Custom Bar Build - Tutorial Style DIY Video

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Digital plans are now available at this link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408 The plans include dimensions of ALL pieces used in the video. You'll also receive a full material list, cut list, pipe foot rest dimension/sizes and several images that serve as a walkthrough.

[@lilbeezyishere]

This is the best video I’ve seen with good explanation.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it was helpful!

[@Pilot_the_Dune]

Cool build. As a woodworker myself for 20+ years, good job. My favorite part is working in shorts while wearing boots and using a router. 😅 Been there. Bringing some trees home is the fun part. Great job.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! I can’t wait for the shorts and boots weather again!

[@Blackwido88]

Story of my life... "got lucky there" Looks great man!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

A little luck never hurts! 👍🏻💪🏻

[@OutlandStation]

I'm looking at building a portable bar/ coffee counter and love the look of yours. So, naturally, I'm trying to think of ways to make this design portable...

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! You could always add heavy duty casters to the underside main frame to mobilize it 👍🏻

[@OutlandStation]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 that's definitely one of the additions I'm looking at. Ideally, I want it to fold or dismantle and pack flat, too.

[@Theandrew189]

This was an awesome video. I really liked the “oops” that were included. Those are very good points to consider when I finally build my bar.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!

[@obediahgarcia7135]

That was incredible, thank you so much. I really learned a lot

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful!

[@janiemiller280]

This is a beautiful bar! We are in the process of finishing our basement and thinking about building our own out of pine from our property. Thank you for sharing!😊

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching and feedback! Building something from your own timber would be so cool! 👍🏻

[@aceyo816]

Thanks man, I'm building a bar for the basement. It's going well. Highly satisfied

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! Best of luck with finishing it up!

[@NonaWinfree-Blount]

Beautiful job. I will try my hand at making, but I am a try beginner and don't have a lot of tools. 😊

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Good luck with the build!

[@paulnilandbbq]

Fantastic video Matt. Really useful.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Paul!

[@stephenmcloughlin1392]

Brillant video thanks for sharing will use this to build my new bar in my cabin in UK .. 😊

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardgordon3202]

That was a beautiful build. Well done

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Richard!

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Beautiful. I need this for my basement. Wanna come build one for me in Philadelphia? Lol. Dead serious. IT is awesome!

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

I have some union carpenter friends who I may hire to come over on weekends with me and help me do something just like this. Man you are talented. It is great!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Tommy! I’m about 10 hours away from Philly so I might not be able to make it anytime soon 😆 thanks for the feedback and I hope your union carpenter friends can be talked into the job!

[@smoothali1]

Mmc I need this bar for my man cave how much

[@simplygaming2280]

As I am slowly building my corner bar I can see the quality difference between yours and mine lol great video!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching, good luck finishing up your bar!

[@garvinsimmons]

I like your approach to build

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Garvin!

[@juandelatorre1982]

Very clear and easy to follow!

[@joseldiaz70]

You explain everything so well! Thank you for your tutorial, it will help me immensely!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

You’re welcome and thanks for your feedback! Good luck with your build!

[@davidbeetham8481]

Like the Footrest !!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks David!

[@renemaan3183]

Very good. I'll be making one as well now.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Awesome, good luck with the build!

[@motoxmadman]

Awesome build!! I’m designing mine now and loved the tips! Appreciate the video!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Good luck with your build!

[@rabwilson6974]

My father built a bar for the house when I was a kid. I've had that bar in my basement for the last 10 years now. I would love to have a reason to build one someday, but there's no way I'm getting rid of my dad's to do that. Another great vid🍻

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks buddy! You could always make some for a friend/neighbor/family/etc so you can give it a go!

[@rabwilson6974]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 I mentioned your vid, and my "urge" to build a bar. She said maybe build one for the back deck in the spring 😁 If I do I'll take a pic for you. Would give me a reason to go back on instagram. I got bored of it and haven't been on there in about a year now. Felt like I was seeing nothing but adds🙄

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! An outdoor bar would be sweet! And I hear ya there - I’m not active on IG very much anymore either - KZbin is where it’s at 🤟🏻

[@keywestpuma4095]

love the honey and walnut stain, looks awesome also. I love the way you cut the front corners and added 2x4 trim. The final product came out awesome🍺cheers. I liked and subscribed!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@jackmehoffer7819]

Very nice job!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@matthewgiacalone4594]

Great build. Thanks for the video. I'm glad to have found your channel.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Matthew!

