Stick Welding A Simple But Sturdy Workbench

A square particle board and two saw horses don't make a great workbench, I know! I really needed to make myself a proper sturdy one, so in this video you can see how I went about it. The design is super simple but the 50mm square tubing I bought with 3mm thick walls makes this construction pretty solid! As you can see from my ugly welds I am no expert about stick welding or any other welding and the super cheap welder I have probably don't help either (fun fact, don't trust the rod rating on a 40€ machine, it can't weld with 2.5 rods! Too bad I discovered after buyng 200). Anyway, with 2mm rods I was able to get a deep and solid weld! At the end this workbench is pretty heavy and can stand me(90kg) walking on top of it without flexing. It's also a bit high at 1m compared to most workbench I see around, that's just my preference, I like to stand straight. And I almost fogot: the workbench measure 185x80cm.
I think that's all I need to say! Feel free to ask me more information in the comments.
Index of operation and materials:
0:17 Test cut to see if the cut angle is set to 45°
1:10 Beveling edges that receive weld to help with penetration
1:44 Tack welding everything in place, it should help to avoid distortion cause by too much heat from a thick weld
2:30 After all sides are tacked I go over everything with full weld
3:13 Grinding flat to weld legs on top
3:40 Cutting legs
4:10 Welding legs with the help of square magnets and tack welds
4:40 Also checking for squareness before full welds
4:45 Closing corners and rounding with grinder
5:30 Cutting angle bar for the middle shelf
5:42 Two cut offs made for perfect spacers at 40cm from the top
6:04 Cutting feet material from scrap steel
6:33 Rounding corners and edges on the 2x72 belt grinder
6:57 Wire wheel removes rust like nothing else
7:10 Tack welding the feet, no need for full welds here, I think there won't be any stress to this joint
8:11 Cold blueing the frame (I degreased off camera). Turned out to be more of an antiquing than blue but I'm cool with that!
8:23 Spray clear coat all over the frame
9:08 Cutting to size a 2cm thick particle board as base for the top laminated board
9:45 Drilling holes in the frame and tapping for M5 bolts. I used 16 bolts to play it safe
10:20 Screweing the top laminated 2cm thick particle board from the bottom so no fasteners are left visible on the top
10:30 Bottom shelf made of a single 2cm thick particle board, cut to size and corners notched off camera
10:40 Again, I weight 90kg, super happy with how solid it came out!
Thanks a lot for watching, I hope you liked the video!
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[@BlackBeardProjects]

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[@aadimno4797]

Black! This video I see in 360p... It's normal?

[@oneshotme]

@@aadimno4797 I watched at 720p60 and can go up to 2160p60 So it had to do with your settings

[@ЕленаЧерепанова-т5м]

Уважаемый

[@Трезвыйвзгляд-у8т]

Обувь для сварки - самое то! )) Носки целые? Ноги не в крапинку?

[@khaLeLsaGGith]

Black Beard Projects The machine you used for cutting the steel, what’s it called?

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Great build with no silly background music. Perfect!

[@alpachino468]

Too bad about the poor welding skills...

[@MrRewdtv]

For better welds, and for the stick to arch better, i would recommend grinding the mill scale off the tube at your joints, prior to starting welding

[@kenkioqqo]

Absolutely awesome! I'm looking to build one, and you just gave me the blueprints I needed.

[@pesterenan]

10:50 Oh NOW I get it. You're building a catwalk. Nice.

[@jandastroy]

I've been doing a lot of small welding projects lately with a weak little inverter. It's pretty amazing how smooth everything goes once you get the settings all dialed in nice but there's a lot of variables to consider. I hope the new table works well for you and lasts you a long time

[@ivanovvarna]

may i ask what kind of projects have you done ? some names or images if possible

[@gregwarner3753]

When i started weldong a few decades ago i started the tacks by holding the rod. I soon figured out flooding the weld with a couple of very bright lights. If you cannot see you cannot weld When you start a shop. Buy lots of 1 in by 1/8 wall square tubing. Then make your stands, shelving, tables out of the stuff. A stick welder is like a really strong hot glue gun.

[@seanseoltoir]

Yeah, both will burn you if you pick it up too soon... :)

[@garethsmith8149]

Definitely look into getting an auto-darkening helmet, will help with getting your tacks in the right place and ruler straight lines as you free up a hand to use as a guid/support. Love your work!!!!

[@CainanParker]

Could not agree more with this comment. I just started and was wondering why I was so bad… I spent a bit of money on a new helmet and the difference it makes to my welds is insane, they actually look half decent!

[@SecondSonWoodworks]

Great project! Simple yet super sturdy and useful. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Very well executed, including your notes. I hope you enjoy using that bench.

[@ESTEBANCRUZ85]

Please someone give this man a welding machine! Seriously, GREAT JOB as ever!

[@melgross]

Stefano maybe we can chip in and pay for him to take a course in welding?

[@seanseoltoir]

@@melgross -- And get rid of that stupid gender-challenged "man bun"...

[@melgross]

@@seanseoltoir heh.

