Adding A Sliding Deadman To The Roubo Workbench

Hey everyone! I added this sliding deadman to my split top roubo workbench to help support long boards when woodworking, especially when using hand tools. This was a quick easy project and and a great addition to the workbench. I hope you like the video. If you do, give a thumbs up and consider subscribing.
Check out my website Twistedwoodshop.com . It's a work in progress but there is a list of past projects and a couple sets of woodworking plans.

[@MOSTAFA131160]

very nice valuable workbench, good job and thank you.

[@thomasbruch3570]

That Hitachi miter saw is hands down the best miter saw ever made! I've had the same one for 18 years without a single issue and still wouldn't trade it for anything. Nice video, keep up the good work!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I love that miter saw too. Well over 15 years and still going

[@jackknows6509]

Really nice job, Thanks for the narrative, you are easier to follow. Your mistakes or after-thoughts are very helpful to me. BTW, mistakes are just "design modifications"...

[@CMRWoodworks]

Good series! The bench looks awesome. If I ever build one it‘ll be out of the same material, because $

[@chrishurst3202]

Nice addition to your bench.

[@phooesnax]

Subscribed. Nice work!

[@avanmanandfriends473]

Thanks for the Video. Cheers

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

The workbench turned out great!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@blackbart99]

I will definitely add this too my bench when I make it....bookmarking these vids for next summer's first retirement project.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Awesome! The deadman is convenient. The whole bench set up just makes bench work(hand tool and electric) a little easier and faster. Good luck with your build

[@jameshowlet5597]

Super!!! You make it look so simple but it requires a lot of work, which, you did with impressive precision!!! Great workbench!!! Love it!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@thetinywoodworkshop]

This workbench is a realy beauty, nice extension 👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@738polarbear]

Thats a REAL bench man . Solid heavy and ready for ANYTHING . You dont need fancy hardwood . That bench is truly superb.One question I have always wondered though why not use two tenons ,why the 45 deg bottom track .?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! I think if you have to make another groove on the bottom for the tenon to slide in, the groove would get clogged with saw dust, chips and shavings

[@SlowandExpensive]

DAVE! The deadman looks like it may have brought some new life to your workbench! Great video as always

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@SP4C3COWBOY]

Gary sent me here 👍 Really nice workbench, great video too.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@patrickcavanaugh1459]

Great bench, I don't have a nice bench yet but plan to make one once I get my shop cleared out.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! It makes laying out and hand tool work a lot easier

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. It makes layout and hand tool work a lot easier

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Awesome! Thanks for the support

[@tswanless9524]

I stumbled upon your channel a while ago and decided to watch your first two roubo bench videos. I didn't intend to subscribe but I enjoyed them (all five) so much, and particularly your narrative style, that I'm now a subscriber. Nice build, nice tools and nice shop.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Awesome! I'm glad you like them. Thanks

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

You’re such a pleasure to watch, liked & shared 👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! I am a fan of your content as well, especially the saw benches!

[@xlntech1]

Nice addition. Clean/simple.

[@skippylippy547]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TheHandToolery]

Glad to see another video, man! Great stuff. Love having a sliding deadman!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! Trying to finish up the new shop and the day job has been a little hectic but I think I have a plan to get some content out now. I like your entire bench set up.

[@jrmacks]

Dave, I've got a bunch of 2x12 SYP in my shop acclimating as we speak. Your video series pushed me over the top to just pull the trigger on some SYP in lieu of a much more expensive hardwood. Looking forward to incorporating this feature into my bench as well soon!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

This is awesome! Let me know if you need a dimension or have a question when you get going. You won't be sorry with the yellow pine

[@sumosprojects]

G’day Dave, what a clever addition to your Workbench mate, I’ve never seen these but your Workbench now looks complete & that pine looks really nice. Love your channel buddy, keep up the great work 🍻👍👍👍👍👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! I'm just finishing up a couple small projects until I start the move to the new shop!

[@StuffUCanMake]

This workbench rocks!!

[@garyglenda2809]

G'day Dave, deadman/ handyhand offers real versatility for single operators at the bench. For longer, wider boards or narrow sheets held in the vise, how would a row of dog holes go, along the face of the bench, to position a holdfast to clamp the edge furthest from the vise? With the depth of support on the deadman and the top edge of the bench to brace the board against, the holdfast could help steady longer pieces. The thickness of the face and the depth below the bottom edge of the bench top would have to be considered. This is an adaptation of the Nicholson bench design feature which could easily be integrated.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

I do like the Nicholson bench design. I really like how 3ed coast craftsman's bench is set up like a half and half

[@carlitosway60]

Thank mate, great tip, well done.

[@phooesnax]

Nice job. Do you like the yellow pine

[@mickydl66]

Great job, Veramente bello! Micky (from Italy)

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@BarquitodeVapor]

Your videos deserves a lot of more views

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you! As you know the youtube game is harder than it looks. I'm starting to get a little momentum though

[@BarquitodeVapor]

@@TwistedWorkshop77 i hope you do very well, keep the good work, really love your content

[@southerncustomcuts729]

Wow! Great job! You made it look so simple! I’ll definitely be adding this to my new bench that I’m planning on building in the next few weeks.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you. It was pretty easy. You won't be sorry that you added it!

[@wudchk]

Looks sick!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@cwadub]

Nice work!

[@njbaquatics4827]

Love this design I don’t get shamelessly pinch what you’ve done is exactly what I’m looking for they’ve had 12 months with the bench would you change anything? And thanks for sharing man really do appreciate it

[@MakeThings]

Nice Dave, I was wondering how you were going to retro fit that...excellent idea! Looks great! Your drill press could use a maids touch...cobwebs make the wood chip look like they’re possessed 😂

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Haha. Yea I dont use the drill press very much. Those spiders will he disappointed to find a wood chip.

[@glideking]

I am inspired to add one to my bench too. Thanks!

[@thepoplarshop]

PERFECT !

[@hazembata]

I dig it.

[@cokhichetao72]

👍👍

[@ivanov-lvan-ivanovich]

👍👏👏👏👏

[@zer013]

Great video. I can never tell if you’re left handed or right handed in your videos lol

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! A little of both. I write with my left hand

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Great addition Dave - did you need any wax or anything in the V to make it slide nicely?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks Rob. I haven't put any wax on it yet but I should.

[@heystarfish100]

Now to add a removable tool tray? 🤔

[@MIR-jd8th]

Are you in State? Or Canada? Are you running any Carpentry Class?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

I’m in Florida. No classes from me. Just the videos ii put here on KZbin

[@SteveHayes1]

Great video, Dave! I would like to add a sliding deadman to my bench, but the idea of flipping it upside down is making me think twice about it. Do you think it would work if the top had a 45 degree channel (like the bottom) or do you think it would bind up when sliding? Thanks!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I think it would only be a problem if you ever tried to use a clamp to hold a work piece to the bench. The track would get in the way. But you could always clamp to the other side of the bench or make the track removable. It was not fun flipping the bench over. I had to keep editing out the shots of me looking like I was going to pop a blood vessel when we flipped it over. You can still see a little

[@drudarby4269]

I hope nobody played a drinking game on the word “deadman”. They might now actually be one. 😂

[@arnulfoacevedosoto7956]

Amigo espectacular su banco de trabajo. Que posibilidad que me haga el favor de regalarme las medidas.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! The finished part is 7 1/4 in wide by 1 3/8 thick but should match the thickness of your bottom stretcher. The tenon is 1 in long and is half the thickness of the deadman. I hope that helps