Portable & Affordable Workbench for Small Spaces

[@miketaylor9979]

Wow, insainly nice job of breaking this down into into doable steps and showing how to build this versatile bench and showing all it can do. Only you could have pulled this off. You are a rock star!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much for sharing these ideas with me Mike! I love being able to showcase them!

[@jimlad01]

Nice design Mike

[@Makkenhoff]

It's a great design and Tamar definitely did a great job filming the build, it really is accessible feeling unlike a lot of traditional benches which rely on weight to keep it stable.

[@NILCOMMISH]

She's giving you credit Mike. I'm blown away by the video, instruction, details, etc. I just started making videos, and I see how much work this is. WOW! Great job, I'm jealous! Keep it up.

[@kevinorr6880]

This was so good I went looking for Mike’s stuff, but alas….

[@dlangh]

I built this using this video as a guide about 6 months ago. Even though I have other work surfaces, I found myself using it a lot for other things. Along the way I added a few things that I think make it much more useful. They are: 1. I glued a pencil sharpener to the side of the workbench, left of the moxon vise. 2. I bought an 8x12 sheet of leather and used a piece I cut from it sized to fit a pencil that I nailed into the underside of the bench just to the left of the moxon vice. I saw this in another video that someone added to a full size workbench. I can't tell you how many times I've needed a pencil when using this and no longer have to get up and go find one. 3. To the right of the moxon vise I built a small drawer to hold my bench dogs. I was careful to make sure that the slides for the drawer were in between the dog holes and I figured if I needed the dog holes above that were directly over the drawer, I could just pull the drawer out and set it aside. My drawer was about 8x8 inches wide and about 1/2 inch or so shorter than the available height. I used 1/4 plywood as I knew it wouldn't hold much weight. I also cut a small piece of hardwood and made a drawer stop right above the drawer using a screw to secure it and just loose enough that I could rotate it down in front of the drawer to keep the drawer in place. In the back I just glued on a small block of wood to prevent it from sliding out the back. 4. Finally since I found I was using this bench so much for things that didn't need the dog holes and often small things would fall through the dog holes, I got a 1x16x36 piece of project pine board from Lowes and glued 4 3/4" dowels about 4 inches long to the bottom of the board so I can when needed just drop this board right onto my workbench and have a larger work area without dog holes. Anyway, I use this thing all the time, and I wanted to share how I've increased it's usefulness over time. It's really been a great addition to my workshop and this video made it so easy to build, along with links to all the parts. I find it so frustrating when vloggers don't include links to the parts they use, IE the knobs, the vise hardware etc. Having all of that for this really made this video and instructions easy to follow

[@XSR_RUGGER]

Wonderful ideas you've implemented here. I'll have to steal the removable dog hole cover/work space. I plan on making this at coffee table height and it would most definitely be used for other projects. You could make multiple insertable tops for different needs. A self healing cutting mat, sharpening stones, etc. would bring a plethora of utility.

[@Nachoze70]

Thanks for sharing your additional modifications and experience with this design - very informative. I'm always amazed at the creativity everyone brings to these projects!

[@snmrenn]

I watch a lot of workbench vids. This video impressed! I switched to small living at the latter part of 2017. I no longer have a garage. I am a contractor (Custom AV Integrator). My trade has me primarily working with cables and technology. Since I work out of my home, my shed (which I hoped would have a workbench) is consumed by inventory and other work junk. BUT, I also need skills from other trades. We kind of do it all, and I love creating with wood, metal, plastic, etc. THIS BENCH IS THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS! Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. So glad it was helpful!

[@Now_Roger_That]

I can't remember the number of times I've watched this video and other alternatives...only to come back to this one... I've finally started making this project happen with some scrap wood around my job's shop and am excited to make this a reality... Just have to purchase the vice kit ... Thanks for bringing the idea to us, keep them coming...

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. Have fun

[@vanislescotty]

Love the design. I've watched this a couple of times over the years. I like how you say, "You can also clamp it to any surface that you want." As a wife, maybe you can. As a husband, if I clamped a workbench to the kitchen island or the dining room table, I might be looking for surfaces in another home to clamp it to as I wouldn't be living in mine anymore ;)

[@FoldingScreenMonkey]

It's not the clamping that would bother me lol, it's the inevitable sawdust and shavings in the kitchen

[@jtdyalEngineer]

This is one of my most favorite builds you've done. Extremely practical. Extremely doable for newbies. The bushing idea fixes a problem I was having drilling a tapered hole with the same awesome drill bit. Those drill bits are fantastic.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

They are sooooo good!

[@dfedx1726]

@@3x3CustomTamar Please is there away to get the measurements and patterns for this project?

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@dfedx1726 yea. There are plans linked in the description

[@halsonger1317]

This bench looks very useful. If you are using the bench on your dining table or other furniture you may want to add some of that cork rubber or some other padding to the feet to prevent marring. Also, adding a couple of dog holes to the Moxon jaw will let you clamp pieces to a dog in the bench for planing, routing or carving work where you want access to the entire surface.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That’s a great idea!

