in., Three Drawer Hardwood Workbenches from Harbour freight and put casters on them. Put them together when I need a large bench, and pull them apart when I dont. Plus it has drawers and a poor man's vice. At $161 each, it's a steal.
catawampus describes how my head is while I'm watching this video. I'm not a woodworker at all, but i'm building up my interest in it and out of all the youtube videos I've seen of benches, yours seems the most intuitive, modular, and beginner friendly. you earned another sub today
Catawampus! As a 70 year old retired artist , and if you're an artist you know we never retire !!! I have to say that table is awesome 👌. I wish I had space for one but hopefully I will by next spring. Thanks for sharing your process as it will make building one easy. I've made plenty of tables over the years but your design is outstanding. ❤
I like the simplicity of this setup. It can always be expanded with various options as needed, but I had to get started building this the moment I saw it. I just finished cutting up all the 2x4's. I'll put it together as time permits. Next up will be building some custom cabinets for the garage to organize all my current clutter.
Catawampus. Even from the Pacific NW, I understood everything so well, I decided to make this my first build after moving to the mid-west in my new home. I dont even own all the tools I'll need to accomplish this, but retirement is on my doorstep, and this will be one of my new hobbies, the tools are my next purchase, but I soo appreciate your video. Thanks!
Great video! I’m a leather crafter and I often need smaller modular tables as work stations but it’s super handy to have a large table to cut full sides of leather. I think this is going to be the perfect solution! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Catawampus Yes!!! This is exactly what i needed!! I was just talking with my dad yesterday about a workbench in the garage of the house i just bought a few weeks ago and it has sime nice cabinets overhead but no workbench or table to speak of. This exactly what I want!
This is by far THE best and most clever bench idea and woodwork Tutorial I have come across. Matt, you'd make the best tutor at universities or colleges. I admire how generous, humble, and kind you are to share your ideas with us - woodwork lovers. Great work 👏 👍 👌
Catawampus is a word my mother used a lot. And I'm from Michigan. This such a fine gift to so many with a shop! Thank-you and now I know what to do with my extra 2X4's that I purchased 3 years ago!
Dude I am a leather crafter and have been struggling to find a table setup that meets all of my needs this workbench is awesome I think it will do everything I need!!
It's funny because I'm from Pennsylvania, and my dad, a carpenter by trade, has always used the word catawampus. I never would've guessed it was a southern slang word til I saw this video. Cool work bench by the way. Super simple, yet super unique and handy! You've inspired me!
Catawampus! This is the workbench build I have had in my head for years but never quite figured out how to assemble. Its good to know its as versatile as I thought it would be. This is exactly what I'm looking for and you did such a great job explaining it. Really appreciate this video!
Been playing with wood for years. I've gone from a single car garage with a concrete floor that was hand mixed and very rough (by a previous owner) to a nice two car garage, to a 24ft by 38ft shop, to my now 40ft by 72ft shop. I built a large table with cabinet under an adjustable top that serves as an assembly table as well as an outfeed table. It has slots to match my 10 inch table saw's miter slots as well as my 12 inch table saw miter slots. And, I built an infeed table as well that has a maple top, is drilled for 3/4 inch dogs and two wood vise. All my power equipment with the exception of my 10 inch table saw were my father's and even though they are old love using them!
Thank you , this is the design I need for my shop.I have my small in the basement of my house. My floor is uneven but the adjustment of catawampus will solve my problem. I love to have the plans if still available. Matthew you just solve my space problems.
Catywampus Watched to the end (of course) I love this! I left my workshop today with intentions to design a "work table". I came inside and forgot! haha. ended up seeing this video, I'm I'm glad I did. Thanks for the idea.. I'll also build a small table that will connect to these tables, for my miter saw and 1 for my planer.
I’m over fifty and at my age it’s rare when something new blows my skirt up I’m so happy I saw your video before making my new work table. Thanks for the video.
