Nice simple bench. Thanks for posting. Legs 88cm = 2.89 ft (34.65 in.) Top 200x70cm = 6.56 ft (78.74 in.) x 2.3 ft (27.56 in.) Shelf 200x50cm = " " x 1.64 ft (19.69 in)
@@samthedog2010 Sam. Maybe I could help. It's easy. You will need: 4 pieces @ 9ft long for the length. 5 pieces @ 30 inches long for the width and center brace. 8 pieces @ 34.65 in. for the legs. (each leg uses two pieces of 2x4 each) Add all the aforementioned pieces and divide the sum by 12. That's the number of feet of 2x4 you're going to need. Then, figure out the lengths of 2x4s. For example, 2x4x6 or 2x4x8 or 2x4x10 etc that will give you the most efficient cuts with minimal waste. My rough calculation: 9ft X 4= 36ft 30in X 5= 150in (12ft 6in) 34.65in X 8= 23ft 1in Total feet: 71ft 7in. MOST EFFICIENT LENGTHS OF 2X4s for the project: 4 pieces 2X4X10 for the 4 pieces for the length 3 pieces 2X4X8 for the width 1 pieces 2X4X6 for the width (6ft piece for minimal waste) 4 pieces 2X4X6 for the legs Perhaps someone else can come up with a more efficient cutting list.
No-nonsense design taken to the next level. Seems like you have a lot of experience working alone. A clamp here, a table there. Fairly simple tools, a blessing to see someone make things without first investing 100.000 to build the workshop.
I built this table today. I made it 8 feet long so I didn’t have to cut any length off the table top plywood or the 8ft 2x4s. I am really happy with it. It is very sturdy. My dimensions were: Top - 96 in long x 27 inches wide Legs - 34.5 inches My materials were 9 - 8ft 2x4s 1 - 8x4ft 3/4 in plywood Great video! Thanks!!
Thank you. I must have watched 20 videos of building workbench. Yours sir was the most simple, clean and did not require $2000 worth of tools that average person does not have. Also I like the music and the fact there is no reason to talk much, so simple and clean. Thank you!
A man simply building something functional in a straightforward and pragmatic fashion for practical use; I am not sure because I wasn't there but I'm almost certain that this is how human civilization got its start. He makes it look easy, masters of their craft usually do; those are always the ones to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your skill, Dieter, and thanks for reminding us that simple is usually best in all things whenever possible.
Made this workbench yesterday with some slight alterations. I had a bunch of 2X6 material from a demo job so I went with that instead of 2X4s. I also used a sheet of 3/4 MDF instead of plywood. Finally, I added 3" casters to the legs to move it around easier. My bench is 28"wX 78"l and 33" tall, just the right height to serve as a feed table or output table for my table saw. I have an 1.5 inch of overhang on one long side for clamping purposes. Bench took me about 3 hours to build and the 2X6 and MDF construction made it quite heavy. Overall an excellent design. Thanks for posting.
I didn't end up using this video's design, but I'm glad I read this comment's tip about the overhang. I even used it to clamp part of my table while I built it!
I like the fact that you have room for your feet and even shins when working up close on this bench, yet it is still braced and solid. Great video, thanks.
I don't know why, but using the clamps as a temporary shelf/ holder just made me chuckle. So simple, so practical but it had never really occurred to me. Great job.
Just finished this awesome project. Took me 4.75 hours to complete due to using glue on all joints and connections for added strength. I increased the height of the legs to 36 inches for outer face (because I'm not a short person). I also painted the top of the table with a wood sealant (2 coats) for durability. As for the cross pieces at 2:45 min, I added a 2nd extra piece for both the top table and lower table for support/strength. I used only a drill, circular saw and mitre saw tools for the entire project as I was on a budget. Kudos to Dieter for making such an excellent video. I appreciate the work that you put into this. Thanks 🙂
I dont comment often on videos but I felt I HAD to for this one. I searched and searched for a reasonable design for a work bench for a beginner and found this. Was fun to make and very sturdy. Thank you sir for making a beginner feel confident.
