3 Easy Wins - New Benchtops [video 470]

The workshop makeover continues, and in these related videos I’ll be going through three easy things you can do to improve your workshop. In this #workshop #improvement video I’m changing out my tired old MDF #benchtops for shiny new... MDF benchtops. Enjoy!
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[@theofarmmanager267]

I don’t disagree at all about the extremes of workbenches and, indeed, workshop storage. At one end, I admire the pristine, fully organised workshops that are shown on YT - I wonder how I could ever get the time to make something as making the workshop would be, for me, a full time occupation. At the other end, you see workshops which are not well organised chaos. You are somewhere between as am I - but not near each other for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I always over- engineer everything. If I need a 1 tone press, I buy a two tonne - just in case (of what?) so, whilst my old workbench has an mdf top which is pretty beaten up, my new workbench is a full 100mm thick hardwood. That thickness is only “necessary” because a couple of my vices require a cutout of about that thickness. I would have found a way around but I had a lot of ash on the rack. Even then, I will be using a sacrificial top for a lot of task. I use a sheet of thin insulation to protect from track saw and routing and a sheet of DPC for glueing on. The whole bench which is 2600mm x 1000mm, with 100mm square legs/frame and drawers fitted underneath the worktop is massively heavy but I am fitting heavy duty castors on a lift system so that I can move it somewhat. The other reason, I guess, is that the new workshop is quite large - not enormous by many US examples, but big enough that I needed a solution to take wood from the rack to the various machines. So, I bought a mains electric hydraulic lift table second-hand and mounted it on a torsions table base with HD castors. I’ve done away with all my infeed and outfeed tables; I now use the table low to get stuff from the racks (my body won’t let me man handle large slabs or sheet anymore) and take to whatever table or machine that I need and raise it to the right level. It’s a bit of an exaggeration - but not much - to say that this is the best £200 I have spent as it allow me to carry on making. My tool and bits storage, apart from the drawers made for under the workbench, comprises office storage items bought from a form going bust. The tall storage is fitted either with drawers lower down and shelves up higher -all enclosed by tambour doors. The desk pedestals are now dedicated to systainer storage. I can stack the pedestals 2 high and, by amalgamating two drawer fronts together, it takes even the largest systainer. So, everything at the end of day can/should be put away behind doors which makes cleaning the shop much easier. As the internal door from the workshop goes straight into the kitchen area, dust prevention is essential to ensure SWMBO on-side.

[@pennyroyal3813]

£400/15=£26.66 per year. That's less than I spend on coffee in two months. I always do cost/lifetime comparisons with coffee when deciding on large tool/project investments. Even festool wins in this analysis. Great series Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep, totally worth it - as long as it lasts! 👍👍😂

[@rta3738]

I do the same cost analysis and every time I go cheap I regret it.

[@davidthorp5692]

Another excellent 10 minutes of great ideas, thank you Peter. I have been wondering how I can easily create extra temporary bench space and you have just solved the problem for me with the drop down top. I will be adding that to my “To Do” list.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks David! 👍👍

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Is there a video on that drop down top? It's very clever.

[@garybarchas4984]

I never thought of the contrasting dark color work surfaces! Great idea especially as I'm getting toward 70. I've developed macular degeneration and the right eye is center blind and left eye is starting to distort straight lines. I rented a large garage and am in the process of setting it up. Your video is most timely...thanks. Keep 'em coming!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Gary! Sorry to hear about the eyes though. 😕👍

[@markgilder9990]

I painted mine dark grey as I was loosing things right in front of me, or was it a case of I just couldn’t remember where I laid things down.😂. The contrast does help

[@fernacticus]

I have diabetes and my vision is similar to yours from the sound of it. The right eye is due to a laser shot VERY close to the centre of vision. That used to be my good eye! Enjoy your new workshop.

