building my dream workbench

[@ResinEssenceByCheri]

You should have your own tv show. I’d watch you all day.

[@jdcleary]

A.B.S.O.L.U.T.E.L.Y Stunning!!! 🤩

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Jonathan! I’m glad you enjoyed the build!

[@ondrahalouzka8572]

This is the first video from you i watched, and i had no idea who you are. I thought, from production quality and the overall look and feel of the video, that I'm watching a 1 million+ subscriber channel. Instant subscribe!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Appreciate the kind words! Happy to have you here!

[@EvanDunville]

Wow that's really awesome!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CMRWoodworks]

Haha. The „from future“ sign, lol 😂

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

You’re the only one that noticed. Haha.

[@CMRWoodworks]

@@WoodcraftBySuman the whole video was great man, but that first sign clip made me laugh, haha

[@mazeroo41woodworking]

Freakin sweet!

[@eoinhwrdirl]

That's an obscene amount of exotics for a workbench! I love it!!!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

😁

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

Wow! Dream workbench.... My benches are made of OSB and 2x4's LOL! Sweet shop! 😎

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

With current price of OSB, yours might be more valuable! Best workbench is the one you have. Hope you're making a lot of sawdust on it!

[@richardmarquardt6246]

Wow, beautiful bench! Great job of assembly.

[@BlakePizzey]

Wow, I love this bench. I've been eyeing that Andy Klein vice for a while.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I had to wait 8-9m to get a hold of the vice as there were a lot of supply chain issues. I believe he currently has them in stock to ship within a few days. Installation, especially if you want to recess the acrylic flush, can be a bit tricky. Regardless, totally worth it. It's an awesome vise.

[@bansheeindahouz7594]

That is an absolutely gorgeous workbench!!! Bravo!!! On another matter: how in the world do you not have 100x the number of subs?! That is a tragedy with the amazing videos you are able to put out!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

That is high praise! Thank you foe the kind words. Maybe someday more people will find my videos. Until then, I’ll focus on making better and better videos :) Thank you so much for watching!

[@errolpereira8292]

@@WoodcraftBySuman earned my sub. Great work Suman!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@errolpereira8292 hey thanks! Welcome aboard!

[@crankstonshnord6591]

Looks amazing!! I'd been contemplating making a bench out of mahogany for a while, but always hesitated. You might have just convinced me haha

[@monkeyfaceII]

Suman this bench is a multimillion view project!! Great ida love the metal and wood thing.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Carlos! For now, the algorithm isn't about the video but I sure am proud of how it came out.

[@NelsonWoodworks]

That bench looks absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Nelson! Really happy with how it came out.

[@austinbowles]

I'm a bit mad since I've been waiting for a notification from you but youtube hasn't been notifying me of your videos. Great video though 👌!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

😱 darn YT does funny things. I appreciate you watching!

[@MasonWoodshop]

This is amazing! I didn't think anyone could challenge The Wood Whisperer's love for purple heart, but you're the new purple heart champ!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. Thanks. It’s such an annoying wood to work with but looks stunning.

[@timothyoutman7427]

Beautiful bench 👍

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Timothy! Thank you for watching.

[@bigskymaker]

Killer bench man….That’s right up my style alley…and also love steel and wood. Well done

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much! Yea lot of folks make complicated bench and they sure look pretty. I like mine clean and simple. Glad we have similar taste

[@bigskymaker]

@@WoodcraftBySuman for sure. Sleek and simple

[@FridayWorkshop]

That’s so beautiful!!! I’d never be able to use it as a workbench. I’d move it into the house and use it as an heirloom furniture table.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. I can't wait to use and abuse the crap out of it. Though, one day, i hope it turns into an accent furniture if/when no one wants to do woodworking anymore.

[@prayertool]

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking. …. The new dining table honey!

[@mdsarker8972]

Excellent work . ❤️

[@AaBb-cs7qo]

That bench kicks @$$...liked and subscribed! Keep it up

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. Thanks! The color is still holding up and doing pretty well

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

That's a really nice workbench! Love the purple heart top. Great job and great video!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much!

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Absolutely beautiful. That workbench is nicer than any single thing that I own. I love everything about this video!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks man. Really appreciate it. Minus some Japanese chisels, I'd say this is also one of the nicer things i've got around. haha.

[@DebtFreeDIY]

Great work Suman! Turned out fantastic! Great vid! Keep it up man! 👊💯

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks! Glad you liked the vid. Cheers!