Caddywampus from Uruguay 🇺🇾. I have watched this so many times... Just came out of the hospital and it will be the first thing i build. Thanks for ALL the great videos.
Great build . Fantastic idea. Explained in simple terms that that are easy to understand. I am a 74 year old recently retired engineer from England and have just swopped lathes and milling machines for woodworking tools. This will be brilliant in my small 16 x 8 feet garage. Will definitely be looking at more projects on your channel.
Catawampus!!! Have been looking for a very practical workbench and this hits the mark; thanks for your generosity in sharing the plans and the build! Looking forward to building this one!
The only people not making mistakes are the people not doing anything! Great video, easy to understand. I'm building a new home and including an attached 15x25 shop. My first "real" shop! This will probably be the first build once I finally move in!
Man this was fantastic and timely! Was trying to figure out how i could have a good sized workbench in a two car garage and still get the cars in when Im not wood working. I can separate these and tuck them into the corners! Brilliant and super simple to make.
Mr. Peech, I’ve built so many workbenches in my 50 years in the Welding & Construction Industry. This my friend is fantastic! I really like the way you set up how you level the bench. Outstanding
I have 2 large wooden shelves, one dedicated carpenter bench with pegs, armorers bench, and my Snap On Master box. I'm replacing my appropriated cabinet system with this, but not as deep. Brilliant design man!
Catawampus! Thank you so much! That’s exactly the kind of workbench I need to do my projects and fit my space . Thank you for your simple easy to understand directions . I’m gonna give it a whirl, but I’m probably gonna have to use scrap wood that I have on hand.
Harbor freight has been my go to since the 80’s for wrenches, sockets, hand wood working tools, drill bits, wood working clamps, etc. Surprisingly good. And best of all very affordable.
You have a talent for woodworking and gift in making videos. I appreciate the work that must have gone into making this build and the explanation so easy to understand. Well done!
1st time viewer and enjoyed it. I have built several benches and equipment tables using this design going back to early 2000s. I found the plans on the Experimental Aircraft Association site way back when. They were called EAA Work Tables if I recall correctly. The supplied cut list resulted in 2 24”X60” tables from X (can’t remember and too lazy to go find) 2x4s and 2 sheets of plywood with minimal waste. Kudos to you taking the sound, simple design and building this innovative solution.
Catawampus. I love the Harbor Freight roof racks. I haul 2-3 kayaks, bike, and/or ladders several times a week for 9 months out of the year. So nothing really heavy, but they have been rock solid, easy to install, and hundreds of dollars cheaper than the other bigger brand roof racks.
I built the large table x2 for my laser stands. Thanks for the solution. Love your style...you make learning to build stuff very easy. I also like your videos that breaking down stuff you see in the store.
Catawampus is fun to type and say! About 5 years ago I went on a deep-dive to find the "best" workbench and most of those videos involve hundreds of hours of really fancy dovetails and crazy vises and bells and whistles. I remember looking for something EXACTLY like this. I agree this is the best work bench because it is simple and it works and you can adapt it to your needs. I will be using this design for my next workshop when I move next year this is the first project on the list (after I pour the concrete floors cause I don't think the castors would work in the dirt.) Thank you for sharing all that you do. Your channel is one of the few that feels legitimately like its sole purpose is to help people that want to make projects (and make money selling projects)
Yo Matthew, harbor freight does makes some pneumatic swivel casters that might work pretty good in dirt in case you are interested. Pricey though. Cheers.
Lovely Matt! Catawampas! :) Love your videos, I'm gonna get my workshop up and running any day now. Been watching your videos a few years and still haven't actually started, too bust renovating my house and working full-time in the ambulance service. Your vids inspire me a lot though. Any day...
I've got a super small shop with a lean to to work under. That's where I do my cutting and planning. The problem is the lean to still has a dirt floor. We are remodeling a bathroom now but as soon as it's done I plan to have concrete poured under the lean to. I'm going to build these tables to help with everything you talked about in the video. I'll be able to take down my saw horses and planks I use for a table. Good video Matthew!
