Hi Robert. Love the video and the workbench. I went ahead and bought the plans and they look so perfect, I think even I can handle it! 😂 Sorry if I missed it, but can you tell me what the final height is with the 5.5" casters? I'm short, but also want something I can use standing up or with an adjustable chair, so I want to adjust the measurements for the legs as needed. Thanks!
Couldn't have said it better myself. I don't need to know anyone's life story, or how many kids they have, or that the sawdust smell reminds them of their granddad if I'm here to get some tips on building a table!
Love the simplicity of this video. Straight to the point. Well edited. No filler commentary. Good bullet points. Just a plain saw and drill nothing fancy. Very easy to follow.
Thank you very much. You made the table in a simple and easy way for beginners. Most of the carpenters on TH-cam do it in a complicated way and with tools that are not available to the beginner. Thank you from the heart
You kept this simple and straight forward. On a level most of us can relate to. No Planing, No Joining or other equipment, other than the basics. Thank you.
At half the size, it took me almost half a day to build mine, and I'm glad I read some of the comments first, so I left an overhang for the top on three sides. Thanks for this good idea.
Clever ending. I love the combo of demonstrating the build quickly and linking to the PDF plans. It's unique and helpful. So many on here gab on and on forever with fancy intros, music, etc. I prefer no BS
thank God someone who doesnt insist on showing us loud sanding, table saw, blah blah, with tools most of us dont have, just get on with it already!! Thank you just what I like to see, straight to the point no nonsense
I’m just starting to get into woodworking and used this video as the inspiration to build my own worktable, but made a few minor adjustments. For the legs, instead of using 28-1/8” 2x4’s, I used 4x4’s cut to 30”. The rest of the frame is 2x4’s cut 71” wide by 34” deep. For the top, I had a sheet of 1” plywood left over from my bathroom remodel several years ago, so I cut that down to size and used it. It’s attached to the frame from underneath using twenty 3x3” metal brackets. With the casters, it’s the same height as my table saw. It’s big and heavy but rock solid, and overall I’m very pleased with how it turned out. Thanks.
Ok, well, my husband and I made your 1 hour table. Pattern is easy if you follow your directions but we decided to add the drawers as in your other video. We made it longer and wider and put 3 large drawers on each side. Took more than two weeks. Love it! Thanks for the ideas!
A small tip, if I may. When cutting the top, leave a 1" overhang on the front. That way it's easy to dust off as you'll have a little lip to put a dustpan under. It is also nice to have an overhang for clamping lumber with a quick-grip clamp. Your "L" shaped legs are a neat idea. Nice vid!
I just did this build yesterday. Made a couple size mods for my needs, but otherwise the same. I am really happy with how it turned out. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
LOVE THIS! Too many workbench videos are too complicated and they to make a piece of furniture. THIS IS A WORKBENCH! This is how I build them. BUT my first ones were built like this, my subsequent ones left the plywood surface overhang by about 4 inches so a hand clamp can grab the edge and hold down parts.
Mr. Keller: At first, after buying your plans, I thought the leg length was too short for my height (6'2") but after assembling, the bench will be perfect for me after adding the casters. It's a great bench for the $$$ and simplicity of building it. Thanks a million. (Wait. Thanks $999,999,998 worth!)
Well!! I got it all framed out. Indeed, the 28" legs are turned out to be too short for my height (6'2") even with 6-inch casters. I would have been better off using around 38"-40" as leg height, which would bring the overall height of the bench to 44" or so. So I think I'm going to unbutton the thing and get some longer 2x4's. Of course there's the "Joe Magee" solution which is to just put extenders on the present legs. But the framed out bench is very sturdy, too be sure. And overall, it's a great, simple frame with lots of possibilities for tweaking it into something more elaborate. As it is, my plan is to joint 2x4's together for a top. Maybe hang some drawers on it, too. Fun project. Definitely not a 1-hour project for this tenderfoot. :)
New to woodworking and needed an out feed table and workbench. Not counting shopping for lumber actual buildout took 1.5 hours. Simple video easy to follow straight to the point.
I know I'm a day late and a dollar short on this video. But if you make those support on the inside of your work bench legs you can do two things, 1, still add support to table legs and 2 you will have a ledge to attach a storage shelve underneath the bench. Great video. Thanks for posting
great build for beginner, retired hobbyist here, wish l saw this video before a couple of others, Built two work benches came out ok but really enjoyed the watch and the ease of this.
Great to see a decent beginner friendly bench to get the workshop up and running. Been using a fold up painter/papering table, but it's time for an upgrade. Good video, and love the end.
