The Ultimate Functional Workbench
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2020
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I FINALLY built a workbench! This thing is jam packed with unique features that make it super functional. So many features that I had to break it up into two parts. In this video, I build the heavy duty frame, several storage solutions for bins, paint and art supplies, sandpaper, and large tools. No longer will I be building things on the ground! Enjoy!
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I've decided that I will live my woodworking life vicariously through this channel.
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection th-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
I searched for 3 months for the work bench I wanted to build. Bens bench was the best choice for me. space was not a problem, since I have 2K sq feet of space in my basement. After retirement in June I am getting back into woodworking. Now I have my Wife, Yard( 2 acres), making stuff, and my thing (Golf). Thanks Ben. AC in NC
Looks absolutely wonderful, great job! I'm thoroughly impressed with how you thought out the details and yet kept the project affordable and optimally functional.👍
I’m glad I found your page. I’m finally starting to do what I want in my garage, and this is going to be an awesome project to try and mimic at 2/3 the size.
Anybody else get a weird sense of satisfaction seeing him do all this with cheaper Ryobi tools? Nice to see someone do a project without a $600 festool screwdriver for a change.
One of the Thing most Workers have to learn... It's not always about the Quality (and espacially not the price) of your tools... if your a good Worker you can build awesome things even with the shittiest tools you can get! Skill > Tools... sure, better tools make your life more easy... but awesome tools aren'a a garantie for good result if you are unabel to use them probertly... for ecample... in my job I use a Handtool I got like 7 years ago when I started at this company... the blades are all worn out like to complete tool is... but even with this problem I'm getting better result than many of my co-workers with their brand new tools... cause I learned how to use my tool and know exactly what i can do with it and what i can't... and also how i have to handle it to get the result i want... Also: Ryobi has no bad tools... sure, their cheaper and not as highclass as like Dewalt, Bosch or Festool... but like i said... if you know HOW TO USE them... you can get same results and sometimes even better ones... most companies nowadays charge you onle more money cause of their name... not cause they are realy better... sometimes they last longer... but if you don't use your tools like 24/7 it is unnescessary to pay for a tool that could survive an atomic war if you use them only for hobby ^^ and sometimes this is the case: You buy a Router from Ryobi for like 150 Bucks... it lasts like 5 Years... you can also buy one from Festool for like 300 Bucks... sure it lasts for like 7-8 Years... but if you can buy 2 Ryobis that are as good as Festtol ones for the same price a Festool one costs but the two Ryobis last you 10 years while Festool only lasts 7-8 Years... you have saved money with Ryobi ^^ just a thing to make you think...
So TLDR: Skill > Tools... better Tools make your live easier... but Skill is more nescessary than good tools!
I could probably afford more expensive tools at this point, but a Ryobi tool does the job at an affordable price, so why not?
Festool is only good for 2 things: Tracksaws and Domino's, the rest is a ripoff
Yes, because I have some Ryobi and I’m sick of DeWalt snobs.
I wouldn't call it weird. The videos that show how to make something good, starting from where most beginners would be are a lot more educational.
Ben, I love your videos. The have a tangible calming effect on my psyche. With so much noise in the TH-cam space, your contributions are an oasis. Great bench, can't wait for part 2.
Brilliant bench mate. I am wheelchair bound and your bench will be ideal for this wheelie. Thanks, and all the best from Australia mate.
Incredible! Looks like you thought of everything! Ahhh - the beauty of knowing how to work with tools....one can make anything to one's own specs. Absolutely awesome, Ben! Doofie wants to play so badly...now that the workbench is done it's time to play (until the next project). 😁
I love the design and how sturdy it looks. I also appreciate the fact that your storage is up off the floor. Great job
I'd like to see it about another 2 inches up so you have room to actually get under there and clean/not be such a critter-cozy spot. Having a quarter inch gap just looks like Black Widow heaven to me. LOL
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, methods, and work with us.
One of the best video's I've watched - I'm a beginning woodworker and this was thorough, to the point and just amazing! Great job.