Catawampus, brilliantly done! I've prob seen more workbench content than anything else bc it's always the starting point of every project, and this build is by far the best.
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Catawampus happens, ingenious idea. Will solve a ton of problems! Thanks. (Hope mine doesn't end up being "wampyjawed"!
I cant save this video to a playlist so I can refer to it later.
Hopefully not 😂
Omg!!! Your my favorite TH-cam woodworker ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
You can get the original plans for the tables that these are a rip-off of, from EAA Chapter 1000, for free. These have been around for more than a couple of decades. I hate it when people take others' work and claim it as their own.
Brand spanking new Woodworker here. This is the workbench I will build for my tiny shop. In fact, it will be the very first woodworking project I do! Wish me luck, I am going to need it!
You’ve got this!
You do got this. Hopefully your already done. Hardest thing for most of us is over thinking stuff. I barely started this video right after I just built my larger assembly table for a smaller one car garage type area. Where can I put this or this? Specially on first build or first concept idea, just do it! You may make a new one later but you didn’t lose anything bc you gained a ton of knowledge. Heck, I have a rolling bathroom cabinet in my garage now that works for now as a mitre saw table. Minimal extras needed. Just do it. Don’t look back.
Btw. Make sure you get your casters before complete planning if you go off of his buy list at all. Never believe wood nor metal will be as listed or “understood”. Make sure you know what you have.
Do it!!!! Make sawdust your glitter. I can't get rid of it lol it's in every sock I own.
@@aaronblackford981my miter saw was mounted on a discarded barbecue grill
Not a single man or woman on YT explains it better. Thank you Matt, highest quality videos.
That means a lot to me. Thank you.
Dude, I rarely comment on TH-cam videos, but I gotta give you all the credit in the world here! The fact that you are giving the plans away for this, and giving us all a tutorial on building this from scratch, showing the mistakes and everything? I'm telling you, you got another Patreon supporter from (Daveiss County) right here. Great work man.
Catawampus. The one thing I love about you and your channel is you admit to making mistakes. You're not judgmental, just a very calm, pleasant, and easy to watch person. I make mistakes like the one table not being perfectly level with the other all the time and its great watching you calmly explain how to fix it. You did the same thing with the convertible bench to storage rack and its what keeps me coming back to your channel. Great job, keep it up.
Catawampus! Hey, Matt! I’m a 68-year-old woman who works mainly on small projects. I am constantly carrying parts from one machine to another. I’m going to make the small “wing” version for a cart to get things to and fro. Thanks for the simple build idea!
That is awesome! Thanks for watching!
Catawampus! I really enjoyed your video, build demonstration, and style. I am forever looking for flexible yet simple workbench designs. Thanks again for the video.
catawampus! I love the way you present, instruct, and engage us on how to build these projects. Love the way you show us how to correct the mistakes with ease.
Catawampus describes my shop, my projects, and my walking ability about 24/7. I believe with this video, i found my new build. I needed this for my tiny shop. Thank you!
Sounds great! Hope it helps with your shop needs!
I recently retired from working in an oil refinery for 30 plus years. I have always been interested in building things, but didn't take the time and effort to plan and give enough detail to the end result. I started watching your videos and it lit a fire under me. I've made a few things from watching you just for my personal enjoyment. To my surprise, I have actually sold several things. Thanks for the way you help teach us by showing and explaining things in your videos. Looking forward to watching many more. Merry Christmas !!!
My procrastination actually paid off! Haven’t built my workbench … yet. New plan in place. Thanks!
