Oh man, if there's one thing I've learned from posting this video, it's that I don't know much about aluminum. I'm from Michigan, everything I learned about magnets was from these two fellow-Michiganders: th-cam.com/video/8GyVx28R9-s/w-d-xo.html
Note, if you DO want those magnets you put into your shelf to do something, you could always replace that piece with a bit of angle iron instead of aluminum. Seriously though, like this bench for a lot of reasons. I'm just trying to think through if there's a way I could enhance it with bench dogs and woodworking vices
The metal Jordan used isn't the aluminum he showed in the Home Depot shot. Note the crisp 90° corner in the Home Depot picture. It appears to be steel, judging from the few sparks it made on the disc sander. I've seen plenty of steel bent in that wide radius to be "sort of" angle iron but have never seen aluminum stock made that way.
I'm new to woodworking and my first project will be a chicken coop that I'm starting this weekend. Then I'm moving to reorganize my shed and your videos with the free plans are a god send! I relate to you and your sense of humour. And now that i know YOU'VE GOT A BAND AND PLAY BASS! I mean, now I just HAVE to build this!
YEAH BABY. Uh..... does this mean you play bass? Either way, thrilled you're embarking on this journey! This build isn't the easiest but it is doable, I promise. Take your time, don't cut off your hands (particularly helpful in bass playing) and in the end it will be worth it. You'll have built something that will hone some new skills for you and give you a large, practical tool that will make everything you build after much easier. Best of luck, feel free to reach out with questions!
I’m totally new to woodwork and I loved this - makes me feel confident that when (not if!!) I make mistakes, I can recover. Love the relaxed, self-effacing - but highly competent - approach. Thank you Jordan 👍👏
Welcome to the club Michael, and thank you. I think that's one of the things I've come to appreciate most about woodworking, is that there's typically a way around a problem/mistake, and it's really rewarding to figure it out. Also when I'm running saws I can't hear my kids, so that's another great thing about it. :)
Jordan that has been one of the best build videos that I have seen there were no 5x speed shots thank you again I may adapt some of your ideas to incorporate in to my small shop. GREAT JOD
For me, the best parts are the folding shelf for miter saw, and the end shelf for additional devices as needed. The table saw and extension was cool, but the saw can be standing right next to the bench if needed. Love it!
Great series, Jordan! Clear & succinct and peppered with enough humor. Showing your mistakes & how to overcome them give beginners like me much needed hope. Good luck on your channel & cheers from Manila, Philippines!
My friend and I both just finished building your workbench Jordan. It was super cool to see both of them in the garage together! The plans were incredibly well done and also loved the sarcasm in the instructions. Everyone who has seen the bench is in love with it. Kind of wish I could build it all over again. Like everyone else said though, we'd LOVE to see more videos!
Brandon, this is the coolest!!! Tandem bench building! I'd love to see a photo if you've got one (jordanfrank03@gmail.com). Thanks man, I'm so glad you made one (two) and it turned out well!
Thanks again for this whole series, the plans, and the ideas that went into it. You've given me lots of ideas for improvements I can make to my bench. My only request is more! I'd love to see a video showing how you made those tool holders that you had on the French cleat wall - the same ones that lock into the adjustable shelf. You obviously put a lot of work and care into your designs and videos. Thank you for both. The magic wasn't bad either.
Also referred here from Shop Nation. I liked his workbench, but now I have more ideas from your bench. Decisions decisions! Looking forward to more videos!
Awesome, Just binge watched the whole GOCW (Game of Compact Workbench) series. I've only subscribed to 2 things on TH-cam, you and Shop Nation and never left a comment before, but thought you might get a kick out of knowing your wisdom is being spread as far as locked down New Zealand. Really enjoyable, I'm hooked!
@@withJordanFrank It is just like Lord of the Rings, especially now where if you go on a journey to a mountain you will be hunted. The only other thing you need to know about NZ is (are) the Filght of the Conchords. I will be knocked down gobsmacked if you don't enjoy them. th-cam.com/video/WGOohBytKTU/w-d-xo.html. What time is it?
great job thinking out what you needed. Thanks for the plans , but my saw is an old 1970 Craftsman and to big for it to be used like that. But you got my mind working on what I can do with some of my other tools. It is hard to start woodworking at 60yrs but the time I spend is priceless. Oh and keep those kids interested and they will have a hobby or job that they will love and remind them of all the times spent with you. Great Job.
First series I have watched of making a workbench all the way through. I like the design and it was entertaining. I make the same learnings (some people say mistakes) so it was pleasing to watch because it wasn’t glossed over and edited to make it look too easy.
Thanks Michael, I have now learned thanks to keen eyed observers such as yourself that that is not the way the natural world works. Magnets! Who knew? Apparently everyone but me. :)
Thanks Doug, that means a lot because I have a habit of being long-winded, so this was an exercise is really trying to dial it in. Listening to yourself try to explain something is really good for the ego; you very quickly realize that 90% of the time you sound like a dumbass and have no idea what you're talking about. :)
Really enjoyed the series, definitely one of the best instructional videos for beginners. Enjoyed the humour, great to see the kids helping dad! I liked the fact that you showed the mistakes and solutions / workarounds. Some great ideas - a lot to take in. Thank you for taking time to make the series. I'll have to try and adapt my workbench with these clever ideas!
Thanks Nashd, super nice of you. Im a firm believer in learning from mistakes, so I hope people can learn from mine. Also the bench has got a lot going on, and there’s no need to tackle it all at once or even use all of it. Hopefully you can glean a thing or two you like and adapt it to your own bench; for me that’s one of the exciting parts of shop furniture... making it customized to fit Your needs. Thanks for checking it out!
