Cutting a GIANT Hole in my new Workbench // Part 2

[@ShopNation]

Build Plans (in or mm) : bit.ly/3QWVIbE **NEW** Smaller Version Build Plans: bit.ly/3QVWciv

[@timprince731]

can you elaborate on the router lift in the next video? i.e. briefly how it works and what type of router (fixed base or hand held) they are designed to incorporate.

[@Phattie763]

Hey man, clean out your nailer and add a dry lube to all moving parts and any place a nail contacts. WD40 makes a dry lube spray that works great.

[@dst286]

Buy urself 12v installation driver by Milwaukee and also the kreg forman please

[@ChristopherBurton-gp4ls]

youve got one of the ugliest generation corvettes ever made. you should sell that piece of sh**. its embarrassing

[@RichardRUPERT]

Without giving away,too much, where in midwest? Thanks. And what do you think of doubling up shop vac for dust collection on mitre saw?

[@whatistug]

Always refreshing to see others struggle with projects as much as I do. Thanks for keeping your content fun and approachable

[@MegaStullenandy]

I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!

[@michaelfahim5878]

The screwup and bacon were the best part, glad you kept it in the video. Those mishaps make the avg joe feel more comfortable when tackling projects of their own.

[@SimplifyingChaos]

YT is all about perfection, and I am bored with it. Thank you for showing everyone you are human! The work you have done on this channel is epic. You mentioned that you felt compelled to make a cut because of YT eyes. That is a lot of pressure, you all know us beginners are going to cut those corners square off. Please don't stop with your epic videos.

[@daviddeblois7766]

Just purchased these plane, blown away by the level of engineering and design. Glad to support someone who puts this kind of effort into his product. Well done, and can't wait to get to work. Will post progress pics as I progress through this project.

[@saltboy9]

Thank you so much for leaving in the mistakes and showing we are all human. I love the work and the integrity. The mistakes help show us that it is okay and can be over come. I am new to the channel and working on the back library and looking forward to more greatness to come!

[@mavrick561]

Dude, I love that you make mistakes and have no shame in sharing them with us. You'd think some of the other KZbin woodworkers out there are gods they way they don't ever show their screw ups. Thanks for being a "regular joe" like the rest of us!

[@dannyoktim9628]

Agreed, one thing I've learned early on is to own your mistakes, shows character and builds respect. Peers will be more willing to help you move forward.

[@hayter1234]

I feel you added alot more of your personality in this build and it was great. Be yourself, the community loves it.

[@ShopNation]

Great feedback, thanks!

[@TheBowery22]

Travis, on behalf of the internet...thank you for the mitred corners! 👍🏻😆

[@Xhilong]

I know this is an older upload, but I love how you show your mistakes. And putting in you center panel the wrong way is definitely something we have all done.

[@jefflee6711]

Helpful hint for MDF: Since you are mounting your router lift directly on an MDF rabbet you can soak the area where the jack screws will be with super glue. Once it dries it will create a solid surface less susceptible to denting from the perimeter screws on the router lift. I use that trick to strengthen MDF.

[@birdieerdie2349]

That's a great tip

[@Kajo123456]

5:55 - the nail gun - check if the hammer inside does not have damaged tip and if it's well lubricated. and of course, remove any dirt that may have accumulated around any moving parts.

[@edreynoldssr8910]

The size is perfect 48"x72". I built mine the same last year, I used 1"MDF for the top and walnut trim on the sides, it's your shop and your in it a lot, so why shouldn't it look nice? I've been working with wood since 1966. It's always fun to be working in the shop. I'll send a picture of mine, you'll see what I did, and those feet you used are like mine and they do work great. Awesome job. Keep it up

[@BKMakes]

the Travis realization was priceless, great content!

[@davidchristianbuilds]

Dude, watching you hammer in every brad nail had me cracking up 😂 I just dealt with the same thing on my Ryobi Airstrike and ended up taking it all apart and added a generous amount of silicone lubricant to the inside piston. Worked like a charm!