I watched a lot of workbench videos recently and liked this one the best. I just built a version of it today and it turned out perfect for my needs. Great video!
I must have seen this video a 100 times now. Love the simplicity and can't wait to make one of my own workbenches in this style. I've always liked the idea of woodworking, and the video is truly inspiring!
Just built this today. Took more than an hour for me but I tend to spend half the project locating the additional tools I need or wherever I left my drill last! Turned out great and I’m adding a few modifications for some of my equipment.
I've just watched 5 videos and they are ridiculously complicated, heavy, and expensive. This one is the best! Now, it's too cold but will definitely build one in the spring.
Thanks so much for posting this! This is the first time I built something like this. First time I used a miter saw. I just had miter saw, impact driver, speed square, tape measure and a pencil. This took about 2 hours and turned out great!
After watching several videos on how to build a workbench, I realize this is the best one I've seen and will be rebuilding this, albeit a size smaller due to the lack of space. Direct clear line, stable and sustainable. Compliments on your work, you've got it. PS: Wonderful music in the background, I love it. Many greetings from Germany.
Thank you! I looked at several other videos before deciding on this one. I liked the clean finished look and it seemed like a near beginner with the basic tools could do it... so I did it and It looks great. Now that I know how, I think I'll do another one. 😊
We built this yesterday. We are inexperienced so it took a while to figure out measurements! Got off to a rocky start but now when I watch the video I understand more what he's doing. We decided we wanted the bench to be 34 in. high and measured the legs minus the width of the plywood (3/4 inch). So the longer 2x4 is 33 1/2 in. the shorter is 30 in. We screwed those together like he did and they were perfect. Our top is 78 x 27, our bottom shelf is 78 x 21. We built the top box like he did, stuck the legs on, flipped it over, screwed on the top, built the bottom shelf like he did, and we were done! Used 2 1/2 in screws. It came out beautiful!
@@biggdogg35810 We love it. So sturdy. It took us more than an hour because we had no idea what we were doing and had to watch the video over and over!
After watching video after video of all these workbench designs this is the one I've been looking for. Straight to the point and no need for fancy joinery.
What I like about this work table compared to other videos of similar projects on here is it’s not ‘over engineered’ it’s on point and does what it says on the tin
There is beauty, and genius, in that simplicity. About the right width, though a tad too long for my workspace, but that's easy to modify. Well done, Mr Schneider.
thanks alot ive just build this for under 100$. used 3/4 inch plywood and coated it with a polyurethane finish to make it last longer. i can't thank you enough for this video!!!
I'm definitely going to try this...I have very limited experience, but this very simple, yet effective approach is something I think I can handle. Plus, it's exactly what I was picturing in my head that I needed. Thanks
I just built this and was super easy!!! Took me a little over 90 minutes to build. Sturdy, easy to construct and plenty of surface area to do any project. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a garage work bench
What could be better than this? I love the simple methods you used here and the final product is a solid very practical workbench that looks neat. Thank you.
I built my own bench recently. Having no experience I basically made it up as I went. I really wish I would have watched this video first. Beautiful job.
I have been looking at videos to get some ideas on how to build a garage workbench for my son's garage. I do believe that this project is the most efficient way to build a simple and effective workbench. Well Done!
That was a great video. This will be my first table, first real build. I will need more info when I do mine but seeing how you did it was inspiring. You made it look simple. I’ll need a miter saw. Loved the way you used the clamps to help hold the long side boards when you attached them. Keep making your videos. Thanks!
What a great video. I'm super new to woodworking and Just finished my first workbench thanks to you! 6' long 31" legs with 4" locking casters for a total of 36" high 30" wide
Can't wait for the weekend to go to my countryside house and build this workbench. By far the best and simplest way to build something really sturdy. I am a beginner "woodworker" myself. This will be my first project, thanks for sharing!
Just made this fantastic work bench for my new man cave. Super easy and solid. Took me a couple of sessions over a weekend but no more than 4 hrs in total. Now going to make a shelving unit to match it. Thanks for posting the video Dieter - a great help!
