Portable Workbench for Small Shops
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- I show you how to build this portable workbench. This workbench is perfect for small shops! It features plane stops and a traditional style woodworking vise. Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel.
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Products Used for Workbench Build
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Great and relatively easy build that I just need to tackle. Thanks to your channel, I now have the need for this on several projects I am working on. Thank you, Sir.
I love this! My workshop is the back patio, and it takes about 20 minutes to set up, and 20 minutes to tear down (16 minutes if it's starting to rain!) This would really cut down on that set up time, since all I'd have to do is clamp it onto a folding workstand. It's better than anything I currently have, so yeah, I gotta make me one of these! Thanks! God bless!
Excellent idea! Front-side clamps with vise save a lot of money! Thanks!
I love the idea and could easily make use of one. This could be made even more versatile simply by adding dog holes as an alternate clamping method
I love this design, very smart !
Yep, I see one of these in my future, and it will go to every jobsite I go to.
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Very exciting & useful W/B es & perfect for the job.!
I found your channel about a week ago (and don’t remember how lol). I have really enjoyed your videos so far! But most of all, I have enjoyed how you share your faith
Man congrats on the channel growth and shop upgrades! Haven't been on recently and to see how it's taken off for you is awesome!
Appreciate it!
Awesome stuff! Thanks for the share!
it's a fantastic job congratulations
Thanks for this. I love this build. I am in need of a temporary wood vise until I make my woodworking bench. I'll use this as a template to throw one together and clamp it to the surface of the sheet of MDF I'm using as a temporary workbench..
It's a nice little workbench
You’re the man! Gonna make one. 👊🏻
Recently saw another "make a portable workbench" video and as always, I'm trying to figure out if I can pull this off with just a circular saw and a couple other tools. Seems like there's a lot of relying on that table saw for squaring off pieces and such.
Matt, the plans are outstanding only thing I had issue with is the small print of the numbers. I used a magnifying glass and couldn’t see them. Great video!!!
Nice build I see this can give you a second set of hands so many options with it. 👊🏻👍🏻
Yeah for sure
Nice build video Matt. I'm going to put this on my to-do list for a future build.
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Wow you've come a long way man, congratulations. You're workbench is next level. Keep doing your thing!
Thank you
Very nice and useable build... great job.
Glad you enjoyed it
nice work! very interesting design! i really like the versatility for attaching it to a lot of different objects in different orientations. i will remember the dovetail cutouts for later, really opened my eyes to the different ways you can use a clamp.
however, its application seems quite specific. for those without the space, i’d assume they would be stuck using with small/hand tools. this project would take a lot longer and be a lot harder without these tools. likewise, someone with a shop that has large machining tools would probably have the space and resources for a large workbench. when you have that, the benefits of the portable workbench would have limited applications.
however, i can see it being used for outside work and hobby stuff if you had the workshop to make it
Very cool!
I'm telling Mrs. 731😂Nice job! Very unique and versatile!
lol
You’re the man! 🤛
Nice, I like it, thanks
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought ... "this looks ridiculous ... it must be great!"
I also noticed that you're laminating the two boards facing away from eachother, which is the right way to laminate (facing away or towards eachother, but not in the 'same direction').
The fact that you used 2x8 instead of 2x10 just means the design is flexible and allows you to build it without having "exactly what's recommended".
... I just love your channel. You keep things simple and easy, while making great videos.
May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family abundantly! =)
Thank you 👊
@@731Woodworks Wow, that was a quick reply; I wasn't even finished watching the video before you replied. =)
Matt, you nailed fhis one. So many uses, super easy to to build and dirt cheap. Win,win all around. 👏👏👏💪💪
Thank you for the amazing design!
You should look at the match fit bench system they have! It's almost the same as this mini, just in a bigger bench style.
Очень хороший и интересный стол получился для тех у кого мало места. Лайк!
Great video Matt!! You know I've been watching the Wwodworking talk show with Steve and I always thought he need to put you on. And you mentioned it on live edge on Tuesday. That is cool can't wait until tomorrow when it comes out.
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Really like the bench top bench.Im new to your videos.I like what I see!