[@cliffgroce1492]

Perfect timing, got my top attached last night! I also had fun with the flush trimming, except mine was on top, and I clipped a chunk off a corner and can’t find it! That was after I installed the stretchers on the wrong sides ha. Overall the build is going good, I took a lot of time making sure everything was as flat as possible before installing the top as well. Regarding the brad nailer issue, the only suggestion I have is making sure you have a fresh battery in it.

[@alainnecordova2308]

Great vid man, try cleaning the tip of the nailing gun by opening up the tip as if it had a jam. Then use a little DW40 to allow it to slide better. I notice that mine will actually stop shooting the nail altogether when it builds up grit. I thought it was broken but after cleaning the area of the tip that the firing pin slides over with a clean rag and spraying a little DW40 it worked like new. It’s not meant to have grease so i wouldn’t try that. Also, shoot a few nails into scrap first to clear out the DW40 or it will get your work piece dirty.

[@jimmitch923]

Love the bench! ...and you're honesty in mistakes made. Well done Sir!

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Enjoying the building process. I am currently in the design phase for a new mobile work bench in our shop and honestly have been avoiding it because of the cold weather we have been having (I'm cheap when it comes to running the heat)... but today the casters came in so no more excuses lol. Stay warm and welcome to the north!

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I like that you own your mistakes and leave them in the video👍👍👍

[@waynea.9083]

Love the video so far! Would like to build one as soon as I get rid of the mess in my garage. Also, thanks for showing the mistakes we all make but hope no one actually sees. It really brings the videos home for us, the weekend warriors.

[@bsmooth5487]

Does everything that a good workbench should. Fold and unfolds with ease! Clamps are sturdy and easy to use. ++++!

[@DarrenCharron]

Man I like that table. I am going to be buying your plans. I am just building my dream wood shop. It only took me 50 years but this is the nicest table I’ve seen yet and I’ll post it on my KZbin as a video when I am done as well.

[@kennethkehmna1237]

I like that you aren’t shy about sharing the “WTF did I do that for” moments. There’s a good chance I’d do all of those things and then some!

[@ube2slow]

Lol.... the drawer slide thing and the magnets, UGH! I love it when people leave in their mistakes. We're all human, god knows I've done it before myself. Ohhhh, how I hate those stupid bearings on the router bit! And the bacon bit was good too :) Good info and entertaining.

[@LittleShadowWoodcraft]

I know this build was a couple of years ago. But I have to just come on here and say that I love the humble and humorous look at some of the mistakes you made along the way. Particularly needing to hand saw the edge banding. None of us are perfect and it’s good to see people make light of it. 😊😂

[@cliff5240]

Thanks for leaving the mistakes in, it helps us mere mortals remember there is no such thing as perfect woodworkers. Also I was happy to see the snow outside your garage window, I know I am not the only one suffering with cold and snow here in Indiana -- fortunately I have a heated building :)

[@ChrisHornberger]

YES! Air FLOW, not vacuum, is what makes dust collection better. Good on you for getting that way early in the process.

[@marshallbrummel1860]

Travis, Thank you for sharing your trials and tribulations, it makes for an entertaining and learning experience.

[@michaelprince814]

I've never seen those style of castor wheels before. Very nice

[@jjk8383]

I had that same issue with my Ridgid Brad and 15-Ga Finish Nailer. Sent in for repair more often than I can count....I fixed it by replacing them with Milwaukee ;)

[@rickeyross22]

Second this, couldnt even trim out 1/4 of a house with out it going back to HD 2x so it was replaced by a pasload, then went with a Milwaukee also because I needed more guns

[@josephgill9878]

Had that issue with a ridgid finish nailer. Just got it back from repair. Not a huge deal for me because I have plenty of pneumatic nailers

[@davem4256]

You probably need to replace the flux capacitor in your brad nailer, it worked for me. the segment with your little helper is adorable, the dog almost got a bite!

[@OtterBeSwimming]

Nice build, thanks for answering the questions on the casters and how everything was put together. I wonder if air powered nailers have the same issue or not? Let everyone know what you learn on the nailer.

[@scottallen606]

Just added a router lift to the ext wing of my table saw. I've been waiting to come up with a good enclosure. Think I just found a GREAT ONE!!! Magnets are the magic to key to everything. Thanks!