Like it 👍🏻 I’m a plasterer and timber framer by trade and this is exactly how I build stuff. From studwalls, partitions, cupboards, decking, pergola’s even a garden shed 🤣 no nonsense just the right sized timber and some good straight cuts.....and of course screws 😃
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I've searched the internet for hours looking for a simple affordable workbench that i can make with the minimal tools i have and i think i finally found it, thank you so much kind sir.
Nice touch at the end. LOL I just bought a new Delta table saw and this simple table is my next project! I have been getting frustrated looking at free plans for outfeed tables but they are all way too elaborate for what I need. This fits the bill perfectly! Thanks!
I was looking for an outfeed table for my table saw that could double as a workbench. This is exactly what I need! I agree with one of the commenters. It’s nice to have something you don’t need a jointer/planer/tablesaw to assemble. Although milling those boards would be nice, it would definitely add to the time. Nice video, thanks for making.
Flat-stud your bench top support frame - extremely handy for quick clamping work to bench top. Just miter 2x4 ends at 45. You can either screw the frame into the legs top down, or wrap frame around legs which is what I did when I built mine eons ago. I also added a fifth leg, a doubled 2x4 in the center toward back which provides significantly more rigidity to bench top - also provides support for simply plywood shelf underneath. I wish there was a way to post pictures on here.
@@cindyp2296 I suspect y-t prevents posting pictures in comments because one picture could take forever to load, thus slowing down the loading of the video along with it. And if several people posted pictures in their comments, it could completely bog everything down. Like RJK's design, my bench is really simple, cheap, and easy to build. It's 3-1/2 ft. x 7 ft., and it's my "basic" stationary bench that is fixed up against the wall. It's for myriad tasks, and most of the time has evidence from one project or five at a time. Be sure to plan the height and width of your bench to not only allow for easily reaching the back surface of the bench top, but also to reach over it for a pegboard or other tool storage above the bench if you add that. I'm tall so 3-1/2 ft is an easy reach. If you look at the picture icon for RJK's video, he shows the plywood-topped workbench with the supporting 2x4 frame mounted perpendicular to the plywood. Simply turn the 2x4s flat instead, with mitered intersections at the corners. If you're using 3/4 ply, flat-studding reduces the thickness of the edge from 4-1/4 in. down to 2-1/4 in, much easier to clamp. After that, add whatever your imagination comes up with for various additional support, shelf, etc. depending on how you operate. Have fun.
Great video! You've inspired me to give this a try. The best part is that the tools you're using are super accessible and beginner friendly. I was worried you'd whip out a $5000 planer or something very specialized, but this looks feasible with a basic circular saw and drill. Thank you!
Awesome build. I used your design but added a couple of cross members and glue to support the plywood so it does not sound like a kettle drum. Also added a 5" block of 2x4 to the ends of the legs to support the 3rd screw hole on the casters. Thanks
Looking for an easy DYI work table, and 8 came across this. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Easy, quick and not terribly expensive. Great job and thanks for uploading this!
@@deangrichter7502 I'm ok with shots of the shop dog, it's the crap music that bothers me in these type of videos. I do prefer the quiet ones that just get the job done though.
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks! I’m going to add a plywood bottom though before adding the top, that way you have storage underneath it for saws and stuff, overall great video!!
Love that you didn’t predrill anything. Lol. When I built mine I predrilled every hole and it was time consuming but now I’m making a larger table for the center of my shop
Personally, I totally agree with you. This simplicity really works. Strong enough to hold everything together for years. People should 'keep it simple stupid' KISS. Get it done and out of the way! Thanks so much for sharing your vid. Stylish ending!
I like these kinds of tables better than the fancier ones folks have posted. My grandfather used to throw these kinds together all of the time. It doesn't bother you to mar, scuff, drill or saw into these. I'd hate to have one that took a week to complete and has a lacquered surface to look nice because I'd be afraid of ruining it with a simple project by cutting or drilling into it. _These_ are actual carpenter benches; the others are just glossy wannabes tossed online to attract subscribers with "Oooo! So pretty!" comments. I'd much rather have one of these. You can _actually do work_ on one of these. =)
@@jamesanthony8438 very true. In my country Thailand, no professional carpenters use fine looking tables. They just put up quickly plywood tables and work from that in their occupation. Hard and sturdy and adequate to get work going. And all their table saw are quickly make-shift, almost impromtu version that they put together in 2-3 hours. Not that I agree at all in the safety aspect, but it just does the work for them for many generations. Haha
@@Jartisann Half the time, the closest I have to a workbench is a 1"x12" plank laying across two saw horses. Like you said, it ain't pretty, probably isn't safe, but it gets the job done.... if just barely. =)
David Roman I was thinking the same thing for my sliding miter saw!!! I just downloaded the plans but I won’t be making it as big as the one he built here. I’m looking forward to putting this thing together.