[@luchvk]

Those are two really nice ideas! You could make easily removable feet too and attach the non-marring pads to them. That way you can remove the feet if you ever need to put the workbench on a dirty surface.

[@jeremyspecce]

That cork rubber on the feet might be nice even if you’re not on a surface you’re worried about scratching up. And if it was on a floor it would probably help a lot.

[@darylg3720]

If I had a dining room table to work on; I wouldn’t need this work surface

[@tedrowland7800]

@@darylg3720 Oh, you're one of those.

[@erikjohnson2889]

This is unbelievable. I was thinking about building something like this yesterday! The plans in my head were, for lack of a better description, vague and crappy. I bought your plans and will make something clear and decidedly not crappy now!! Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome!! So glad you liked it!

[@erikjohnson2889]

@@3x3CustomTamar I showed my wife one of your videos. She said “I bet you wish you had that shop!” I said “correct” 🤣

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@erikjohnson2889 😂

[@gillesklr650]

A1

[@underscoresikrob]

Made this bench 2 years ago with handtools and a hand drill when I was getting into woodworking, only starting with one plane stop and the top dog holes but eventually adding the side vise. For a long while I worked from the floor with it, then eventually got a table in my basement workshop I could clamp it to. I've since been able to work on fancy workbenches and while I want to eventually build one like that, I'm still finding this little bench extremely capable 2 years in for building shelves, boxes, etc - house project type stuff. I love that this project was a comfortable reach but still approachable for me when I was truly a beginner. As a bonus, it's also very approachable for kids to work from on the floor!

[@DrMackSplackem]

I appreciate how you always include alternate methods in each step for those with limited tool options. I'll need to build this (or something very similar) in the future, so thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you appreciate it!

[@SweetTorment72]

It will be a lot more work without her power tools, especially to get the precision. Good luck...

[@DrMackSplackem]

OH NO! Are you saying I cant do it, Mr. Torment? Please don't talk like that, Mr, pleease? It _scares_ me so. ​

[@Samehnaghib]

Brava 👍👍

[@DomingoFreire]

I have to tell that you are an amazing woodworker. Congratulations for your job and your videos. I am from Venezuela and I have a woodworking KZbin channel and I want to tell that your channel is one of the best I follow. Congratulations SS and thank you for your excellent videos

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Really so awesome to hear! I appreciate that!

[@lindacgrace2973]

This is awesome! I am building a tiny house and will be doing a lot of my own trim and cabinetry. This will be invaluable on the job site without diverting too many resources from the actual build.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear. So glad it was helpful for you!

[@cf5881]

Go Linda!

[@SlashaLO]

I should probably finally leave a comment. I'm in the process of building this bench and having a blast. Beginner to woodworking and wanted to start off building my own bench. I've watched this video beginning to end at least 50 times. I've watched every portable and mini workbench vid on youtube that I can find and always came back to this one. I dont recall seeing one; I would love to see some sort of follow up on this bench, any modifications you found that you might like? I would also enjoy watching another mini or portable workbench video from you if you ever get the inclination :) Thank you so much.

[@bencorley8687]

"And I did it out of 1 2x10" First you had my interest... now you have my attention. This is perfect, I've been wanting to find plans for something just like this. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Nice

[@randmayfield5695]

Absolutely well done! As a life long woodworker and retired teacher I can say you're spot on with this instructional and I learned much from watching it. Thank you for putting the time and energy into making it. I subscribed.

[@ProjectFaceOff]

Start to finish, this video is so well done. Content, directions, editing, and the pace are all excellent. It's so obvious how much effort you put into your craft and storytelling. You are an inspiration to other builders and folks considering their own KZbin channel. Keep it up!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Glad you liked it! Really appreciate it

[@michaelschriver3041]

For this small shop passionate woodworker your video was the best 24 minute use of my time I think I’ve ever had on KZbin. Bravo! I just recently purchased your 6-in-1 Router Jig Template that really helped make quick work of a pain in the a$$ project I was working on and can’t thank you enough for all the great, easy to understand videos that you do!

[@michaelschriver3041]

It’s me again - just watched for the second time! So, best 48 minutes of KZbin watching 😂

[@tomt9543]

I’ve been a fan of mini/portable workbenches ever since I saw Adrien Prada’s video. I’ve built a couple different designs of them, but yours really got my attention!, so I built one not long after your vid came out. The only change I made was adding one of those home center wood vises on the end opposite the planing stop. And being a welder/machinist, I built all the metal Moxon vise parts from scratch! Now, at least a year later, I’ve gotta tell you that this workbench has seen near constant use, and I’m actually considering building a second! Case in point: I was asked by a good friend if I could/would build a stable for her 7 year old daughters Schliech miniature horses as a Christmas present. She referenced a two part build on the “Daisy Stalls” YT channel as being the one her daughter was ga-ga over, which was half of a barn, but requested 6 to 10 stalls instead of the 2 in the vid. My solution was to build two halves and one half would be four stalls, the other two stalls, and a wash bay and a tack/feed room. Having this portable workbench was incredibly helpful throughout the project, and the thing actually morphed into several different forms as I moved from subassembly to subassembly! At times I used a piece of 1/4” glass on top with an aluminum straightedge clamped on top along the long side and squared with the planing stop. This gave me a great 90 degree glue up jig for making the delicate stall dividers among other things! Never even considered using it for something like that when I built it, but it’s just so versatile! I’ll stop rambling and just say thanks for producing my all time favorite KZbin project videos! And happy thanksgiving!