Ive got the Dewalt DWE7485 which is very similar and will try this. Excellent design Jordon, and good luck with your channel. Just got into the woodworking hobby at 65 and have tons of ideas thanks to your videos and those like it. Thank you!!!
I'm so glad Grober, that's really inspriational. I hope I have enough time and money when I one day retire that I can have a shop and continue to make stuff. I didn't start any woodworking until about 9 years ago, and I really wish I had started when I was younger, but I'm glad I finally discovered it! Never too late!
Don't know why your videos haven't shown in my YT feed until now.... I've been mulling over a bench like this in my head for at least a couple of years, ever since I had to sell my 7 foot long monster bench that was just TOO big. I WILL be building this bench.
Damn I wish you made more videos, I'm basing my new workbenches off of yours just made out of 2x2 tubing and moving the miter flip up over to the assembly bench. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Jordan, what a great work bench buddy, I’ve just watched all 4 parts and I’ve also just down loaded the free plans (Something for free in 2020, you really are a top man) , can’t wait to start mine, this is ideal for the limited garage space I have, again thanks from the UK👍
Thanks Lee, I'm just doing a little pay-it-forward for all the free stuff I've learned from over the years. If I ever make any plans again they'll start at $700 (£42.03 in your neck of the woods). Best of luck on the build, it's not the easiest but the brave souls who have attempted it seem happy with the results. Cheers!
Hi I’m another sent over from Shop Nation . I like how humble you’re approach is . You are very transparent about mistaken and how to look ahead for later project . I’m a professional carpenter that is trying to set up a small shop . Your ideas are helpful. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
Love the video. Beside a great project, you are very concise, to the point and didn't say "go ahead" or "you guys". I can listen to those videos for hours. Thanks. I downloaded the plans and think I can use this kind of multiuse bench. How about one with a miter saw?
Thanks Dabney! I appreciate the support. I think in some future videos I might say "you guys", but other than that I'm trying to stay on the straight-and-narrow. :)
Just when I thought my mobile workbench was pretty OK, here you and your video come along to ruin everything. I see no other option, you must provide more content. You have a gift, my friend (typed with that Dos Equis guy's voice).
Steal away! I felt like I'd really grown as a maker the day I realized it was okay to drill holes into things that are made by professionals, like a decent table saw.
I really like the bench and was thoroughly entertained watching you and the apprentices build it. I'm going to make my own version adapted for my space, but, my main worry is what to call it and what sticker to use.... Also, thanks a lot for the plans! They work just fine and you're a true gentleman to just let people download for free. Subscribed and happy. Gareth.
Figuring out the sticker is really the most challenging part of the whole build and can definitely make the bench unusable if you blow it. No pressure. Just don't screw it up. :)
I love this and have watched your whole series. I too share our garage with our two cars, so need to make sense of my layouts and portability. Though I have manufactured 2k sqft of our store shelving, so I need to be able and do serious cutting when desired. This will do the job for all other purposes and make cleanup simple.
I'm going to take a second look at your extension table as a possible infeed extension. I have a similar sized Ridgid saw with a small top surface. I often wish I had a bit more runway for material to sit on before getting to the blade. My bench doubles as outfeed support, but my indeed is often lacking.
Jordan, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I really enjoyed the education that is part of them. I have been searching the internet for plans that I could adapt to my needs. I have the back half of a one car garage. The other half being the laundry area. I will be building a modified version of your table, leaving out that storage area t o cut down the length. I have a Dewalt DWE7480 and a 1/2" Ryobi plunge router and a trim router. Miter saw will be later this year. I noticed that your power cables required a tight bend to plug them into the power strip. I think I will look into mounting my power strip face down to avoid the tight bend. Just a thought. Thanks again & your right . . . I can do this!!!!!
Love it Red! You can definitely do this!! A few people have commented on the power strip, and I think you're right, but it's kind of a toss up because it will relieve the bend on the tools you have permanently plugged in, but the ones you add as you're using them might be harder to plug and unplug and also might bend in the other direction. I don't know, it's worth trying though. Good luck!
Compromise, I like it. I’ve seen smaller regular power strips that let you pivot individual outlets; that’s what we need, a serious shop power strip with outlets that pivot. Look at us, solving problems!
Travis sent me. You have a great presentation style with good and useful content. I noticed this series of videos went up eight months ago. I hope there isn't an eight month wait before your next videos go up. I have subscribed. Greetings from Panama. Edit to add that I have just checked out your plans for the bench. They are amazing. And free. I'm gobsmacked.
Got here from Shop Nation. Dude, I love this series! I am looking forward to more. Wish you had started earlier. That french cleat wall, the drill press with dust collection and more, I'd love to see how you built those. I ended up pausing the video in certain spots to take screen shots of stuff in the background. Super cool!
Great videos! Hope to see more from you. These are truly helpful and doable by any level. My wife is going to kill me now that you gave me some great ideas. BTW..... shout out to ShopNation for the recommending your channel. Hope to see more of your talent soon.
I found your channel through Travis @ Shop Nation. I really enjoyed your workbench series and your self deprecating since of humor! If you’re looking for content ideas, I’d like to see your table saw sled and drill press table builds. Thanks again (and don’t advertise that we’re hiding in the garage)!
Another that was sent from SN. Hope you will be planning more projects. Really enjoyed this series. Would be interested in the cleat wall holding your tool that you use on the collapsible shelf. I'm in a single car garage and am tripping on carts with every turn. This would e am excellent option. Thanks for the content
Awesome! They’re easy to make. The most time consuming part is the handle, and you could just glue a knob on and call it a day if you wanted to skip those.