Same here 😂
This is a great idea! I have very limited space to work in (my single car garage is my own kitchen and food preservation space- my wife doesn’t let me mess up her’s) and I almost always have to move outdoors to a concrete slab to build something. This will allow me to have a mobile station to replace my adopted picnic table work surface, and have a place (bottom shelf) to wheel all of the tools needed for the project. I have a 12` x 15` collapsible canopy that I use for cover from the elements that this will fit under perfectly. Thanks from a northern yankee with an eastern (farm / vineyard country) Long Island accent which southerners claim is pretty thick too! 😊😊😊
Kentucky Boy absolutely killing the woodworking TH-cam game!!!!!!! You are in the very tip top tier of your chosen path. Helping and inspiring this fellow Kentuckyian and I'm sure many others across the world. I salute and thank you. God Bless
Thanks! It's what I'm meant to do... reach and teach. I'm just glad most can understand hillbilly lol.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworkingimagine being in Cajun country, ya got a bunch of catching up to do 😮😂
The strength and longevity of the hinge is it being recessed! I'd had glued it as well. The aluminum bar clamps from harbor freight are excellent and suggested by Paul Sellers! Ky here too !
Catawampus! We are building this for our small shop. My family is from Tennessee, so catawampus was an everyday slang for stuff going sideways. We enjoy your channel a lot. Your ability to criticize yourself is a great attribute. We all make mistakes, and things go catawampus. LOL
Love that you showed a mistake and then corrected it. I made your three pot planter (Love it) and got a little catawapus on the position of the half laps. I just filled it with a block and then made the correct cut without having to start new. Great channel.
We all make mistakes, just apart of the process. What matters is how you go about it!
I am a huge harbor freight fan since they have been improving their quality in the last decade. The Hercules brushless tools and 4/8/12 amp hour batteries with 21700 cells are epically well designed and perform like any premium battery
Nice! Thanks for letting us know.
@matthewpeech….
THANK YOU!
I’m a long time subscriber and this time you’ve designed the PERFECT workbench for my shop. I’ve been wanting something like this for years as my current workbench is an old kitchen island salvaged from a friends remodel project. While it works, I too find it tough to reach across and (for my likes) a bit too tall. However, when I build this I’m only going to use the 2 smaller ones because I rarely work with sheet goods.
Thanks again for finding the perfect solution!
Love the videos…keep them coming buddy!
And a 5 year waranty on the brushless Hercules. Just got my first few Hercules tools. They are fine for DIYers. Pros might wear them out but I'm not sure about that. They seem tough as hell to me.
@@lucky13farms99 even if they do wear them out there are harbor freight everywhere and the warranty is fantastic. Did I mention the battery life?
I built cabinets in a dewalt loyal shop for years and when I got laid off I bought the Hercules radial arm saw biggest one they had out of desperation.
I would pit that and the orbital sander and any other Hercules tool I’ve bought against a dewalt any day at 1/3 the price.
The only thing I haven’t been impressed with is the durability of the consumables (sandpaper etc) but the tools themselves are solid.
Catawampus! Love the versatility of these. Very well explained, filmed, and edited. Bravó!
Catawampus is the main definition of all my builds. Thank you for the inspiration Matt!
I’m an American who lives in Japan and I just bought a house. This bench will be perfect for the limited space I have in my garage. Thanks for sharing.
This is a genius design. I love that it is super simple to build too. If I build these and some drawers under there I can save even more workshop space. Also love the mindset about making mistakes and just working the problem. Seeing you being chill about it is a big help.
Drawers would make this the absolute best design that I have seen
Drawers might be nice, but then it gets heavy and harder to move around.
The other potential issue is whichever face the drawers open on, may end up inaccessible. That may or may not be a problem, given your usage. But something to consider.
@@ruraloregon2347 That's why you make them pass through drawers Granted the back of the drawer on one side is the front of the other It's only do that on the short sections where it makes sense
Not a bad idea. Best of luck!
That may be so, but it isn't his genius design. These tables have been around for decades, with plans available for free from EAA Chapter 1000 which is based at Edwards Air Force Base.
Catawampus, what a funny expression.
Don't worry about your accent. I'm a sailor, hearing a lot of English accents, and your accent is one of the easy ones to understand/enterpid, so your effeort for simplifying it works.
Love your open mind, and "if you wanna do it this way, go for it, if that way, then do so"-attitude. And most of all, I love that you show the error you made, and how to fix it, in stead of hiding it attempting to be a YT guru perfectionist.
