Armor Tool Workbench Upgrades

[@arth.4196]

Mrs. Wilkerson, Your awesome I have been a diyer 10 yrs. When my nieces saw a Video when you started they asked me to use my shop to build shoe racks. I was so proud. Your a Great Role Model.

[@randyfelts4625]

I do believe that this is the only channel where I don't get annoyed with all the product placement. Your approach to practicality can be applied anywhere; whether it's a commercial product or a homemade one.

[@madmaxtrox]

I believe April is a great model for others. You can do anything by yourself if you put your mind to it, but she doesn't hesitate to get expert help when she needs training in the experience. As a single person myself, she gives me hope I can get out of the house and get things done. You go girl!

[@makeituseit6011]

Great job April. Work surfaces are like clamps, you can never have too many.

[@kencorsell8087]

I recently picked up several used rolling 52”x30” display tables made of 2”x2” welded black wrinkle painted steel tubing on industrial poly wheels with brakes similar to the setup of your Armor bench from a department store going out of business. The fist thing I did was to raise the top to the level of my table saw and work benches so two could be used as In feed and out feed tables on the table saw. I replaced the top shelf with Formica covered plywood to make it slick when feeding large sheet goods. I made one into a box with six 24”x24”x6” drawers and the other box open on the long sides and the divided box with eight pigeon holes for power tool storage accessible from either long side of the table. When not being used at the table saw I clamp them together for a giant assembly table or use them individually for bench top power tool stations. They cost me $10. ea. but I had to transport them myself. After watching your build I’ve decided to turn one into a downdraft sanding/ clamping table with a cyclone dust collector to pull the sanding dust. Thanks for the idea.

[@rogerj.fugere3570]

I plan to put a 3/8 shelf, resting inside the cross and side bars, with another shelf with lips on top. Lathe tools will be stored inside. Top shelf will lift from either side. I also ad an idea to make a vacuum chamber under the top to use as a sanding table. The sawdust will be drawn down into the holes by the attached vacuum hose.

[@andrew9409]

just gotta give you some props: I love your videos! You make simple plans with excellent functionality in everything you do! keep up the good work!

[@sylviachong658]

Hi April, l always watch your channel but today video is very creative n helpful table top...... Wow l like it. Neatly tuck away. A young lady like you can do everything...... awesome. Love your video. Thank you.

[@philbricole4801]

Ce n'est plus un établi mais un caddy de supermarché. Beau boulot.

[@venessarobins6813]

Wow that is on fully kitted out mobile work bench! Nice work

[@atomant1970]

Hey April...quick thought, if you take off the bottom shelf put in 1\4" nylon spacers in-between the shelf and bottom bar would give you space to brush out \ blow out with air when dust or shavings build up on the bottom shelf. Just a thought and love the videos, keep it up!

[@paulshri9743]

Has more skills than most men I know. More please!!!

[@bcoorough]

You have come a long way April. Be proud sister! Keep up the great content.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Not long ago I realized I was taking out and returning the same group of tools no matter what the project. I finally made a 24×24 inch tool cart with a plywood top and lots of tool space underneath. Its small enough to not be in the way, big enough to hold that 95% of my tools I use regularly, and a little worktop for project or notes. No matter where I go... metal, wood, car... I just roll it to where I am working. I do sometimes need unusual tool.. but not all the time like before.

[@tomhoyer2313]

Nice bench and tools. You never have enough tools or drawers for all those tools. Nice job.

[@enochpage1333]

Great job! I checked out that bench and your video must have sold it to many viewers because they are now out of stock. Hope they will be restocked.

[@marcle1975]

I dont understand why put thumbs down on a video like this? What is the problem april is just showing what she did on a project for her convenience. People just need to be negative

[@GeneWaddle]

Then again, that group is less than ½ of 1% of those who viewed it and are quite inconsequential and can be ignored. 🙂

[@marcle1975]

@@GeneWaddle very true its just annoying , what is it about this video people feel compelled to be negative about? I dont understand.

[@tblbaby]

That bench is becoming a mobile workshop of it's own :)). You could make a little trailer using motorcycle wheels (with sides so your stuff didn't rattle off and fall) so you could tow it around to job locations, with an atv or even a pickup, or just pull it out around the place by hand if it's close. Like your enclosed garden structure.

[@ronniejennusa716]

Thank you for your candor and clarity in “wood tool organization.)) Inspiring energy. ) More people should woodwork. Great shop!

[@fernandomunoz4860]

Thank you April! I got my 2 months subscription and haven't got much of the time to take advantage of it but it could be a good experience. I am most grateful for the content you post since it has contributed to expand my skills with woodworking, although I miss the videos where you build nice and tidy projects. Best regards and lots of love.

[@stephengreco5115]

awesome vid. One suggestion, you could have taken one or two of the lower braces off and had that bottom shelf sit on the metal lip giving it greater strength.