ABSOLUTELY LOVING your content man! This stuff is relaxing and informative! You think out your workspaces very in-depth and execute precisely! Keep it up, Ben!
Hey thanks!
Loving the builds. Small suggestion: a shallow finger notch in each shelf to get the sandpaper out easier -- it will make a world of difference =)
Also: because the shelfs only holding sandpapers (very light), the wood shelf is a BIG overkill, you could have made very thin shelfs from metal (alu or simply thin/cheap metal grid), it would have saved MUCH space, so you could have like double as many shelves
Absolutely brillant bench and build explanation. Looking forward to going through your old videos and seeing new.
Calm, soothing, explanation of how and why, for each piece, while making me think of what else could go into this. Bravo! Adding this to my wish list and subscribing, to support.
Love, love, love this. Thanks. AND, love the CORGI!
Puppy montage at the end MAKES MY DAY!!!
Good thing you bought all this lumber last year. That stuffs like gold now.
you have one of the most practical workshops I have ever seen. Amazing job dude! I got so many ideas from this video. Props to you!
Thank you so much for making this video. I scored dozens of 4 x 4 boards where my first project is to build a workbench for my shop. I have wrestled with the design/layout. Mine will ultimately be an "L" or even a "U" shape but you have given me inspiration for how to build a sturdy base. My work material may be heavier than yours but appreciate you jumping on the table.
I... think I'm going to build this exact same workbench. I love the design. Storage will be different but the layout and the cutout for maximum workspace is perfect. Well done. I've been going through dozens of workbench DIY videos and this is easily the most straightforward but functional option I've found.
Awesome stuff mate!! I really love watching your videos because every part of your design comes from a functional goal. Thank you for the great ideas, I'll be attempting to build a series of functional smaller work benches and your simple technique of connecting the frame will come in very handy :)
Than You so Much!!!! This will be the frame for my new office desk & same for Garage. You added more storage than I really need but great to have as options. How you explained the frame is beyond anything explained on these projects, great production, subscribed!!!!
The workbench is great. The interaction with the doggie.....PRICELESS.
what's really amazing is that you found enough straight 4x4s to build anything
That's what I was thinking. Even with clamps, it's still difficult to work with the lumber you buy these days. Twisted lumber is the worst.
Great work Ben! Really enjoy your work...well thought out, simple to construct and highly functional 👊👏
Great video and project and friends too. I wish I had your foresight. Looking forward to the rest of the build. These are the projects I really enjoy. Thanks for sharing
I've been needing to clean up my garage and build storage for my tools for the longest of time. This gives me ideas
Something that I started doing with sandpaper is to use those expanding storage folders. It works well and let's you keep grits nice and organized.
By far, that's my favorite DIY work bench. Nicely done man!
I can honestly say the following: "This is the first workbench (style) that I actually liked !" So many of them out there, functional and nicely put together, but for some reason, this one appealed to me. Good job.
Last comment, the design of this workbench is relentless and inspiring. Your thoughts are out of the box, but kinda raise the bar for functionality and fundamentals
FINALLY!!! I love how creative you are! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ben having never and I mean never having done any woodwork until my dear wife was diagnosed with a brain tumour and I needed to create a kitchen island, lay wood flooring, build a dog feeding station from the waste off the island to make her life somewhat stress free - I have been looking for a bench design as I will be getting a shed soon so want to have a sliding mitre saw station as well as a router table...so I've been learning when I can and I was so please to come across your channel and it was very refreshing to finally have a content creator that actually gives sizes as well - thank you mate
Love that you always have time to throw the ball ❤️🐶🐶
This got recommended by yt, great build, good pups.
10/10
I'm right at the stage of desperately wanting a workbench - and one I can sit at.
This is it!
I've watched umpteen TH-cam videos but this I've saved - I plan to copy it and drill holes to make a MFT style top.
Oh, and I'll have mine on casters so I can move it about as needed.
I'm itching to get started....
Right on!
cannot pass this video without commenting on your doggys. They are wonderful, and the corgy is really very very cute. Love your videos, always something to learn, clear and well explained. Thanks.