Catawampus!!! Great build Matt. I need this. I’m a retired 67 year old woman and have always loved building things. This work bench is just what I need! Thank you for your great ideas!!
These tables have been around for decades, with plans available for free from EAA Chapter 1000 which is based at Edwards Air Force Base.
Really appreciate that you showed the mistake and the correction. It is so frustrating to follow directions from a TH-cam video and find an error that I can figure out where it came from. You found the error and just moved forward with an appropriate adjustment. Nice looking table.
Cool design, simple instruction, no potty mouth. Recipe for success.
Simple, yet very cleaver. I will be building one myself. I don't know why something so simple escapes me until I see it on TH-cam. Thanks.
These tables have been around for decades, with plans available for free from EAA Chapter 1000 which is based at Edwards Air Force Base.
Keep it simple and productive ... You are an ACE !!! Thanks !!! Great work bench !!!
Cool table design, Matt. Never seen anybody do this before in my 42 years of woodworking!
Thanks! I've never seen it either. Just seemed like a good idea to solve the too big / too small workbench issue.
You just came across my feed. I've never seen your videos before but I love the idea and versatility of this bench. I can totally see that with doors and or drawers for more storage options. I love the Idea and appreciate you sharing it with the world.
Catawampus describes most of the projects that are built in my small shop. Once I get the mess organized, I think this bench will work GREAT. I just have to make it to the size that will fit .
Thanks Matthew.
Sounds great! Thanks for watching
Matthew, you are a flippin' genius! I have a 1.5 car garage that is crying for a re-do (right now, it's a nightmare's nightmare of a mess) Planning to change all that in the using your great ideas. Winter's coming here in Maine, so now I'm gathering ideas. Keep the good stuff comin'!
Catawampus things aren't always what you expected them to be, but they end up having a great story! Much like your builds, I enjoy the story you tell for each project, even the dad jokes. Keep up the great work Matt! You're the man!
Couldn't have said it any better. Thanks a bunch!
I love this table I’m definitely going to be making one for my shop. I watched the whole video.
Catawampus is more the norm than the exception! Thanks for leaving the problems and solutions in ❤
No problem!
Catawampus I have been watching you videos for sometime and have learned so much. I am 65 years old and staring to put my woodworking shop back together. Your workbench video has helped me see how flixabe it needs to be. I live in Greenville SC.
Cattywampus - another Ky wood worker here. From Elizabethtown been watching you since the planter build. Made 2 so far for wife and a friend. Keep up your projects like to watch you .
Hello neighbor! We are pretty close. Thanks for the support.
Hi Matthew, I've been watching your channel for some time now. I'm a seasoned woodworker and enjoy every bit of content that you put out. Your project presentations & explanations are up there with the best of 'em~! My wife and I just retired a couple of weeks ago and my shop time is about to go full bore. I've accumulated a long list of things to build over the years and am ready to make up for lost time. I see A LOT of your projects that will be going to front of the line, especially this bench/cart build. So versatile~!! I just want to thank you for your support & contributions to this community~! It's full-timers like you that keep (used to be) part-timers like me interested in keeping the sawdust flying. Always looking forward to your next video~!!
That's awesome to hear. Thanks for all the support!
Thank you! Amazing! I am in the world of decorative finishing and need to build a bench that’s versatile for my small studio in the basement. This is exactly what I’m going to attempt! Thanks again!
I have a Warrior badged Harbor Freight angle grinder that was less than fifteen buxx which I have beaten the beeegeeziz out of over the past few years and it still grinds just fine!
nice!
i like this one. good idea. It never crossed my mind not to put siding all the way around completely makes sense even though it feels like you’re leaving something unfinished financially and weight wise is the smart move.
Catawampus. Was always just an angle. When you mow your grass on a 45deg. from the road or the house it was on a catawampus. Too funny. Another great build. This one will be in my shop. Thank you again.