Thank you so much for showing me this video I have just built this bench and had trouble mounting my casters but seeing how you did it I got it now. Thanks
I’m going to build this exact bench soon. I will report back with my efforts and let y’all know how it came out. I appreciate the simple and clear directions as to how to build this thing 👌🏽
Hi Robert, please know that I have my reservations regarding comments and such on any social media....BUT...video is well edited and the "visual instructions" concise!! I just finished building this workbench and it looks sharp and sturdy !! Thanks for guiding the novice in woodworking!!!! Best wished from Tucson, AZ!!
I could build this, checking square before every cut, clamp and screw, and it would still look like something out of Dr. Seuss. This guy never checks square and it puts IKEA to shame. Maybe I’ll try painting…
I was debating from use Lag Bolts or Decking Screws. After seeing this come together, like you I'll use the decking screws. I am making a change though, I am use 2X4 lumber for the top of the workbench and I am placing the top on a 45 Degree angle to the bench base.
Just built your workbench - came out terrific. One small amendation, though. Instead of putting the lower bracing on the outside of the legs, I put it inside so that I could put a shelf in below. Worked beautifully.
They say the simplest things are the best, this project just about sums that up, well presented video easy to follow using a bit of your own imagination.
Made my first work bench yesterday. I'm so proud of myself😁. Being that It's my first project it actually took me 2 hours. It was simple no complications, and I learnt as I went along. It's strong and sturdy to do my other projects. Thanks for your help.
Because of these 1 min short reel videos.. I was (at the time) unconsciously getting impatient.. But then I think, 1 hour work bench,, but u summarize the video in under 8 mins.. that's great. Not only that,, it's satisfying to watch..
Thanks for the video. I've looked at several that started out simple enough, but quickly went beyond my skill level at this point. This will be my second project.
Great work Robert. As one comment said 'Its just a workbench' and this does what it says on the title. Some vids are veyt technical. Also big + for the presentation and editing. No death music or staying of the bleeding obvious. Top marks and Im on the way to Bricomarche (France) for the timber.
Great video, simple and straight to the point 👍 Seen lots of workbench videos but this is the one I'm using as a guide for my own bench. Instead of putting bracing around the outside of the legs I'm going to put it inside so I can mount a lower shelf for storage.
Great book for a beginner . th-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
For any Brits who find this vid, I made this with 15 lengths of Wickes 2.4M 38mm x 89mm CLS timber and 200 Wickes 65mm deck screws, total £74.40 Construction was the same as shown but I used 10-off 170cm pieces for the top which makes it really solid and installed an additional 3 noggins to support the length of these. For the build I chopped 70cm off of each piece for the legs (8-off), side supports (4-off) and top noggins (3-off) then doubled up the front top stretcher to support the 10th top piece and give me a table top 170cm x 89cm. The other difference in my build was to glue all the joints with waterproof D4 PVA (Toolstation) since my table is going to live outside; also I pre-drilled (not pilots) before screwing as it found this pulled in all the joins better I then liberally coated it in Sika clear wood preserver (Screwfix). It’s an easy to build, really solid bench which took me 3 hours because of the glueing and the compound top.
I built one like this several years ago. My frame is inside the uprights though. That seemed to workout pretty good. I think the total cost after buying screws (not cheap) was a bit over $40 and took about 2 hours. My wife loves it. I've since added 2x4's on the bottom for a lower shelf.
Very good.I am going to make the same but a little be higher because I will transforme this into a kitchen trolley .You were a good inspiration, thank you.
Thank you for sharing these plans!! Made mines and man, couldn't be happier! Very strong and perfect for my needs. I will be customizing mines with a table saw and will be doing a flip top in the middle for my miter saw. Thanks again!!
English may be your 2nd language, so let me help a bit. "Mine" does not have an "s," even though you may have heard some pronounce it that way. It should NOT be pronounced with the "s" sound either.
Where the screws connecting the horizontals to the verticals are close together, they act like a pinned connection. In a pinned connection the members are free to rotate and the table, over time, after some heavy use, will begin to rack. To stiffen the table you may want to add some diagonal bracing.
My work table is similar except I used 4X4 s for the legs. I had some used hardwood flooring and made a lower shelf for storage. Your bench would be fine for my needs. Quit and easy build. I need one I can fold the legs up since my shop is so small and has to double for the mower and some storage. It was just a car port to begin with and has a gravel (more dirt) floor now so I'll be putting some larger wheels on my bench. Also I'll change the 4X4 legs for the 2X4s. The one I have with the 4X4s now will stay put for another use. Good video. No talking, just showing. I can absorb info better by just watching as I've done a fair amount of woodworking and can see what's going on without much or any verbal instructions. Don't mind watching either way of course, talk or no talk.