[@tonyalways7174]

All very nice. I’m always impressed by the apparent efficiency of your workshop given that it’s quite small. The MFT and track saw set up looks great and seems to work brilliantly. For some unknown and long forgotten reason I made a solid Nicholson style bench in the centre of my shop. It looks lovely and traditional and is solid as a rock but actually not that useful. Around the walls I have cheap kitchen worktops as ancillary benches sitting on a 4x2 frame just like yours and they seem to have lasted pretty well. I’m looking forward to the MFT build because I might just swap out some kitchen worktop for the shop built MFT. Thanks for sharing your escapades 👍🏻

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@kanedNunable]

why have i never noticed the fold up extension bit? v clever

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👍

[@itSupport-yu9np]

Excellent video as usual Mr Millard, what a cost for those sheets! I'm about to set up my single garage workshop, I absolutely adore your Track Saw mount / usage. Will be attempting the same here in Glasgow. I'm integued by your hinge mechanism. I've watched most of your videos, but have never seen you explain that wonder tool.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! I talked about the MFT in this video : Festool MFT video 182, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoeQoWh8bLidhZY and follow-on 183 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKnGh4xuj7dlnLM - and I’ll be making my own version before too long, so watch out for that one! 👍👍

[@crownmoldingbyspectaculart941]

I was planning to fabricate four base cabinet carcasses to support my mft wall, but after seeing your simple 2x4 subframe I’m going to do the same. So glad I saw this. My shop floor is heavily sloped and this is a great solution to get this project done so I can get back to work.

[@mikeking7470]

My primary bench is a 2x4 top on metal legs, now 30 years old, my darkroom benches are just 2x4 frames with old kitchen cabinet laminate tops salvaged from my neighbor's kitchen remodel.

[@mikeking7470]

That's an expensive piece of MDF, I know if I spent that much I'd cry the first time I put a saw kerf in it.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Not going to happen! 😂😂

[@mikeking7470]

@@10MinuteWorkshop I bought a very nice Model 1911 pistol (I know, it's an American thing) and the very first time I cleaned it I put a really deep "beauty mark" on the side of the frame, I used all my colorful words that day, and then started laughing because now I didn't have to worry about when it would happen since it already had.

[@garyblake3130]

That takes me back when I made cabinets for Rolex displays, we veneered black mdf with London Plane/Lacewood. The designs ended up in a lot of very prestigious jewellery shops in the UK and Dublin.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Sounds lovely! 👌👍

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

That's looking awesome. That's one of the reasons I never glue shop furniture as I'm always changing my mind

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@MegaGavinski]

First principle of surgery (and having moved into woodworking, I think it still stands) is to gain access. Visual and physical access both essential to good work - and this supports your choice of contrasting boards for your tops. Good video, thanks, and when my 4x turnaround tops need changing I’ll be looking for some colour!

[@xinixxagnix201]

That looks amazing, looks like you build a kitchen lol, i would use it anymore as workbench and dent it :)) , very nice contrast this color Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! It’ll be a working bench, so can’t be too precious about it. 👍

[@jemo_hack]

Love the #Fibracolour from #Finsa!!! Nice, I have the same Peter, only thing for my benches except that it’s all made out off Al profiles and on wheels.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Nice! 👌👍

[@rick91443]

Hi Peter, waiting for lunch; nice surprise...cheers rr Normandy, Fra.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Richard! 👍

[@Kikilang60]

Thanks. So many many channels are run by people, who don't actually make living in the trade. Your videos clear a person's head.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! Not sure I still earn a living in the trade, but I did fairly recently! 👍👍

[@uniqprojects381]

I don’t get why you would spend that much just because it’s coloured 🤷🏼‍♂️ normal mr mdf and a quick blast with the spray gun ! Done

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

That’s what I had before - worked great, but every cut, nick, scratch & scrape shows through and it ends up looking a mess - and being really distracting - in no time. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@thkatandi]

In your opinion, which is better, Fiberboard or Valchromat? Also do you have a direct link on where you got yours from please. Many thanks Peter.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

They’re different. Valchromat is a denser bird, Fibracolour less so, but the sheets are almost twice the size of Valchromat, so much better value. I had mine ordered in by my local yard, easiest just to google them for stockists local to you.

[@matonmacs]

Man I wish we had colored MDF more readily available in the US! I generally hate the regular MDF we have here, but that stuff looks really cool.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

It is! 👌👍

[@andrewmaxwell9153]

Thanks Peter, Where did you get the Fibracolour sheets from please? Can't seem to find it, Thanks Andrew

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Andrew. I bought from a local timber yard, but I think it all comes through Latham’s.

[@HookedonWood]

Way to go Peter! Start to look very nice!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Getting there Dennis, thanks! It’ll be starting to look as good as your soon! 👍👍👌

[@daviemaclean61]

Nice. I'd be happy with that coloured mdf in the house, never mind the workshop. Have to agree with you on the contrast between bench and other stuff as eyesight ages! ;-)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yes, it’s a good colour - the contrast should help with the video work too! 😂👍

[@markpapp8784]

Loved the bit where you're kneeling on the frame while trimming the extension. I had to do a double take before I saw you were on the solid part...

