I've purchased many woodworking tools and a few power tools from Temu. Very satisfied with all but 2 items. The woodworking squates are all aluminum.

I've just purchased one of these too. I have a drill driver combo with batteries & a charger so this is perfect. I'm not worried about using 5Ah batteries I won't be using it that much. I don't regret buying this circular saw 🙂

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I also built a media wall as a relative beginner (made a few bits out of MDF and wood about 20 years ago). Watched a bunch of videos on Americans framing walls (as that's basically what you're doing first), then plasterboarding. I was just going to say instead of those L-shaped brackets, you can just "toe-screw" the frame together with long screws.

The excitement when you realised it was perfectly square 😂😂 well done mate, good build, good video

No one is an expert when they first start, to get as far as ypu did is great. Dont worry about fancy tools, most are a waste of money, as long as the tool is acvurate then it will do the job. There is plenty of videos showing how to check for accuracy etc. I wouldnt worry about the nibble out of the edge, its a work bench, it WILL get plenty of cuts and dings in it if you use it as a work bench. After a few jobs it will blend in with the rest of the marks that happen over time.

Given me some confidence to try and fit some T Track to my straightening jig I made last week to joint pallet boards. I just have a couple of toggle clamps off of Temu to hold them down.

Hi. we have all be there with routers. This may help : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDaqodqrL58d68 . Make sure your guide rail is clamped down tighter than a ducks arse before you start and keep your pinkies well out out the way of the cutter / base plate. I never understood why those smaller trim routers dont come with some sort of handles to aid stability?. Even my 20 yr old bosch 500w green router had 2 handles but now thinking aloud I suppose that was because it was plunge router. Anyway keep it up and dont worry about mistakes - its the best way to learn .

Looking good.

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¡Es maravilloso! ¡En el espacio adicional se podría colocar una caja para herramientas pequeñas! ¡Yo construiría esta mesa!

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Good job mate. Another thing achieved. All looks good and starting to take shape. You will be knocking out pieces of furniture next. You did mention one thing I picked up on. You mentioned about taking a break. I do this when things are going wrong or when my brain starts to hurt. I go grab a coffee and go back to it 10 minutes later. Does help, clears the head and gives you a fresh start. Worth a try.

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Looks like you are using a PZ screw with a PH bit.

Bought one if these several months ago - works just as it should, and WAY cheaper than the Amana version. Bargain!

Hi Dean, I saw your media wall vid, well first two installments anyway, so far. You clearly aren't as clueless as you think. Being a plumber has given you lots of useful tips. I have a couple for you, the following channels, in my opinion will teach you so much more. 1. Karlpopewoodcraft obviously is the first choice and this guy supports many of the smaller channels too. 2. Hew and Awe amazing skill, all self taught and has some real interesting stories to tell 3. Epic Woodworking, this guy is on another level of brilliant, watch anything he has done and you will be inspired. 4. Start Making, good teacher, useful tips, humble and everything he does is doable by mere mortals 5. Rag n bone Brown down to earth, honest and relevant 6. Bourbon Moth woodworking, variety and high level of skill and entertaining 7. Learn2diy full of handy tips and is concise 8. Sumeray builds, honest reviews and relevant 9. Peter Millard, useful tips but is more focused on the high end stuff 10. London Craftsman, relevant and full of tips 11. Proper DIY. Just a great channel Obviously there are many many more than these but I think you will learn the most from this list (in my humble opinion). As I said Epic Upcycling is just on another level entirely, all I get from his channel is inspiration and entertainment. I am fully aware that I can never replicate anything he does.

I've just had a 11'x7' Keter shed gifted me. It's been put up and I'm at the same stage as you, i need to find a way of boarding it out and getting it organised so I can start building properly. The bench is built. it just needs a finish putting on and sealing (all from scrap wood and pallets, I may add). Well pleased with it.

Get yourselve a japanese pull saw they're a game changer, thin kerf and very quick to cut. One side is for cross cut the other is for rip cuts

For a first attempt, this is looking good. Keep pushing forward. Yes you will make mistakes we all do. Just not that many of us will admit them. Good on you for posting this up. I am looking forward to seeing this work bench completed.

i think this may be the manual you need www.free-instruction-manuals.com/pdf/pa_1413059.pdf

it works so good job. Get yourself a bottle of wood glue for a really strong fixing without the need for screw - everbuild 502 is cheap enough and a great glue.

I have almost the same saw from about 25 years ago, they were a B+Q own band back then. The red bit about minute 7 is the insert plate. the screw you mentioned about min 56 is indeed a depth stop but you wont be able to do trenching cuts as its not a sliding saw. Now that its up and running the best thing you can do with it is to replace the blade - it will make a huge difference- and then recheck for square to the fence. check out saxton blades for spares.

