Build Your First Piece of Furniture (Farmhouse Entryway Bench) ~ Step by Step Tutorial

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Pick up my angle calculator app: Appstore: apps.apple.com/us/app/miter-angle-calculator/id1591826245 Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miterangle.miterangle&hl=en_US&gl=US I've created a video guide on how to build the X braces I put on this bench in case you want to tackle that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXq4pZWhmZqHq9E

[@fairlawns1]

Hey Ronnie, I’m a retired mailman out of boston. Just getting into woodworking. Thx for the helpful videos

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Congratulations! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Xbolt1969]

Looks amazing.. i will be biulding this for sure thank you . I too retired after 30 years as a Paramedic.. and started woodworking

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@greenhornadventure]

Great beginner bench. One thing I would recommend is sanding any exposed end grain with a higher grit paper than the rest of the piece so that they absorb less stain and don't turn out so dark. Keep up the good work!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCripticWolf]

Just finished up this bench, my first piece of indoor furniture (I've been doing lots of planters and outdoor stuff), and wow it looks so good! I was planning on selling it but my fiancée quickly claimed it! I used dark walnut as well, and gave the whole thing a coat of satin poly.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's so great to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@zenicfox]

I sold this for 130$ a few weeks ago and I'm making another!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's what I like to hear! Great job taking action. Keep it up, and thanks for a progress update.

[@HeavyK.]

I am going to make this today! Great video.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Great! I've been building a different version of this bench that has a trestle style base on the legs. Watch for a video on that soon. Good luck with your build. Be sure to watch my video on building the X bracing that goes on the ends if you're planning to include those. Good luck!

[@streetglidescott6424]

Thanks, you could not have made this any easier to follow! I made two to start, one whitewashed on the base and one all stained and poly’d. Took me two days including dry time and they both sold in one weekend without any fussing about my price. Thank you very much! Oh! And I bought your miter app! Nice work!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's what I'm talkin' bout! You are a Workshop Warrior! Way to go, and thank you so much for the feedback. I love hearing stories like this. You took action and it payed off. I love it.

[@billssimplepinedesign8878]

That is a great looking bench. This rusty retired truck mechanic should be able to handle it. Thanks again.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for checking it out! Please come back and comment if you do build it, I'd like to know how it turns out.

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

Beautiful Bench.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@mariettagordon8292]

This is inspiring! Thanks. I have been wanting to try building an entry way bench. I have not built anything before and this was a great instruction video. I am going to try it out.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Love hearing that. You can do it!

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@dannycaldwell6895]

Going to try this one next. I did one of your smaller projects already. Thank you for the help

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's awesome! Way to take action and get it done. Thanks for watching and the feedback.

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Another great video, keep them coming….

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucihelms3055]

Thank you..I just started making benches

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@davidcochran934]

Great video. My second one so far. i guess I will be binge watching now. Anyway, maybe for the slats make a spacer to help you space them evenly and faster. It will hold them in place to as you secure them.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Yes, good point. I actually show and talk about that in the video I released today "Altering Woodworking Plans". I discuss how to calculate how wide to make the slats and figure in the gap space as well, then cut a spacer to set them in place. I should have explained it in this video, thanks for asking.

[@DawgsChamp88]

Sweet build. Love your work. I love how you mark with lines so you know where to put your pocket holes and also numbers for each corner. I'm talking notes. New sub here.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for the sub, I refer to my subs as "Workshop Warriors", so welcome to the crew. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching and don't forget to take action and do a build!

[@larrystone5749]

Thx for sharing

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@kslksl9258]

Great job. It came out really nice.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!

[@crystal8722]

Hey, love love your channel and videos and you of course 😁 I made this bench and it came out beautiful I also made a coffee table now I'm trying the end tables, your videos are so helpful and couldn't have done any of these projects without ya, so thank you so so much. -Crystal

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I love that you took action and got things done... a true workshop warrior! Keep it up.

[@jamesrigelman7154]

Very nice.

[@Silent-G]

Really enjoying your channel!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.

[@KLNYC]

ok time for me to hit Home Depot now. Thanks for the tut!. Man I don't have bench saw yet. Only CS and MS, should do the job I hope

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Good for you! Let me know how it turns out.

[@YAHYA_SUMIGAR]

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[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@HeavyK.]

"This is exciting stuff."

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@stevenlittle8317]

Awesome video! Did you sand anything besides the top before staining? Thanks!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I sand all the pieces

[@TomZohl]

This is great! Been diggin all your videos. What type of nailgun are you using. I have a finish nailer which is too small for this type of application. Keep up the good work in your channel, very inspiring!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching! I use an 18 gauge with 1 1/2' nails.

[@allenthornell2763]

Do you put a finish on it?

