Hey John, You dovetail the end cap due to the pressure created from the vise on that end of the bench. The dovetail shape resists that pressure, and the joint tightens when the vice is in use (at least, as far as I understand). Hope I’ve explained this clearly.
Who ever called you a smuck you doesnt know how to do wood working? One of my favorite youube carpenters right here ladies and gents. Leave the man alone and take your negative feedback to the mirror. Your doing great John, keep them videos coming.
Is it possible for you to upload a video where you go trough the steps of the clean up of your shop? I dont know why but i'm kind of interested in seeing you clean up your shop because I ask myself how long you do that :)
ok. I've been watching a lot of your videos. Your editor does a fantastic job of keeping the videos fun and entertaining. You have a very nice and clean shop for what yall do. Hopefully I can save money and ask you to do a project for me. I'm disabled and have issues with lifting even a little amount of weight. Please keep them coming...You and your team do a great job! thank you!
I love it when people show their mistakes and explain how they fixed it. Means your a real human. And as a long time wood worker I love seeing tip and tricks the tape for the transferring marks was a new one for me, gonna use that in the future. When I built my Roubo split top bench I put in traditional square dog holes, it is the one thing I regret about my build. Really wish I had done round dog holes as almost all modern do hole products are for round holes. Oh well ya win some ya lose some. Another great build. Thanks for doing what ya do bro.
One idea I have come to appreciate is that sometimes a good woodworker is not someone who does not make mistakes but recovers well from when a mistake is made.
that is the purdiest bench ive ever seen, the exposed gears in the vice and the black frame are beautiful. Love the traditional clamping points too. Simplicity is cool
I’m a chap from the country ya’ll defected from and I think your shouty videos are jolly spiffing. I am also growing myself some whiskers that our Lord and Saviour Swanson may one day be proud of. Jolly good work old bean - do keep it up.
Hi John, love the bench. Please don't go QUIET, if we want prim, proper and quiet we can watch Rob Cosman. Love your channel and the way you explain everything.
i feel like me and john have similar stlyes. "Oh, im gunna do this part of the project all by hand..." 10 minutes later, "that band saw sure looks useful over there"
Dude, just came across you today going down the rabbit hole of TH-cam, ive literally got hooked on your stuff, your comment about the British guy saying your too loud, dude with the stuff you make you be as loud as you like, I'm a carpenter who loves bespoke building and love that you show your builds with warts and all during the process, I know your pain on a few where I can see the hours you've put in only to screw up and start again. Keep doing what you do buddy
I'm also British however, I prefer watching American woodworkers because they have more energy and better shops. Watching some English woodworkers is less exciting than watching paint dry. Keep up the good work - and be energetic :)
Very true. If I'm looking for entertainment, I look for American made videos. If I'm looking for informative, I tend to look for English made videos. Lol
Truly stunning table, build, vices, etc etc. John you could easily have done this one into 3 or 4 episodes with how and what/why and etc. REALLY great video! I'm buying that drill mate right now. I'll be gettting me a couple of those vices eventually. Thanks!
As a US Marine and part time woodworker I really appreciate your love for the military and woodworking. Any advice for putting a router table on the side of a table saw. I recently bought an old craftsman flex drive saw and i'm looking to put a router table on one side
I thank you for your service! The flag hangs to support hero’s like you! As far as the table saw wing, you can mount it like any router table top. Get a plate and route it in. I would buy a router table plan from someone to see how it works !
Hey J, I like your channel I watch all the time. Great table and woodwork. You really inspire me to do woodworking too. It's great that you show your assist because everyone else don't show that(glimps) of them. Or not at all. It pisses me off. They try make it seem like they do everything by themselves? They suck!!!
The first thing I built when I got into woodworking was build my workbench. I agree, that should be your first project. I had to move, and my real estate agent got it, so it went to a good home, but I do miss it. So when I get another shop( A two car garage ) I will build a new one. Awesome bench, yes I am jealous.
I only hope to learn a fraction of your skills. One thing I learned with the Ryoba ( I think thats what it called) is to watch the reflection on the blade, it will give you a great level.
