Amazing Potting Bench with Cast Concrete Countertop and Roof for your Garden

[@billzerkeley]

Very nice build. Finally a build on KZbin where the majority of the weight is not solely supported by screws (dados). I cringe when I see people make KZbin videos, such as building a big fish tank stand, where the majority of the weight is mainly supported by screws.

[@TinLe120]

Best build videos on youtube 👍.

[@vincei4252]

Hi Kent, welcome back! Good to see you're fit and healthy.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@bergstromdrew]

Yes the manufacturers recommend screwing in on the peaks. If this were for a more important roof like for a house, I would definitely recommend going in the peaks. Being that it is just a garden benchtop roof, I think you will be ok! :) Nice project btw I am afraid to show this to my wife because she will most certainly want one!

[@ceb4747]

First thing I’ve seen from you. But the transition from intro to 3D mock up earned a like!

[@_Andrew._]

Looks good. Put a bbq near by and you have a great garden entertainment area.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! It would work as an outdoor food prep station for sure.

[@Braddy_Daddy]

Bro I’ve watched your shed, greenhouse and this build. It’s hard to call any of that DIY because it looks professional. Great inspiration!!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you so much 👍

[@ccpirogue]

This Guy is Super Human!

[@MrLetitbeez]

Love your technique of cutting the dado and jigsaw for end piece! 👍

[@scottbarnwell512]

Good to see you back from winter. As always, quality woodworking, quality products, and quality videography.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@mixiekins]

The production quality of this video is superb, and really highlights the work featured here very well! It's satisfying in a way similar to a fantastic painting getting a flattering frame.

[@amerikanskayapravda]

What color of stain did you use?

[@WhiteFox011]

Great to see some new content! I have wondered where you were. I hope all is well for you and yours.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! Needed some time off after a busy and stressful winter. We are doing well otherwise and feels good to be back at building, shooting, and editing. Cheers!

[@bob_frazier]

Oh man, all those nice touches!

[@bradymcphail9690]

Sir, just finding your channel researching potting benches was a wonderful find for me. Spending my career in the metal fabrication field makes me familiar, but not experienced with wood fabrication. Your videos are extremely educational and I am learning so many things from just the 2 videos I’ve watched. My wife and I are moving from Southern California to our dream forever more home in the Pacific Northwest very soon where I can have my mini farm and huge shop. Where we can live our best 1/2 of life. I might even share my knowledge on KZbin and pay it forward. Thank you so very much for sharing yours.

[@raynyhus2026]

Very nice build, clear and concise.

[@falcor1969]

I love your channel so I subscribed. You have some awesome woodworking ideas on here. I would like to explore them further, maybe for a few home projects of my own. Thank you for uploading these great projects. You are an inspiration.

[@ronkropf3280]

Your exquisite workmanship and artistic skills are absolutely awesome! You are the energetic and knowledgeable Uncle and Grandpa that everyone is craving for.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stevensexton5801]

Thumbs up for Max

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I told him...he purred...

[@RealLoofaRigno]

As always your videos are a gift to the world. An idea for you: build things normally made of wood out of different materials because wood is now more expensive than printer ink.

[@jewdd1989]

Absolutely gorgeous like all of your phenomenal builds. And thank you for the half laps, it’s really the best way and looks so clean! More of these and I’m in heaven

[@alanhiatt4820]

Thanks for the video, you do good work. I was happy to find your channel. There are corrugated strips of wood available so you can install the screws in the peaks, putting them in the valleys leave you open to the risk of water droplets in the event of rain. However, the probability of anyone being out in the rain potting up plants is slight. Having the screws in the valleys will be protection enough from the sun.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! And thanks for the tips there.

[@fleaniswerkhardt4647]

A very well put together video which is entertaining and instructional. The scenes at 18:28 and elsewhere were very cleverly done. FYI , I'm with the 'screwing corrugated panels down on the hills' group.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!!

[@palomine2606]

I learned a lot from your video. Good explanations and camera work help a lot. Thank you.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

You are welcome!

[@lmcburney]

Very nice addition to your garden!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you kindly!

[@damelas2]

Wow! You are one of the smartest apes among all us apes!

[@djaspurh]

Another great build!

[@ash_leigh_robyn]

What the heck. This is the best channel

[@leelulady2010]

Thank you for another detailed inspiration video!

[@GeoffGuimaraes]

Great video. Helpful. Thanks.

[@leobrent7926]

Many people screw corrugated metal at the peaks but that’s a mistake, because in order for the rubber washers to do their jo, you end up applying too much torque and this distorts the corrugated metal shape. Screws go in the valleys and that also prevents the corrugated metal to have movement. There is however a correct way to screw at the peak by using a piece that’s basically a seat made out of plastic and makes up for the free space and allows you to tighten the screws without distorting the corrugated metal. As always I enjoyed very much your video and I like how neat your projects are. Thanks for sharing!

[@gsftom]

Excellent. Fun to watch and I learned things that I can use.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nohphd]

I did not know you have an identical twin... Nice video and project!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! But, he does drink all my beer tho....

[@michael_house]

Wow - that was a really nice transition from your intro into the 3d model.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! It takes some work to line up the video clip to the Sketchup scene but I think it's worth it.