The best combo bench video on TH-cam by a country mile! The idea is too good to have free plans but thanks anyway. If only they were metric. New subscriber from across the pond. Great work Jordan.
Great bench! Great videos! Definitely going to download the plans, although I have to modify them because my shop is super tiny compared to yours and I have to split my bench into two smaller ones. But I will, for sure, incorporate lots of you great ideas!!!
Well Frank I must say I have watched about 50/60 bench build videos and I have to put yours right up there with the best, its bloody brilliant, and don't put yourself down mate your great, although I have to say your safety boots in video 3 looked a bit dubious lol, saying that though keep up the good work, and I have tried to download your plans but for some reason there is not any, could you repost them to me please, many thanks
¡Muchas gracias José! I had the pleasure of going to Barcelona and Madrid when I was younger (too young); I hope one day to return. I'm going to work on some more content!
@@withJordanFrank you could take a year to put it out and I'd still watch it. I appreciate how you walk through mistakes/things that could have been improved if done a little differently. I also very much appreciate your personality and that you keep it on your videos haha. Some channels are super interesting and informative but are drrryyyy. I'm probably going to watch this series again just for fun lol. Great work my man, and great music
stoked to find this! totally stealing this whole thing...possibly even the octopus sticker if i can find it. May have to alter the plan slightly as i have the 7485 model saw and no fancy rockler stuff, but i'll make it work! I'll forgo your brand but i'm proud to say that i'm thrilled to be QWW's 12th follower on soundcloud!!! Considering you're finest bad to come out of the hotbed of indie rock- Belleville, i expected nothing less!
Might be borderline... but I'm thinking maybe a large Cthulhu sticker on mine - ya know, just to make your octopus feel inadequate. Enjoyed the series - Thanks for the tips!
Thanks David, I appreciate the genuine compliments! I can show ugly all day long, the trick is spreading out the good so it looks like you know what you're doing. :)
Just fan-boying a bit--I am: Near 40 From Chicago Play drums Enjoy woodworking Have very little room for woodworking Am left-handed Have a mole I should almost certainly get checked out by a physician And Brew beer sometimes occasionally. This build was ultra-inspiring and likely will be my prototype. My wife is also super anxious for me to buy a large amount of unnecessary tools to store in it. .... Fun fact: she hides her emotions well. Anyhow, thanks for the content!
Looks like Somebody just got a new best friend! I'm in Oak Park, where you at? And do you play with any band right now? Also it seems like you might be married to My wife, but I'm going to let it slide because we might be related.
sans band these days, although needing to get on stage again. Just jam with old buds occasionally in the meantime. I currently live in Streamwood but grew up in Elmwood Park so I'm familiar with your area. There's a small cafe in Oak Park on Lombard Ave called 'The Buzz Cafe' that I used to play shows at ages ago. --I also went to a school dance at OPRF* and jumped on the Harlem Green Line to head downtown. Now you know the extent of everything I know about Oak Park. *As a HS student myself (this seemed rather important to clarify). And hey, if Q-WW is on ever on hiatus and youre in the mood to play shit covers for dollars, let me know!
Loved the nice touch on the fantastic set of plans "Certificate of Completion". Something to aim for - completion. Subscribed. Downunder at Townsville, Australia
Awesome Charlie, it's a good saw. If you have any issues with it I suggest watching Tamar's video on calibrating this exact saw: I'm actually going to be doing that this afternoon! th-cam.com/video/bVWk6D0UBhU/w-d-xo.html
A video well done I was entertained and learn something as well like I said before that is the saw that I plan on getting I love your octopus I hope you continue making more videos more builds thanks Charlie 3C woodworking
Awesome! Yeah, I don’t know if that’s specific to that saw as I haven’t had a lot to compare it to, but it does drop a lot straight down instead of the dust port. Too much! This drawer helps a little though.
Hey Jordan. Thanks for the great set of video's and a great end product, and sorry I had not seen it before now (it was Shop Nation that put me onto you). I really hope you decide to post more projects in the future!! Thanks again, and I will be giving your plans a try as they seem a lot more achievable than some of the others around
nice on making the tops more durable, I learned this from Frank Klausz 1984; but in 4 parts; 1) 3 parts alcohol 1 part varathan... 2) 2 parts alcohol 2 parts varathan...3) 1 part alcohol 3 parts varathan... sanded between each and last 100% varathan lightly sanded and wood floor wax. never fails to work. still in use today
Jordan, do you have your wen planer on the removable shelf system (opposite table saw). Its a heavy planer, just wondering how the shelf would hold up to that much weight. thanks
Great question and NO. I repeat NO: do NOT try to put a planer on a shelf like that. If I ever actually finish the video I've been meaning to put out I have a more detailed look at those shelves and they definitely can not hold that kind of weight. Also planers are too heavy for a weakling like me to be picking up and carrying around; I put mine on a low wheeled cart the minute I got it. I would have made it higher but I wanted it to fit under the shelves you're referring to.
This was awesome! Once I move into my slightly bigger shop, I'm gonna make this. And these plans are awesome! I've paid money for worse plans so way to go dude!
Great series, just what I was looking for in my quest for a mobile workbench. Good ideals that be modified if wanted. Thank you for your time and the plans to help build. I'm a subscriber now, looking for your next videos. Awesome!