[@c21nickyp25]

Cool video. Thanks for explaining your process. I am building a bar right now and this video is a big help!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Nicky! Glad it was helpful!

[@OMEGAMAN92]

Great work and inspo, cheers

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@rexagonoos4484]

thanks for the video i enjoy watch it

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching!

[@timjackson549]

Great Build!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Tim!

[@MikesLife87]

Just amazing. Thank you sir

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Michael!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Yeah that was a great build mate, and build to last that’s for sure. Enjoyed it!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Appreciate the feedback Harki! 👍🏼🤜🏼

[@Mika-ni9kd]

Top job, mate 👍

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@rhino202]

I've never seen the Z clips before. Seem pretty nice. Great video. Thinking about making my own bar in an opportune space in our basement. Thanks for showing the process (and mistakes)

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Z-clips are by far my preference to attach tops/shelves. Good luck with your build if you go for it and thanks for watching!

[@ronmerical]

Anyone have the dimensions of the bar?

[@hildahernandez6375]

Hello, he mentions in earlier comments that the bar’s dimensions were custom for the person that was intended to, and that ended up around 42” tall, 54” long and 20” deep. I’m not sure if the 54”long and 20” deep were the measurements of the finished top or the base. Looks like the base is about 48-50” inches since he said that the distance of the 2x4s in the base are around 16” apart as standard wall construction. Hope this helps, I’m trying to figure this out myself, looks like today is the day I build this for my boyfriend

[@tmn67]

Really nice job

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Tom!

[@jimbuechler3828]

where did you get the v clips for your shelving. I don't see them listed in the materials list

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Here's the links to both the z-clips and expansion brackets: Z clip fasteners: amzn.to/3iTyFOa Table top expansion brackets: amzn.to/3enW6gE

[@wixlynsworld1965]

that was a great built to see. I like the fact that you explained everything in detail. looks perfect!!!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!!

[@gerrywashington8813]

This turned out great, excellent work. Do you have a PDF of the plans?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Gerry, I don’t have plans available at this time unfortunately

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@H4x0r1]

Bravo simply par excellence!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@joshb8105]

I thought the color seemed a bit too dark but like what you did. You took some dead space gave you your own room and left enough on the other side of the wall. You could probably do an entire video on how you handle the smoke.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks josh! Appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

[@moncheeka]

Great tutorial. I think I'd rather outsource the job, would cost me a fortune to buy all those tools you used, and I'd probably never use them again! 😂

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! The tool costs certainly add up over time! 😅

[@vortex3648]

Hello ! Whats the height of the bar ? Nice work !!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! It’s ~42” tall 👍🏻

[@robertson790]

Great video. I will use this for my pub shed. Regarding the mistake, wouldn't it have been easier just to remove the middle board that was preventing you from dropping down the shelf and then screwing it back on, rather than removing all the tongue and groove boards? I'm sure I'm missing something.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching! Yes, that would’ve worked as well - there’s really no specific reason I didn’t do that, I guess popping the tongue & groove boards off was just the first thing I thought of 👍🏻

[@bryanfontaine9627]

Nice build. I’m building a bar soon. How far off the ground is the foot rest?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Standard height is about 6” off the ground 👍🏻

[@MichaelWilliams-wp4iw]

Nice job bud!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@hildahernandez6375]

Hello MMCC_Woodshop, do you remember the length of the 1” black pipe you used? Looks like 2 of the 24” on the front and for the sides maybe a 12”?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I believe those are correct. If you made it longer or wider you could always adjust the pipe measurements as well 👍🏻

[@davidberner6206]

Fantastic thanks

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanlee1977]

Very beautiful man! I’ve been browsing around for some inspiration and this was perfect for some ideas, tips and tricks! Thanks!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching and glad it was useful!

[@Curtis86]

You may want to put a comma after beautiful. Lol

[@BuckysCustoms]

Awesome build!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Bucky!

[@mackmaciel1154]

Very Nice

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Mack!