Interesting! Thanks for watching and enjoy the build
How do I get the new workbench not to wiggle since I put on the 4 HF 3” casters with brakes?
Great design! And a big hello from a senior Kentucky carpenter/woodworker. It'll work great in the shop I'm setting up for my retirement.
Nice project. I like the quick DJ mode you put the tables in🤣🤣 Sir Mix a Peech!!!
😂 You noticed the DJ!
Hello from Battletown, KY! I've been working out of a too-small garage until my CFO (wife) approves a workshop. Constantly dealing with too big or too small workspaces - this is EXACTLY what I need. Appreciate the design and walkthrough!
I'm lazy. I just bought two YUKON 60 in., Three Drawer Hardwood Workbenches from Harbour freight and put casters on them. Put them together when I need a large bench, and pull them apart when I dont. Plus it has drawers and a poor man's vice. At $161 each, it's a steal.
As much as this video was brilliant, I might just steal your idea instead!
How tall is the working height of your HF configuration?
I wouldn't call Harbor freight metal steal. Lol
@@thisissparta8884not metal. All hardwood. It’s one of their better prodcts
Sounds cheap...oh wait, it is
catawampus describes how my head is while I'm watching this video. I'm not a woodworker at all, but i'm building up my interest in it and out of all the youtube videos I've seen of benches, yours seems the most intuitive, modular, and beginner friendly. you earned another sub today
Catawampus!
As a 70 year old retired artist , and if you're an artist you know we never retire !!! I have to say that table is awesome 👌. I wish I had space for one but hopefully I will by next spring. Thanks for sharing your process as it will make building one easy. I've made plenty of tables over the years but your design is outstanding. ❤
Catawampus, THIS is the workbench I want! Good grief, I could even build it in stages as I go along creating space for it in my chaotic workshop! 🤩
I like the simplicity of this setup. It can always be expanded with various options as needed, but I had to get started building this the moment I saw it. I just finished cutting up all the 2x4's. I'll put it together as time permits. Next up will be building some custom cabinets for the garage to organize all my current clutter.
Catawampus, that term has followed me since my childhood days in the Adirondack Mountains. I 'll be 74 in Oct.
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I want to hear the stories...
Catawampus. Even from the Pacific NW, I understood everything so well, I decided to make this my first build after moving to the mid-west in my new home. I dont even own all the tools I'll need to accomplish this, but retirement is on my doorstep, and this will be one of my new hobbies, the tools are my next purchase, but I soo appreciate your video. Thanks!
Awesome…I am retiring in 3 days and this is my first project! After that…treehouse build for my granddaughter! Thank you man!
Congratulations!
Cattywampus- yankee here, no idea what it is or how to spell. My comment is please don’t hide your accent, We all love it!
Swahili? Seriously though, he sounds southern a times.
Great video! I’m a leather crafter and I often need smaller modular tables as work stations but it’s super handy to have a large table to cut full sides of leather. I think this is going to be the perfect solution! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I'd like to know how he built his miter saw station
Me too me too!
Well… sounds like we need a build video for that!
Yes i agree. I actually copied his to build mine. I used a melamine from a treadmill for the top on mine.
@@MatthewPeechWoodworking ahhhh yes please! I’ve seen others but I love the simplicity of your builds and how you maximize materials!
Catawampus Yes!!! This is exactly what i needed!! I was just talking with my dad yesterday about a workbench in the garage of the house i just bought a few weeks ago and it has sime nice cabinets overhead but no workbench or table to speak of. This exactly what I want!
This is by far THE best and most clever bench idea and woodwork Tutorial I have come across. Matt, you'd make the best tutor at universities or colleges. I admire how generous, humble, and kind you are to share your ideas with us - woodwork lovers. Great work 👏 👍 👌
C o o l !
I made a work bench out of composite decking boards and green treat lumber. 3 1/2' x 8' and that's All i've got room for.