[@anatexis_the_first]

That's insane. I guess that slab top has cost more in purple heart than I have spent on all my woodworking projects combined (okay yeah, I'm just at the start of woodworking, but it's been a busy year even so). If I may ask, what was the cost of all that purple heart? And also, your videos are crazy good. Well structured, editing is VERY good, and everything you do is neatly explained and showed. I'll give you 2-3 more years and then you'll be up there with Rob Cosman, Rex Krüger etc.

[@Gotmovezlikejagga]

Beautiful work bench! Subbed

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks and welcome!

[@arcarioandsons]

Wow this content if fire! Also... That's an insane workbench!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Hey thanks! Appreciate hearing positive feedback :)

[@billymacmakes]

That is a slick looking workbench! Well done.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Billy! Really appreciate the kind words!

[@gXXrGoNe]

This thing is beautiful. And I love the metal base!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@SawForgeGarage]

Awesome build my friend. I really like that you put rubber on for the vise. I'll most likely be doing that in the near future. Cheers

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Highly recommend it. Adds a ton of extra grip without marring the workpiece. Taylor Tools sells the cork rubber with adhesive backing.

[@SawForgeGarage]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Right on, thank again. 🤛

[@ltmbcb26]

That bench looks great! Nice work man

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words

[@Hvn1957]

Lol! That is simply awesome. I suspect it’s also one of the heaviest benches I’ve ever seen. Love your style and your open, happy presence. Great stuff.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. I didn't film the part where I flipped it to flatten the other side. Because I didn't want to document my potential death as it definitely would capture news headlines with video evidence. Thanks for watching Victor! Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@DuxDucis77]

Impressive build! I love the vibrant colours.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank man! If there is a wood out there with a natural color to that of my channel theme, gotta do it! haha. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for watching!

[@bgirdler]

Great bench man! First bench I've ever seen in purpleheart and it looks great!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Ben!

[@AJBuiltThis]

What an incredible bench and video. You absolutely killed it dude!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks AJ! Appreciate it!

[@bcrou712]

Dude, you rock. Awesome all around, I quickly subscribed

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Welcome aboard! I promise to keep trying to make better and better videos.

[@mackenziemill]

Great informative video, wow that bench is stunning! new here from the Woodworking KZbinrs group. That vise is a piece of art, gorgeous. I can't wait to watch you go viral

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks MacKenzie! Really appreciate the kind words

[@JARMade]

Dang calling me out on my workbench that has been in the works for a few months now haha! I need to finish that thing ASAP

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

It is one of those projects that is easy to drag along. But the sooner you finish, quicker you can put it to service. Good luck with your build!

[@brotherbo43]

NICE 👍

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks!

[@ShepherdsWorkbench]

That workbench turned out awesome! I love all the purple hart and the metal accents in the dog holes it turned out awesome! Out of curiosity how much did all of that purple hart cost?

[@emiliorosas1346]

Amazing

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MakingMadeSimple]

I love your filming style! That workbench looks awesome, by the way! I saw your channel on JAR Made's latest video, and I look forward to seeing more of your stuff!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Awesome! Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words.

[@AlaskaWorkshop]

Just found your channel, love your style and editing. Well done, new sub.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Hey thanks! Glad to have you here!

[@emilymorris556]

This is a really cool, unique design, and I bet it will age beautifully! The fishing line tip for detecting twist is great-I'm assuming if there is twist, that there would be a gap between the two lines where they meet, right? Thanks for another quality video :)

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

That is exactly right. If there is twist from corner to corner, there will be visible gap between the strings. Sometimes you have to swap the bottom string with the top just to make sure one isn’t pushing the other down when they’d normally be further apart. If you’re ever making a router flattening rail setup on sawhorses, the exact same technique can be used to make sure the rails are complaner. So when you go to flatten the slab, it’ll be perfectly flat.

[@koalafan1576]

Were you able to weld the frame yourself or did you have to hire someone? I love the look of the black tubing as well as many other times. The twin turbo vise is amazing. I can’t wait to buy one when I get to make my own bench.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Welded it myself

[@terristroh3965]

Wowza!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Glad you liked it 😄

[@Lincolnstww]

Bench dogs clip was the winner

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

The picture of the dog on a bench? haha. I tried to get my dog on a bench but apparently he hates listening to me.

[@houseofbraxtonwoodworking]

Beautiful workbench!! That thing is an absolute unit! Curious though, whats the technique called where you "come from the future" to talk over whats going on? That is pretty cool!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you! I’m not 100% sure but I believe it is a split screen double/clone. It can look seamless if the lighting is maintained exactly the same.

[@baranquillero12]

What a challenge jajaja great choice of wood, I might copy you but we will be see. How was the PH to hand plane, I had a pain doing it. Anyways great videos keep up the great work.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I have a helical head planer/jointer and it did reasonably okay. Such a fibrous wood to work with and very tareout prone, as you probably already know. I did not try to handplane it. It is possible but might need a super high angle blade to reduce tarehout. Thanks for watching!