Hi Ryan, yes, within reason. At least one brave soul who has attempted this build has run into that issue. If your saw is much bigger (and in particular Heavier) then you actually run the risk of it tipping your bench. I am aware of someone building folding out legs that stabilize the shelf. Personally, and I know this isn't an option for everyone, I think I would rather build a small stand for my saw than have it be that big a shelf off the back. Having said that you can definitely make it work. If you do move the saw off the bench I would still recommend keeping the folding self, because I use it all the time just to hold stuff. The face that it sits lower than the work surface is nice for throwing on your plans, pencils, rules, tape measures, etc, without interfering with your table saw or router
Thank you so much for the build video series. I really like the bench you've made and I think it would be a really good starting point for one I'd do for my garage shop. Suggestion, next time you redo your extension table, instead of using a jig saw to remove the area where the angle iron bolt heads are, use a router bit from under neath to remove a recess area that won't be visible from the top. Question, so you have videos on how you made you french cleat machine tool holders (band saw, drill press, sander, etc.) for mounting on the bench and mounting on your wall?
Excellent suggestion on using a router instead of the jigsaw, thank you. And I am actually editing a little something right now that will include a closer look at those brackets. Stay tuned!
I would like to make your bench. In the first video, you said the plans were available but I can’t find the drawings/plans. Can you help me? Love your work.
You got this my friend! If you go in the Description part of the videos there's a link to a webpage that has the plans on them. Scroll about halfway down the page and you'll see them. Good luck! (here's the link: sites.google.com/view/hidinginthegarage)
1. To lighten the saw table extension more turn those rows of holes into slots 2. What's your dust collector? 3. If you posted a link to the fold up table brackets I missed that, what's the brand & P/N? Thanks. Subscribed.
1. I like that. Honestly if I had a CNC I'd use that space to put something really stupid carved into it, like a picture of a CNC or something. But lighter is good too 2. It's a Shop Fox, one of the only wall-mountable ones that can do 120v. It's okay. It works well enough but when I added the cyclone the pressure dropped enough that it is kind of disappointing. But the barrel is a lot easier for emptying and I like that it catches bigger chips, so... I'm going to use it all till it dies then switch to something a bit bigger I think. 3. Links to everything I used are on the free plans. 4. Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it!
I"m confused. If you used aluminum angle iron, why would you need to paint it to prevent rust and how would a rare earth magnet do anything for your connection to it from the extension table?
You’re not confused, I was confused. Many people have politely pointed out that I don’t know anything about aluminum, and they’re correct. The good news is now I do, and yes, there’s no point in painting it or using magnets. Science!
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is anyone gonna tell him aluminum doesnt rust and isnt magnetic? lol gotta love this guy tho
Oh man, if there's one thing I've learned from posting this video, it's that I don't know much about aluminum. I'm from Michigan, everything I learned about magnets was from these two fellow-Michiganders: th-cam.com/video/8GyVx28R9-s/w-d-xo.html
😂😂😂 Man thats perfect
Totally paused the video and scrolled down to the comment section to see how many people pointed this out. LOL
Note, if you DO want those magnets you put into your shelf to do something, you could always replace that piece with a bit of angle iron instead of aluminum. Seriously though, like this bench for a lot of reasons. I'm just trying to think through if there's a way I could enhance it with bench dogs and woodworking vices
The metal Jordan used isn't the aluminum he showed in the Home Depot shot. Note the crisp 90° corner in the Home Depot picture. It appears to be steel, judging from the few sparks it made on the disc sander. I've seen plenty of steel bent in that wide radius to be "sort of" angle iron but have never seen aluminum stock made that way.
Gotta love the Flip-Flops being worn while working!
Only if they’re steel-toed flip-flops. Safety first.
with Jordan Frank they do have some Croc-Type that are composite toe and look really comfortable. Ha
Good morning. Thank Travis over at Shop Nation for the direct to you channel. Looking forward to your next project! Cheers.
I really like that you show the mistakes and how you corrected them. Great for people that are not master woodworkers.
I'm new to woodworking and my first project will be a chicken coop that I'm starting this weekend. Then I'm moving to reorganize my shed and your videos with the free plans are a god send! I relate to you and your sense of humour. And now that i know YOU'VE GOT A BAND AND PLAY BASS! I mean, now I just HAVE to build this!
YEAH BABY. Uh..... does this mean you play bass? Either way, thrilled you're embarking on this journey! This build isn't the easiest but it is doable, I promise. Take your time, don't cut off your hands (particularly helpful in bass playing) and in the end it will be worth it. You'll have built something that will hone some new skills for you and give you a large, practical tool that will make everything you build after much easier. Best of luck, feel free to reach out with questions!
@@withJordanFrank yes I do play bass but don't have a band anymore. Will send the pics of the finished bench when it's done... eventually! 😆
I’m totally new to woodwork and I loved this - makes me feel confident that when (not if!!) I make mistakes, I can recover. Love the relaxed, self-effacing - but highly competent - approach. Thank you Jordan 👍👏
Welcome to the club Michael, and thank you. I think that's one of the things I've come to appreciate most about woodworking, is that there's typically a way around a problem/mistake, and it's really rewarding to figure it out. Also when I'm running saws I can't hear my kids, so that's another great thing about it. :)
Thnx for one of the best and most versatile bench build videos I have ever watched!
Agh, too kind! Thank you!
Jordan that has been one of the best build videos that I have seen there were no 5x speed shots thank you again I may adapt some of your ideas to incorporate in to my small shop. GREAT JOD
Thank you Sam, that means a lot!
For me, the best parts are the folding shelf for miter saw, and the end shelf for additional devices as needed. The table saw and extension was cool, but the saw can be standing right next to the bench if needed. Love it!
Thanks Eric, I'm a big fan of the adjustable auxiliary shelf. I use that a lot, and that idea of brackets could be used in other builds too.
I do love your music (at 2x speed) and certainly your great teaching.
Aw man, that is real nice to hear. My band is most definitely not for everyone, so it's always encouraging when someone thinks we don't suck. :)
I would like to see a video on how you have your dust collector hooked up. Really enjoyed the videos!