Ppl will always have suggestions on how to do it differently but I say it's your project and your preference. Stick to your guns John 👊💪. Btw this bench is da bomb 🔥. Awesome geared vises.
So. I feel you pretty much "goofy bastard" your way through these videos into a fine woodworking result. I enjoy all your videos and energy. Plus relatability. I will watch all of them. Thank you.
Idk if someone else has put it yet but you do breadboards so that anymoisture in the air doesnt go into the endgrain of the main table and cause warping, splits, shakes, cups, bends etc etc it also just looks hells pretty
John you asked what we wanted to see in your videos a while back and I said I wanted to see some tips on how to use chisels. And you did that! So thanks a bunch!
You used a biscuit joiner. Hells yeah 👊. You need the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness hanging up too. I kind of agree with you on red oak mainly cause of tear out.
Killer bench John. Unfortunately it doesn't look right in your shop. I will email you address where you can ship it to dispose it.
wait that's what i did
I hope that by "dispose" you meant "give to someone where it would look right."
Michael Bujaki nonono hes gonna burn the bitch. its that awesome of a bench. it cant stay in the world the world isnt ready yet
@@michaelbujaki2462 Surely that wasn't the joke.
@@michaelbujaki2462 I hope you realise what he’s actually saying right??
Oh man if only Nick Offerman would collab with you!! That would be "Book a day off work" worthy!
Agreed
Hey John,
You dovetail the end cap due to the pressure created from the vise on that end of the bench. The dovetail shape resists that pressure, and the joint tightens when the vice is in use (at least, as far as I understand). Hope I’ve explained this clearly.
If (when) I win the lottery, I'm gonna have a shop like this. I won't be able to do HALF the crazy shit John does, but I'll have the shop, dammit.
I’ll be happy with his old bench.
You should look at the shop tour for Fleets Wood Shop. Craziest most well thought out wood shop on TH-cam.
@@MustPassTruck You weren't kidding! I'm gonna need a bigger lottery...
The clamp section alone - that was impressive
Who ever called you a smuck you doesnt know how to do wood working? One of my favorite youube carpenters right here ladies and gents. Leave the man alone and take your negative feedback to the mirror. Your doing great John, keep them videos coming.
*You’re.....
Do it ur way Boss Man! There's nobody there that can stop u👍
Awesome build man, thanks for showing off the vises and dogs, hope that bench serves you well for many years.
Me 2 my dude! Thank you!
Is it possible for you to upload a video where you go trough the steps of the clean up of your shop? I dont know why but i'm kind of interested in seeing you clean up your shop because I ask myself how long you do that :)
ok. I've been watching a lot of your videos. Your editor does a fantastic job of keeping the videos fun and entertaining. You have a very nice and clean shop for what yall do. Hopefully I can save money and ask you to do a project for me. I'm disabled and have issues with lifting even a little amount of weight. Please keep them coming...You and your team do a great job! thank you!
Awesome bench. Great sense of humor. Go Falcons!
I love it when people show their mistakes and explain how they fixed it. Means your a real human. And as a long time wood worker I love seeing tip and tricks the tape for the transferring marks was a new one for me, gonna use that in the future. When I built my Roubo split top bench I put in traditional square dog holes, it is the one thing I regret about my build. Really wish I had done round dog holes as almost all modern do hole products are for round holes. Oh well ya win some ya lose some. Another great build. Thanks for doing what ya do bro.
One idea I have come to appreciate is that sometimes a good woodworker is not someone who does not make mistakes but recovers well from when a mistake is made.
Hey uncle cy! Big fan, I've watched all your videos.
All that that bench is missing is a mustache! It looks awesome John. Love your work!!
that is the purdiest bench ive ever seen, the exposed gears in the vice and the black frame are beautiful. Love the traditional clamping points too. Simplicity is cool
I’m a chap from the country ya’ll defected from and I think your shouty videos are jolly spiffing. I am also growing myself some whiskers that our Lord and Saviour Swanson may one day be proud of. Jolly good work old bean - do keep it up.
I love that you left in you dropping that mallet
Love your shows. Your attitude to your projects is great. From the uk , it shows all British people aren't the same. Some of us have a sense of humor.