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😆👍👍

[@markgilder9990]

Yeh, I was waiting for the collapse as well. Like the lumber jack cutting off the branch he’s sitting on😂

[@sylwester078]

Where did you bought the Valcromat MDF sheets from?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

From the video description, Coloured MDF: The two main brands (in the UK) of coloured throughout MDF are Valchromat and Finsa Fibracolor; I used Fibracolor in Anthracite (dark grey) as it comes in larger sheets that make it less costly than the Valchromat. Easier just to Google the name to find a stockist local to you. I use a local timberyard called Fergusons - www.ajferguson.co.uk - but unless you're local to me you'd be better finding somewhere local to you. 👍

[@semtex2987]

The amount of dust 'present' will be magnitude higher with the dark mdf😉 But hell yeah, it's looking bloody neat👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep, and that’s a good thing. 👍

[@denty32]

After seeing Dennis’s bench on “Hooked on wood “ it differently the way my next bench is going, and like you say 20 years worth of work done on it certainly isn’t that expensive when you weigh things up. Nice video Peter

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@loinheart2369]

Very good. It looks like becoming open kitchen as you are cooking good😁👍❤️🇵🇰

[@npreschel]

I completely understand your appreciation for decreased contrast sensitivity. It happens to all of us as we get older and cataracts gradually advance. Please go see my friend Dr. Dan Reinstein at the London Eye Clinic. Do it to see at least where you are standing. You may be missing something good

[@moovintruespace994]

Hello. New subscriber here. Your tops are very much my style. I'm going to replace mine, with a complete different concept. Could please provide a link to where you get your Dark Grey mft's? Really appreciate it. Dominique ❤

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks, and welcome. From the video description:- “Used/featured in this video series:- Coloured MDF. The two main brands (in the UK) of coloured throughout MDF are Valchromat and Finsa Fibracolor; I used Fibracolor in Anthracite (dark grey) as it comes in larger sheets that make it less costly than the Valchromat. Easier just to Google the name to find a stockist local to you.” The MFT top I made myself, search for “IKEA curtain track DIY MFT” 👍

[@moovintruespace994]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thanks for your rapid response. I had completely forgot about the video discription, silly me. I personally prefer the aluminium tracks from Axminster as opposed to the ikea curtain tracks. Great idea for cutting costs though...think outside the box 👏 It's funny because in photography, people would always recommend white but the dark grey looks amazing. I am currently binge watching your MFT makeover. Keep up the great work and no one else is saying it, but please invest in a good dust mask. Your health is more important than any design ❣️ Thanks again.

[@elsgoetmaekers7995]

What’s the depth of your workbench?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

800mm

[@EclaWood]

Super kreatif

[@aqua123]

Nice muted colour. I think it looks very nice. I think I am going to give these coloured ply a go in shop furniture.

[@graemebowyer4901]

Liked the bit about darkened surfaces making it easier to see. I have some blackboard Paint so will give it a go, thanks.

[@tcbridges]

Trying to find those panels in my Lowes & Home Depo . What are those panels actually. Maybe not available in the US ?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

It’s Fibracolor by Finsa. I don’t think they have US distribution, but I believe you should be able to get the Valchromat alternative. 👍

[@brucelee3388]

You are very unlikely to find any colored HRMDF (or any HRMDF)in the Big Box stores, you are going to have to look for places that supply cabinetry makers & kitchen outfitters. Its much the same with high quality ply, you have to go to a specialist supplier for anything much better than softwood construction ply.

[@chrisdotbrown1]

Starting my MFT style benches soon - new to coloured MDF - can you recommend your supplier?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

I used Finsa Fibracolor in Anthracite. It’s less costly than Valchromat. I buy from a local yard, ajferguson.co.uk - good yard, good people. 👍👍

[@chrisdotbrown1]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thanks Peter - tried a few suppliers around wiltshire and no one interested

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 These look great Peter. A little out of my price range (by about £300 🤣😂). Great tip about the dark to help with the contrast, so may try and come up with something simular (my eyes need all the help I can get). Thanks for the video 😁👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Frank! My previous benches were MDF with a coat of stain on them, worked great for ~15 years! 😂😂👍

[@luisp8999]

Hi. Could anyone provide a link to the colour board material mentioned on the video? I have tried all combinations and can't seem to find it. Thanx

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Can’t do a link, but the board is Finsa Fibracolour and the colour is Anthracite

[@luisp8999]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thank You very much! I was trying weird letter combinations and couldn't find. Funny thing it ends up being a Spanish company, the country I am from lol.