Between the rolling storage carts in this new table you built man you giving me all kind of ideas for my shop it's cool to see how talented you are God bless
Been looking at different bench designs for the last month, I think I found the one I’m going to build. Nice design and you have a new sub!
Looks great! If you haven't already, I'd suggest routing a subtle roundover or chamfer all the way around that top surface. It'll be much more comfortable to work at without that sharp edge.
Great job without complicated tools,thank you ! It is easier to follow your instructions for beginners
I’m only 2:30 mins in and I already want to thank you for making the most detailed how-to video I’ve ever seen! Nicely done!
Bro, now that’s a workbench. You just earned a new subscriber.
Love your videos! You're really creative. I got a lot of good ideas from you. Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work!
Hi ben thanks for this video. I have seen lot of videos for making work benches; very fancy ones as well, but you have done a wonderful job. Its simple, very functional and strong. I am 55 years and later comer for woodwork world, but I love this work. I now plan to make the same. Thanks man...
@3:58 You drilled through on one of your lag screws on the second large L. You can see it just under the 4*4
Finally! Someone who is as OCD and detail orientated as me. Nice job Ben!
I can feel the satisfaction of storing all that sandpaper and all those other bits n pieces. The ol motto of a place for everything and everything in its place is vital in a functioning workshop of any description.
I absolutely love the 3 minutes of playing with the dog, etc., at the end!!!!
I have been waiting for this, Ben!!!!
Same!
Same!!!
Sigh, I WISH I had the space/time/money/need for such a beautiful workbench. Solid, functional, and easy on the eyes.
Dude you saved me about a hundred hours of insomnia thinking about all these details you thought through! Better you than me, as my best friend would say! But genuinely, much appreciation, from Aotearoa (New Zealand) :)
I've been searching for a new workbench design for my new garage and now I have found it. This is well designed and well built. Thank you for sharing and much love from Fate Texas!
+1 The sandpaper would be easier to pull out if there was a small semi circle cut-out on each panel. That way you're not rubbing your fingers against the rough edges of the plywood trying to grab it. :-)
3:58 ooooh, missed!
LMAO I SEE IT TOO
This is so cool. The basics are always the most intriguing videos. Subscribed!
It's refreshing watching a professional carpenter work his magic and create a work of art. Great work my friend.
Finally a video where the guy doesn't talk into the camera for 20 minutes and shows what to do or how to do for 3 minutes. THANKS!! n Great work!
That work table is one beefy sob, I really like the dog play at the end.
the organization of this is really satisfying. amazing job.
great video, Ben! Love watching these
The dog trying to get you to play in the outtakes... hilarious.
The best part was up playing with the dog. He's so cute. He kept dropping the ball by you wanting u to play with him.
Wow! Great project. Well thought-out!
Congratulations, Ben. A sturdy and efficient workbench is a great asset,
These have got to be some of the cleanest and clearest 4x4s ever. Who's your supplier?? WHO'S YOUR GUY?
lol
haha
Right!!!
wonder if they were run through a jointer first
Thats was good work man - appreciated leaving plenty of time for us to see the dogo play at the end. decent.
Being able to play with the dogs is what life is all about. Work smart and have time to enjoy the good stuff.
It's a thing of beauty! Well done, sir!
Excellent video, great to see someone doing a great job and including great explanatory commentary during the video. Subscribed.
Hahaha seemed like a lot of other carpentry channels I watch then you said “but the only way to test it, was to climb on it” hahaha then I subscribed
that looks like a good work bench! any idea what the material cost and "shopping list" was for getting to this point?
Very nice Job young man, Great to watch someone your age doing quality nice wood work.
Made this exact to your specs. Without a doubt the most useful thing in my garage now. Thank you so much! 👍
3:58 that lag screw peeked out at the bottom 4x4 lol
nice catch
It has been 1 video since Ben has put something on wheels
And then I was about to suggest putting it on wheels. It's always nice to be able to move things.