[@michael_house]

@@MANaboutTOOLS I know - it's one of the little things that makes other editors smile. :D I know that most people won't even realise it but it probably changes the perception of the video quality somehow. I'm sure there are studies on that. Anyways - great video series!

[@venetogardens]

Nice build. We can see some of your garden in the background. Would love to see a video tour of it. Thanks.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! Will do....

[@dirtydean1]

Nice demostration

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@bob_frazier]

Kent! Missed ya!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks Bob!!

[@runeellington7722]

your videos are awesome...I want to make every one of these projects

[@JLWoodArtistries]

Looks incredible. I always enjoy watching your projects. Looking forward to part 2. Take care.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenmabry2866]

♥️ ur builds. Always very thorough.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Glad you like them!

[@lolitabonita08]

love it and seems easy to make...thank you for sharing

[@namulit]

Just a thought about ergonomics: If the bottom 2x4 is moved to the inner side of the post some shelf-space is lost but it may improve ergonomics since the person working at the potting bench can stand closer to the countertop; or even simpler just make the countertop a little wider. Looking forward to the video where you pour the countertop.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I did think about that. And it would be a good option too.

[@khalidosman]

Fantastic job...Well done.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@NiceAlex]

Great video as always. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

More to come! Thx

[@3rd_stall]

MISSUS about TOOLS should be very happy with that bench.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

LOL...and she is! ;o)

[@johnwelborn5829]

Awesome work

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@neddyboy01]

Nice work. But yes, the screws should be on top of the corrugated metal, not in the valley as they can eventually leak. Lay all sheets on top of each other, mark screw positions and predrill for each screw.

[@DeeDee-fi4kq]

But no, the screws (any perforations) whether on top or bottom will eventually leak. Pro-tip: Use High Bond Tape FTW

[@davidsilverhawk3732]

wonderefull!!!

[@shanek6582]

That would make a nice fish cleaning station beside a marina

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Ahhh...yes, didn't think of that.

[@dddmmm21]

Beautiful. Where do one typically source wood for pergolas and such structures? Interestingly, these are all dimensional lumber items but at same time use specialty woods, like western red cedar or Douglas Fur, not the kind of dimensional lumber one finds at HD or Lowes, which are typically pine or some other very rough looking crap. I hit a few alternative lumber yards and they were either focused on cabinet/furniture making (selling mostly hardwood boards) or they were focused on construction lumber, selling the same crap one finds at HD or Lowes. This seems to be a in between product I cannot find. Tks

[@maldo72]

very nice

[@davecurda2350]

Looks great ......where have you been? Very long time between video

[@whatthefunction9140]

I want that

[@randymartin2396]

love what you did can you use other wood?

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Yes, you can use what you like.

[@tazsnoop1044]

The reason you don't put the roofing screws in the valley is because the likely hood of them leaking is nearly inevitable. . But still love the build keep up the good work

[@ColinBollinger]

nice. sink kinda small

[@ITWorksSoftware]

Hi, what CAD program did you use for the planning stage? Thanks! Great project and very well thought out and presented.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! See this two part series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYncdYR5Z7V4q80si=eJQ2SKRi-TRqAhkn

[@ITWorksSoftware]

Ahh yes, Sketchup..found it on your website. Thank you for that amazing quick reply! 👍👏

[@tkn1715]

Love your videos, you used western red cedar, I'm using eastern red cedar, worried about its corrosive effects on fasteners. What is best material for fasteners, hot dipped galvanized, stainless....has this been an issue in any of your builds? Thanks TK

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! I have not seen any issues with the hot dipped galvanized bolts I have been using.

[@acerjuglans383]

Where did you get those long jigsaw blades??

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I reviewed that jigsaw and long blades here: manabouttools.com/bosch-jigsaw-review-cutting-big-beams/

[@umutkosar8983]

Hi.. I have been following your projects for a long time and I really appreciate your effort and ideas. I would like to ask you that which 3D software (CAD) do you use for designing/drawing your projects and make them animated? Thank you..

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! I use Sketchup Pro

[@michaelworley7517]

You should tottally build garden Treehouse

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

That's a good idea.

[@kenshores9900]

The rubber grommet won't corrode. It degrades in the sunlight. When it does then the roof will leak.

[@namulit]

That should take a long time, though, as most of the grommet is covered and the sunlight won't reach it, only the heat. Is the material even rubber?

[@kenshores9900]

@@namulit It will happen quicker than you think. I just don't like having to fool with things twice. The choice is up to the individual. I am just saying that is what will happen.

[@russellborrego1689]

@@kenshores9900, it'll degrade weather it's in the peak or the valley of the panel, no? Actually, the argument could be made that in the valleys, they'll be exposed to less sun as the peaks will potentially shade them with the peaks as the sun rises and sets... and degrade slower. I understand the manufacturers want the screws through the peaks and why, but it also makes sense not to as well doesn't it?

[@kenshores9900]

@@russellborrego1689 Don’t necessarily disagree. If you add a dab of silicone caulk will extend the life regardless of where it is.

[@Strelecishable]

greetings, tell me what you covered the wood with

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I used a stain from Sico called the SRD RE and the tint is Butternut. Also goes by the brand name ProLux

[@chrisunderhill3739]

Thumbs down - -what is wrong with people ? Great new project - I've built all the others .

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks Chris!!

[@Dadnatron]

Algorithm help

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

not sure what you mean...

[@shrutibagde573]

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