[@MH-qq3kj]

This is an awesome bench. Probably one of the best projects you have ever done. Definitely a spring/summer project this year. Thanks.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you liked it!

[@jeremyspecce]

I love this for adding a little hand tool accessory to an existing bench or wherever. I would say, even as a person with a large planer, I’d probably just make this out of 4 layers of laminated plywood because I feel like it would be more stable and harder than a 2x10. If you DO plan to go this route I recommend over-sizing your plywood so if it slips when you glue it up (and it most likely will) then you won’t have start over. Once the glue is dry then trim the entire assembly to final size.

[@Zie_carpentry]

Hii sir 🤝🤝🤝😊

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@robertjeglum4657]

Hi Jeremy. My first thought was plywood too. I just built one out of 4 layers of 5/8 ply. Check out my thread in the comments if your interested in a few details.

[@alportante]

I think the side holes be a problem in plywood.

[@robertjeglum4657]

@@alportante no problems so far. Delamination is not going to be an issue.

[@davidsneddon2242]

Simply a genius design and build. Your infectious delivery and enthusiasm is so enabling I feel I could build anything after one of you videos, Thank you so much. By the way the bench is excellent.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

If I can do it, you can do it!

[@Anggea]

I would have never thought of this, or have ever seen something like this before. AND I LOVE IT!!!!!! I took woodworking in school, and have always wanted a full shop, but only have a single car garage in a townhouse that my SO parks in. This would be everything I need!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

[@doczoff5655]

Really cool design! I was going to replace the worn top boards of my 30 year old Black & Decker Workmate, but using this design with my Workmate will be far more versatile, and will raise the working level to a much better height that will reduce back strain (those 30 years of wear and tear also apply to me)

[@hkbondar]

I'm planning to do the same thing -- adapt this to attach to the top of my Workmate -- it's going to be great.

[@janiceoase1742]

Thank you, Tamar, for sharing this build!! I have a very small shop and have to move outdoors to work on my projects. This would help me tremendously. And bonus, I already have the saw horses you demonstrated this on! Now if only this 6 inches of snow would melt and go away!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you liked it! I can’t wait for winter to be over 😂

[@gregf5730]

What is the brand/model of the sawhorse?

[@jbrickey]

Tamar, as always you have done a great job at demonstrating this "how to". You make it easy to follow and your videos are always fun to watch. I do think that this portable bench could be a great addition to any woodworker's tool chest. Cheers!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear. Lots of work goes into making the videos. So I’m glad it was appreciated. And glad you like the bench!

[@craigmonteforte6111]

This was my first Video of yours I watched ! I’m actually quite Impressed with this Project /Idea and your Overall Quality I’m retired now after 35 years of working as a ProfessionalWoodorker Due to Mecical Issues. I am now Disabled and do small Projects as that’s why I had the Intrest

[@jonoel6638]

Tamar, I just wanted to offer you a good tip. If you need more muscle on your vise, instead of struggling with pliers, you just need more leverage. If you have a pipe, you can slip it over the handle and that will do the trick. If you don’t a deep socket and extension works wonders

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Good tip!

[@memilanuk]

Another quick option for a 'cheater' bar is to hook the closed (box) end of a largish combination wrench over the vise bar, and lever it back over the vise screw. Or use the loop in the end of a crescent wrench the same way 👍

[@terrypen]

While I would normally agree with what you are saying, not so sure I'd use a cheater bar on that type of vise. Tamar, you just need a bigger vise for that job! That wooden vise (read clamp) is not designed for the forces you are putting on it.

[@vanessas2454]

I also thought that the pliers were an odd tool for the job. They hardly extended her leverage and left ugly marks on her vise.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@vanessas2454 I literally just grabbed what was next to me without putting too much thought into it. Ha

[@mandyleeson1]

Love this bench Tamar, and soooo with you on the whole pocket thing; I’ve ended up buying men’s jeans over the years, simply because they have proper pockets. Love to see you forging the way for female woodworkers. So appreciated. 👏🏼👍🏽🙏🏼

[@nattie_ceee5989]

I could not agree more. And as someone who is just starting out, all of your jig builds have taught me more than you can imagine.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha so glad you liked it! Why can’t we get normal pockets?! 😂😂

[@larryfunnell7446]

Nice build. I just finished (almost) building a work bench on castors with levelling feet for use in my basement, tired of not having anything flat and level. I have incorporated some t-tracks for clamping, and some dog holes, and had not seen the horizontal dog clamps before. They are now on my shopping list!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@carlosvega4496]

I am a novice at wood working and I really enjoyed your video on the Portable Work Bench. Do you have work plansforit .