[@maxine2798]

I’ve had my hands on Valchromat for some time. Good stuff. The colour is very effective and the manufacturer offers it in very thick sheets. However the UK suppliers local to me don’t carry that option.

[@benyarlett7878]

I built my mitre station out of black valchromat, pre-pandemic prices weren't so eye watering. I left it un finished for a while and it was permanently chalky looking, picked up dust like mad and marked easily, so I finished it with what I happened to have enough of at hand, osmo polyx 3088, it's left it with a really nice satin look and a lovely soft, smooth feel. And of course, it doesn't show any marks up now.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Nice! 👌

[@jigsey.]

My jaw just hit the floor when I heard the price.. I was quoted €780 in cork for this type of coloured MDF... I thought he mad a mistake...

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep - the big sheets used to be ~£95 each, now they’re £170! 😯

[@macbaar6073]

👍👍👍💪💪💪🤗🇨🇭

[@NicoSmets]

I have a bench top that looks like your 'worst' one. I am actually a bit fond of it. It is a wonderful servant and I never hold back destroying it. It is surprising how many years it holds up. I do tend to lose small things againt this dazzle camouflage background, but that's probably the only downside. Once I turned the top over, to get fresh MDF, but it just didn't feel right, and in no time I was working the super beat up side again. Next to that I have an MFT, which I try to keep pristine. I must have a split personality.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

I agree Nico - it’s the camouflage aspect that’s made me want a nice plain surface! 😂👍

[@normanbott]

I've got a contrasting top on a mobile assembly table - not by design. I got some MDF from my local timber merchant, thought it looked a bit dark and felt heavier. Then I noticed "Made in Brasil" stamped on the factory edge. Decided to give it a coat of Boiled Linseed Oil for protection. It turned a rich, dark chocolate brown, contrasting nicely with the Dove Grey matt I use on all the structures. Shrugs off glue fairly easily. Bet I can't get any more !

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Sounds lovely! 👌👍

[@whitedoggarage]

Simple stuff, but another great video, so thank you Peter. Maybe the video deceived me, but it looked like you cut that second bench top square. If so I am amazed that the brick wall is square and you didn't have to scribe it in. All good stuff, thanks again for sharing.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Bob! The gap at the back is handy for brushing sawdust and pencils into! 😂😂👍

[@whitedoggarage]

@@10MinuteWorkshop 👍

[@marktate9555]

I inadvertently ended up with an MDF work surface pretty much exactly that shade of grey - decided to put a couple of coats of Zinsser BIN shellac on it to provide a level of protection and mixed it with some mahogany concentrated acrylic colourant expecting to get a dark wood finish and ended up with slate grey (expert on mixing colours I ain't). It actually looked pretty good and I have used the same finish for my homemade MFT and router table tops as well.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Nice! It’s a good, neutral colour. 👍👍

[@murphymmc]

Looks good, Peter, functional, robust enough. If you don't want to darken the surface too much, consider a water-based urethane finish. East to apply, dries quickly, durable.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks - that’s what I usually use, a water-based flooring lacquer, but I want to try a few out first on the colour, see how that affect it. 👍👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Next video very soon? In fact three published in one day....

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😆👍

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Good job. I like your swing up table… could you do a detail discussion of it

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Yes, I’ve had a few comments in it, I may need to do a short video on it. 👍👍

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

@@10MinuteWorkshop , please do

[@jackjones7615]

As usual your video's are special and this one is no different thank you!!!! Robbie from Huyton Liverpool UK

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Robbie! I grew up in Huyton! 🙌👍

[@andrewrobinson7797]

Have you considered adding a small upstand? Covers the small gaps between the top and the brickwork, and provides a flat surface to butt up to or push against if required.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

I had, but the small gap is really useful for brushing sawdust into! 😂👍

[@jrumbel]

I've been binge watching your channel....even all the videos I've already seen like this one. Totally love your work mate. Many thanks

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 🙌👍

[@iq0099]

Make dovetails for using the MicroJig clamps and dont forget the holes

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Plenty of holes in the MFT, I’ll add more as needed. 👍👍

[@uktony1525]

Peter, every bench I have owned I have waxed to prevent any glue sticking, I would be interested to know what are your thoughts ?.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Tony. I may end up with that; I’ve used a water-based floor lacquer mostly, but interested to see how the colour is affected. 👍👍

[@MJ-nb1qn]

👍🏻

[@jessamine21]

What’s the dimensions of your workshop room?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

The whole space is about 300 sq ft, but split into two rooms, each one about 19’ x 8’6” 👍

[@jessamine21]

@@10MinuteWorkshop Thanks!