Like this a lot. No lame music track either (thanks). One suggestion for next time... Maybe show a shot of the finished product right at the start? That's just so ppl know just what you're building without having to skip to the end. I like the way you left an overhang -- it will make clamping stuff to the workbench easier. I might make the same thing this winter, although I'll probably use wood glue as well for extra strength. Overall great job!
I am restarting woodworking…great video. I plan to use a longer, modified version of the table to double as a picnic table…covered with a clean tarp, of course😉
I personally would probably use some constructive adhesive in most of the joints in order to help them avoid loosening with time, and perhaps attached a chunk of 2x4 in the open area over the casters to reduce the chance of them pulling their screws out as easily. Still a decent bench either way.
I just made this it took me about 6-9 hours. Which is amazing in my books. *special notes: measure the top table piece carefully taking into account the support pieces all around; garage floors slop, take this into account where will the wheels touch on floor
I appreciate this video so much! So glad I found it! I'm new to all this and have been looking for a simple workbench build without having to do pocket holes or something else more complicated! I love the style of the video too...not all that talking with all the "I and my"....for example: "I cut with my miter saw" ...I know they just trying to explain what they done, but sometimes it sounds like they bragging about their tools... LOL! Anyways, Thank you so much!
I am looking to get a small, sturdy table to put my portable A/C unit on (I need to raise it so that the hose can get to the pre-existing holes in the wall), and looking for an easy design. I think this will fit the bill!
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Hi Robert. Love the video and the workbench. I went ahead and bought the plans and they look so perfect, I think even I can handle it! 😂
Sorry if I missed it, but can you tell me what the final height is with the 5.5" casters? I'm short, but also want something I can use standing up or with an adjustable chair, so I want to adjust the measurements for the legs as needed. Thanks!
@@RobertJKeller what is the final height of the workbench with casters?
The final height is going to depend on the exact casters that are used. It would be caster height + 28 7/8"
@@RobertJKeller perfect. Thank you!
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Fantastic video. No bullshit, no overdone intro, no music, no boring narrative, and a perfect ending.
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Couldn't have said it better myself. I don't need to know anyone's life story, or how many kids they have, or that the sawdust smell reminds them of their granddad if I'm here to get some tips on building a table!
Love the simplicity of this video. Straight to the point. Well edited. No filler commentary. Good bullet points. Just a plain saw and drill nothing fancy. Very easy to follow.
Thank you very much. You made the table in a simple and easy way for beginners. Most of the carpenters on TH-cam do it in a complicated way and with tools that are not available to the beginner. Thank you from the heart
Its nice to see a workbench build that doesn't require a pocket hole jig, planer, and a bunch of workworking tools.
You kept this simple and straight forward. On a level most of us can relate to. No Planing, No Joining or other equipment, other than the basics. Thank you.
At half the size, it took me almost half a day to build mine, and I'm glad I read some of the comments first, so I left an overhang for the top on three sides. Thanks for this good idea.
Clever ending. I love the combo of demonstrating the build quickly and linking to the PDF plans. It's unique and helpful. So many on here gab on and on forever with fancy intros, music, etc. I prefer no BS
thank God someone who doesnt insist on showing us loud sanding, table saw, blah blah, with tools most of us dont have, just get on with it already!! Thank you just what I like to see, straight to the point no nonsense
I’m just starting to get into woodworking and used this video as the inspiration to build my own worktable, but made a few minor adjustments. For the legs, instead of using 28-1/8” 2x4’s, I used 4x4’s cut to 30”. The rest of the frame is 2x4’s cut 71” wide by 34” deep. For the top, I had a sheet of 1” plywood left over from my bathroom remodel several years ago, so I cut that down to size and used it. It’s attached to the frame from underneath using twenty 3x3” metal brackets. With the casters, it’s the same height as my table saw. It’s big and heavy but rock solid, and overall I’m very pleased with how it turned out. Thanks.
How’s it holding up? 20 3x3 brackets?? I know what hardware overkill is and just the weight of the fasteners alone for that is worthy of recognition.
Alright. Adding metal brackets to the list.
Ok, well, my husband and I made your 1 hour table. Pattern is easy if you follow your directions but we decided to add the drawers as in your other video. We made it longer and wider and put 3 large drawers on each side. Took more than two weeks. Love it! Thanks for the ideas!
A small tip, if I may. When cutting the top, leave a 1" overhang on the front. That way it's easy to dust off as you'll have a little lip to put a dustpan under. It is also nice to have an overhang for clamping lumber with a quick-grip clamp. Your "L" shaped legs are a neat idea. Nice vid!
Plus you can use clamps on the sides of that overhang, I found this out by accident when I built my table a few years ago.
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Perfect. Thanks for not making this so complicated. This is the best tutorial I have seen!