Great series, Jordan! Clear & succinct and peppered with enough humor. Showing your mistakes & how to overcome them give beginners like me much needed hope.
Good luck on your channel & cheers from Manila, Philippines!
Thanks John, that's awesome!
CONGRATULATIONS ! jORDAN FRANK ! .... and Thank You for the Plans !!!
Thank You Dalber, I appreciate it!
My friend and I both just finished building your workbench Jordan. It was super cool to see both of them in the garage together! The plans were incredibly well done and also loved the sarcasm in the instructions. Everyone who has seen the bench is in love with it. Kind of wish I could build it all over again. Like everyone else said though, we'd LOVE to see more videos!
Brandon, this is the coolest!!! Tandem bench building! I'd love to see a photo if you've got one (jordanfrank03@gmail.com). Thanks man, I'm so glad you made one (two) and it turned out well!
Thanks again for this whole series, the plans, and the ideas that went into it. You've given me lots of ideas for improvements I can make to my bench.
My only request is more! I'd love to see a video showing how you made those tool holders that you had on the French cleat wall - the same ones that lock into the adjustable shelf.
You obviously put a lot of work and care into your designs and videos. Thank you for both. The magic wasn't bad either.
I have an 8' x 1 2' shed this going to work fantastically in.
Love it! Best of luck!
Also referred here from Shop Nation. I liked his workbench, but now I have more ideas from your bench. Decisions decisions! Looking forward to more videos!
Awesome, Just binge watched the whole GOCW (Game of Compact Workbench) series. I've only subscribed to 2 things on TH-cam, you and Shop Nation and never left a comment before, but thought you might get a kick out of knowing your wisdom is being spread as far as locked down New Zealand. Really enjoyable, I'm hooked!
@@withJordanFrank It is just like Lord of the Rings, especially now where if you go on a journey to a mountain you will be hunted. The only other thing you need to know about NZ is (are) the Filght of the Conchords. I will be knocked down gobsmacked if you don't enjoy them. th-cam.com/video/WGOohBytKTU/w-d-xo.html. What time is it?
great job thinking out what you needed. Thanks for the plans , but my saw is an old 1970 Craftsman and to big for it to be used like that. But you got my mind working on what I can do with some of my other tools. It is hard to start woodworking at 60yrs but the time I spend is priceless. Oh and keep those kids interested and they will have a hobby or job that they will love and remind them of all the times spent with you. Great Job.
Great build and design! Really liked the funny commentary. Will be watching your channel to grow...
@@withJordanFrank, found you via Shop Nation.
I'm very happy Shop Nation gave you a shout out and I was able to find this channel.
Thank you . Marvelous ideas and showmanship.
Thanks Jeremy!
First series I have watched of making a workbench all the way through. I like the design and it was entertaining. I make the same learnings (some people say mistakes) so it was pleasing to watch because it wasn’t glossed over and edited to make it look too easy.
I has many learnings. :) Thanks Paul!
Great build and even better video! Great sense of humor. I hope that you can take those magnets out and reuse them... as aluminium isn't magnetic.
Thanks Michael, I have now learned thanks to keen eyed observers such as yourself that that is not the way the natural world works. Magnets! Who knew? Apparently everyone but me. :)
great job. you're a good explainer and clear communicator.
Thanks Doug, that means a lot because I have a habit of being long-winded, so this was an exercise is really trying to dial it in. Listening to yourself try to explain something is really good for the ego; you very quickly realize that 90% of the time you sound like a dumbass and have no idea what you're talking about. :)
Really enjoyed the series, definitely one of the best instructional videos for beginners. Enjoyed the humour, great to see the kids helping dad! I liked the fact that you showed the mistakes and solutions / workarounds. Some great ideas - a lot to take in. Thank you for taking time to make the series. I'll have to try and adapt my workbench with these clever ideas!
Thanks Nashd, super nice of you. Im a firm believer in learning from mistakes, so I hope people can learn from mine. Also the bench has got a lot going on, and there’s no need to tackle it all at once or even use all of it. Hopefully you can glean a thing or two you like and adapt it to your own bench; for me that’s one of the exciting parts of shop furniture... making it customized to fit Your needs. Thanks for checking it out!
Ive got the Dewalt DWE7485 which is very similar and will try this. Excellent design Jordon, and good luck with your channel. Just got into the woodworking hobby at 65 and have tons of ideas thanks to your videos and those like it. Thank you!!!
I'm so glad Grober, that's really inspriational. I hope I have enough time and money when I one day retire that I can have a shop and continue to make stuff. I didn't start any woodworking until about 9 years ago, and I really wish I had started when I was younger, but I'm glad I finally discovered it! Never too late!
Don't know why your videos haven't shown in my YT feed until now.... I've been mulling over a bench like this in my head for at least a couple of years, ever since I had to sell my 7 foot long monster bench that was just TOO big. I WILL be building this bench.
Awesome Marshall, that's very kind of you. But I do wish I had the space for a monster bench! Grass is always greener, eh?
Damn I wish you made more videos, I'm basing my new workbenches off of yours just made out of 2x2 tubing and moving the miter flip up over to the assembly bench. Thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome to hear James, thank you! Take what you can and make it work for you!
Hi Jordan, what a great work bench buddy, I’ve just watched all 4 parts and I’ve also just down loaded the free plans (Something for free in 2020, you really are a top man) , can’t wait to start mine, this is ideal for the limited garage space I have, again thanks from the UK👍
Thanks Lee, I'm just doing a little pay-it-forward for all the free stuff I've learned from over the years. If I ever make any plans again they'll start at $700 (£42.03 in your neck of the woods). Best of luck on the build, it's not the easiest but the brave souls who have attempted it seem happy with the results. Cheers!