[@michbushi]

Great stuff. The only thing I'd change is to install the nuts for the vice thread rods further away from the edge. I think they can split it, if tightened too much

[@nattie_ceee5989]

Thanks so much! This is perfect timing for me, and perfect for those of us just starting out who haven’t got a garage or shed with enough space for a big work bench. I’m thinking I might mount it on a small wheelie cart that’s level with my kitchen island. Love your channel!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That would be really cool!

[@walter37956]

@@3x3CustomTamar TQ V M for such brilliant idea. It answers to my small bedroom workshop space & multifunctional too

[@steveboring5186]

WOW! You are fantastic... The way that you did the video and explained all of the necessary steps Shows that you have not only great expertise in woodworking, but equal skills in assembling the videos. I'm green with envy with all of the tools that you have. Great job!

[@danieloraseanu]

This beats all the PRO tutorials on workbenches I have seen! They all assume we live in huge houses, and shitloads of money. But this really addresses majority of people!

[@mishawakafire]

Great build and thank you. I struggled with vise as well until I got a 3/4 galvanized pipe that is 12 inches. I just put over the handle of vise and use it as a breaker bar and struggle no more!

[@Rhafael]

É muito interessante como uma peça tão simples pode ter tantas funcionalidades, basta usar a inteligência. Parabéns pelo trabalho, e muito obrigado por compartilhar conosco.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you so much!

[@donlunn792]

Wow thank you. I ,live in a flat. And I miss my workshop that I had in my previous Bungalow. This might just be the thing that I need. I might have to just downsize it so that I can use it in my flat. I am Only allowed to make a noise in working hours. No weekends. But this might just fit the bill. I will only need it on occasions,For DIY and making small furniture items. Great vid. Love your Channel. I have to say that your Channel is the best woodworking channel on KZbin. So glad I found it. Long May it continue.

[@paulsullivan649]

This is amazing. I can see this easily being made part of a modular system as well. Just making one of these at a time and attaching it to the previous one until you've gotten to the size you want. After 3-6, you have a typically sized bench to work on. Really great build! Thanks for showing us your process for it!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That would be super cool

[@richardlug6139]

@@3x3CustomTamar Paul. I have been thinking how I could make a MFT style bench, but could not wrap my mind around how to drill the holes with out buying an expensive jig. Tamar’s simple jig and like you said make one at a time and attach them together will get the job done. Thanks guys!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@richardlug6139 awesome. Glad it was helpful for you!

[@thomasbrovarone7136]

Tamar ... you knocked it out of the park! This is exactly what I need for my portable garage / basement work shop, much more than the Moxon vice I built. I'm going to use the those Moxon vice parts and make this bench. I'm sure I can find the square nuts vice the hex nuts. I'm also a member of a community wood shop so I have access to a planer, drill press. I just batch the work and drive over to the shop. Stay warm ... 19 degrees in western NY today. v/r ... tom

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. So glad you found it useful!

[@moy536]

This will make a great addition to my shop. Love the simplicity of the build and all you can do with it. Great job. Mark from WISCONSIN.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like it!

[@JCAM-z9r]

That is fantastic! I live in a small apartment in Central NY and actually use my kitchen to work. This would really make my life easier. Thank you for creating this. 🙏🏽

[@backdoor5993]

That is an exact idea! I really like the idea of being able to move a work surface pretty much anywhere. You got me thinking about how to attach that "bench" to the tailgate of my truck. Well done!

[@smxaviermelendez9210]

I have watched this video a bunch of times because I think this is an awesome bench. I hope to one day be able to build it, but I am missing some of the tools needed to do so. I always think about the part where you install the bushing in your jig to drill holes. Not sure if you did it! But I have seen where sometimes bushings will be cooled prior to installation because cold makes metal reduce in size. I just thought that might be an easier way to install that bushing. I could be wrong though lol. Thanks, as always, for the great ideas!

[@pemtax557]

Really well done … as always, well explained, demonstrated and recorded. Your videos are always so well shot with excellent closeups and lighting … a pleasure to watch. Cheers!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear! Glad you like it!

[@projectpat2007]

I will be making this bench to start my wood working endeavor! Thanks to all those who've contributed to this video!

[@kevinkrantz9462]

Oh my god! This is brilliant! Love it! I have a very small basement area where I would like to add a small hand tool shop. A slightly modified version of this would be perfect! Thanks for showing this, Tamar!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. Glad it was helpful!