I just did this build yesterday. Made a couple size mods for my needs, but otherwise the same. I am really happy with how it turned out. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
LOVE THIS! Too many workbench videos are too complicated and they to make a piece of furniture. THIS IS A WORKBENCH! This is how I build them. BUT my first ones were built like this, my subsequent ones left the plywood surface overhang by about 4 inches so a hand clamp can grab the edge and hold down parts.
Mr. Keller:
At first, after buying your plans, I thought the leg length was too short for my height (6'2") but after assembling, the bench will be perfect for me after adding the casters. It's a great bench for the $$$ and simplicity of building it. Thanks a million. (Wait. Thanks $999,999,998 worth!)
Glad it worked out!
Well!! I got it all framed out. Indeed, the 28" legs are turned out to be too short for my height (6'2") even with 6-inch casters. I would have been better off using around 38"-40" as leg height, which would bring the overall height of the bench to 44" or so. So I think I'm going to unbutton the thing and get some longer 2x4's. Of course there's the "Joe Magee" solution which is to just put extenders on the present legs.
But the framed out bench is very sturdy, too be sure. And overall, it's a great, simple frame with lots of possibilities for tweaking it into something more elaborate. As it is, my plan is to joint 2x4's together for a top. Maybe hang some drawers on it, too.
Fun project. Definitely not a 1-hour project for this tenderfoot. :)
New to woodworking and needed an out feed table and workbench. Not counting shopping for lumber actual buildout took 1.5 hours. Simple video easy to follow straight to the point.
I love the simplicity of this video, nothing fancy and straight to the point. Many thanks.
No talking, no music, and no "face time" (gawd I hate that!). Great video!
I know I'm a day late and a dollar short on this video. But if you make those support on the inside of your work bench legs you can do two things, 1, still add support to table legs and 2 you will have a ledge to attach a storage shelve underneath the bench. Great video. Thanks for posting
Slick. Clean looking bench and no screwing around.
great build for beginner, retired hobbyist here, wish l saw this video before a couple of others, Built two work benches came out ok but really enjoyed the watch and the ease of this.
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Great to see a decent beginner friendly bench to get the workshop up and running. Been using a fold up painter/papering table, but it's time for an upgrade. Good video, and love the end.
With the wooden one you don't have to fold it up and slide it between garage cabinets.As long as the garage has room for your wife's car.
Like it 👍🏻
I’m a plasterer and timber framer by trade and this is exactly how I build stuff. From studwalls, partitions, cupboards, decking, pergola’s even a garden shed 🤣 no nonsense just the right sized timber and some good straight cuts.....and of course screws 😃
I assembled a shed with these plan [Link Here== *TopFineWoodworking. Com* ]. The guidelines were clear and simple to execute. Indeed, even an amateur can have the capacity to construct quite fast using this plan. I'm glad I purchased the plan. It additionally spared me much cost.?
Nice video, nice bench. No elevator music, just some angry turkeys 🦃
You and your power drill/driver make it look so easy.
I've searched the internet for hours looking for a simple affordable workbench that i can make with the minimal tools i have and i think i finally found it, thank you so much kind sir.
also that bit at the end was great, definitely have to sub now
Nice touch at the end. LOL I just bought a new Delta table saw and this simple table is my next project! I have been getting frustrated looking at free plans for outfeed tables but they are all way too elaborate for what I need. This fits the bill perfectly! Thanks!
I was looking for an outfeed table for my table saw that could double as a workbench. This is exactly what I need! I agree with one of the commenters. It’s nice to have something you don’t need a jointer/planer/tablesaw to assemble. Although milling those boards would be nice, it would definitely add to the time. Nice video, thanks for making.
Excellent. Simple and to the point. Not a lot of fancy jigs and cuts needed like others I saw. Perfect for a beginner like me. Keep ‘em comin’.
Flat-stud your bench top support frame - extremely handy for quick clamping work to bench top. Just miter 2x4 ends at 45. You can either screw the frame into the legs top down, or wrap frame around legs which is what I did when I built mine eons ago. I also added a fifth leg, a doubled 2x4 in the center toward back which provides significantly more rigidity to bench top - also provides support for simply plywood shelf underneath. I wish there was a way to post pictures on here.
I would love to see pics of this!
@@cindyp2296 I suspect y-t prevents posting pictures in comments because one picture could take forever to load, thus slowing down the loading of the video along with it. And if several people posted pictures in their comments, it could completely bog everything down.
Like RJK's design, my bench is really simple, cheap, and easy to build. It's 3-1/2 ft. x 7 ft., and it's my "basic" stationary bench that is fixed up against the wall. It's for myriad tasks, and most of the time has evidence from one project or five at a time. Be sure to plan the height and width of your bench to not only allow for easily reaching the back surface of the bench top, but also to reach over it for a pegboard or other tool storage above the bench if you add that. I'm tall so 3-1/2 ft is an easy reach.