[@jasonamoscomedy]

Timing is perfect as I just took my first welding class last week flux core and mig. Every man should learn to weld. Cool table BB thanks for sharing.

[@Darktotaled]

tried welding wire to fix some earphones. failed hard cuz i suck really bad or maybe the equipment doesnt work properlly anymore as its really old.

[@Darktotaled]

@Undefined Lastname which means i suck even more XD

[@antoniskonstantakis5474]

Never ever seen someone use stick welding like this...great idea thank you

[@seanseoltoir]

There's probably a reason for that... Maybe because a professional welder would not do it that way?

[@antoniskonstantakis5474]

@@seanseoltoir yes you are right but this is interesting

[@perfectend5708]

Greetings from "harsh" Russia, in particular from Chechnya. Every night I watch you, they wash away a hard day and calm my nerves, I love to fall asleep to your videos. I'd love to see you make Japanese katana!

[@mitchellmitchell6938]

You live in chlamydia?

[@ErCanEverything]

Nice work👍🙂🤝🤝🤝

[@iasonas1284]

Simply and nicely done!! I think anyone with his friend welding machine and some power tools can do it!!! Wanna see more simple ideas from you!!

[@vincentjoseph5726]

Nice simple bueatiful table for good simple serenity work worthy

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Friday afternoon, cold beer and some BB, great start to the weekend. Thanks for sharing, Cheers

[@vinopit]

Great job. I have the same with 4cm oak on top. Undestroyable

[@davidwekner7343]

Nice looking table, well built. I have a fab shop and have made quite a few tables like yours. My only criticism is on the shelf below, should have inset it a few inches to keep your shins from bashing it when working up close, good to see a guy on utube that knows how to work the tools

[@garthvooder1402]

Absolutely beautiful and you've inspired me to buy a stick welder

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very interesting process on welding a workbench Sir. Also thanks for the knowledge.

[@jeffhulett4194]

Glad I’m not the only one who has trouble starting a stick electrode.

[@frankkraaijvanger4937]

If you first start it up on a piece of waste steel the rod it warmed up and starting is much easier on workpiece

[@jay-lm4we]

Looks like it's just the two of you so

[@darkmore66]

I literally finished making stick welded workbench like week ago. Shame I haven't made it later, I would definitely used some of your processes.

[@Nabo00o]

calling this sturdy is a gigantic understatement

[@seanseoltoir]

Maybe sturdy in compression, but because of not angled supports, it might still "rack" is pushed sideways...

[@ROVITTv]

Excellent job

[@crwnvic]

This will be one of my first welding projects For sure 🔥

[@handmaderestor]

*Que buen trabajo y prolijo, saludos desde Argentina.*

[@BaconbuttywithCheese]

Thick wall tubing is where stick really shines. Nice and robust design there.

[@wilborth5th]

MAN!!! That is fun!!! That is exactly what I wanna do in life, no doubt!!!

[@CanalSHAWBE]

Parabéns pelo trabalho amigo 👍👏👏 like

[@kejung1]

Nice table! Nice video! Thanks 🙏

[@forbiddenone6878]

What saw was this with the green color ?? that was cutting the steel like a hack saw?

[@felineth56]

Super job! I need one like that!

[@PHAESTOS64]

Great job.I like the way you handle the welding rod

[@romahoffman8178]

I’m glad u used the magnets, they are quite helpful...

[@bertalicea2397]

Great job looks awesome! 👍 👍

[@ابراهيمالكعبي-ف9ض]

Excellent, very good ✋💐🇮🇶😘

[@neekr3052]

You are so meticulous it gives me the warm n' fuzzies. It's like therapy for me, watching you work

[@Dushanhttp]

Nice tacking technique !

[@Nifares1971]

Nice job!!

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Very good job bro 👍👍👍👍

[@miranlyan1]

awesome very nice and really a good job

[@038Dude]

What is that floor you have there? I'm renting a garagespace and was wondering what I could do to protect the floor, this seems like a great solution.

[@patmat.]

Nice stage, where can we get these fancy shorts? jk. Great idea to use the countertop as the flat surface when assembling the frame.

[@MOUNTAINEAGLES]

nice work.

[@scottballin3798]

Please , share with us the info on that cool green bandsaw ... what brand is it ?

[@omarfarsha5886]

Very nice workbench. I like the look. That is something I'd like to make someday with my powerarc welder.

[@Tuca-Luthier.]

Você segura o eletrodo com as mãos?

[@oyirwothfred-jk4ei]

So nice 👍

[@sergiovalentinmallea775]

Tu sueldas con polaridad inversa? Por que veo que tomas el electrodo con la mano

[@MrAngel2U]

What other options are there for cutting metal square ? What kind of tool is that?

[@rockkhan374]

Nice look

[@mm9773]

Respect your welders.

[@JorgeGarcia-gf9bw]

En donde comprastes la sierra me gusto

[@JG10rBull]

Why did you cut the top support box sections at 45? And not just weld them in at 90 box ?

[@manolostern1779]

Te ah quedado linda la mesa maestro....felicidades un abrazo a la distancia y bendiciones.