This is one of the best projects I have ever seen
Thanks!
I can't wait to give this a try. I can see so many uses for it, even if you do have a nice big main work bench.
BTW, Dawn dish soap and warm water for those shorts. Don't put them in the dryer until you're sure the glue is gone, or it will stay forever.
too late. Been washed and dried. Glue is permanent now.
@@731Woodworks you just better hope none of Mrs. 731's nice jeans were in the load! 😄
Already a subscriber, but you’re getting my money now, too. Great solution and happy to buy these plans.
Muy Bueno .Saludos de Moquehue Argentina
I felt like you singled me out when you said "apartments"!!😂😂😂
YES!!! Dwelling in an apartment building definitely has limitations as to what you can do wood working wise.
For now, instead of stopping altogether and not being productive. I have more or less made a "lateral" move.
What I mean by that is, I've have been make walking sticks, hiking sticks, and canes.
Some of the canes I'll am in the process of making, I'm going to donate to a Wounded Warrior program of some sort...
I'm going to make some other smaller wood projects until I can find a sufficient area for a work shop....
Ha, I just knew this workbench is great for small spaces or those who don't have a dedicated shop!
Steve Ramsey over at Woodworking for Mere Mortals said he started out by working on the roof of his building, his tools extension cords out the window and up the wall. When there's a will, there's a way, friends.
May I suggest looking into Rob Cosmans Purple Heart Project for Combat Wounded Veterans where he teaches them free woodworking classes...
@@knowledge-quest5812 yes, thank you.
Excellent !
Glad you like it!
I use one or two Kreg Mobile Project Centers for my workbench. They are great, but they are not optimal for some types of clamping, hand planing, routing, or sanding. This adds functionality of a workbench to the Kreg Mobile Project Center at a reasonable cost. It is a definite build for me. Additionally, the size of the "Mini Workbench" can be lengthened or shortened to your needs. I will lengthen mine a bit to be equal to two Project Centers side by side.
Super 👍👍👍👍👍
I need this!!!
Build it! It only takes a few hours to make! Easy woodworking project!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Great selection for project post and how portable!!!
Butcher paper...what a surface saver. 👍👍
@1:02 That legit made me laugh out loud! That was awesome!
Great build really enjoyed it for my birthday I’m get that match fit system.
Awesome
Happy birthday, Nick! =)
@@68HC060 if only it was my birthday now lol :)
@@ar15tac :) I expected your birthday was today (because the video was just posted) - but I guess I'm late to the party. =D
-But who says you can't celebrate birthday twice a year ?
3x3customs released the same video 3 hours ago. Like Christmas, so many choices! 👊🏻
You have that beautiful and hard Southern Yellow Pine. We can't get it up here in the northeast. Your portable bench came out great. The downside for me and probably may is the cost of the accessories. The boards are not too bad, but they get you on the accessories
Yep, and I hear it becomes just as tough as a hardwood over time due to its sappiness. I believe the source of the neighbor that told me was Christopher Schwarz who wrote Anarchist's workbench.
It is a great idea to make such a useful and portable workbench.
I love these things. LAURA KAMPF did something similar a few years ago.
Dang Matt. Great video. Definitely making this project. I needed a workbench and don’t have room for a full size. Love seeing your growth!
Thank you
Very cool. Mrs. 731 will never know🤫......lol
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Matt got to get you a hand plane my friend
for sure
Yep, put two grooves in it and call it and ashtray.
I recently watched a video on building 'folding sawhorses' on another channel.
That video took the best features from 3 different sawhorses and combined them into one (it's the sawhorses that use ropes for tightening - though I'd probably prefer a different approach myself).
This workbench would probably be a great fit for one of those sawhorses, it would make a space-saving versatile workbench/sawhorse multitool; great for any jobsite or small shop.
And if you're fan of bench-dogs (like I am), you could easily add dog holes.
As wood-prices are very high at this point in time, I think I'll be likely to build a combination.
So what was the video you watched ?
What video was the saw horse build?
I've made two more attempts to reply to the questions, but my comments keep getting deleted.
It's on the channel called 'Craftswright'.
videoid=LJucrdhjIZk
Title: 'The PERFECT folding sawhorse and how to EASILY build one!'