If you look at the picture icon for RJK's video, he shows the plywood-topped workbench with the supporting 2x4 frame mounted perpendicular to the plywood. Simply turn the 2x4s flat instead, with mitered intersections at the corners. If you're using 3/4 ply, flat-studding reduces the thickness of the edge from 4-1/4 in. down to 2-1/4 in, much easier to clamp. After that, add whatever your imagination comes up with for various additional support, shelf, etc. depending on how you operate. Have fun.
@@rla1000 Gotcha! I didn't even think about that, sorry! Great explaination! I can picture it better now, thanks!!
Great video! You've inspired me to give this a try. The best part is that the tools you're using are super accessible and beginner friendly. I was worried you'd whip out a $5000 planer or something very specialized, but this looks feasible with a basic circular saw and drill. Thank you!
I think I saw some hand planers on eBay when I was researching tools. If your a poor chum line me then that might be a good route
I’m a newbie and the amount of videos that say ‘cabinets the easy way’ and he’s got all these crazy machines 😂
So far it's the first no-nonsense workbench on TH-cam.
Thanks for the no-nonsense comment 😀
i have made 2 varying size work benches from watching this video. it is fast, clean, and simple to follow. love it.
Awesome build. I used your design but added a couple of cross members and glue to support the plywood so it does not sound like a kettle drum. Also added a 5" block of 2x4 to the ends of the legs to support the 3rd screw hole on the casters.
Thanks
Yeah, cross members a must and so easy it's not worth missing them out.
Straight to the business . This is the proper way to demo a build . This guy rocks !
This is the way.
Looking for an easy DYI work table, and 8 came across this. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Easy, quick and not terribly expensive. Great job and thanks for uploading this!
And there isn't a bunch of crap music and shots of the shop dog.
@@deangrichter7502 I'm ok with shots of the shop dog, it's the crap music that bothers me in these type of videos. I do prefer the quiet ones that just get the job done though.
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Whatever people say i dont care all i can say is I appreciate it. Keep Up the good Works.
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks! I’m going to add a plywood bottom though before adding the top, that way you have storage underneath it for saws and stuff, overall great video!!
Excellent idea! Thought about doing that myself, I might do drawers instead though.
@@RobertJKeller why not both?
Love that you didn’t predrill anything. Lol. When I built mine I predrilled every hole and it was time consuming but now I’m making a larger table for the center of my shop
Personally, I totally agree with you. This simplicity really works. Strong enough to hold everything together for years. People should 'keep it simple stupid' KISS. Get it done and out of the way! Thanks so much for sharing your vid. Stylish ending!
I like these kinds of tables better than the fancier ones folks have posted. My grandfather used to throw these kinds together all of the time. It doesn't bother you to mar, scuff, drill or saw into these. I'd hate to have one that took a week to complete and has a lacquered surface to look nice because I'd be afraid of ruining it with a simple project by cutting or drilling into it. _These_ are actual carpenter benches; the others are just glossy wannabes tossed online to attract subscribers with "Oooo! So pretty!" comments. I'd much rather have one of these. You can _actually do work_ on one of these. =)
@@jamesanthony8438 very true. In my country Thailand, no professional carpenters use fine looking tables. They just put up quickly plywood tables and work from that in their occupation. Hard and sturdy and adequate to get work going. And all their table saw are quickly make-shift, almost impromtu version that they put together in 2-3 hours. Not that I agree at all in the safety aspect, but it just does the work for them for many generations. Haha
@@Jartisann Half the time, the closest I have to a workbench is a 1"x12" plank laying across two saw horses. Like you said, it ain't pretty, probably isn't safe, but it gets the job done.... if just barely. =)
@@jamesanthony8438 Also looks like it would be easy to modify to add a table saw if you wanted to.
David Roman I was thinking the same thing for my sliding miter saw!!! I just downloaded the plans but I won’t be making it as big as the one he built here. I’m looking forward to putting this thing together.
Thank you so much for showing me this video I have just built this bench and had trouble mounting my casters but seeing how you did it I got it now. Thanks
I’m going to build this exact bench soon. I will report back with my efforts and let y’all know how it came out. I appreciate the simple and clear directions as to how to build this thing 👌🏽
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Hi Robert, please know that I have my reservations regarding comments and such on any social media....BUT...video is well edited and the "visual instructions" concise!! I just finished building this workbench and it looks sharp and sturdy !! Thanks for guiding the novice in woodworking!!!! Best wished from Tucson, AZ!!
I used to live in Tucson! Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for the video and free plans! You're the first channel I check out for woodworking ideas, plans, guidance, and learning. Thanks for doing it.