[@eugenebreen1632]

Very nice build. Do you have the dimensions for this build?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Eugene! Honestly I was completely winging this build and didn’t record any dimensions.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@acadieman1796]

First off great work on that bar! Do you ever use minwax wood pre-conditionner? If so what are your thoughts is it worth using?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Yes, I do sometime. It definitely helps with a smoother color and keeps the blotchiness down 👍🏻

[@diegomoreno2070]

Hello Mr Matt awesome job exactly what i need can you please share a list of wood material and qty that you used to make this bar please!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Diego, thanks! This was somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 2x4s, 20ish tongue and groove 8’ boards, and 6 2x10x8s. You may have some leftover cutoffs from all that, and I would have used 2x10x10s instead if they had them

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@davidsilva6830]

I absolutely love this build! It would be awesome if you made a separate set of digital plans making the bar 3 feet longer.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! I wish I could customize plans.. I outsource them so unfortunately I can’t do much for custom sizes. You may be able to extend all the measurements in the plans by 36” to get a rough idea 👍🏻

[@wendimccain8580]

Maybe you could have put the bar on it's side and put the bottom shelf in from the bottom instead of the top? No need to take off tongue groove? I've made tons of errors and I'm always trying to figure out how to correct them.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

That might’ve worked, I’m not sure if I thought to try that. I’m with you though, always trying to fix my errors 😆

[@pavanvallabhaneni2749]

Great tutorial. Do you have a drawing of the design with any measurements for beginners?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Pavan! I don’t unfortunately, I was compelled winging this one

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@MegaHyZer]

awesome build! Really enjoyed the video! About how many hours did this build take to complete, and what was the total material cost?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Probably around 10-15hrs or so, roughly $250ish in materials. The black iron pipe gets expensive very quickly though!

[@DanielArcentales-ut9xx]

How many two by fours did you use? Approximately? I am going to do this build this weekend. Thank you.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Daniel, I believe I used about 8. Good luck with your build!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@johnaustin1825]

How wide is the bar top? How long is the L shaped bit?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Rough figures are ~15” wide and 5.5’ long

[@derekharp2805]

Question: why didn't you notch out the shelves to fit around the studs? Wouldn't they lay flat against the front end of the bar

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

That would’ve worked, I just had it in my mind already to do it this way I suppose

[@derekharp2805]

What was the length of your wings? Also, any advice on what type of wood would be good for outdoor use?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I can’t remember dimensions unfortunately as I was just cutting everything to length as I was going along. Teak wood is probably the best for outdoors, but very expensive. Treated pine will work fine as well 👍🏻

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@theslackiller]

got the dimensions you used , looks nice

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching!

[@theslackiller]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 do you have the dimensions? Thanks

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@theslackiller I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@AnthonyAttard-ix2cb]

For the Mistake, I’m guessing it wouldn’t have fit from bottom up in, as if you laid the entire bar on its back and came from what normally would of been the ground up in.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

That might have worked - I didn't think to try it that way. At the time it seemed easier to just pop the tongue and groove panels on the side back off.

[@timholtmeier8146]

What was your framing height? Love it.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Tim! The height of the 2x4 frame before adding the top was right at 40".

[@timholtmeier8146]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Thank you

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@carlosf23]

Exelent job

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Carlos!

[@carlosf23]

I'll build this beautiful bar and I hope finish well.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Awesome, good luck with the build!

[@lakemalars4197]

where can i find any building plans with mesurements?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I didn’t record any plans or measurements for this one unfortunately

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@sirkeibner1270]

A wise woodworker once said , in woodworking you dont do mistakes , you create a oppertunity mmay be inlay HAHAH

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

😆 I like that way of thinking!

[@ThaoLe-vi9wh]

Very nice. How high the bar ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! It was 42” tall

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@arkadandfortuna1582]

Question: do u have the dimensions of the bar? I can’t find them anywhere on your pages. Just need to know the amount of space I need before I purchase the plans as I’m aiming for a tight space in the basement I’m guessing I’ll need a 5ftx3ft space but it’s just a guess.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Rough dimensions are 42” tall, 66” long, 30” wide. The plans can always be manipulated to make the bar shorter or longer

[@kevinrose2722]

Looking at making a home bar. What dimensions is the bar

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

This was 42” tall, 54” long, 20” deep

[@kevinrose2722]

Ty for getting back to me. This definitely will help !

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@a-1autoelectric627]

😀Awesome!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@jessicamallett1214]

Love it

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Jessica!

[@nickmcgovern3548]

About how much did this cost in lumber and stain ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Roughly ~$300ish

[@goystv9364]

i like it so much sir...d best & i love ur style very creative...i will support & follow ur videos from Philippines GOY'S TV

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching and following!