Building a workshop at the moment. This bench with a few simple changes is going to be my new desk. Nice video, simple and informative without annoying and often very boring chatter.
I love this build!!! I’ve watched it 10x lol. I’m going to build a few of them for my bakery as baking benches. They are simple and perfect. Thank you for sharing this!
Dieter, like the others, I would like to thank you for this brilliant bench. As many others have said, with other vids, you think you are watching the average bloke, then they cut to many £££££'s of workshop planers, saws, etc. I even saw one where the guy insisted that mortice and tenon joints were best, but if you weren't up to it, he had this system where you made like a pocket to put the nut in, then screwed a massive bolt through, and even then he said it wasn't very good. But you could see the huge amount of tools in the background! No, this is more than enough for 99% of us that just want a flat surface to paint stuff, or just fettle bits and pieces. Cheers from Cornwall, England.
Thanks, I was also thinking mortise and tenon was the only way to go, but the truth is that simple construction lumber and screws is more than enough for most of us. Even for fine woodworking like guitar making a "furniture" workbench is not necessary.
I watched probably a dozen or more diy workbench videos before ultimately going with this design. I made a few modifications that fit my needs (wider and not as long, plus adding casters). Really happy with how it turned out. My mods did require buying two sheets of plywood instead of one, although I plan on adding some workshop shelving, so it’s going to get used anyways. Thanks for the vid, Dieter!
Love the music selection. Usually prefer no. USC, sound of tools or voice over. Well done. Like the simple bench that 99%of us need. No Japanese joinery 20 yrs. in the making, etc... Thank you!
I've watched this video at least 4 times now and I am amazed each time. As a poster said below, no fancy tools and it came out perfectly. I hope my attempt comes out half as nice. Thank you.
I built this table today. It took me around 6 hours. Would be a massive advantage to already have a workbench to build it on, I did most of my build on the floor which wasn’t ideal and added a lot of time. I also added wheels to the legs so I could move it around. Thanks Dieter the video was a great help. Total cost for my bench include the wheels was £110.
Nice simple bench. Thanks for posting.
Legs 88cm = 2.89 ft (34.65 in.)
Top 200x70cm = 6.56 ft (78.74 in.) x 2.3 ft (27.56 in.)
Shelf 200x50cm = " " x 1.64 ft (19.69 in)
Thanks
@@DieterSchneider Dieter, how many 4x2 would it take to build a 9ft long 30 inch wide workbench.
@@samthedog2010 Sam. Maybe I could help. It's easy. You will need: 4 pieces @ 9ft long for the length. 5 pieces @ 30 inches long for the width and center brace. 8 pieces @ 34.65 in. for the legs. (each leg uses two pieces of 2x4 each) Add all the aforementioned pieces and divide the sum by 12. That's the number of feet of 2x4 you're going to need. Then, figure out the lengths of 2x4s. For example, 2x4x6 or 2x4x8 or 2x4x10 etc that will give you the most efficient cuts with minimal waste.
My rough calculation:
9ft X 4= 36ft
30in X 5= 150in (12ft 6in)
34.65in X 8= 23ft 1in
Total feet: 71ft 7in.
MOST EFFICIENT LENGTHS OF 2X4s for the project:
4 pieces 2X4X10 for the 4 pieces for the length
3 pieces 2X4X8 for the width
1 pieces 2X4X6 for the width (6ft piece for minimal waste)
4 pieces 2X4X6 for the legs
Perhaps someone else can come up with a more efficient cutting list.
@@patrickmcglashan8002 thank you. You made my life so.much easier. Going to build my first workbench from some reclaimed 2x4s from roof
The storage shelf is both shorter and narrower than the work top - how is it possible they share a dimension?
No-nonsense design taken to the next level. Seems like you have a lot of experience working alone. A clamp here, a table there. Fairly simple tools, a blessing to see someone make things without first investing 100.000 to build the workshop.
Thank you very much!
Agreed. Videos will say "DIY" then proceed to use their planer, jointer, drill press, band saw, etc.