[@tlheingrunst]

Love your creativity very thought provoking and great presentation as always , keep up the great work, wont be long and your shop apprentice will be running things

[@barnyardkh4]

Nice workbench! I may have to get a set of plans myself. I think you're going to find that the router box air flow needs to be adjustable (assuming you are going to have fence dust collection up top). As you change bit size and thus fence clearance , you have to be able to compensate with the air flow below. As someone already said, the router has to have ample air to keep cool, esp. when routing big jobs with extended routing time.

[@bkelevate]

Glad you like the Kreg track saw. Would love to see a full review video of it some day. Keep seeing it teased in videos. For brad nailer I’d make sure you’re using the biggest battery you have for it. I know some tools work better with higher Ah batteries.

[@Booyamakashi]

i must say... nice execution and improvisation when bearing broke - need is mother of innovation :)

[@Bward216]

I've gone through 3 of those rigid airless nail guns. Same issue every time. Works great and then doesn't drive the nail all the way.... I've asked you if you've encountered this before when I saw you had it. I just went back to the air nailers I had. Little extra work but drives it all the way home every time

[@simonmarcoux5879]

A few tips and comments: 1) it is much easier to route the edge by flipping the top instead of working uspide down. However, I assume that it is extremely heavy and you were alone. 2) For low quality router bit with bearing, you need to tight them every time you use them. I'm glad you didn't injure yourself with them tho. 3) Extremely nice work table!! I love it :D

[@dapper98374]

You know how when you find an awesome TV series with some episodes released but not all of them yet? Watching these first 2 videos without the third is like that! Haha Can't wait for Video 3! Great videos.

[@MrGeroth]

Great job. Thanks for sharing. Bet that table saw is a Sawstop.

[@davesmale6792]

Suggested dust collection improvements for the router... make the box bigger and drill holes in the top.i did this with mine, virtually no dust !

[@wobblycoffee1781]

Currently awaiting my Plywood delivery. Frames done ✔ Next step is side & bottom panels, I think it is step 8. Knew to woodworking so not rushing. Looking forward to part 3. Regards

[@JohnBuildsIt]

Brad nailer solution: buy the Gen2 Milwaukee. Haha nice build man!

[@jonnyboy1116]

Getting props from John Heisz means you're definitely in the upper echelon

[@adammilne8056]

The gen 2 milwaukee is phenomenal

[@TheRPhelps24]

Even though these cordless nailers try to present low maintenance, I still have to clean and lube the firing mechanism area where you would normally disassemble to clear a jam on my makita cordless. Also solves the problem of the firing pin not retracting all the way back up letting a new nail slide forward.

[@jammin60psd]

Love my Gen2 milwaukee

[@TheHobbyShop1]

Kudos for showing the mistakes. We all have them. I know I have some on every project. Did an internet search for the nailer not sinking the nails and there definitely seems to be some issues on that nailer model but no real solution that I could find. Rigid forum had a thread on it. The HD website had some inquiries also but the only answer provided multiple times was to call customer support. 😩

[@9seven9seven24]

I think the cold effects the brad nailer. I live in Canada a my ryobi cordless nailer doesn't work when it's cold either, if I put it by my wood stove in the shop for about 10 minutes it works fine. Maybe store it in your house until you need it. Great build so far .I love the Kreg ACS by the way thanks for costing me $1400 Canadian lol

[@Samcraftcom]

I really appreciate your humanity of the project and your content as a whole. Too many KZbin creators portray perfection that only dis-serves (is that a word?) the viewers. I keep it real on my channel and always enjoy you doing the same! BTW you better dust of the wife's 'vette before she sees it! LOL Take care dude!

[@mikesgarage5066]

Little man is getting big!! Bench looks great!

[@N8FLY]

My OCD kicked in at 9:59...you can see driving the screw forced the two top pieces apart. Nice build though! I really enjoy your channel!

[@MrFFP123]

As always quality video Travis! Can't wait for #3, pretty sure I'm building this when my shop(garage) is no longer less than 20 degrees F!