[@goystv9364]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 always welcome sir

[@bcz105]

How many tongue and groove boards and what size are needed for the job?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I believe it was around 20 of the tongue and groove boards 👍🏻

[@bcz105]

Thanks!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@jimmendoza4625]

What size screws did you use?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Use either 2 or 2.5” for the main frame assembly 👍🏻

[@tonyabanks7909]

I want one made

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I wish I could ship them! There’s plans available with dimensions down in the comments if you decide to give it a shot for yourself!

[@richardwolfe9505]

Are plans available for this project?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Not at this time, I’m going to try to make plans in the near future as several others have requested plans as well. Thanks for watching!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@alainmartell1595]

NICE 👍🏻 PRICE?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Roughly $200-$250ish in materials

[@alainmartell1595]

Thank you for your video, it inspires me to make mine and if your video is very good to achieve my dream.

[@octo1822]

What was the general cost of it?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Roughly $250 in materials

[@devanfreeman9059]

How many does the bar seat and what are your final dimensions?!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

It would easily seat 3, dimensions were ~ 54” long, 20” wide, and 42” tall

[@devanfreeman9059]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 thank you so much! I'm so excited to try this myself!!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@ThaRealSO100]

What size is the black iron pipe??

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

1” 👍🏻

[@ThaRealSO100]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 ok thanks replied right on time. Im at home depot now. Did you happen to get it from there and all you fittings are 1 inch right ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I got everything from Lowe’s - there isn’t a Home Depot nearby. Yep, the fittings will need to be the same size as the pipe

[@bugajk25]

How much did materials cost

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Roughly $250-$350

[@theslackiller]

i built one , used my dimensions , close to yours though

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! Glad you were able to build one!

[@nicolasbernardini3413]

How much did this all cost?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Roughly $250-$300 in materials

[@aodsuperman]

This is nice but you didn’t provide any dimensions how tall is it how wide is it

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

42” tall, 20” deep

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@blokeslife604]

Do you have plans for this?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I do not unfortunately, sorry!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@victormruiz3136]

can you add the dimensions and sizes for the bar

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I was winging this one on the fly and don’t have the dimension recorded unfortunately, but if I recall this ended up somewhere around 42” tall, 5’ long, and 20” or so deep.

[@victormruiz3136]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 thank you

[@rajenvydelingum4661]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 u mean 20 in width

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@AlexRodriguez-do9jx]

Could you please add the dimensions of the frame in the description 🙏

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hi Alex, I was completely winging this build and didn’t record and dimensions n unfortunately

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@BrentonJohnson-l4k]

What are the dimensions or did I miss them?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Brenton, rough dimensions were 42” tall, 54” long, and 20” deep. I was winging this design and really didn’t record anything plans wise other than the final dimensions 👍🏻

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@maxnovakovics2568]

18:15 definitely glove up. Your skin absorbs solvents and they get processed through the liver and kidneys. Big problems later!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Great point - I never considered the transdermal absorption - thanks for the reminder!

[@derekharp2805]

What are the dimensions of the bar?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

It was approximately 5’ long, 42” tall, and 20” deep

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@CrazyMarty]

in your description you tell everyone where to buy tools all the way down to the GoPro. But you never told anyone the size of the bar.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I didn’t record dimensions, but the pipe is 1” black iron. Pretty sure the two main pieces across the front are 24” in length connected with a T and then two 90degree elbows on the sides.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I now have plans for this available at the following link! mmccwoodshop.etsy.com/listing/1652222408

[@CrazyMarty]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Cool. I already copied your design. Kinda. But things got put on hold because the RV park I wanted to buy would not qualify for a business loan. The guy screwed up the books on the business. So I'll be building one from scratch with lake front property. So if you want to know the in's N out's of building an RV park, be sure to fallow along.

[@ahelpinghandpropertymanage235]

Why does it look so short?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

This was the size the recipients requested 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@woodytobiasjr.8305]

Yeah, not gonna happen. Something more Homer Simpsonesque methinks

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Haha on par with the spice rack!

[@dougg4633]

Looks short

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

The dimensions were provided and made to size by the recipients of the bar 🤷🏻‍♂️ it ended up fitting well for the space that they had. Thanks for watching and for the feedback!