You have the skill set and looks of Ron Swanson but the personality of Andy dwyer I love it.
Ah thank you!
I’m from the Scotland (uk). Love the videos and the loudness!
Those vices are super cool. Glad you painted the legs black for contrast too. Amazing work bench.
I'm Scottish and don't think he shouts enough.
I can barely hear the guy
A Scottish Guy yea
compared to a scot he is pretty quiet tho
Hi John, love the bench. Please don't go QUIET, if we want prim, proper and quiet we can watch Rob Cosman. Love your channel and the way you explain everything.
i just got into knife making and i will 100% be getting that DrillMate because it will make my life so much easier when drilling pin holes. 🙏🏼
i feel like me and john have similar stlyes. "Oh, im gunna do this part of the project all by hand..." 10 minutes later, "that band saw sure looks useful over there"
Dude, just came across you today going down the rabbit hole of TH-cam, ive literally got hooked on your stuff, your comment about the British guy saying your too loud, dude with the stuff you make you be as loud as you like, I'm a carpenter who loves bespoke building and love that you show your builds with warts and all during the process, I know your pain on a few where I can see the hours you've put in only to screw up and start again.
Keep doing what you do buddy
I'm also British however, I prefer watching American woodworkers because they have more energy and better shops. Watching some English woodworkers is less exciting than watching paint dry. Keep up the good work - and be energetic :)
Very true. If I'm looking for entertainment, I look for American made videos. If I'm looking for informative, I tend to look for English made videos. Lol
Can we please get a "getting squirrelly" shirt or sticker or something!!
They’re coming soon!!
Hooray! I'm ready to buy this one as soon as it's available!
I agree with Rami
and "Let's Spray"
Dont u mean letuspray?
I really admire your commitment to the Ron bit. lol
Work bench? That's some nice oak....
Who among us can truly appreciate the sheer massive
Presence this would have in a mere mortal's shop?
STUNNING BENCH!!!!
Truly stunning table, build, vices, etc etc. John you could easily have done this one into 3 or 4 episodes with how and what/why and etc. REALLY great video! I'm buying that drill mate right now. I'll be gettting me a couple of those vices eventually. Thanks!
Like seeing the old school style kihlsaw. Love when the handle hides the s
Awesome. Feel like I'm watching Vince Vaughn woodworking.
Freedom doesn’t call, it rings
Back to the basics, traditional woodworking and joinery executed perfectly 🔥
That drill mate is legit. Need that in my life for sure
That bench is gorgeous 😀😄👍
Nick Offerman grew up in my home town like 3 blocks from me. His ole man is pretty cool
As a US Marine and part time woodworker I really appreciate your love for the military and woodworking. Any advice for putting a router table on the side of a table saw. I recently bought an old craftsman flex drive saw and i'm looking to put a router table on one side
I thank you for your service! The flag hangs to support hero’s like you! As far as the table saw wing, you can mount it like any router table top. Get a plate and route it in. I would buy a router table plan from someone to see how it works !
I have that same Milescraft jig. Great company that makes some great budget woodworking tools
I don't know why it took so long for me to find your channel but I am having a blast watching your videos!
Im very grateful for that !
“May I ask who’s calling?” “This is FREEDOM!” 🤣👌👍🇺🇸
Chris Hand I thought that was hilarious
Literally cackled out loud at that part
THAT CUZ FREEDOM DOESN’T KNOCK BUT IT RINGS
That's a great looking bench
Oh hell yeah !!! 😍😍👍👍
The black really pops the rest of the beautiful timber !!!
You should make a table like this but its a desk and the gears raise and lower the height of the desk!
I was horror struck when you painted the base black. But when it all came together it made so much sense. Love what you do.
Stunning bench.
I mostly watch ur vids baked af and i did just realized you have a stache man
I’m British and love your videos 😂
Almost counts in horseshoes hand grenades and... Steel buildings. Lol love your work brother. Thank you
Hey J, I like your channel I watch all the time. Great table and woodwork. You really inspire me to do woodworking too. It's great that you show your assist because everyone else don't show that(glimps) of them. Or not at all. It pisses me off. They try make it seem like they do everything by themselves? They suck!!!