[@richardbrown5057]

really like the background for your second into (Vette). Thank you for keeping in the little mishaps you have along the road. Reminds us that even the really good woodworkers out there make mistakes.

[@RLLWoodworks]

Really coming along nicely man. Appreciate you sharing the mistakes!

[@tdwz1652]

your cordless nailer would drive me crazy Haha you persevered through every non sunk nail though lol great work bench looks really nice

[@joecovino]

I had the same problem with my ridgid hyperdrive brushless brad nailer. Ridgid told me to take back to Home Depot tool desk for repair. When I did they told me ~8 weeks! So I went to HD customer service and told them. My receipt was loaded into Ridgid LSA website so I pulled it up. They gave me a gift card for the purchase price (about 1.5 years ago) and I bought a dewalt pancake compress combo kit with a pneumatic Brad nailer. I’m much happier and the nail head is below the surface!

[@fancher1959]

Travis, thanks for talking about the stringers to which you mount the casters. I had that same question. I was planning on modifying the design to double-up that stringer and set into a blind mortise in the post. I’ll adjust the dimensions on the plan set that I bought from your Etsy store.

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Router lift install, very helpful. I felt your pain with the magnets. Good work. 🇦🇺👴🏻

[@michaelmaldari1446]

I do not have a battery operated brad nailer, but I've had this happen with my pneumatic guns after I made the mistake of using 18ga brad nails with my 16ga nailer. The nails would not go in all the way and the gun would jam. Good luck! Great build so far.

[@beksinski]

I use those caster wheels often. They are awesome.

[@milesdrury7230]

My electric brad nailer did the same thing - if you set it too high, it seems to actually reduce the power, so back it off slightly and it works out better. Not sure why mine does that, but that worked.

[@CarlosFandandgo]

Superb build, can't wait to see the next vid.

[@r54070]

A tip for nailing hardwood that my dad showed me many, many years ago. Cut the head off of a small (4d) finish nail and chuck the nail in your drill. Now drill yourself a pilot hole with the nail and follow up by pounding in a 4d finish nail in the hole you just created. Works well with hammer and nail not sure of an air nailer alternative but hope this helps.

[@pappinr]

LOL...I call those "thinking errors!" At least you caught it. Great channel!

[@scottgutauckis4615]

I have the same brad nailer and it did the same thing. Planning on taking it to a repair shop.

[@alharrison8611]

Beautiful plans. Good job.

[@frankconner2011]

I’m happy to see that someone with a higher skill set then me makes mistakes as well. Lol But I also feel like I can make it myself. Thank You!

[@Sg-bg7xp]

I had that brad nailer issue. I found that my other battery worked better. My bad battery was saying it was fully charged but wasn't charged all the way. The snapon man showed me a trick to jump start it and have it charge properly.

[@JustStatic57]

I am always in "the Zone" but I live in Colorado and recreational pot is legal so most of us are easily transported into "the Zone". Love your channel, one day I will have a workshop too. I appreciate watching you build yours.

[@fishfishfish9837]

I would love to see you build a table like this, but with a miter saw on the same table. Great video.

[@rc-iu5ki]

Thank you for sharing all your mistakes. So many KZbin videos are perfect projects, and your average-joe (like myself) rarely ever does anything perfectly. I've had the same problem with the magnets, so I feel your pain. Keep making awesome vids. I love when a new one of yours shows up in my subscription list!

[@NWGR]

Keep it up Travis! It looks great. This one was stubborn wasn't it? lol I hate when my projects don't do what I tell them to do. Looking forward to the next one. As for the nailer not sinking nails, ridgid will probably service it for you, but if you do end up needing a new nailer, you can either get a small compressor and air nailer (cheaper) or splurge for the cordless milwaukee. Their brad nailer is beastly.

[@masterofnone1992]

Lots of goodness here. I'm enjoying the channel!

[@jacobhaley5387]

Nice Corvette. I like that generation a lot.

[@genelegate1308]

@ 6:25 - been there, done that 🤪😱 . Nice recovery Travis!