Nice build
What finish would you recommend Matt
Thank you
Odie’s oil is what I would use
@@731Woodworks thx
This looks A LOT like the Work Horse top (which Mike also helped design with Jay Bates). I built the Jay Bates design, and this is basically that, but without legs.
In short, I LIKE IT A WHOLE LOT. There are some pieces here that give it some more extensibility than I'd previously considered.
I think Mike build on what he learned from the sawhorse design he did with Jay
@@731Woodworks It's still my favorite "workbench" design. Heavy enough to use for power and hand tools, and light enough (once disassembled) to bring to craft shows. Extensible enough - as your video proves - to do anything I need.
And I like the fact that I can make new legs of varying heights. So I can have a hand tool bench, a power tool bench, a lathe bench, and a roman-style low workbench ALL without making a new top.
Yep, both benches are cousins, but one is smaller and more portable with most of the same features.
@@miketaylor9979 well, I'm still a fan. I built the version from Jay's plans, and it's my primary work bench. I'll bet building two more sets of legs. One so it can house my lathe, and another set to make a Roman-style bench - all with the same top.
Pura vida your lumber in my country we call that purple lumber Nazareno Beautiful wood is hard but great to make Crafts
Powertec sells cam clamps like that. I have a few.
The powertecs are a tad too big to work.
That is a cool project! I've added it to my build list!
That Southern Yellow Pine is beautiful and tough. Unfortunately, it isn't available up here in NY. We have Doug Fir at our Home Depot. Doug Fir is a lot less dense and usually has quite a few knots. It will also crack and split under pressure. If you go to a wood supplier, not a big box store, you may be able to get Southern Yellow Pine, but if you can't they will have many other types of wood. Consider maple as it is reasonably priced, very tough, and used for workbenches. That is what I will use when I build mine!
Maple would be a good option for sure.
I been eyeballin that Bora for a couple months, it dint look stable to me at all, still looks a little janky to me, the top almost has me ordering it though...just want an assembly table, but a bit larger. Prolly just build one...cool review Matt....
I just watched one of your videos and I learned a lot. I am an hobbyist woodworker with some talent and a lot to learn. May I sit at your feet, Master?
Awesome! Thank you so much!
Just a note but always make sure you unplug your table saw or any other power tool when changing blades.
is there a benefit to using dovetails and dovetail clamps vs t-track and t track clamps? seems like t-track would be more durable long term
MATT THIS IS AWESOME.
SORRY NOT SORRY FOR CAPS.
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Table build worked GREAT!! However, I am unable to figure out how to order the camlever from your link provided. Any help is appreciated! Thank you
Extremely!
Less than $20? Man all those Taytools accessories add up a fair bit.
$20 in lumber. All in should cost you about $150 or less
Giving serious thought to this. The clamps are pricy.
Hey Matt, I bought these plans and am almost finished building this mini workbench. It’s been a fun project and I’ve learned a lot! A couple questions, I’m getting a lot of router tear-out and burn marks in the grooves. Is the best way to fix the tear out just sanding it down? What do I do to avoid this in the future? Also, do you recommend a finish when it’s done? Would Danish Oil be good? Thanks!
Danish oil works well or Odie's Oil is good too.
Great stuff as always. I just stumbled on your fitness channel. Any more videos coming for that? Whatever the answer, keep up the good work!
Thank you. I would like to post some more there. Time is the issue right now lol
@@731Woodworks The home gym craze has taken off since Covid. You could double dip both channels and show DIYs. Like that platform you made or some clever weight storage. Boom, 1 video on 2 channels.
Good ideas!
I thought this was the fitness channel :)
I changed my mind. While maple would be strong, it would also be expensive and very heavy. Doug Fir is cheap in. comparison, and if it gets damaged, I can make a replacement part cheaply. The only thing I wonder about is whether the slots will hold up since Doug Fir is a soft wood. Not a lot to lose though with cheap lumber. I wish we could get Southern Yellow Pine up here. It has a Janka number of 870 compared to 710 for Doug Fir.