@@swansong487 which is totally valid lol I have all those and I'm 'do it yourself' also.
I built this table today. I made it 8 feet long so I didn’t have to cut any length off the table top plywood or the 8ft 2x4s. I am really happy with it. It is very sturdy. My dimensions were:
Top - 96 in long x 27 inches wide
Legs - 34.5 inches
My materials were
9 - 8ft 2x4s
1 - 8x4ft 3/4 in plywood
Great video! Thanks!!
Do you have pictures
lol 8x4? that's a first
@@richj011 yes, 8X4 ft. sheet of plywood. You're welcome.
@@richj011 They were factory seconds that someone cut the wrong way. Great bargain from your closest big box store. Same with the 4x2s...
Thank you. I must have watched 20 videos of building workbench. Yours sir was the most simple, clean and did not require $2000 worth of tools that average person does not have. Also I like the music and the fact there is no reason to talk much, so simple and clean. Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
This is my favorite, quick DIY workbench. Although his one hour will be my eight hours...but, still very doable for a beginner like me.
Yeah, my miter saw can only cut 2 2×4s at a time so cutting everything to size will take a bit but I'm confident I'll be able to get it done as well
I did in about 4.5hrs, but now I have a work bench, any others should only take 4hrs lol
I am using a Erwin hand saw I guess I'll be finishing my table by 2023.
It took me 2 hrs to prep my material for assembly.
@@theTeslaFalcon not bad!
A man simply building something functional in a straightforward and pragmatic fashion for practical use; I am not sure because I wasn't there but I'm almost certain that this is how human civilization got its start. He makes it look easy, masters of their craft usually do; those are always the ones to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your skill, Dieter, and thanks for reminding us that simple is usually best in all things whenever possible.
Made this workbench yesterday with some slight alterations. I had a bunch of 2X6 material from a demo job so I went with that instead of 2X4s. I also used a sheet of 3/4 MDF instead of plywood. Finally, I added 3" casters to the legs to move it around easier. My bench is 28"wX 78"l and 33" tall, just the right height to serve as a feed table or output table for my table saw. I have an 1.5 inch of overhang on one long side for clamping purposes. Bench took me about 3 hours to build and the 2X6 and MDF construction made it quite heavy. Overall an excellent design. Thanks for posting.
I didn't end up using this video's design, but I'm glad I read this comment's tip about the overhang. I even used it to clamp part of my table while I built it!
I like the fact that you have room for your feet and even shins when working up close on this bench, yet it is still braced and solid. Great video, thanks.
I don't know why, but using the clamps as a temporary shelf/ holder just made me chuckle. So simple, so practical but it had never really occurred to me. Great job.
Totally agree.... I had a chuckle as well about the simplicity... why did I not think of that?
Simplicity at its finest. That’s how it’s done
Loved the left-legged joinery clamp used at 3:42! This is great, thanks!
LOL
Bhahaha
Priceless! Literally
What is 3:42left leg joinery
Just finished this awesome project. Took me 4.75 hours to complete due to using glue on all joints and connections for added strength. I increased the height of the legs to 36 inches for outer face (because I'm not a short person). I also painted the top of the table with a wood sealant (2 coats) for durability. As for the cross pieces at 2:45 min, I added a 2nd extra piece for both the top table and lower table for support/strength. I used only a drill, circular saw and mitre saw tools for the entire project as I was on a budget. Kudos to Dieter for making such an excellent video. I appreciate the work that you put into this. Thanks 🙂
Sounds great, Thank You!
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. I built this last night but I made a smaller 4 foot wide version and it turned out great. Thanks again.
Glad it helped!
I dont comment often on videos but I felt I HAD to for this one. I searched and searched for a reasonable design for a work bench for a beginner and found this. Was fun to make and very sturdy. Thank you sir for making a beginner feel confident.
Great to hear!
I watched a lot of workbench videos recently and liked this one the best. I just built a version of it today and it turned out perfect for my needs. Great video!
That's great. Glad you found it helpful.
What about put some wheels on them, would you consider this?