Hi I’m another sent over from Shop Nation . I like how humble you’re approach is . You are very transparent about mistaken and how to look ahead for later project . I’m a professional carpenter that is trying to set up a small shop . Your ideas are helpful. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
Thanks. Maravilhoso trabalho, parabéns meu amigo, sucesso sempre!
Thank you Wilson!
I liked the table saw extension with its support , great design. 👍🏼
Thanks Marcel, happy to report no issues with it after a year or so!
We don't usually refer to aluminum as angle iron or vice versa. That is definitely mild steel you have there.
Yeah, that's just what it was called on the Big Orange Box website, and I didn't know any better :)
Love the video. Beside a great project, you are very concise, to the point and didn't say "go ahead" or "you guys". I can listen to those videos for hours. Thanks. I downloaded the plans and think I can use this kind of multiuse bench. How about one with a miter saw?
Thanks Dabney! I appreciate the support. I think in some future videos I might say "you guys", but other than that I'm trying to stay on the straight-and-narrow. :)
Just when I thought my mobile workbench was pretty OK, here you and your video come along to ruin everything. I see no other option, you must provide more content. You have a gift, my friend (typed with that Dos Equis guy's voice).
Once again, great series. I am now going to steal your Dewalt table saw extension for my table saw rolling cart.
Steal away! I felt like I'd really grown as a maker the day I realized it was okay to drill holes into things that are made by professionals, like a decent table saw.
I found and saved all 4 of these, looking forward to the actual build.
Thanks Kenn, good luck!
I really like the bench and was thoroughly entertained watching you and the apprentices build it.
I'm going to make my own version adapted for my space, but, my main worry is what to call it and what sticker to use....
Also, thanks a lot for the plans! They work just fine and you're a true gentleman to just let people download for free.
Subscribed and happy.
Gareth.
Figuring out the sticker is really the most challenging part of the whole build and can definitely make the bench unusable if you blow it. No pressure. Just don't screw it up. :)
Nicely done. Looks like a very versatile bench. Well thought out.
This was a great build series! I also primarily use my garage as a shop space, and I really dig your design... and your sponsors! LOL good stuff man.
Awsome plans looks very Professonal. Explained very good.
Thanks a lot Donna, I appreciate you checking them out.
Also suggested to me by Shop Nation. Love this build. Some genius touches in it. Thank you!
I love this and have watched your whole series. I too share our garage with our two cars, so need to make sense of my layouts and portability. Though I have manufactured 2k sqft of our store shelving, so I need to be able and do serious cutting when desired. This will do the job for all other purposes and make cleanup simple.
@@withJordanFrank April is great, and I like her simplicity and also not-over-the-top crazy workshop life/tools ha.
I'm going to take a second look at your extension table as a possible infeed extension. I have a similar sized Ridgid saw with a small top surface. I often wish I had a bit more runway for material to sit on before getting to the blade. My bench doubles as outfeed support, but my indeed is often lacking.
Awesome build, I hope make some new videos soon. I enjoyed your videos, style, and your humor. Thank you for sharing your time and skills.
Jordan, thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I really enjoyed the education that is part of them. I have been searching the internet for plans that I could adapt to my needs. I have the back half of a one car garage. The other half being the laundry area. I will be building a modified version of your table, leaving out that storage area t o cut down the length. I have a Dewalt DWE7480 and a 1/2" Ryobi plunge router and a trim router. Miter saw will be later this year.
I noticed that your power cables required a tight bend to plug them into the power strip. I think I will look into mounting my power strip face down to avoid the tight bend. Just a thought.
Thanks again & your right . . . I can do this!!!!!
Love it Red! You can definitely do this!! A few people have commented on the power strip, and I think you're right, but it's kind of a toss up because it will relieve the bend on the tools you have permanently plugged in, but the ones you add as you're using them might be harder to plug and unplug and also might bend in the other direction. I don't know, it's worth trying though. Good luck!
@@withJordanFrank Didn't think of that! What about 2 shorted power strips?
Compromise, I like it. I’ve seen smaller regular power strips that let you pivot individual outlets; that’s what we need, a serious shop power strip with outlets that pivot. Look at us, solving problems!
Travis sent me. You have a great presentation style with good and useful content. I noticed this series of videos went up eight months ago. I hope there isn't an eight month wait before your next videos go up. I have subscribed. Greetings from Panama.
Edit to add that I have just checked out your plans for the bench. They are amazing. And free. I'm gobsmacked.
Monsieur Jordan, magnifique travail. Super!
This is an awesome bench! I can't wait to see projects getting built on it!
Thanks Monyet! I'm going to do something I promise!
Got here from Shop Nation. Dude, I love this series! I am looking forward to more. Wish you had started earlier. That french cleat wall, the drill press with dust collection and more, I'd love to see how you built those. I ended up pausing the video in certain spots to take screen shots of stuff in the background. Super cool!
Great bunch of videos! I really like how you do these. Keep them coming.
Thanks Papa!
Hi Jordan. Just subscribed to your channel after watching Shop Nation’s recommendation. Look forward to your videos. Cheers from Down Under
Made it through all 4 vids. Look forward for more. Glad SN sent me over!
Some great ideas that I am definitely going to use
Thanks Steven! Steal away, adapt what works for you!
Great videos! Hope to see more from you. These are truly helpful and doable by any level. My wife is going to kill me now that you gave me some great ideas. BTW..... shout out to ShopNation for the recommending your channel. Hope to see more of your talent soon.
Really enjoyed this series. I encourage you to do more.
thanks for the video, just found it. allready printed out the plans and will look them over. might just the correct size for me.