[@RamaSivamani]

This is so useful! I was thinking about building a portable surface so that I can work in the backyard or something instead of the garage when the weather is nice. This looks like a great of solution for that. Thanks for the breakdown of how you built this!

[@mtoldroyd]

Props & respect, specifically for telling us about the jig, at 3:10. Many DIY-ers and KZbinrs would avoid "outing" themselves, not showing human imperfections, and not incurring criticism. However, the fact that you did means those of us who follow this can have a better experience. Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

👍👍👍

[@woodster66]

I've noticed she shows us her mistakes as well as her successes, the floating bed for her eldest son was a classic with the lap joints being the wrong way round and she had already glued up 😂😂😂❤

[@davidgleason2519]

Tamar, thank you for this project. After inheriting all my dad’s work working equipment and spending two years watching KZbin videos, I have retired and decided to make woodworking my new hobby. The mini-workbench was the very first project I built. It was terrific practice and great experience. I’m still learning much, but I’ve now built my own small sharpening bench and I am in the midst of making Chris Schwartz’s Knockdown Nicholson workbench. The mini workbench with its Moxon vice has really been invaluable during this build. Thank you for helping me get my start!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That’s awesome! Have fun!

[@Lincolnstww]

oh my - this is going to get some serious views. Awesome idea/vid

[@3x3CustomTamar]

One can only hope. Ha

[@jsporish]

I'm building your boom arm dust collector first so you rock too!

[@milkymakes1]

True statement. 98k views in a day and counting. Wow. Great video.

[@lukegordonharris]

Huge thanks for recommending this channel, between yours and Tamar’s so many great ideas for small shops!

[@stanwiggins3423]

@@3x3CustomTamar Well, I've already made a trip to one of my local Lowe's to check out the drill bits and the cost of 2" x 10" x 8' and 2" x 12" x 8' boards to get an idea of what I want as my Father's Day gifts!

[@markjacobsen605]

I have watched so many of these types of videos and thought, "That is so cool. But I don't need it". I think I will build this. Looks really handy - will be a great addition to my tiny shop.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. Have fun with it!

[@karadanvers6136]

Love it 😍 I used to never put finishes on wood either but after tons of projects getting gross and the grain popping up after a couple of years and splitting everywhere, now I’m a satin finish person :)

[@BobMuir100]

You have just empowered me!! I have been concerned that after a disaster and a massive downsizing that I was going to be too limited to rebuild a working life! And then up you pop promoting this fabulous idea and WOW! From didn’t know I could to now I can in the length of one of your videos! Thank you so much. Bob England

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! Good luck with it!

[@markstanden202]

Latecomer to this channel, and this is the first vid I land on.... amazingly useful project for a small workshop, and for carting around to on-sight projects! I think even with a couple of "modular" adjustments to the design it could be one of the most versatile "bench Bull" style workbenches I've seen! Great work! :)

[@Zie_carpentry]

😊😊😊

[@deoge3278]

I'm in the same boat as u. Just stumbled across this channel a few hours ago. Pretty damn happy about it to. Great video

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. So glad you like it!

[@MichaelAlm]

This is a brilliant design Tamar! I want to make one!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! And it was so awesome getting to chat this weekend!

[@75blackviking]

I love the concept and look of this bench. Going to have to make one for myself to see how well it works. Very nice design!

[@JohnSpurrell]

Absolutely the best sight for the home craftsmanship ! Also as a beginner you can use cheap plywood with the top layer screwed down which can always be replaced. ❤

[@makernova8160]

This is genius! I have a workshop in my basement but often do renovation work upstairs. It's annoying to have to constantly go up and down stairs to use my bench. This would definitely come in handy. Thanks for sharing!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. So glad it was helpful!

[@jeremyspecce]

I agree, I was doing trim work in my bathroom and got tired of running up and down the stair a with long pieces of trim to bring them down to the miter saw to take “just a hair” off and test fitting. I made a little shooting board based on Tamar’s and brought it up to the kitchen helped me refine the fit once I had the rough cuts done. Having an entire hand tool bench would have been even more useful for this project.

[@makernova8160]

@@jeremyspecce When I was doing trim I ended up settling for putting my miter saw on the laundry room floor. Definitely better than running downstairs but not great having to squat down on the floor all of the time. Wish I had seen this video first!

[@jewdd1989]

You’re phenomenal as always. I’d love to see you continue to add shop storage, furniture, etc. that are multi functional as this is. 🤟🏽 live the overalls, I have an uninsulated garage as well.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

The overalls are so great! So comfy

[@charlesingram9471]

Very well done good product, really good video. The only thing that really really grinds my gears is the amount of instruction videos like these from across the pond that show the audience using machinery without guards. I've been a carpenter/joiner for 30 years and still like to learn new ideas from people always. In recent years I've spent much of my time training apprentices. I would never show any of them how to use a machine when the guards have been removed. I'm not a H+S nut or I'd go on further about ppe also as that is just good practice. But we should do when instructing others do it the correct way so they learn the correct way. We can't be teaching others bad habits. All that being said it's still a great video otherwise and wish you all the best.