Catawampus is a word my mother used a lot. And I'm from Michigan. This such a fine gift to so many with a shop! Thank-you and now I know what to do with my extra 2X4's that I purchased 3 years ago!
There ya go!
Cattywompus I am from Southwest Mo. And I have heard that word all my life. Great workbench I am going to build one myself. You are a genius.
This is one of the best videos on YT. Very clear and simple explanations are welcomed. Thanks Matt.
Dude I am a leather crafter and have been struggling to find a table setup that meets all of my needs this workbench is awesome I think it will do everything I need!!
I love modular building, I've been doing it for years. Great job.
It's funny because I'm from Pennsylvania, and my dad, a carpenter by trade, has always used the word catawampus. I never would've guessed it was a southern slang word til I saw this video. Cool work bench by the way. Super simple, yet super unique and handy! You've inspired me!
Catawampus! This is the workbench build I have had in my head for years but never quite figured out how to assemble. Its good to know its as versatile as I thought it would be. This is exactly what I'm looking for and you did such a great job explaining it. Really appreciate this video!
Glad you like it!
Been playing with wood for years. I've gone from a single car garage with a concrete floor that was hand mixed and very rough (by a previous owner) to a nice two car garage, to a 24ft by 38ft shop, to my now 40ft by 72ft shop. I built a large table with cabinet under an adjustable top that serves as an assembly table as well as an outfeed table. It has slots to match my 10 inch table saw's miter slots as well as my 12 inch table saw miter slots.
And, I built an infeed table as well that has a maple top, is drilled for 3/4 inch dogs and two wood vise.
All my power equipment with the exception of my 10 inch table saw were my father's and even though they are old love using them!
Thank you , this is the design I need for my shop.I have my small in the basement of my house. My floor is uneven but the adjustment of catawampus will solve my problem. I love to have the plans if still available. Matthew you just solve my space problems.
My wife's from The South she uses that word all the time. Cracks me up every time. Great video. Very useful tables. Thank you
Slick design and is versatile. They can also be fitted out with cabinets or draws under to top for storage.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Catywampus
Watched to the end (of course) I love this! I left my workshop today with intentions to design a "work table". I came inside and forgot! haha. ended up seeing this video, I'm I'm glad I did. Thanks for the idea.. I'll also build a small table that will connect to these tables, for my miter saw and 1 for my planer.
This is awesome!!
Thanks!
I’m over fifty and at my age it’s rare when something new blows my skirt up I’m so happy I saw your video before making my new work table. Thanks for the video.
don't worry about your draw I'm from Michigan and i can understand you just fine. i think your very good at what you do.
So far best workbench I have seen online. Not caddywompass at all. Good presentation
Thanks for taking the time to create this informative and fun video.
The catawampus part made me a subscriber.
Thanks for keeping it real.
Caddywampus from Uruguay 🇺🇾.
I have watched this so many times...
Just came out of the hospital and it will be the first thing i build.
Thanks for ALL the great videos.
Great build . Fantastic idea. Explained in simple terms that that are easy to understand. I am a 74 year old recently retired engineer from England and have just swopped lathes and milling machines for woodworking tools. This will be brilliant in my small 16 x 8 feet garage. Will definitely be looking at more projects on your channel.
Catawampus!!! Have been looking for a very practical workbench and this hits the mark; thanks for your generosity in sharing the plans and the build! Looking forward to building this one!
The only people not making mistakes are the people not doing anything! Great video, easy to understand. I'm building a new home and including an attached 15x25 shop. My first "real" shop! This will probably be the first build once I finally move in!
Cattywampus Matt! Philip here from Fayetteville, Georgia. 69 y/o retiree, piddler with wood. Thank you so much. This stuff is fun.
Catawampus! Thank you so much for not editing out the tables not matching up. Good to know the pros make the same mistakes I do
Man this was fantastic and timely! Was trying to figure out how i could have a good sized workbench in a two car garage and still get the cars in when Im not wood working. I can separate these and tuck them into the corners! Brilliant and super simple to make.