[@baranquillero12]

@@WoodcraftBySuman yes I found that out the hardway, built a PH & Padauk desk and handplaned it smooth. Never again. Jajaja

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@baranquillero12 haha. We all have to give it a try. Just in case it works. It doesn’t. Bust just in case.

[@GraffWoodshop]

This is epic!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Josh!

[@koalafan1576]

How is the bench treating you so far? I’d love to build a fancy bench one day.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

It’s great! Been a workhorse in the shop. Haven’t skipped a beat

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

doooooooooooope

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

You da real MVP

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Enjoyed the fun transitions. That’s a BEEFY workbench top. I live near 3M headquarters and many friends work there. Their adhesives and abrasives are used everywhere around us. Chances are if someone has dental work they have 3M glue in there. All of our cars are sanded with 3M product too. Automotive industry uses insane amounts of abrasives.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Agreed. 3M has a huge presence in abrasives and adhesives space. For such seemingly mundane products, they sure innovate quite a lot. Love it

[@scatwater]

That is a great build for a bench and very inspiring. I love the metal wood look also. I have to ask are you thinking in the future of adding drawers or more shelving?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks! The space is very commendable to a cabinetry addition for storage. Though, I may not pursue it because I’ll be adding a ton more storage under my French cleat wall. I’ll probably use the bench space to hold commonly used jigs instead. It’s all up in the air though.

[@leoisidro5476]

I am quite curious as to how much all those exotics cost in total as I am really thinking about building this. lol

[@pavelow235]

2:32 You can never have too many clamps.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I'm always a sucker for clamp sales. lol

[@kz.irudimen]

The 3M cubitron abrasives are stupidly good ... I'm broke but I refuse to use anything else after trying them. They last so much longer than the cheap ones it actually makes 0 sense to go cheap. And if you use a rubber cleaning bar to clean them they last even longer ... and when you're done using them with the ROS you can still use them by hand lol. Those things are insane.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I agree with everything you said and will add that the cross type shape of the abrasive to non-abrasive ultimately produces a more random scratch pattern than a conventional sandpaper. It truly is a more superior sandpaper and I look forward to transitioning to them completely as my festool granat paper runs out.

[@kz.irudimen]

@@WoodcraftBySuman btw it's great to see your channel hit 1k subs, when I sub'd you had like 150 and I was blown away by the quality of your videos and work. Hope you keep it up, love your energy :) Thank you for the videos

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@kz.irudimen oh I remember your comments from early in the process. I can’t thank you enough for choosing to watch my videos and engaging with views/likes/comments. As a small channel, it means the world to me. Hopefully we can keep it going and the channel goes somewhere bigger and better. I appreciate ya.

[@DanH37ww]

I watched a previous video of yours and wondered "man did he make that whole workbench out of purple heart or did he stain it". I'm glad you made this video to answer my question. Here is a follow up. Care to share how much that purple heart cost to build that bench?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. It’s about 90 board feet of Purple Heart. Prices vary by region but can be anywhere from $8-15/bf.

[@DanH37ww]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Thanks for responding. Looks really good man!

[@michaelweidner9018]

Wow.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank! :)

[@vikassm]

Ok there's no way I can find purple heart for semi-insane prices in Bangalore, India 😂 But theres Padauk wood which is abundantly available here, and could look pretty (although it darkens hugely through air exposure, sunlight exposure and also when polished)

[@chadkrause8406]

Did you do anything to slow the purple progressing to brown?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Not particularly. It usually turns to crimson and then towards black. I’m okay with that color change over time. No point in fighting nature on a workbench.

[@MumrikDK]

Jesus, the material budget...

[@awildschuetz1]

What a great project to commemorate crossing the 1K subscribers threshold! Congrats, Suman! That's the nicest workbench I've ever seen, and would be scared to mar it...that would be enough to make me clinch my ass cheeks itself! 🤣

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. Thanks Aaron! The vice came just in time for the 1k mark. I actually already have a little specks of weld splatter on it and plan to use the crap out of it. Thankfully the top is plenty thick to resurface multiple times. I was super nervous about doing such a big glue-up as a dare to save time. Glad it worked out. lol

[@sanho1988]

I like my women as i like this workbench, ebony with purpleheart

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I legitimately thought you were gonna say Thicc. lol

[@NerderousRage]

There’s not a prettier bench out there.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Jay! Puts a smile on my face every time I use it :)

[@PatriotMango]

how many BF was that bro?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I initially purchased 120bf but probably ended up using about 85-90.