Awesome, so happy to hear it. I hope they work out for you!
I found your channel through Travis @ Shop Nation. I really enjoyed your workbench series and your self deprecating since of humor! If you’re looking for content ideas, I’d like to see your table saw sled and drill press table builds. Thanks again (and don’t advertise that we’re hiding in the garage)!
Another that was sent from SN. Hope you will be planning more projects. Really enjoyed this series.
Would be interested in the cleat wall holding your tool that you use on the collapsible shelf. I'm in a single car garage and am tripping on carts with every turn. This would e am excellent option.
Thanks for the content
I hope you start putting out more content. I enjoy your style of video.
Thanks Trent, I appreciate you checking it all out.
The router bit holders are pretty great, I'm going to add those to my bench.
Awesome! They’re easy to make. The most time consuming part is the handle, and you could just glue a knob on and call it a day if you wanted to skip those.
Excellent, great workbench, Jordan
Thank you, I appreciate it!
The best combo bench video on TH-cam by a country mile! The idea is too good to have free plans but thanks anyway. If only they were metric. New subscriber from across the pond. Great work Jordan.
Great bench! Great videos! Definitely going to download the plans, although I have to modify them because my shop is super tiny compared to yours and I have to split my bench into two smaller ones. But I will, for sure, incorporate lots of you great ideas!!!
Awesome Tania, I'm glad you found something in them that can be useful for you. Good luck on your builds!
Greetings! Another viewer and subscriber sent over from Shop Nation.
Thanks David!
Well Frank I must say I have watched about 50/60 bench build videos and I have to put yours right up there with the best, its bloody brilliant, and don't put yourself down mate your great, although I have to say your safety boots in video 3 looked a bit dubious lol, saying that though keep up the good work, and I have tried to download your plans but for some reason there is not any, could you repost them to me please, many thanks
Thanks rrryybass! I appreciate the compliments, even for my sweet safety boots. Sorry about the download, let me check into that.
Another new subscriber here, courtesy of Shop Nation! Love the videos, keep 'em coming!
I love your channel (recently discovered for me). Please, more content!!
Say hi from Spain.
¡Muchas gracias José! I had the pleasure of going to Barcelona and Madrid when I was younger (too young); I hope one day to return. I'm going to work on some more content!
Muchas gracias Jordan!!!
De nada!
Great series and than you shop nation
Great series! You are in lock down with the rest of us, so when is the next vid series/video/update/project? More!!
@@withJordanFrank you could take a year to put it out and I'd still watch it. I appreciate how you walk through mistakes/things that could have been improved if done a little differently. I also very much appreciate your personality and that you keep it on your videos haha. Some channels are super interesting and informative but are drrryyyy. I'm probably going to watch this series again just for fun lol. Great work my man, and great music
stoked to find this! totally stealing this whole thing...possibly even the octopus sticker if i can find it. May have to alter the plan slightly as i have the 7485 model saw and no fancy rockler stuff, but i'll make it work! I'll forgo your brand but i'm proud to say that i'm thrilled to be QWW's 12th follower on soundcloud!!! Considering you're finest bad to come out of the hotbed of indie rock- Belleville, i expected nothing less!
HAH, you're the best. Thanks Dave, that made my day
Might be borderline... but I'm thinking maybe a large Cthulhu sticker on mine - ya know, just to make your octopus feel inadequate. Enjoyed the series - Thanks for the tips!
Great job! Lots of ideas for future builds. Thanks!
Great build. Thank You! I just subscribed to your channel because you are genuine. You show the good, the bad and the ugly (mistakes). Thanks again.
Thanks David, I appreciate the genuine compliments! I can show ugly all day long, the trick is spreading out the good so it looks like you know what you're doing. :)
Love that table saw shelf. Think I will buildmone this week. Thanks.
Just fan-boying a bit--I am:
Near 40
From Chicago
Play drums
Enjoy woodworking
Have very little room for woodworking
Am left-handed
Have a mole I should almost certainly get checked out by a physician
And Brew beer sometimes occasionally.
This build was ultra-inspiring and likely will be my prototype. My wife is also super anxious for me to buy a large amount of unnecessary tools to store in it.
....
Fun fact: she hides her emotions well.
Anyhow, thanks for the content!
Looks like Somebody just got a new best friend! I'm in Oak Park, where you at? And do you play with any band right now? Also it seems like you might be married to My wife, but I'm going to let it slide because we might be related.
sans band these days, although needing to get on stage again. Just jam with old buds occasionally in the meantime. I currently live in Streamwood but grew up in Elmwood Park so I'm familiar with your area. There's a small cafe in Oak Park on Lombard Ave called 'The Buzz Cafe' that I used to play shows at ages ago. --I also went to a school dance at OPRF* and jumped on the Harlem Green Line to head downtown. Now you know the extent of everything I know about Oak Park.
*As a HS student myself (this seemed rather important to clarify).
And hey, if Q-WW is on ever on hiatus and youre in the mood to play shit covers for dollars, let me know!
Great series well thought out, like your sense of humour 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks David! Sorry to hear about your three thumbs, that’s gotta be tough.
with Jordan Frank good one! 👍🏻👍🏻
Loved the nice touch on the fantastic set of plans "Certificate of Completion". Something to aim for - completion. Subscribed. Downunder at Townsville, Australia
Outstanding sets of vids! Semper Fi
Thank you sir, and thank you for your service
Great video enjoyable and informative thank you very much for creating and sharing.
Thanks Martin, I appreciate it!
Great build with some fantastic ideas. Thank you!
Best regards from switzerland :)
Awesome, a country I'd love to visit one day! Thanks Kilian!