Mr. Peech, I’ve built so many workbenches in my 50 years in the Welding & Construction Industry. This my friend is fantastic!
I really like the way you set up how you level the bench. Outstanding
These tables have been around for decades, with plans available for free from EAA Chapter 1000 which is based at Edwards Air Force Base.
I have 2 large wooden shelves, one dedicated carpenter bench with pegs, armorers bench, and my Snap On Master box. I'm replacing my appropriated cabinet system with this, but not as deep. Brilliant design man!
Katie wampus. I Dig your podcast. Excellent bench idea. Thank you for the tips, Matthew. You're doing a hell of a job. I will continue to watch.
Catawampus! Thank you so much! That’s exactly the kind of workbench I need to do my projects and fit my space . Thank you for your simple easy to understand directions . I’m gonna give it a whirl, but I’m probably gonna have to use scrap wood that I have on hand.
Great bench versatility for a small shop. Well thought out and executed.
Thanks!
Harbor freight has been my go to since the 80’s for wrenches, sockets, hand wood working tools, drill bits, wood working clamps, etc. Surprisingly good. And best of all very affordable.
You have a talent for woodworking and gift in making videos. I appreciate the work that must have gone into making this build and the explanation so easy to understand. Well done!
Catawampus. This is the coolest workbench idea I've ever seen. Thanks so much Matt. I can hardly wait to make my own.
best wishes from South Dakota.
1st time viewer and enjoyed it. I have built several benches and equipment tables using this design going back to early 2000s. I found the plans on the Experimental Aircraft Association site way back when. They were called EAA Work Tables if I recall correctly. The supplied cut list resulted in 2 24”X60” tables from X (can’t remember and too lazy to go find) 2x4s and 2 sheets of plywood with minimal waste. Kudos to you taking the sound, simple design and building this innovative solution.
those catawampus tables are a good idea. Thanks for the video and I like those words you can only find in a specific region. Greetings from Belgium.
Catawampus. I love the Harbor Freight roof racks. I haul 2-3 kayaks, bike, and/or ladders several times a week for 9 months out of the year. So nothing really heavy, but they have been rock solid, easy to install, and hundreds of dollars cheaper than the other bigger brand roof racks.
The most interesting and useful work bench system I've seen. Thanks
I built the large table x2 for my laser stands. Thanks for the solution. Love your style...you make learning to build stuff very easy. I also like your videos that breaking down stuff you see in the store.
Catawampus is fun to type and say!
About 5 years ago I went on a deep-dive to find the "best" workbench and most of those videos involve hundreds of hours of really fancy dovetails and crazy vises and bells and whistles. I remember looking for something EXACTLY like this. I agree this is the best work bench because it is simple and it works and you can adapt it to your needs. I will be using this design for my next workshop when I move next year this is the first project on the list (after I pour the concrete floors cause I don't think the castors would work in the dirt.)
Thank you for sharing all that you do. Your channel is one of the few that feels legitimately like its sole purpose is to help people that want to make projects (and make money selling projects)
Yo Matthew, harbor freight does makes some pneumatic swivel casters that might work pretty good in dirt in case you are interested. Pricey though. Cheers.
These tables have been around for decades, with plans available for free from EAA Chapter 1000 which is based at Edwards Air Force Base.
Thanks!
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Lovely Matt!
Catawampas! :) Love your videos, I'm gonna get my workshop up and running any day now. Been watching your videos a few years and still haven't actually started, too bust renovating my house and working full-time in the ambulance service. Your vids inspire me a lot though. Any day...
I've got a super small shop with a lean to to work under. That's where I do my cutting and planning. The problem is the lean to still has a dirt floor. We are remodeling a bathroom now but as soon as it's done I plan to have concrete poured under the lean to. I'm going to build these tables to help with everything you talked about in the video. I'll be able to take down my saw horses and planks I use for a table. Good video Matthew!
Catawampus, brilliantly done! I've prob seen more workbench content than anything else bc it's always the starting point of every project, and this build is by far the best.