[@rb-ex]

being safe isnt about having guards in place, it's about doing what you know is right. you wanna teach your students to be safe? stop teaching them that accidents are random happenings that can happen to anyone at any time for no reason and have them work without guards and not make any mistakes. that way they'll learn to be safe with or without guards, because relying on guards to be safe is mental

[@chrisdominguez7485]

Cool! Loved the detailed narrative delivered in a cheerful voice - really communicate her depth of knowledge and enthusiasm (plus a you "Can Do It!" tone).

[@carlwebinar1571]

Hey Tamar, I bought the plans and I'm going to make the workbench out of 'fancy' wood. I love the projects you do and am happy to support your channel. I do have a suggestion though; get yourself a 12" piece of 3/4" steel pipe and use that to extend your lever on the vise when you need more power. It will be much more effective than awkwardly grabbing the lever with channel lock pliers.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Appreciate that!

[@michaelchristianson5716]

I love everything about this. I’ve been mulling work bench options and this will be a great thing to make and use while I plan my forever bench. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@Zie_carpentry]

Hello friend

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like it!

[@kmchartrand99]

As always Tamar, you've nailed (no pun intended) your project. I've seen other portable work benches like this in the past and didn't think they would be much use to me but this one fits the bill nicely. Thanks for the quality upload!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear!

[@danielmaclachlan2829]

Your videos are great! As a passionate "Newbie" to the world of woodworking, your videos are clear, concise, and educational, so I can work and watch during the build-outs. Keep saving those wood shavings as a firestarter; I TOTALLY do the same thing!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

This build is fantastic! Can’t wait to build one for my tiny workspace. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Emily_M81]

I love your enthusiasm for pockets :D And this looks about perfect for me! I've been watching a lot of workbench building videos going "Those are huge and I don't have room right now" (I mainly work on a folding Keter workbench/table and a folding camp table I can put away when done). I could clamp something like this on top of my Keter :D Or on top of the other DIY workbenches in the garage that are not mine and very generic >_> I'll just bookmark this for now so I know where all the links are. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@babblefrog]

You can only plane on it because you attached it to another heavier workbench. But if you already have that, what use is the portable one?

[@isalutefamille]

Probably because the heavier workbench is not portable.

[@shawnr771]

Because you can clamp it to almost any horizontal surface that is not a work table.

[@TheClahey]

Pretty cool. 54 and I'm trying to learn things I didn't when I was younger, so stuff like this helps.

[@robinfox4440]

The only frustrating thing about this video is how many power tools are involved for creating a bench that is ostensibly for people who don't have a shop (ie not a whole lot of power tools). Otherwise I love the concept and the execution shows many followable steps.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

You can do all of this with hand tools.

[@robinfox4440]

@@bobbyhempel1513 You can, and I'm annoyed that the video doesn't show that process, for those of us without an array of readily available and expensive power tools.

[@G4M5T3R]

Not trying to sound like a dick but if you know it can be done with hand tools, and can extrapolate from this video, then what exactly is the issue? All the steps are layed out, in this vid just replace power tools with hand tools. If you can't extrapolate that from this vid, and need a step-by-step hand tool tutorial to hold your hands then... 🤷‍♂️

[@DebiRose062]

Every woman watching nodding along to the pocket sequence.

[@foggynight]

Get looser clothes lol, big pockets need space.

[@BadJuJuAdventures1701]

No every woman watching is wonder who build that for her

[@ngarber]

I don't have a thickness planer, and certainly not the skill with a plane to make this flat, so why not laminate some 3/4" MDF? It could be edged with solid wood. I may try this.

[@dragan3290]

MDF is dear and can't handle water. I made a table for my son out of 16 mm pine sheets. I didn't have big pipe clamps, so I glued the 1 large sheet to a narrow piece because he wanted it bigger in depth. I used wooden blocks on either side of the joints so I could glue and clamp with small cheap clamps. Easy peasy! You have to improvise sometimes. .

[@KevinPeffley]

I was blown away with this piece. It was so artfully crafted. Loved the result. So beautiful.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you so much!

[@MrJimheeren]

This is an awesome build. But it would be even better if you put some metric measurements on the screen for us international viewers. I just can’t picture inches in my head

[@SidewaysCars]

Not accurate, but gives a bit of a metric perspective watching videos like this 1" about 2,5cm so 4" rough 10cm 3/4" dogs are 19mm A foot is roughly 30cm If you want accuracy, use a calculator of course, but for a rough idea whilst youtubing just remembering these ballpark figures work well for me.

[@MrJimheeren]

@@SidewaysCars thanks man, my original comment is like a year old, I am actually planning building something like this table real soon.