Be honest, it took you longer than an hour. Right?
@@smfvmd Haha, yes, I spent the weekend with it taking my time and adjusting the design a little as I went. Then I sealed it with Danish oil.
@@andrewpeters5907 You did well. It’ll take me all week, lol. Thanks for the danish oil tip.
I must have seen this video a 100 times now. Love the simplicity and can't wait to make one of my own workbenches in this style. I've always liked the idea of woodworking, and the video is truly inspiring!
Awesome, thank you!
Just built this today. Took more than an hour for me but I tend to spend half the project locating the additional tools I need or wherever I left my drill last! Turned out great and I’m adding a few modifications for some of my equipment.
Simple and very nice...no fuss, no shouting, no name dropping sponsors....just practical and nice.mmI really like it, great job
Glad you liked it!
I've just watched 5 videos and they are ridiculously complicated, heavy, and expensive. This one is the best! Now, it's too cold but will definitely build one in the spring.
Great to hear!
Thanks so much for posting this! This is the first time I built something like this. First time I used a miter saw. I just had miter saw, impact driver, speed square, tape measure and a pencil. This took about 2 hours and turned out great!
Nice work!
I made this a few weeks ago. Turned out perfect. I really enjoyed making it also. Makes me want to consider a career change.
Simplicity is a good thing in life. Simple design, simple technique and a good looking bench. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Finally a video with out the tools I will never use day in and day out. Spot on with this built.
No bullshit, just a straight forward video!! Thank you sir.
After watching several videos on how to build a workbench, I realize this is the best one I've seen and will be rebuilding this, albeit a size smaller due to the lack of space. Direct clear line, stable and sustainable. Compliments on your work, you've got it.
PS: Wonderful music in the background, I love it. Many greetings from Germany.
Thanks, Sounds great. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I looked at several other videos before deciding on this one. I liked the clean finished look and it seemed like a near beginner with the basic tools could do it... so I did it and It looks great. Now that I know how, I think I'll do another one. 😊
We built this yesterday. We are inexperienced so it took a while to figure out measurements! Got off to a rocky start but now when I watch the video I understand more what he's doing. We decided we wanted the bench to be 34 in. high and measured the legs minus the width of the plywood (3/4 inch). So the longer 2x4 is 33 1/2 in. the shorter is 30 in. We screwed those together like he did and they were perfect. Our top is 78 x 27, our bottom shelf is 78 x 21. We built the top box like he did, stuck the legs on, flipped it over, screwed on the top, built the bottom shelf like he did, and we were done! Used 2 1/2 in screws. It came out beautiful!
Thank you so much for the measurements.
Marcee, how's the table holding up after a year? I'm kinda skeptical, due to the brief amount of time he displays that it takes to build it.
@@biggdogg35810 We love it. So sturdy. It took us more than an hour because we had no idea what we were doing and had to watch the video over and over!
Thank you for posting this! I built it with a few minor adjustments and it is great! It is actually sturdier than I expected!
Great to hear!
I just made mine with this video as a guide. Made it 310cm by 84,5 cm, with an extra set of legs in the middle. Easy and study!
great job..you proved ,yr are broad minded by giving measurements.thankyou.
I like this version very much. Simple, strong, makes sense. I built one this morning using this as a guide. Very pleased. Thank you for sharing.
Great to hear!
Thank you. Very straightforward and easy for someone who is moderately experienced. I built it today and it’s great.
Great to hear!
After watching video after video of all these workbench designs this is the one I've been looking for. Straight to the point and no need for fancy joinery.
What I like about this work table compared to other videos of similar projects on here is it’s not ‘over engineered’ it’s on point and does what it says on the tin
Agreed, simple yet very functional. It's how I build mine and how it should be done.
reminds me of the early Mercedes; rock solid, easy maintenance, lasts a life time (and Ugly as hell according to my Alfa Romeo driving brother).
There is beauty, and genius, in that simplicity. About the right width, though a tad too long for my workspace, but that's easy to modify. Well done, Mr Schneider.