[@charlesshepherd9132]

As I watch your video, it would have been cool to leave the drawer mounted in a way that you could slide the whole setup from side to side, to give you more options for the clamps to go through. just a thought. Great video and great ideas.

[@crappo8459]

Nicely done 😎

[@andreasweimer2664]

9.30 what a great old crane. Fantastic

[@HotRodDave]

I love how everything in your shop is mobile. Congrats on your success! Love your channel.

[@jamesmorton7881]

Enjoy your delivery, Anything I can do, you can do better. You go girl.

[@p90x1011]

This girl rocks. Love all her videos.

[@jpdj2715]

Nicely don. Smart. I'd consider though, to put the vertical side boards to the other edge of the U profile they are on - that way the kit you hang off them sticks less out on the side. Your shins will be grateful, I guess. It's just between 2" and 3", I guess, but still makes a difference

[@PilotJames3]

You're my woodworking hero! Highly jealous of your shop and all that you've achieved with the craft. And so grateful for you sharing your ideas.

[@theRussianJiu]

It's not the sword but it's the swordsman. I think she has forgotten how to do woodworking.

[@ArmyVet76]

I just ordered the Armor Pockethole jig. Can’t wait to try it out. 👍🏼

[@zeejimi4044]

April, as a hobby woodworker, I just love your videos, as I can incorporate some of your ideas into my workshop. You’re gorgeous, too !

[@GeneWaddle]

Yay for lav mics. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@darealmaul]

I just built my very first work bench based off your videos. Unfortunately its too tall. Like way too tall. I totally spaced out the fact that the casters were another 3-4 inches tall. So i am thinking of making a stepping platform for it since it'll only ever be in one spot of my garage. Thank you for the videos!!!

[@markmoreno7295]

I have the same bench. Weird thing was that the merchant at the woodworking store I frequent gave me the "Do you really want that?" look, when I bought it. I have it cluttered so I need some of these mods.

[@paulangus715]

Thank you April, was not aware of the battery clips, so handy!

[@macdon2000]

www.batterymounts.com

[@AMERICAFIRST223]

Omg stealth mounts... I’m immediately sold take all my money. Plus the Bessley clamps new trigger system will be interesting to use. Can’t wait to start my next projects with my new clamps. Thanks April your work is always inspiring.

[@macdon2000]

www.batterymounts.com

[@hondosmith8234]

April I have saw several videos where you struggle some with plywood and large panels and thought it would be worth your time to look at the Bora panel carrier I think they would be especially useful on your CNC machines 🌞

[@jamesmmessina6986]

loved your upgrades. where may I please find the plans for the accessories you said you have? thank you...Jim

[@ChrisSmith-zv1vc]

I made that big workbench off your plans and it is amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@robertmurphy9498]

Im just starting to get my home workshop set up and your storage tips and tricks are sooo useful. Especially as my workshop resembles Harry Potters bedroom under the stairs. Is about 8 by 12 feet lol

[@robertmoreno3898]

Nice workbench!!! Great job!!!!

[@josefgeltl8600]

Thank you - oncemore a wunderful video - You are the best of all channels - Greetings from Bavaria-Germany!

[@jasontaylor9871]

You have over 1 million subs, I can remember when you stared the channel and have been watching you grow every year I think it's time for a wood working show on PBS or DIY

[@alexc5369]

No way, you have no freedom or control. KZbin is the way to go

[@MC-bj6kr]

What an awesome workbench. Thank you so much for all your great videos.

[@mixpick138]

I'll need a shop like yours before this makes sense but I love the project. I'll give it a think on a smaller scale! Lol

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice job on the workbench April! Thanks for sharing the video with us.💖👌👍😎JP

[@nordyfamily]

Great work, thanks for taking the time and sharing.

[@shanehertzog5812]

I like aprils woodwork show, she is a top woodworker.

[@LiloUkulele]

Wow! Those armor workbenches aren’t cheap! But some great ideas...I used some unistrut and made a run off table/ work bench...thanks for fun vid!

[@summerswoodworking]

Very thoughtful and useful storage ideas

[@clydecox2108]

Awesome work and very clever

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey April, really a cool tool build.👍👍 Thanks for sharing with us.

[@christopherking2999]

I like the lighting on this one. Very professional.

[@CooperFamilyHomestead]

Those stealth clips are awesome!

[@macdon2000]

www.batterymounts.com

[@HarryLovesRuth]

Buy a pallet of those little plastic boxes. Now that you've built a system around their dimensions, they will be discontinued/redesigned. I speak from experience.

[@rickharper1497]

I agree!!

[@mpounds2002]

So true. Keeps us buying new in this throw-away time.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Those battery holders are super cool!

[@macdon2000]

www.batterymounts.com

[@willb1157]

Wonderful! I am going to be Birthday'ed (?) their larger bench - like yours, and I am pleased to see they ARE robust. I'll be bow making (violin bow not shooting bows and instrument building. So this was great. Thank you very much. Can anyone tell me if third party dogs can be used - I think they are awl (lol) 3/4 inch imperial?