[@SidewaysCars]

@@MrJimheeren same here, but I'm having trouble finding affordable vise kits, even if i get the bare screws and nuts i can find locally it's over €150,- combined, just for the vise-parts. Judging by your name, you might be from the same or a neighbouring country. (The Netherlands, myself. If you are, and if you know where to get the vise parts for more reasonable prices, I'd love to hear where i can get them.)

[@MrJimheeren]

@@SidewaysCars ja ik heb een beetje het zelfde. Het hout is allemaal wel betaalbaar, maar vooral het ijzerwerk is moeilijk aan te komen. Maar misschien moet ik maar een keer naar de Hornbach gaan of de wat betere ijzer zaak opzoeken

[@SidewaysCars]

@@MrJimheeren ik heb zelfs al de trapeze draadeinden bij metaalhandels gezocht online, maar zelfs die zijn 'onbetaalbaar'. Bij Baptist (wat ik overigens een topwinkel vind voor dit soort projecten) hebben ze wel soort van kits, die kunnen wel werken, maar dan iets anders dan in dit filmpje. Denk dat zo'n undermount kit met een draadeind en 2 geleidebuizen het best past, maar die is 3x zo duur als degene die ze in dit filmpje gebruikt. 2draadstangen, met moeren en hendels, 50dollar... Ben erg benieuwd of je iets vind, ik hou me zeker aanbevolen!

[@mc-sp8zr]

"You only need one 2x10 to build it" You think I'm made of money??

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! It was about $20 at my Home Depot. Hopefully that will come down soon. It was crazy though. It was the LAST 2x10 left. It was my lucky day!!

[@williebrown571]

@@3x3CustomTamar how long of a 2x10 X 8?

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@williebrown571 it’s all in the plans

[@williebrown571]

@@3x3CustomTamar I bought them and I love how easy they are to understand ty❤️❤️

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@williebrown571 awesome

[@MrBohning]

Only takes a 2x10 to build but includes none of the cost of all the other stuff in the video, planer, hand plane, chop saw, glue, table saw, square, measuring tape, drill, bits, ca glue, brad nailer, drill press, clamps, bushing, vise, the list goes on and on. The people that like this have never made anything out of wood.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Judging by the amount of plans I have sold and how many pictures of completed projects I have received you are wrong. People find a way.

[@roboTR4SH]

A lot of those things you listed make it easier, they aren't required. There's plenty of videos on KZbin on achieving much of the milling process without expensive machinery. The basics would be a contractor table saw or even a circular saw and some jigs. Most folks have a drill and the $50 bits aren't required, again they just make it easier. Honestly the most expensive part of this build that isn't listed is the hardware (vise components) but there are alternatives if you're willing to modify this fairly open design.

[@lamalo79]

You forgot to iclude the pencil. Whats wrong with you?

[@XXjg_]

So, you’re jealous? Are youtube videos only allowed to be made for people with no tools? How many tools do you approve of me owning? Why is it not ok for people to learn about the various techniques, possibilities, or ideas of what they can do with these tools? Do you also go to cooking videos and complain that the cook also has a refrigerator, stove, mixer, knives, bowls, and pans? Are you this resentful and jealous about everything in life or just woodworking? Are you 13 or just an extremely petty, immature adult? Grow up. Say hello to your mother for me.

[@AndyCarnegie]

I think you are my favourite woodworker on KZbin. You are really good at talking through your process and methodology.

[@usedcarsokinawa]

So you build a portable workbench for people who don’t have a workbench that requires a whole work shop to build? 😂😂😂😂

[@matthewpeterson3329]

This is exactly how a maker video should be done. Every step covered, mostly in time lapse, with narration over the video. A 23 minute video that was nice to watch, where others would have turned the project into an hour, or a 3 part series. AND, the project is easy enough for any knucklehead to replicate with basic tools. AND AND, the item appears to be exceedingly useful. AND AND AND, she offered plans to the project... what a treat. I plan to build a modified (maybe more refined) version, as I already know it will get a ton of use. Bravo, kid! Ya did a great job!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you liked it!

[@claytoncummins2281]

Excellent build! When I have an idea, like a portable workbench, or other jigs and plans. First stop is 3x3. I will be buying the trim router jig you made in the very near future. I also like the fact that you show the mistakes you make in your other videos and how you correct them Makes you human like the rest of us.

[@johndean6911]

I loved your idea for the drilling jig using the 3/4-inch bushing. I did it a bit differently. I used a scrap piece of 3/4 inch hardwood, marking the center of the hole to drill for the bushing. I then cut one long side at 2 inches from the center, and the other long side at 1 1/2 inches from the center. I didn't attach the side "guide", but instead just used clamps to keep it in place, moving from hole to hole. The jig was set with the 2-inch side flush to the edge of the bench with center guidelines drawn on the jig to line up with the measuring marks. For the side holes, I placed the 1 1/2-inch side flush to the top of the bench and clamped it, so the side holes were drilled exactly half the height of the bench. I took some pics...if anyone is interested. But it was super simple. I sent the pics on your IG in case you wanted to see. Thanks Tamar!