Thank you very much!
thanks alot ive just build this for under 100$. used 3/4 inch plywood and coated it with a polyurethane finish to make it last longer. i can't thank you enough for this video!!!
Simple. Solid. No nonsense bla bla. Love it! Thank you bud!
I'm definitely going to try this...I have very limited experience, but this very simple, yet effective approach is something I think I can handle. Plus, it's exactly what I was picturing in my head that I needed. Thanks
You can do it :)
Built a slightly larger version of this table and couldn't be happier with it. Thanks for sharing!
excellent vidéo, facile a comprendre,,, beautiful vidéo, easy to install
I just built this and was super easy!!! Took me a little over 90 minutes to build. Sturdy, easy to construct and plenty of surface area to do any project. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a garage work bench
Great to hear!
Going to make one for my work shop. I think I can handle this project. Thank you for keeping it simple for a women to make.😊
I'm sure you can. Women can build anything men can. Plenty of excellent female woodworkers and makers on TH-cam.
great job friend. simple, low cost and practical. I'll build one like this in my back mudporch and for my basement! Thank you!!
What could be better than this? I love the simple methods you used here and the final product is a solid very practical workbench that looks neat. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
I built my own bench recently. Having no experience I basically made it up as I went. I really wish I would have watched this video first. Beautiful job.
Thank you for the excellent tutorial. Very efficient use of your time and materials. This was exactly what I needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Great bench and great guitar sounds.
Nice and easy project. I love it! I like that it is long and not too wide, and that there is space under to store "stuff"!!
I have been looking at videos to get some ideas on how to build a garage workbench for my son's garage. I do believe that this project is the most efficient way to build a simple and effective workbench. Well Done!
Thank You!
The best video yet. Simple and no bullshit.
That was a great video. This will be my first table, first real build. I will need more info when I do mine but seeing how you did it was inspiring. You made it look simple. I’ll need a miter saw. Loved the way you used the clamps to help hold the long side boards when you attached them. Keep making your videos. Thanks!
Simple and beautiful. Thank you.
I was researching workbench ideas and discovered this video. Instantly subscribed to you.
Great product- worked perfectly, no issues.
I love this video Dieter looks like he is as calm as a walk I the park great job. I will build this bench.
Thanks, You can do it!
What a great video. I'm super new to woodworking and Just finished my first workbench thanks to you!
6' long
31" legs with 4" locking casters for a total of 36" high
30" wide
Just built this last week. My favourite DIY workbench. Thank you so much!!
Great to hear!
Thank you Dieter! This video was very helpful when i was building my first real work bench today. It feels good!
Happy to help!
I just finished making a version of my own based on your design :)
Worked awesome!
Thanks again Dieter.
Glad it helped!
Can't wait for the weekend to go to my countryside house and build this workbench. By far the best and simplest way to build something really sturdy. I am a beginner "woodworker" myself. This will be my first project, thanks for sharing!
Sounds great!
Just made this fantastic work bench for my new man cave. Super easy and solid. Took me a couple of sessions over a weekend but no more than 4 hrs in total. Now going to make a shelving unit to match it. Thanks for posting the video Dieter - a great help!
Ed Family, how's the table holding up after a year? I'm kinda skeptical, due to the brief amount of time he displays that it takes to build it.
This is the design I'll use for my needs.
Thanks Dieter!
I’ve been watching video after video for this and yours is perfect! Thank you!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you, we have learned a lot from you...we can feel your passion in explain your content about CNC router project in detail..Great job!! ☺🧡
I'm going to build this in the next few days. Thanks for the great video!
This is very simple. I like what you did with the legs, although I might put carriage bolts in from the sides rather than screws.
Thank you for having good music and not annoying stuff. And nice build !
Is this your music? What's the song name?
Western Call by Cody Francis
Thank u for making this video,,now i can make my own Work bench as a beginner....
Great 👍
Nice, simple yet elegant build. Well constructed. I liked the simple half lap top joint.
Thanks!
of all the vids on the subject that I watched so far, this is the winner design for my needs.