[@NomenNescio99]

I have two wall mounted workbenches. I got hold of some old kitchen laminate countertop and it has served me very well for many years. If you can find that, I highly recommend that as a workbench countertop material.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@johnvodopija]

The new bench tops look quite sharp. Nice job. The point about a contrasting colour is spot on. I need to do the same to account for my aging eyesight too. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@nigellambert511]

Love the new worktops the comment about contrast rings true! Amazed you managed to get hold of some Forescolor, i’ve had some on order since June and still no sign of it.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Wow, really? My local yard managed to get it in next day. 🤔

[@alimaleki217]

Peter, great idea changing out the bench tops. I think they’ve been a bit of a distraction for some time. I thought you were going to do this a while back when you were showing a hole-drilling jig.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep, been on the cards for a while - other stuff just gets in the timeline somehow! 😂👍👍

[@mikeking7470]

I'm back after a year and now realize I need to save this video, Peter Millard with a hand plane, never thought I would see the day.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

😂👍

[@markcopple2870]

This was a nice video as usual. After many months of searching I have found a place 45 minutes away that sells MR-MDF here in the USA. wow! It isn't Medite but it is the best I can do.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Mark! And glad to hear you can get your hands on some MR. 👍👍

[@Sol-hl2rj]

Your workshop is becoming cosy! The fact that you chose a contrasting colour (to wood in general) is a great idea. I’m around your age and see the point :D A tidy and fairly good looking shop do make a difference, I’ve tried both, and the tidy and good looking version does give more motivation to walk in and do projects.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@turb0b0ytim]

I appreciate you shelling out the big bucks for the colored...It will look swell and contrasty for your videos!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@tworiversworkshop6111]

As usual, nice job. Thank you for another interesting video.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Dawn! 👍

[@monkeysausage2404]

Very informative video Peter. I did notice an audio sync issue but didn't detract from the info.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Audio sync issues are usually in the KZbin side of things. Often a pause & refresh can sort them out. 👍👍

[@maximflor]

Simple and great. The best workbench is what fits you're needs. Thanks for the video.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍

[@espnmk]

those benchtops look amazing for the abuse there gonna take , great job and thanks for the tips...

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@LiqdPT]

This colored MDF always surprises me. Not something I've seen in the US, but I've seen a few European you tubers use it. Not sure if I just don't know where to look stateside, or if it's just not available here.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

That’s interesting. The two main brands we get are the eponymous Valchromat, and Fibracolor by Finsa; maybe a quick google would throw up some stockists.??

[@LiqdPT]

@@10MinuteWorkshop finsas site appears to shown it only available in the UK and Ireland. I found valchromat on Amazon though

[@Hand-i-Craft]

Love the look of those tops Peter 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Leo! 👍👍

[@rodgerq]

Whats the total width of your workshop, Peter? Your use of space is really great and I suppose 20 years in a space will be plenty time to figure out what's best. I have a single car garage and seem to eventually work myself into about half a metre square space to move about while doing a project 🤣

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

The whole workshop is 19x16’ but split into two rooms, so this one is ~19x8’6 or so. I did an old shop tour here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbCmICtfraEqc0 - need to do another one once the makeover is done! 👍

[@rodgerq]

@@10MinuteWorkshop width wise we are very similar. I do have kitchen base units on one side right enough. But the other side is clear and I still find myself back into corners. Maybe need to pull a few of the units out and see what it's like then. And get the Mrs to stop using the place as a dumping ground 😭

[@WasimBarri]

Looks excellent! Will you be adding dog holes on any of your new benches?

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Only ‘as needed’ - the MFT covers most of the clamping requirements. 👍👍

[@kiteless1]

That grey looks really good - think I’ll be copying the flip up bench too!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Simon - and please do!