[@kshra2961]

This rocks. The simplicity in making and its versatility in uses blows my mind hopefully others' too.

[@thssportingcenter1]

I have seen several of your videos and I must say that you are a incredible lady. Hopefully your family brings you a lifetime of fulfillment. Keep up the great work and Thank you for your efforts.

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

This is easily my new favorite wood working channel LOVE IT! Not gunna like you put a man in his place. Thankyou .

[@chance9979]

A year ago, I was really impressed with this build, and put it on the back burner. After one year of woodworking, it looks like it's time to make a nice joinery bench.

[@sunneyt]

I used to watch your videos some years ago, got this one pop up rn. You always had very good content and very easy to understand, very calm and step by step, i love them. Thanks!

[@steviewonder9209]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm a beginner, I don't have much space, but I think I can build this with what resources I have and expand my capabilities. Thanks for what I hope will be a great build for me!

[@philr2664]

I do not have a woodworking bench or anything like it. Just a few tools. I doubt I will ever build any of the stuff you make. I do, find it fascinating to watch your videos and your creativity. This one is very creative and looks very useful.

[@jindoisland]

What a great little workbench! Thanks for sharing how to build it. I have a steel table that used to hold a 1200 lbs granite surface plate. Sadly I had to destroy the plate when I moved but I still have the table. The table lives outside so this should be a good solution until I clean out my garage. Thanks

[@paganathiest6349]

this is honestly a great fit for me. i live in an apartment and although i can easily clamp something to the railing as a makeshift vise while im working its a very crude fix. this is elegants and can easily be sized up or down to fit different requirements and restraints

[@willsedillo8580]

Wow! I have a 12x8' crafting wood shop, and this idea is perfect. Totally awesome and nice Demo!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Have fun!

[@sawdustadikt979]

Really love your channel. I’ve been a renovation/finish carpenter for 30 years. I do love getting out my hand tools and doing some basic woodworking stuff when I can. Most of my clients are older/retired types. Those doods get real relaxed when the hand tools come out and are used effectively. The results you are getting with contractors tools is awesome, I look forward to making your cross cut sled. That will really up my game. All my gear is in a portable workshop, my shop space is always on site so this clever little bench will be fun to make and use.

[@ECIA78]

This is simply the answer to a dozen of questions I’d been asking myself and not only over the last few years. Absolutely amazing. And astonishing simple and rational and ergonomic. Your explanation is really something that is able to be synthetic and highly detailed at the same time. Surreal. I can’t wait to go and try (will fail at least 4 times) and do it. Inspiring. Thanks a lot and congrats. Emanuele from Ancona

[@robertoavendano1166]

No en tiendo tu idioma pero veo tus vídeos y aprendo de ellos por que muestras paso apaso

[@MultiJcking]

excellent and practical work, I'm starting in carpentry and I think this project is fabulous. Congratulations and a big hug from Veracruz, Mexico.

[@bingomakintosh01]

completed this bench a could of months ago. works great. I am in the Philippines and as such humidity is.quite heavy. I have had to drill out the dog holes twice already and I think will need to do agin soon. but apart from that its all great. I used a local hardwood but the next one I build I"ll use some second hand ex house hardwood. should be plenty seasoned.

[@ptrvideo]

This was perfect Tamar, thanks for posting and making the plans available. I used this very successfully to build two solid 1.25in ash trestle dining tables, with only this as a bench. I found, completely by accident, that it fit nicely on top of two open frame boxes I use as assembly supports (Ala Bob Lang, from Popular Woodworking Magazine). These super simple, super handy boxes were just the right height, and very stable/strong, I anchored the mini bench using two 1in dowels, instead of the plans legs, as locator pins, one through the top of each box. This all comes apart quickly into three very portable pieces, which was a bug help as I don't yet have a shop. Wish I could attach a picture here, but suffice to say this little bench and those two boxes got me through, and now I've started on building an actual workbench! Horse/cart inversion noted! 🤣

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Sounds cool!

[@wilberjeffcoat8309]

This is genius. You are genius. I’m using your suggestion to clamp to a level when making the fences for the table saw sled. Wow I’m learning so much. Thank you Wilber.

[@peterpreston9871]

Thanks

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Welcome

[@t.e.1189]

I find myself really enjoying your videos. For one I really like jigs and fixtures and it seems you have a lot of videos on such. Two, you don't mess around with a bunch of filler. You get to the point, don't waste words, and are very articulate. Third, you know how to explain things well so that they are easily understood. I also, like how you mention alternative ways of doing things. Thanks again for a great video. Not sure I need a portable bench, but your video made me want to make one.

[@phoenixfridge1495]

Great video Hint I learned when an apprentice (40years ago) Use the hole in the end of an adjustable spanner hooked thru vice handle to help give leverage to tighten / undo Much less likely to slip Takes practice at first

[@kerrywilliams1318]

Thank you for your relaxed way in demonstrating how to build this workbench. My next project.