[@MrFullcount13]

Well... after binge watching probably 5 or more hours of your videos, I think I'm going to take the plunge and try building this bench for my wife! I had a couple of questions pop up while watching this video, I'm going to purchase the pocket hole jig that Harbor Freight carries and wanted to see if you could suggest what you think the most popular size pocket hole screw is that you use the most so I can buy those along with the jig? Also, are the ones you use "fine thread" or "course thread"? Lastly, do you spray on the protective coat over the entire bench (top and base) or do you paint it on? Or is it a mixture of both? Thanks again!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Great to hear you're going to take the dive! I used 2-1/2" coarse screws with this build. The fine threaded ones are for hardwoods. You should go ahead and pick up a pack of 1 1/4" coarse if you plan on using 3/4" material in the future (soft wood, or plywood). I brush on the poly coats.

[@MrFullcount13]

Awesome! I'll be sure to let you know how it goes! :) Thanks again!@@RonniesWorkshop

[@peterpanner66]

Awesome bench, Ronnie! I just finished building my workshop (a Lowe's kit shed) and was looking for my first project to build and I think I just found it. How much does a bench like this sell for?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

That's awesome @peterpanner66 ! Let me know how it goes. Don't forget to check out my videos on how to stage it once you build it, and how to post on Facebook Marketplace. I've had good success following the strategies I teach in those videos. As far as pricing goes, it will depend on your area. I suggest looking up what similar items are selling for in your area and then start out a little higher than those. Be sure your quality is good. You can always come down in price later if need be. Good job taking action!!

[@maricurras55]

Hey Ronnie, just one question, what do you suggest for putting the screws into such tight spaces with such a long bit that comes with my Kreg jig? I had a really frustrating hard time and had to buy an angle attachment but didn’t know of another idea. Appreciate your wonderful videos.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

They have a shorter bit drive too. I use the angle attachment for those tight spaces.

[@titannub1]

Hey Ronnie, amazing video! I'm just starting woodworking and I'd love to give this piece a try. I have a problem though.... your cultist section only shows cuts for the 2x4 peices and the rest of the cuts excluding the bottom slats are spattered throughout the rest of the video. If you could post a cut list in the video info that would be amazing. Thank you so much for your inspiration and hard work.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching. I put the cutlist in the description. Let me know if it's clear enough.

[@titannub1]

@@RonniesWorkshop You sir are an amazing person! thank you so much for this. Myself and a friend of mine will be starting in on this little gem tonight. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@RonniesWorkshop]

@@titannub1 I’d love to see how it turns out!

[@BradleyBrowder]

What would be a good finish to put on top of a stained piece of furniture like this?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I like to use General Finishes in a Satin finish ( amzn.to/3tn5edg ), but it's really up to you what look you're going for. Thanks for watching!

[@Calaxt01]

Did you get any glue squeeze out on your panel? If so what did you do about it? I got all the glue out of the joint but with those rounded edges I know I wasn't able to get it all out and I'm afraid to stain it because I'm worried how it will look.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I always try to avoid much squeeze out. If I do get some I will do my best to sand as muich off as I can. Any glue residual will prohibit stain from adhering and you'll get discolortion. Just sand as much off as you can and go for it. If there is some difference try getting a paint that is close to your stain color and "fix" that area by putting some on and blending it in as best you can.

[@eltee9547]

Hello, Do you use wood conditioner before staining the wood?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

If it's a rustic piece like this I don't. For something I want a more consistent look for I do.

[@eltee9547]

@@RonniesWorkshop Thank you.

[@GDEwebmarketing]

Good Job... I will give it a try! Hey Ronnie... what measuring guide are you using in this video? Thanks Buddy

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Let me know how it turns out, Gary. I used the Kreg multi-mark tool. Thanks for watching!

[@GDEwebmarketing]

@@RonniesWorkshop Thanks Ronnie... Appreciate You!

[@Calaxt01]

For the slats did you rip down a 1x8 after cutting to length?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

I think I used a 1x10 I had on hand. Thanks for watching!

[@ad_pico5621]

Do you have the link to you “measuring guide”blue tool you used?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

This one? amzn.to/3EEwtEW

[@daveklassen7052]

Hi, quick question. You didn't show how you attached the top or slats. Did you just screw up into the top/slats, or use some other hardware? Thanks.

[@daveklassen7052]

NVM ... I for some reason missed the end, first time around ...

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@shofarsogood7504]

No cracked tops yet? I’m new to this too and not sure how much wood movement matters for this.

[@RonniesWorkshop]

None reported. I advertise as a "rustic" piece. I also tell the customer that it's an indoor piece, not for the outdoor environment. Thanks for watching.

[@kaseymortensen75]

You need to let your lumber sit and dry before assembly. If you assemble with wet lumber it will split and crack.

[@rrbaby5454]

So how much do you sell these for?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

It will depend on your area, population, taste in this style. I've sold them anywhere from $245 down to $165. The lower end is usually because I become impatient waitng for a response. The sweet spot for me seems to be around $215, somewhere in that range. Thanks for watching!

[@lucinorosas1088]

Only stain?

[@RonniesWorkshop]

Stain, paint, poly over stain, whatever you want to finish it with.