The first thing I built when I got into woodworking was build my workbench. I agree, that should be your first project. I had to move, and my real estate agent got it, so it went to a good home, but I do miss it. So when I get another shop( A two car garage ) I will build a new one. Awesome bench, yes I am jealous.
That looks amazing.
Ooooo the twin turbo vise. I can’t wait to buy a house and build a shop so I can get one of those videos from Andrew.
Outstanding look
Awesome bench! The black legs really make it! Thanks!
Absolutely bad ass. Sweet build.
I only hope to learn a fraction of your skills. One thing I learned with the
Ryoba ( I think thats what it called) is to watch the reflection on the blade, it will give you a great level.
Hey I'm British and I like it when you're loud, in fact I expect it. Great job on the bench man!
That has to be the coolest vice I have seen 🤙🏻
Ppl will always have suggestions on how to do it differently but I say it's your project and your preference. Stick to your guns John 👊💪. Btw this bench is da bomb 🔥. Awesome geared vises.
Thank you for finally posting this bench build!! I was waiting for it! Got the same vise coming myself!!
That table rocks
Great man cave chair, lookin' grreeeeaaat.
Sick bench guys!
Gorgeous work
As an Englishman, I have no idea what my fellow Brit was on about.. I have def found shouting always helps with crafting!!
I couldnt agree more Squelch !
If carpenters could be rock n rollers you would be the legend John. Thanks for the videos you are great 🤘
I like johns content but I'm Australian and it's freaking awesome Mate!! Louder is better!
Great vid. I love seeing how people make their own workbenches.
Love the work bench. I haven't been doing wood working long but live it. I use mostly saw mill lumber. Keep the videos coming
Great mustache...and the bench is pretty cool too
So. I feel you pretty much "goofy bastard" your way through these videos into a fine woodworking result. I enjoy all your videos and energy. Plus relatability. I will watch all of them. Thank you.
Ron will be proud.
Nothing wrong with Free hand 👍🏽😄
Your channel deserve more sub than it has right now
Great build, cool desk
Idk if someone else has put it yet but you do breadboards so that anymoisture in the air doesnt go into the endgrain of the main table and cause warping, splits, shakes, cups, bends etc etc it also just looks hells pretty
She’s a real bute John! You are a true Craftsman.
Thanks for sharing that!
DC
John you asked what we wanted to see in your videos a while back and I said I wanted to see some tips on how to use chisels. And you did that! So thanks a bunch!
Hell ya !
@@John_Malecki I appreciate the hell out of you 🇺🇸
That is an amazing bench you built. No way could I build one but it was great watching you build it. Love the gears for the vice.
Ha ha John I’m from that place you defected from, and I fricken love your content!! Keep doing what you’re doing and don’t change
Haha!! Parks and Rec music, love it!!
Gorgeous
Love the counter-sunk dog holes. Nice detail.
That bench really ties the room together!!!
That stash though!!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾
You monster how could you paint so nice wood😱😱😱
Looks the business, a great job
Beautiful
No, no mot of us dont have a 12 inch jointer. You know what else we dont have. That sweet sweet moustache. Great project and video.
This is a beautiful workbench! Hope I can build something close to as nice as this.
John-awesome video-thank you for sharing! Please tell us where you got that killer Ron Swanson portrait??!
always remember to make daddy ron proud
You should do a collab with Andy Rawls! Love the vids. Keep it up
P.S. Texas is the best state
Andy is a beast!
Sick table
“I could build that bench too if I was 6’3” tall”. And you used the wrong color pekovitch tape.
But for real it’s badass. Love it man.
-Ben
When I saw you were painting the base black I thought, "He's out of his mind." But having seen the finished product now, I will never question again.
i was about to comment exactly the same thing
You used a biscuit joiner. Hells yeah 👊. You need the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness hanging up too. I kind of agree with you on red oak mainly cause of tear out.
I’m probably the only chick here but you are awesome 👏🏻
Amazing build and design. At the conclusion of the video when you show the completed bench all I could think was "Yup".