@@timderks5960 it would mess with height
Well done. This is great and I'm sure you will enjoy it for years to come!
Great video with good ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Love how you play with the pups...👍🐶👍
You should add speakers in your workshop
Hey, SAWSTOP! Give him a call! Let's make some noise, guys! He deserves it!
Ben, I'm so glad you finally made yourself a bench! You were *way* overdue. I'm looking forward to seeing what you get up to on this beast. If you need drawer pulls, you can get away with ~2" long trapezoidal scraps. You get decent grip and it uses small quantities of wood. Or just notch out a finger pull area. That's very clean and requires nothing extra.
Based on some of the preview, it looks like French cleats on the bench will hold things like your table saw. I'm surprised more people don't do this! It also means you can pull anything of your tool wall and stick it right into the bench. I just started adding French cleats to my garage and I'm loving them.
Love it. Excellent build and I love the fact you overkill everything. 👍👍
and like the great king of random before him, he makes a desk to create greatness
I have to ask why this wasn't put on heavy-duty urethane wheels just out of curiosity.
Typically woodworkers want a workbench that's solid so when you clamp stuff to it you can hit/plane/drill into it at all angles without anything moving. Even when locked the wheels still allow movement so it normally rules them out. If needing to move it lifting it up with a brick and lever and then sliding a couple of dollies under it normally works well enough. Alternatively you can screw wheels onto the outside the four outside legs that flip down to move it, if so desired, and this can be done later.
You make it look so easy and therapeutic! Awesome Job Bro!👍👏
Amazing! Great planning for complete efficiency!
One of your lag screws missed the beam at 3:57
I know exactly what you’re talking about. I didn’t notice it until editing this video. Luckily at that point all the force is downward so it’s not consequential
"limited space in a two car garage" Americans don't realise how lucky they are compared to the UK lol. Solid video and build, well done =)
Haha, same here in the Netherlands... We don't have space for massive workbenches like that.
In germany, we have another problem. I have a two car garage with my workshop in it, but ist's not allowed. Ist's just for cars 🙈 Now i have to find another room for my workshop 😕
Y’all come on over someday. You can have any size garage your money can afford. Anyone gives you a hard time, just call up your neighbors, we’ll make sure they never mess
With you again. We take care of our own in our neighborhoods. Have a great day!
Only room for a one car garage, and that will have the car in it when its built! (The garage, not the car.)
You all gotta be lucky, cause most houses in the Netherlands don't even have a garage
its nice to see someone who has faith is the strength of bolts and screws. I don't know much about woodworking but it looks strong to me
Great video - love the thought that went into the design.
The bonus dog footage compelled me to subscribe!
Came here to see dude build a bench. Stayed here to watch him play with a dog.
Same!!
Guilty!
Wheels man, WHEELS! Otherwise, looks great!
The only thing better than things with wheels are things that don’t have wheels yet that you can put wheels on!
Exactly what I was thinking.
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@@riverbuilder2251 Wow! Now THAT is a nice bench! And it has wheels! Better yet, hidden wheels! Not sure whether I like the bench better or it’s location. Great view! Awesome job!
I just want to say I'm only a minute into your video. I've spent many years as a carpenter and I looked up for my phone because I was quite impressed with the way that you explain things period simple to the point very neat very organized. I look forward to your channels future content.
Awesome bench !, thanks for including measurements, made mine today, all but the slideout seat, gonna add t track to top , 6” lag bolts really made it easy . Enjoyed and subscribed
I came to see how you'd get everything square. I guess you just start with perfectly square wood
If you're working with plywood its actually really easy to square something like a workbench
@@OGtherussianguy - But working with "perfectly straight" 4x4's helps a lot too 👍.
the ultimate workbench must have rounded edges at least around the seat
Like it! A basic, No muss, no fuss workbench with tons of utility and simple enough to build in a relaxed weekend.
Brilliant video mate, honestly a pleasure to watch 👍
For some reason I expected the workbench to get wheels in the end which makes it easy to move around if you should ever have the need for more space for certain projects