This is a DIY project I am willing to try, beacause it is so simple to follow and straight to the point. Thanks for this!
Thank you. Built my workbench today. Obviously, took a lot longer than one hour for me. Came out very good for a first woodworking project.
Best workbench for beginners hands down.
I could build this, checking square before every cut, clamp and screw, and it would still look like something out of Dr. Seuss. This guy never checks square and it puts IKEA to shame. Maybe I’ll try painting…
Then don’t build it. It’s a quick workbench that can be built under an hour
The chop saw and the flat workspace my man..
Even if it was out of square, the to p sheet would put in square and hold it.
The secret to building a good workbench is to already have a good workbench to build it on.
I was debating from use Lag Bolts or Decking Screws. After seeing this come together, like you I'll use the decking screws. I am making a change though, I am use 2X4 lumber for the top of the workbench and I am placing the top on a 45 Degree angle to the bench base.
Just built your workbench - came out terrific. One small amendation, though. Instead of putting the lower bracing on the outside of the legs, I put it inside so that I could put a shelf in below. Worked beautifully.
Exactly what I was thinking with the same idea. Add a bottom shelf and a drawer
Ottima idea!!👏 Domani inizio la costruzione, cercavo proprio un tavolo così, semplice ed essenziale!! Tank🙏
Nice looking bench. I will have to build one. I would change 1 thing. Put the bottom 2x4's on the inside of the legs. It's a shin saver.
I really like the simplicity and the strength this workbench/outfeed table provides. Thank you for sharing it with us!
They say the simplest things are the best, this project just about sums that up, well presented video easy to follow using a bit of your own imagination.
Sometimes it doesn't have to be fancy as long as it works.
Entertaining video! 👍
Just purchased the plans and you now have a new subscriber. Greetings from Ontario, Canada
Made my first work bench yesterday. I'm so proud of myself😁. Being that It's my first project it actually took me 2 hours. It was simple no complications, and I learnt as I went along. It's strong and sturdy to do my other projects. Thanks for your help.
Are you continuing your woodworking?
How did your workbench do over the past 6 months?
Because of these 1 min short reel videos.. I was (at the time) unconsciously getting impatient..
But then I think, 1 hour work bench,, but u summarize the video in under 8 mins.. that's great.
Not only that,, it's satisfying to watch..
Thanks for the video. I've looked at several that started out simple enough, but quickly went beyond my skill level at this point. This will be my second project.
Brilliant video. Have been waiting for lumber prices to come down so I can afford to build one. I'm retired and on a fixed budget.
Thanks for this video Robert. I’m a newbie and just got the plans from your website and built my first workbench.
I like how you drew the line down the top to mark the centerline for the screws.Great idea!!!
Thanks for this idea. I made my new table yesterday, after this video. It takes me really about one hour.
Great work Robert. As one comment said 'Its just a workbench' and this does what it says on the title. Some vids are veyt technical. Also big + for the presentation and editing. No death music or staying of the bleeding obvious. Top marks and Im on the way to Bricomarche (France) for the timber.
Great video, simple and straight to the point 👍 Seen lots of workbench videos but this is the one I'm using as a guide for my own bench. Instead of putting bracing around the outside of the legs I'm going to put it inside so I can mount a lower shelf for storage.
Thank God someone that builds it with two tools nice and simple great video I'm subscribed
Great book for a beginner . th-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
Very well done, thanks for taking the time and including the cut-list in the description.
Rob Bastien were you hoping he was going to do this with hand tools?
Liked, Subscribed, Headed to HD this morning. The funny part I had been eyeing a $200 work bench and Voila problem solved! Glad I found your channel!
How much did you spend?
For any Brits who find this vid, I made this with 15 lengths of Wickes 2.4M 38mm x 89mm CLS timber and 200 Wickes 65mm deck screws, total £74.40 Construction was the same as shown but I used 10-off 170cm pieces for the top which makes it really solid and installed an additional 3 noggins to support the length of these. For the build I chopped 70cm off of each piece for the legs (8-off), side supports (4-off) and top noggins (3-off) then doubled up the front top stretcher to support the 10th top piece and give me a table top 170cm x 89cm. The other difference in my build was to glue all the joints with waterproof D4 PVA (Toolstation) since my table is going to live outside; also I pre-drilled (not pilots) before screwing as it found this pulled in all the joins better I then liberally coated it in Sika clear wood preserver (Screwfix). It’s an easy to build, really solid bench which took me 3 hours because of the glueing and the compound top.
Noggins? For the Colonials reading this, what is a noggin?
And what is a Wicke?
Just built this work bench this past weekend. Made some adjustments, but for the most part, followed the plans. Worked out great.
I built one like this several years ago. My frame is inside the uprights though. That seemed to workout pretty good. I think the total cost after buying screws (not cheap) was a bit over $40 and took about 2 hours. My wife loves it. I've since added 2x4's on the bottom for a lower shelf.