[@northstarprepsteader]

I do have a question about the bench...won't the sawdust go through the top holes into the drawers underneath? Or do you have a barrier?

[@davidschneider3118]

at 3:03 you show a redesigned bessey clamp. the link in you video goes to a clamp that looks like the one laying on the bunch under the one you're demonstrating. I also can't find the one you're holding on bessey's web site. what's the answer?

[@Norrisnettv]

Nice work April... That's what I need to do.. Love it!!

[@3rubberboats]

You do really good work April. Carry on, enjoy and have a grand day.

[@Milomorai68]

Ha! You scaled and addressed ease of rolling just as I was looking for comments about it.

[@greenhorntools2908]

That came out awesome!

[@MiniBusPug]

consider using the color of the battery holder to indicate battery status , red=empty black=charged .

[@mary8273]

Beautiful job April

[@JWPshenigans]

I see you rockin the Samurai work loafers!! 👞

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Jolie video,bien présentée à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@gregshaw4280]

Cool ideas on the work bench👍

[@dlamarsobotor4573]

Is it possible to he more envious than before ? Evidently it is totally possible. Great work bench ! Like the two speed squares idea. Work with a wood butcher who swears by a carpenter square. As an electrician I find them next to useless.

[@SteveC38]

Well done👍

[@casycasy5199]

nice setup.that lower draw will not last just brad nails will not hold the weight for very long

[@danaowen9014]

Love your creative ideas for organizing

[@geovannyfabricioduron8858]

Me Encantas tu ,me encanta lo que haces y los trabajos que haces siempre te veo un saludo desde honduras

[@HighlineGuitars]

I am really digging my Armor Tool bench. It's way better than the wobbly POS it replaced.

[@micheallavin8461]

Hi. Love the vids. What about adding blocks under the 2 benches to clamp them together to make one large table

[@dannybrand5045]

You are Awesome thanks for sharing great info: stay safe and God Bless Always,

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching. :)

[@derekbryant6137]

That's pretty cool. I have been a big fan of that shop crane since I saw it in the Sawmill build videos. That is super cool.

[@bubbie3533]

Awesome upgrades and ideas for improvement for your workbench. 👍❤️

[@maraudermitchelli]

Excellent upgrade, I may buy that bunch. Thank you! 😊

[@kentshrader6616]

Excellent video!! Thanks!! Big fan of your work and videos!! I will purchase a tablesaw soon for my workshop. Do you have any suggestions??

[@gustavogutierrez2111]

Hola April tu video es bueno te felicito e seguido algunos de tus videos los veo y están muy bien saludos desde Tecate Baja California México

[@clifffoltz651]

April you are awesome ! Keep the videos coming! Ty

[@adeebfarhat2367]

i like the older work bench you did before, the one make all from wood! but great job!

[@talladegadude4852]

What a great add to an already awesome workbench! Great video as always.

[@grn9209]

Love the mounts, but they don’t seem to make any for Craftsman 20v ?

[@PaweKrajewski]

Hello April. An interesting, funny and useful movie. And he gave you a lot of joy :) More of these! Greetings from Poland!

[@charlysshed8241]

Hello, really good job! 👍 Greetings from my Austrian channel

[@pteddie6965]

I can't afford an Armor Tool workbench, but I think that all of these creative ideas can be applied to homemade workbenches like most of us build.

[@tonynguyen632]

What size screws did you use?

[@بوحربيالحوسني]

Great job 👏but I had one idea if you allowed me. There is open space under the sand block u can put the battery holder on it . That's making changes the battery from drill's so easily when you needed..

[@PaulinaPaulino]

Very smart! Hey, do remember the people who continue to comment here, week after week? :)

[@oscarguerrerocruz9505]

Con toda esa herramienta trabajaría día y noche que chulada de herramientas Saludos desde México gracias

[@wingsley]

Your productions, including lighting, editing and sound are getting slicker. So is your vocal presentation. One question remains unanswered: for a ready-made workbench-with-casters that costs this much, what is your experience of how it behaves during work while the casters are locked?

[@johnwalton3850]

Two things one you are a genius. Too. I love your little waves at the end. They are so cute.

[@stanroberts4820]

I always wave back when she waves.

[@nate-the-fate6584]

Stan Roberts sameee

[@kidcarpenter7439]

Great video really liked it!!!!👍👍👍👍⚒⚒⚒⚒📐📐📐📐🧰🧰🧰🧰🛠🛠🛠🛠

[@Marcus_Aurelius_1978]

Wonderful a miraculous... armor!!! Again a multiple useable part of your shop for a multiple talented person called AW!

[@andyroye5622]

You always do fantastic and inspirational work🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BK245595]

Always love your vids.💖😃

[@MrPavaroti]

Nice tan!!,Cheers from Toronto Canada!!

[@darkrose4704]

Who the hell would thumbs down this video???