[@Felmmingpatpen]

Finally someone who presents Valcromat! I love this stuff. Made lots of stuff with it and its one of my favourite materials to work with. I do an simple oil finish and all good and durable it is! It’s heavy as stones but for mdf im surprised to the firm hold of screws even in the tops. Only negative point ist the ultra fine dust that sucks.. and of course the price..😩😩

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! This one’s Finsa Fibracolor - similar, a little cheaper- but not much! 👍👍

[@piee683]

Where do you primarily use valchromat for thx

[@Felmmingpatpen]

@@10MinuteWorkshop ok, great to hear that there are alternatives! specially in price

[@Felmmingpatpen]

@@piee683 you con use it for anything! made some furnitures, structures, main advantige for me 4 that you do not need to paint.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

That flip up extra bit is a great idea, with the segmented top. Definitely going to use that idea on the next bench.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Go for it - t’s really useful! 👍👍

[@thomaskitchin3517]

Peter! Amazing been a while but well earned 150k!

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Tom! Hope all’s well with you - and yes, it’s been quite a year! 👍👍

[@MrSnookerballs]

shouldn't you be wearing a mask drilling and cutting MDF

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Nope. Video 290, Toxic MDF- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWaukmCPZtJgbKs

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Very good video mate, that board has really smartened the tops up, looks great 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Dan! 👍

[@robmills4709]

Looking smart, I liked the anthracite MDF, that was until you mentioned the price.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Yep, but tbh if you weren’t that bothered about colour all through you could just stain it like I did before. 👍

[@robmills4709]

@@10MinuteWorkshop that's a fair point, I made my bench top from 18mm mdf, it's now covered in paint, resin, solder, cuts, etc. As it's a sacrificial part you can't be too precious with it.

[@ronin2963]

New work bench tops really do make a difference

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

They do! 👍

[@jamartin1]

Looks great!!🙌💜

[@gladdenhandymanllc962]

This dude is the most likeable builder on KZbin.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

🙌 Thank you! 👍👍

[@ivovantulden3921]

Still missing the jingle

[@FritsvanDoorn]

👍👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

👌👌

[@eskolehtovaara2494]

You have so much energy in these videos and they are a joy to watch 😂 These could replace the Duracell advertisement commercials 😄😄

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you, 👍

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you : )

[@harryhotspur8]

Loved the worktop colour, very smart 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thank you! 👍

[@Cradley684]

Lookin good Pete !!! have a nice day !!!.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Brian, you too! 👍

[@idlersdream826]

Now that looks really smart 👍.

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! 👌👍

[@Blue60]

Great video Peter, what is the height and depth of your workbench

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks! Depth is 850mm, I’d have to check the height, it was done along time ago! 😂👍

[@Blue60]

Thanks for your quick reply, the depth size looks very deceiving on video,

[@karenmitchell6814]

I had the same question? How tall are your benches? The depth, camera angle and your height are messing with my brain. They seem very short?

[@carllamb6711]

Nice job Peter 👍👍👍👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Cheers Carl! 👍

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video, thanks Peter

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks Michael! 👍

[@awantamta]

looking very nice

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Thanks, coming along! 👍

[@DavePawson]

Now you're going to be scared of mucking them up! ;-)

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Nah, not once it has a finish on it! 👌👍

[@ronboe6325]

Thanks to you turning me on to Hooked on Wood channel, I too "discovered" solid colored MDF - now that it's on my radar I'm keen to give it a try.

[@TikTok-il9hx]

I'm building a load of built in desks and shelves using Valchromat - its great for someone like me who is a beginner and not all that keen on finishing. Sand it down and a couple of coats of oil and it looks great.

[@ciptrofin]

I took home the following: 1. the benchtops are disposable, and you can use both sides of them 2. waxing spatulas as spacers Nice video, as always :)

[@steveblewer1202]

I wish I could find a cheap and easy way to attach/hinge my short guide rail, to my Peter Millard portable bench :-(

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

It’s on the list! 😂👍

[@ahmedmosata3844]

Hey Sir I have been watching your clips and I have noticed you primarily on track saw. I had thought that table saw would be tge essential tool in any workshop

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

No. I do have one, but rarely use it. 👍👍

[@rfrisbee1]

For making furniture-size pieces out of sheet material and the type of joinery that is appropriate for it a table saw is not very useful. Where a table saw shines is for machining small pieces to produce fancy joints and ripping long and relatively narrow pieces of timber. Having said that a table saw needs a substantial amount of free space around it to be most useful because the workpiece is moving rather than the saw. A track saw plus a small band saw and a router table would probably do 99% of what a table saw can do, albeit with the need for more jigs.