I built mine from Douglas Fir and the slots do not hold up. Every time I try to mallet the wedge in, the cam block rips out of the slot.
@@BillNeubauer I guess Doug Fir is out then. I will wait until I get some 8 quarter maple, though that will make it quite a lot more costly. That is the problem with a lot of these builds. When you add up the costs, they become pretty expensive.
Similar idea to the portable Sjoberg workbench.. but without the $250 tag on it. Especially if you already have some MatchFit dovetails, like I do.
It's a great little bench!
Matt,
Great video; keep up the good work.
Can this work bench be customized for DIY gun smithing?
I'm not sure because I am not familiar with that trade, sorry.
@@731Woodworks No problem. I think I have it figured out. Thank you though. 😃
Hey Matt. I'm curious why you don't have the adjustment collar on your dewalt router
I do, it’s in the drawer. Forgot to put it on when I swapped bases
I don’t have a planer my material has a slight cup. Any suggestions?
11:16 … Don’t you risk having the dovetail slot tear out during clamping if there is not wood directly over the dovetail slot?
The buy list shows the "Microjig MB-050-0514 Matchfit Clamp 1/2" Diameter 14 Degree Router Bit" and a "1/2" Carbide Tipped Dovetail Router Bit 14 Degree". Were both used? Bummer that the "Removable Carpenter Framing Square Fence Anodized Aluminum 7-7/8 Inch long" is sold out.
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It'll be a little bit difficult where I live but I would like to build this. Would be great to go with my B&D Workmate. What are the green nobs?
They are part of the match fit pieces you can get
Am I wrong to think you were on the job? Nice project Brother! Thanks!
Thank you. I was th-cam.com/video/gZ7g7MTc7-Y/w-d-xo.html
I ❤️ this idea, but wonder how well common construction-grade lumber is going to hold-up in those dovetail channels, from overzealous tightening? - (Which I tend to do ALL the time)
They actually hold up well because the force is distributed across the clamp fork.
Im just worried about the shorts, will they make it after the glue? Great project like always.
They are permanently stained lol
What brand Forster bits do you recommend looking to get a set here soon and don’t want to waste money on anything cheap that won’t last
I like the Freud brand
Tuba-Tyen
I gwoot meself a twoobeten.
And I made one!
Hope things get better for you. Sorry you feel the need to make fun of random people online. Good luck to you.
Hi i have a question, is the dovetail in 1 3/4 (40mm) plywood as strong as in solid wood?
I think it is. May be a good test to do! I use it on my cross cut sled and jointing jig and they are both plywood. No issues so far. Thing is, to hold something flat against the surface, doesn't require a lot of clamping pressure so you're not tightening the clamps a lot.
10,500 views in one day! Woo Hoo!
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Pine is too soft of wood, but this is a great idea and plan!
Southern Yellow Pine gets super hard over time.
I think those dining table legs need replacement.
that makes a cool mobile accessory for sure. You going to start doing dovetails?
I'd like to give them a try....... one day
Where can I find tuba tins?
Only in Arkansas 😂
We can’t get dry 2x10s in CA
I made the one in the video out of 2x8. It's just narrower than the 10" version but functions the same
#orgonomic
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Can I use a 2 X 10 or does it have to be a 2ba10
It must be tubatens
@@731Woodworks Lol Love it.
What's a tuba-tin?
its similar to a tubafour only wider.
@@731Woodworks 😁
So if it only cost about £20 to make then it'll cost something like 60-70 quid to buy. I'd be stuck as I don't have those power tools.
$20 in lumber. You can buy anything really, but it'll be hard to find one like this one!
@@731Woodworks it could be sold for those prices after making it, somebody like you that is
Frustratingly, none of the lumber yards near me sell "tuba tins". =)
Sucks for you
I see a WEN product behind you…. What could it be🤔
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@@731Woodworks a track saw possibly 🤔
If you use mineral oil to season a cutting board, your not using the best. Olive oil is the heaviest oil
Olive oil goes rancid after a few months. Not recommended for cutting boards. Mineral oil won't do that.
Thanks. Had my board over 20 years. But after using it to cut meat I scrub and reseason. Letting the oil soak in
tubatens