👍Putting the leg supports on the inside also allows you to put in a bottom shelf
Very good.I am going to make the same but a little be higher because I will transforme this into a kitchen trolley .You were a good inspiration, thank you.
The end is cool with messages on planks
Terrific video. Love the sound. And an enormous thank you for NOT adding a mindless electrobeat soundtrack.
Thank you for sharing these plans!! Made mines and man, couldn't be happier! Very strong and perfect for my needs. I will be customizing mines with a table saw and will be doing a flip top in the middle for my miter saw.
Thanks again!!
English may be your 2nd language, so let me help a bit. "Mine" does not have an "s," even though you may have heard some pronounce it that way. It should NOT be pronounced with the "s" sound either.
Great video, straight to the point with all the detail needed, many thanks, Im about to move house so will use this at the new place
Smart and strong design , should last a few million years 😀😀😈😈😈💙😎😎😎😎
A few m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mmm m million years
@@raltaee3903 if you have lots of work for that table , you could minus a few hundred thousand years 😀😀😀😯😉😈😈😈😈😈😈
Where the screws connecting the horizontals to the verticals are close together, they act like a pinned connection. In a pinned connection the members are free to rotate and the table, over time, after some heavy use, will begin to rack. To stiffen the table you may want to add some diagonal bracing.
That makes sense. Structure engineering application in woodwork. As a civil engineer, i like this concept.
A nice bench where someone like me who doesn't have a planer could actually build! Thanks.
My work table is similar except I used 4X4 s for the legs. I had some used hardwood flooring and made a lower shelf for storage. Your bench would be fine for my needs. Quit and easy build. I need one I can fold the legs up since my shop is so small and has to double for the mower and some storage. It was just a car port to begin with and has a gravel (more dirt) floor now so I'll be putting some larger wheels on my bench. Also I'll change the 4X4 legs for the 2X4s. The one I have with the 4X4s now will stay put for another use. Good video. No talking, just showing. I can absorb info better by just watching as I've done a fair amount of woodworking and can see what's going on without much or any verbal instructions. Don't mind watching either way of course, talk or no talk.
Like this a lot. No lame music track either (thanks). One suggestion for next time... Maybe show a shot of the finished product right at the start? That's just so ppl know just what you're building without having to skip to the end. I like the way you left an overhang -- it will make clamping stuff to the workbench easier. I might make the same thing this winter, although I'll probably use wood glue as well for extra strength. Overall great job!
Nice to see a craftsman at work.
Cut a smaller sheet for the bottom and make a storage self on the bottom, where you can place tools while working.
And if you need to sit and work,you can put your legs under the table!
I am restarting woodworking…great video. I plan to use a longer, modified version of the table to double as a picnic table…covered with a clean tarp, of course😉
Very simple and practical. Exactly what I was looking for
Just built this bench with a few variations.....SUPER solid and simple, just like me!
I personally would probably use some constructive adhesive in most of the joints in order to help them avoid loosening with time, and perhaps attached a chunk of 2x4 in the open area over the casters to reduce the chance of them pulling their screws out as easily. Still a decent bench either way.
I got your plans and made it. 😊 It is the very first thing I have ever built. Thank you so much for such helpful plans and video!
And that's how you keep a viewers attention, good job
I just made this it took me about 6-9 hours. Which is amazing in my books. *special notes: measure the top table piece carefully taking into account the support pieces all around; garage floors slop, take this into account where will the wheels touch on floor
I appreciate this video so much! So glad I found it! I'm new to all this and have been looking for a simple workbench build without having to do pocket holes or something else more complicated! I love the style of the video too...not all that talking with all the "I and my"....for example: "I cut with my miter saw" ...I know they just trying to explain what they done, but sometimes it sounds like they bragging about their tools... LOL! Anyways, Thank you so much!
Making a workbench... On your workbench. Mind blown!
That ending definitely did it for me.!
I am looking to get a small, sturdy table to put my portable A/C unit on (I need to raise it so that the hose can get to the pre-existing holes in the wall), and looking for an easy design. I think this will fit the bill!
I really liked this video especially the ending A+
Great video i just love the last part...i need to make one for my garage but the lumber prices are ridiculous right now...keep up the good work..
I loved it all, specially the "signs" at the end!!! :)
Agreed. Sign made me subscribe 🙂
No Lie, The End Was Pretty Neat!
Damn, I need a workbench to build my workbench. 🤔
Nah. Just a tailgate.
@@johnfroude4507 Damn now you need to go buy a truck or SUV with a tail gate
Use your outdoor recycling and trash bin. M
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@@jonathanramos6846 So youre suggesting we'd buy a ford truck?