I loved it!! Thank you so much, the best work bench in TH-cam! Wow bravo!
Thank you too!
Building a workshop at the moment. This bench with a few simple changes is going to be my new desk. Nice video, simple and informative without annoying and often very boring chatter.
Glad it was helpful!
The lumber you used is excellent quality
This is a great bench, and it's super sturdy. This would be stable enough for a reloading bench....
Perfect bench for my shop-thanks for posting.
Congratulations !!! The perfect workbench !!! I'm from brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I love this build!!! I’ve watched it 10x lol. I’m going to build a few of them for my bakery as baking benches. They are simple and perfect. Thank you for sharing this!
Awesome! Thank you!
Dieter, like the others, I would like to thank you for this brilliant bench. As many others have said, with other vids, you think you are watching the average bloke, then they cut to many £££££'s of workshop planers, saws, etc. I even saw one where the guy insisted that mortice and tenon joints were best, but if you weren't up to it, he had this system where you made like a pocket to put the nut in, then screwed a massive bolt through, and even then he said it wasn't very good. But you could see the huge amount of tools in the background! No, this is more than enough for 99% of us that just want a flat surface to paint stuff, or just fettle bits and pieces. Cheers from Cornwall, England.
Thanks, I was also thinking mortise and tenon was the only way to go, but the truth is that simple construction lumber and screws is more than enough for most of us. Even for fine woodworking like guitar making a "furniture" workbench is not necessary.
I built one today. It took me about 4 hours though but looks great and the top is dead flat which is what I need for my hobby. Thanks Dieter.
Cool, glad you found it helpful
I built this and added casters. I’m super pleased with it!
I watched probably a dozen or more diy workbench videos before ultimately going with this design. I made a few modifications that fit my needs (wider and not as long, plus adding casters). Really happy with how it turned out. My mods did require buying two sheets of plywood instead of one, although I plan on adding some workshop shelving, so it’s going to get used anyways. Thanks for the vid, Dieter!
Cool, glad you found the video useful.
Outstanding use of the leg at 3:40. Bravo!
Thank you very much! I have build it today! It is an excellent design!
Great to hear!
Beautiful build. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks! Your work bench video is the best on the internet. Just built my own rolling version with a thick cedar plank top.
That Leg Wrap around at 3:41. Pro Technique There! Thanks for the video great design for cheap quick and easy!
You bet!
You make everything look easy , thanks for the great video’s.. great music as well…
Thanks 👍 It's the magic of video editing. I make mistakes all the time.
This was a great project. Just followed your process and built one myself with a cordless drill circular saw and two cheap clamps.
Glad it helped!
Really simple and excellent job
Thank you very much!
I know I'm late to the comments section...but gotta let you know... great build and beautiful music
Love the music selection. Usually prefer no. USC, sound of tools or voice over. Well done. Like the simple bench that 99%of us need. No Japanese joinery 20 yrs. in the making, etc... Thank you!
Thanks 👍
simple, no expensive tools & VERY EFFECTIVE to the point. 2 thumbs way up & 2 big toes up also! thank you mr wood artist
Thank you kindly!
Nice, simple and functional bench.
Glad you like it!
Made this over the weekend. Thank you !
Wonderful!
very nice work Dieter. Thanks for sharing!!!
Many thanks!
I've watched this video at least 4 times now and I am amazed each time. As a poster said below, no fancy tools and it came out perfectly. I hope my attempt comes out half as nice. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
I'm going to try to make this for my hobby workplace, looks nice and clean
Thanks Dieter I’m on my 2nd bench now. You’re the best Teacher yet, I’m not tall enough to pull off the yoga leg move but is great!
Fantastic!
You are funny !
Really nice job….nothing too extreme just exactly what everyone needs. Thanks
I built this table today. It took me around 6 hours. Would be a massive advantage to already have a workbench to build it on, I did most of my build on the floor which wasn’t ideal and added a lot of time. I also added wheels to the legs so I could move it around. Thanks Dieter the video was a great help. Total cost for my bench include the wheels was £110.