Like the material so far. Looking forward to more. P.S. aluminum isnt magnetic lol.
@@withJordanFrank lol yeah I didnt know that until I started in a smelting plant.
This is the perfect video for me because that's the saw I plan on getting LOL
Awesome Charlie, it's a good saw. If you have any issues with it I suggest watching Tamar's video on calibrating this exact saw: I'm actually going to be doing that this afternoon! th-cam.com/video/bVWk6D0UBhU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the content. So glad that Shop Nation sent me to your channel. New subscriber.
A video well done I was entertained and learn something as well like I said before that is the saw that I plan on getting I love your octopus I hope you continue making more videos more builds thanks Charlie 3C woodworking
Thanks Charlie, that means a lot
Great build, as I have the same saw I took a lot out of it. Didn’t realise the saw made so much saw dust underneath.
Awesome! Yeah, I don’t know if that’s specific to that saw as I haven’t had a lot to compare it to, but it does drop a lot straight down instead of the dust port. Too much! This drawer helps a little though.
Love the videos and the editing. You should make more!
Thank you! I will, I promise I will
Nice build! Love the small print. JW what is the dust collection system you are using?
Hey Jordan. Thanks for the great set of video's and a great end product, and sorry I had not seen it before now (it was Shop Nation that put me onto you). I really hope you decide to post more projects in the future!! Thanks again, and I will be giving your plans a try as they seem a lot more achievable than some of the others around
Wonderful Job, Well Done... 😎
Thank you so much!
nice on making the tops more durable, I learned this from Frank Klausz 1984; but in 4 parts; 1) 3 parts alcohol 1 part varathan... 2) 2 parts alcohol 2 parts varathan...3) 1 part alcohol 3 parts varathan... sanded between each and last 100% varathan lightly sanded and wood floor wax. never fails to work. still in use today
Love that Gary. How often do you find yourself having to redo it?
@@withJordanFrank never had to redo the applacation, I do re wax it with floor wax
@@garystump1776 NICE. I'm going to look into that. Thanks for sharing!
Jordan, do you have your wen planer on the removable shelf system (opposite table saw). Its a heavy planer, just wondering how the shelf would hold up to that much weight. thanks
Great question and NO. I repeat NO: do NOT try to put a planer on a shelf like that. If I ever actually finish the video I've been meaning to put out I have a more detailed look at those shelves and they definitely can not hold that kind of weight. Also planers are too heavy for a weakling like me to be picking up and carrying around; I put mine on a low wheeled cart the minute I got it. I would have made it higher but I wanted it to fit under the shelves you're referring to.
This was awesome! Once I move into my slightly bigger shop, I'm gonna make this.
And these plans are awesome! I've paid money for worse plans so way to go dude!
Thank you, that’s awful darned sweet of you. Best of luck, let me know if you run into any issues!
Great series, just what I was looking for in my quest for a mobile workbench. Good ideals that be modified if wanted. Thank you for your time and the plans to help build. I'm a subscriber now, looking for your next videos. Awesome!
What would you recommend as a modification for a sliding miter saw? just a wider fold out?
Hi Ryan, yes, within reason. At least one brave soul who has attempted this build has run into that issue. If your saw is much bigger (and in particular Heavier) then you actually run the risk of it tipping your bench. I am aware of someone building folding out legs that stabilize the shelf. Personally, and I know this isn't an option for everyone, I think I would rather build a small stand for my saw than have it be that big a shelf off the back. Having said that you can definitely make it work. If you do move the saw off the bench I would still recommend keeping the folding self, because I use it all the time just to hold stuff. The face that it sits lower than the work surface is nice for throwing on your plans, pencils, rules, tape measures, etc, without interfering with your table saw or router
Thank you so much for the build video series. I really like the bench you've made and I think it would be a really good starting point for one I'd do for my garage shop. Suggestion, next time you redo your extension table, instead of using a jig saw to remove the area where the angle iron bolt heads are, use a router bit from under neath to remove a recess area that won't be visible from the top.
Question, so you have videos on how you made you french cleat machine tool holders (band saw, drill press, sander, etc.) for mounting on the bench and mounting on your wall?
Excellent suggestion on using a router instead of the jigsaw, thank you. And I am actually editing a little something right now that will include a closer look at those brackets. Stay tuned!
I would like to make your bench. In the first video, you said the plans were available but I can’t find the drawings/plans. Can you help me? Love your work.
You got this my friend! If you go in the Description part of the videos there's a link to a webpage that has the plans on them. Scroll about halfway down the page and you'll see them. Good luck! (here's the link: sites.google.com/view/hidinginthegarage)
Thanks
1. To lighten the saw table extension more turn those rows of holes into slots
2. What's your dust collector?
3. If you posted a link to the fold up table brackets I missed that, what's the brand & P/N?
Thanks. Subscribed.
1. I like that. Honestly if I had a CNC I'd use that space to put something really stupid carved into it, like a picture of a CNC or something. But lighter is good too
2. It's a Shop Fox, one of the only wall-mountable ones that can do 120v. It's okay. It works well enough but when I added the cyclone the pressure dropped enough that it is kind of disappointing. But the barrel is a lot easier for emptying and I like that it catches bigger chips, so... I'm going to use it all till it dies then switch to something a bit bigger I think.
3. Links to everything I used are on the free plans. 4. Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it!
I"m confused. If you used aluminum angle iron, why would you need to paint it to prevent rust and how would a rare earth magnet do anything for your connection to it from the extension table?
You’re not confused, I was confused. Many people have politely pointed out that I don’t know anything about aluminum, and they’re correct. The good news is now I do, and yes, there’s no point in painting it or using magnets. Science!