[@jonmoreno9703]

Coooooool... can't wait to see it used for your next project.

[@jefferyshaw3990]

Soon as I get done with fixing up that fence I've got in shop class I'll probably make on of my own

[@outcast7899]

Hey Tunin Tunin Looked around for that Nebes TM101 bandsaw and it's around $450 and just under $200 for shipping , after more looking found (general international BS5202 saw ),and while color is different, the saw looks identical. This saw goes for $229 at lowes and $ 220 +free shipping at Walmart . All the specs for both saws are the same except the nebes is 230v and the GI 5202 is 120v . These saws are most likely made by same manufacturer. Hope this helps somebody M L Rogers Pasadena, TX

[@benjaminrempel1277]

I was looking in the description for a link for the saw but couldn't find it , glad I found your post ,thanks!

[@CORZER0]

Nice little shop you got. Wish I had a setup like that.

[@lualmenqui623]

gracias por compartir, que interesante tu técnica de soldar coges el electrodo con la mano después de la tenaza cuando esta corto el electrodo...

[@ihh3021]

Can you tell me the name of the electrode holder?

[@thetruth926]

very beautiful and wonderful

[@DynamiSJewelry]

Like your work!!!💪💪💪💪💪

[@BradleyMakesThings]

You really should look into a proper welding hood. You can get a passive hood for really cheap that you can wear on your head and flip down so you keep both hands free while welding. It can make a huge difference. An auto-darkening helmet can usually also be had for a few more dollars and improves things even more, because you can see what you’re doing when you’re tacking especially.

[@philleeson7835]

Use a larger gauge rod and turn your amps up. You're getting no penitration. And the welds will fail

[@artsandeducation7716]

I got a good idea . I try do it . thank's sir..

[@Smallathe]

Lovely. Nicely made!

[@imelbook]

What do you call this metal saw cutter? It cuts very clean.

[@lapislignum]

"grinder and plant make me the welder I ain't" I love stick welding even though I'm not very good at it, cheap inverter is the way to go IMHO, then find some electrodes you like.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Grinder and plant make me the welder I ant lol

[@Aqeel1333]

i love ur style man

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and awesome simple build, thanks!

[@vishnuprasad.vkvishnu3123]

Amassing 👍👍👍

[@alexfletcher8465]

Is that like a cheap harbor freight arc welder?

[@ArcanoID_Official]

very simple and cool

[@tykellerman6384]

Basic and strong 🤠👍

[@Pecke1234]

Very nice! I would make one of this next year! Good luck! Thank you!

[@jbamerican_usnavy]

I wish that guy was local I would buy bench from him right now

[@ideaisincriveisdoevandro6511]

Chow de bola o serviço, essa máquina de cortar o ferro muito boa , qual valor de uma dessa

[@grahamnicholls1972]

I'm more impressed with it the mobile mini bandsaw!! Where can I get one of those bad boys?

[@timberdish]

Solid as a rock! Nice job bro :)

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks Matt!

[@gutoramalho]

Great - Congratulations! - Best regards from Brazil!

[@coracaovalenteronilima1386]

Se alguém entender por favor como é o nome dessa serra de cortar metalao

[@BucurIonNiculae]

What a good idea you gave me. Good job you did, I congratulate you. Nice joob.

[@gopinath-yf4pn]

I want to buy this cutting machine

[@jengwajeng9153]

very very nice job. May I ask what size of welding rod you use in clip?

[@pecoswild]

Very nice!

[@PedroRodriguez-xq2rr]

Como se llama la sierra q corto los tubos

[@gastonemmanuelromero2773]

Excelente video

[@technicandmechanic4125]

Very good !

[@kingvorgg6766]

Black beard this is amazing!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks!!

[@lamhuu1377]

Thank for your video. I'm practising DIY but there aren't some machines like yours in my hometown (VietNam). Anyway, thank you so much.

[@morganplatt6762]

Nice to see someone 'avin a go.

[@julianweiser9985]

I did that too... Just so happens that with no-gas-wire mag you can save a lot of time.

[@Kotgarmash]

Tihis is really cool, man! Hello from Russia.

[@shivarajuns3679]

What's the cutting machine price in india 🙏

[@johnjude2677]

Hi good basic bench.... On my build I made the top lift away so I could set up mine as a welding table at will ...fix some bars to clamp my work down and such.... For them that also weld but not on floor....

[@francoisb.1513]

I am disappointed, I was expecting a double backflip to get out from the table ;) Nice job !

[@lifepobatteries8671]

you're indirectly suggesting suicide

[@Pharaoh025]

"Hi, I'm Black Beard and I like to make stuff".

[@BlackBeardProjects]

That would make for a nice and original intro to my videos... Right?

[@weesnaorc1203]

"GAHHH HA tis me Black B'ard REEEHEE, to saileth the sev'n seas is life for me. *OF COURSE, LET MY SON BUILD HIS MIGHTY workbench"!*

[@killingmon]

Hi, I'm red beard and I like to build stuff too, I like the desk.

[@NadolinskaiaViktoriia]

Привет из России ! Спасибо за полезное видео.