Its a good start and will last you a good while. if you stick to the same brand you can add bare tools later and save on the battery / charger cost.

Go for it dude. If it makes you happy its good - doesn't matter if its not perfect, we all start somewhere and learn as we go. will follow with interest..

I got caught out exactly the on the clamps, and the corner squares 😂

I bought a second hand Evolution Rage3s for £40 it came with a stand as well. Only problem is the back fence is cracked so I'll need to fashion a new one some how.

Brushless just means there are no carbon brushes on the armature it's just a ring of magnets. Apparently, it makes the motor faster and lasts longer

Nice one, Dean, I've just subscribed. I'm also a complete beginner, and I've just built myself a bench out of reclamed 4x2s and made the top out of pallet wood for now. I will be putting a vice on once I've put a coat of oil on to give it a bit of protection. Due to my back issues, I've made mine a little higher than normal. It's 4 feet long and 2 feet wide and stands 3 feet tall. I'm looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.

I made a work table look like this one but yours look perfect and better made than my. I wanted to see in your video how you put the second table at the bottom, you didn't show that. I have two big table strong and heavy that I would like not to make cuts to make the table. I make finish putting those two tables together and make a big table. Thanks for the hints

Good work! I subbed to follow along as I'm a beginner too!

Go to harbor freight get the small hand saw works great for what your doing and much cleaner and fast cuts

Excellent work Dean keep it up mate

Well Dean you've just proved your not a clueless as you think, you've built a good solid bench. Great to see you enjoying the process of learning woodworking mate. Keep on at it!

Im in the process of setting a shed up myself so il give this stuff a try. I havnt a clue either so that why iv subbed lol.

Its great to see im not the only one to make mistakes lol. Il be keeping my eye out for more of your vids, keep them coming.

Nice workbench for first time.

This is marvellous and exactly what I need to start building my bench, thanks.

Hey man, it's looking really good, don't be so hard on yourself, KZbinrs seldom show their mistakes, keep moving forward mate, keep making content and enjoy doing what your doing!

The price of lumber nowadays makes mistakes that much more aggravating. I know, because I make tons of them.

My favorite quote from a mentor of mine was "Don't let perfection be the enemy of good". I.e. don't be afraid that it won't be perfect, just be afraid that it won't be. Especially for the first bench, first of anything really. The second bench will be worlds easier to build once you have one already. Every mistake is a lesson. Listen to that part of your brain that says I should have worn protection and done this outside. Solid ideas coming from a good place; pause to put on protection and change your setup. If it doesn't feel right, adjust.

Mate, the fact you put this on KZbin with comments on, good on you. I am pretty much in the same situation as you. I some projects around my house I eventually want to do but needed a starting point first so I downloaded a build plan for a portable work bench. I started cutting up my plywood with my circular saw and a guide, but kept getting slightly out of square, so I went a got myself a track saw. This made a huge difference, now everything is straight but also square. Made a bit of a botch up in a couple of places, but I have more plywood and will redo those parts until I am happy, and that was the point of doing this current project. I also went to Bangood and got a couple of squares and other things. Found them all to be good and at a reasonable price. Look forward to watching your progress.

Everyone struggles, you're not alone, even if you sometimes feel that way. Support is available. Great work on the workbench and even more commendable is the fact that you put it out onto KZbin, fair play to you sir. Best of luck going forward. Keep making and keep progressing. Remember progress not perfection.

It’s all a work in progress, you’ll learn as you go, and more than likely from mistakes. Just part of wood working, can’t always get it right first time. Nice table for a first build, getting something square and level is a great outcome 😉 When ripping your ply (or anything else for that matter) set you saw depth so only half a tooth deeper than your material. That should reduce any possible binding/kickback and splintering/tearout. Keep up the good work!

Hey man, Great work. I struggle with wanting things perfect and have just been diagnosed with adhd, so I feel the struggle. The way I see it is, get the plywood on top to the best of your ability, then at least you have somewhere to build on and progress your skills from there. That's what I've done and I now feel confident enough to get rid on my old bench and do something much more suited to my needs. Its a place to build from, literally and metaphorically! Also just a thought you could turn the plywood around so the nice factory edge is the bit you see, get it secured down. That way you could either sand the back bit flush with the base or you might just forget about it over time haha

Why didn't you just rested the plywood on bench and got your pencil and score the underside with pencil that way you'd of git a perfect line to cut along good video tho keep up the good work

When ever doing anything to the circular saw always remove battery lol

Good work well done 👏

You will also want to make sure you have a small level around to be certain the work platform is LEVEL. A square can also be used but I prefer the level.