[@rfischer1955]

12mm wrench adjusts the casters... they are awesome casters, btw

[@KRSound]

Awesome. I have the same RecTec 590 Smoker. Love it.

[@ShopNation]

Great smoker!

[@darkrurouni1]

Great video. I started building, this last weekend. I told myself while watching the videos that building the base would only take one day. NOPE... with gluing and trimming finished I will finally get to start putting the pieces together after work today (hopefully) but I did already glue up the top in the meantime. I will finally have a solid surface besides the floor to work off of.

[@DarkTubeToo]

Really cool bench. Thanks

[@bennythebrokerau]

Hey mate, I had the AEG nailer (Australian brand for Rigid) and mine was faulty. 6 year warranty though. Sent it back and was give a brand new one. No issues now.

[@djAnakin]

Nice work

[@olachus]

If the depth. adjustment doesn't work and nails are driven only partially, the air piston gasket/seal might be worn/broken inside your nail gun. I would check and replace that part. That's where your gun looses power to drive the nails.

[@joelhoeksema]

I agree 100%. This is definitely the issue. I am having the same problem. Just haven’t gotten around to getting the replacement parts. They are free with Ridgid’s Lifetime Warranty.

[@stevelancaster]

Showing off the human side ain't such a bad thing. Looking good and looking forward to actually getting started on my own build.

[@allenherinckx4474]

I have a similar issue with my ryobi, and believe it to be temperature related. I put mine inside over an air vent to stay warm before use. This seem to fix the problem temperarily.

[@randymartin2396]

YOUR BUILD IS AWESOME

[@tntcox100]

The build is looking great mate. Nice work.

[@extremedetailingllc]

If you haven't done so, try oiling the firing pin area under the jam clearing door. Mine did the same thing before the firing pin got stuck completely in the out position. After a little oil it work like a charm.

[@gregmize01]

Great channel Travis!👍👍👍👍

[@mathewkrenz7101]

I’m enjoying this build. Thank you.

[@bartbeach4133]

thank you for including your screw ups. they do make me laugh, but also remember that even the big youtubers make dummy mistakes like me :)

[@richardbrown5057]

completely agree about including mistakes. Makes me not feel so bad about what I went through making my workbench.

[@FixItFrench]

Building my first drawer slides tonight with push to open sliders. I’m really glad I heard the tip to put them on before Assembly

[@Jkinnj]

This is really coming along very nicely.

[@spanfabrik]

Very nice build. Since I moved to a new shop aswell and also plan to build a bigger workbench for assembling stuff, I think I will use yours as inspiration. Just a quick question / tip: why didn't you fasten your top to the frame using pocket holes? Kind of vertical screws through the frame into the top from the underside.

[@thewhiteknight02]

What a great design. And Looks dope. I’m going to build one just like it, seems the perfect solution for me. I was also looking for casters like that!

[@gfancett]

When I saw you making the router box, I was going to suggest angling towards the dust port. Then you added the slopes. I hope they work for you. I didn’t on mine, and the dust just builds up all around the port (a project modification when I get ambitious).

[@mikealbers1175]

Noticed your drawer screwup immediately, because I have done that once or twice myself!

[@RipVDub]

Liking this build. Appreciate the quality of the video and all the shop tips!

[@kenwenuk7123]

Love it , I’m pleased you leave n the mistakes, they are the best form of learning 👍

[@tonypintarelli877]

Are you going to shellac the top? I recently built a new workbench for myself and I remembered the video you did about using shellac on MDF in your old shop, so I did the same, and I love how it turned out. Also, thank you for including your missteps in your videos - it makes it a little easier for us mere mortals to accept our own.

[@randallthomas5207]

And, you need to have enough air for the router to cool itself. Routers have a fan built in the top, which blows air down through the body. Having the added benefit of blowing the dust and chips out ot the way so you can see the bit. Block off the air flow, and you burn up the motor. (Learned Lesson: Don’t ask). Also you have to realize that the router when mounted upside down in an enclosed cabinet, will suck up dust, and you need to take it out periodically and run it outside of the table while shooting air into the inlets on the top to help get the dust out of the body.