Every Workbench Should Have These!

[@ramroad2008]

The best part of this channel is he shows us the mistakes he makes. Which is comforting to the rest of us who are novices.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! It's about the journey, and the road has high and lows. 🦆

[@ceesteven]

And experienced craftsmen as well…

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you!

[@Hangs4Fun]

pro's make mistakes too. definitely nice to see someone who is not only humbled enough to share his mistakes, but also has a great sense of humor. These 2 things make for great teachers.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it! 🦆

[@ashcraftworkshop]

A lot of people don't finish that quote. The whole quote goes like this. "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Just something to think about.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for the info, I didn't know that. 🦆

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

Not true. A jack of all trades is a master of being a jack of all trades. A master of one cant say that.

[@ceesteven]

I totally share that sentiment.

[@Notforyou201]

I need to make a saying for guys like me... "Jack of all trades, master of one. Better than most, especially when I'm done."

[@fiveduckstudio]

🤣🤣🤣 I like it!

[@chainreaction8977]

Instructionals without ego are an absolute blessing and the fastest way to actually get young people interested. Thank you.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I would say something about being humble, but than that would create a paradox. Thank you!

[@kwilliams2239]

A craftsman never blames his tools, but a craftsman doesn't use a $2 hammer, either.

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@kwilliams2239 🤣very true!

[@JS-xq7xj]

Love the fact that you are genuine, humble and down-to-earth. Very funny and entertaining as well as informative. Thanks.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I appreciate the kind words! The goal of this channel is to show my journey and help others learn along the way. Even if the learning comes from a lot of what not to do 😂

[@carlmetzger3971]

If I were a betting man, I'd say that most viewers are the same type of weekend warrior that you and I are. True depiction of how many of my project usually go. Love the honesty. I'm sure that most other videos had their mistakes edited out of the final video. Truth is king. Keep up the videos brother.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's the only way I know how to roll. That's for the kind words and checking out the video! 🦆

[@Cranky_Crone]

“Constantly overestimating my skill level“ 😂 this whole video is so relatable!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! 😂

[@barrysimmons5489]

My grim stark reality always seems to fall so far short of the vision and desired results. Thanks for sharing.

[@lesgraham7722]

it makes you try things, so why not

[@davidrussell8689]

Honesty in KZbin is rare . Thank you .

[@fiveduckstudio]

Social media has that effect, we only show a section of our lives. Woodworking is a journey, with many highs and a whole lot of lows. Well at least for me. 😂

[@n8simpson]

I came for the woodworking...I stayed for the sense of humor...Thanks for sharing all your mistakes. Inspired me to go make some myself

[@fiveduckstudio]

Glad I could inspire you! Mistakes are just opportunities to learn. 🦆

[@ionutzis]

Mistakes, you mean (to make)... 😁 just kidding

[@fiveduckstudio]

😆😆😆

[@mlunar-tic94]

As a total newb, I appreciate that you shared your mistakes and how you fixed them. Watching you build this without a gazillion dollars worth of fancy tools and machines gives me hope that I can accomplish projects like this now and not need to take out a second mortgage. Yes, I can relate to how you work and I find that encouraging.

[@fiveduckstudio]

You can do it! All those tools do is make the process faster.... most of the time. There are cheaper ways to get it done! 🦆

[@markb8954]

But but but the CNC !

[@joelscahn]

I am newly retired and decided to make a wood workshop in my garage. I have never done woodwo I am newly retired and decided to make a wood workshop in my garage. I have never done woodworking, but with my father under hospice care, the 4 months of KZbin videos seems to have calmed me. I am about 70% done clearing out the overstuffed garage and temporarily storing everything in the back yard (hoping it doesn’t rain). I watched your KZbin video early Sunday morning and laughed at myself through your insight. I haven’t even started my woodworking yet, but can see myself in many situations as I go through the next year. Thank you for your humor and reminding me to enjoy the ride. : )

[@fiveduckstudio]

I hope your father is doing well! 🙏 Woodworking is a journey, enjoy the wins and move on from the mistakes. But also learn from them 😆. Hope it doesn't rain!. Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment I appreciate it. 🦆

[@davidgleason2519]

The video and this comment really resonated with me. My dad passed 6 years ago and left me a garage of woodworking power and hand tools. After retiring and moving into a new house, I set up a bay in the garage and began to practice what I’ve tried to learn on KZbin while still working. Now nearly 2 years later I’m getting a little better and enjoying this work immensely. But I find my plans and outcomes are often not quite the same. So I really enjoyed how you went out building this bench and honesty of showing all the “learning opportunities”. I have a learning opportunity every day. Thank you.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'm glad my videos can help you in some way! It's cool that you get to both honor your dad's memory and share in a trade that he enjoyed to. Woodworking is an amazing journey to be... With highs and lows. 🦆

[@deceitlegion]

This was the most brutally painful build I've ever witnessed and I salute you, fully. And the sheer reckless chutzpah of using OSB - OMG! All that wood dust and wood chips from something made of wood dust and wood chips, I feel I need to break out the wet/dry vac in my office just from having watched this. Great video. Thank you.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 Thank you! Im trying to be less reckless, but my 'just wing it' mentality keeps winning out 😂

[@csteib]

"Constantly overrating my skill level" is the best description of my entire woodworking experience.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Isn't that how it goes! We asked that rhetorical question. How hard could that be?..... And it turns out harder than we thought 😂

[@curtisbarbarapowers8095]

Being older than you, I have not only made the same mistakes as you so honestly show, but I have also expanded the suite. thank you for making me feel included in an eager but imperfect cabal.

[@fiveduckstudio]

You're welcome 😂 it's a journey and I really need to stop trying to take short cuts 😆

[@JohnLaudun]

The struggle - limited skills + limited budget - is real. Thanks for keeping it that way.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'm all about keepin it real! 🦆

[@Puymouret]

Watching your video left me feeling really good. Now I know I am NOT the worse WOOD BUTCHER in the world. Thanks!!!

[@fiveduckstudio]

You're welcome! 😁

[@loninappleton]

A good presentation. It kept me watching. Also I value no incidental background music.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you!

[@stewartchurch3927]

At last, an honest video! I think most of us weekend woodworkers are thinking, that’s me. I love it that you don’t try to hide the kind of mistakes that we all make and in doing so, you can help us not to make the same mistakes. At the end of it you have a useable workbench, objective achieved.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! One of my main goals with this channel is showing my own journey as woodworker. But more importantly, show other woodworkers on the same journey they are not alone, mistakes happen... Learn from them. Get better each day. 🦆

[@voggi9450]

Even after reading several other comments from other people saying "thanks for showing your mistakes". I still must say, thanks for showing your mistakes. You have some of the best qualities a man could ever have. Humility and humbleness. This is my first video from you ive ever seen and i'm liking and subscribing instantly

[@fiveduckstudio]

Awesome! Thank you so much I'm honored by the kind words. But I can't take credit for any of it. It's the Holy Spirit that works through me. I'm glad the video has resonated with so many people. It's nice to know you're not alone in this woodworking journey. 🦆

[@wr3ncher]

Having a plan is one thing, having a good plan is another thing. Having a bench so you’re not on the ground like a caveman… Priceless.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂😂 Exactly!

[@TheBalrogwillpass]

So understand the whole mistakes part.. I could make hours on mine.. glad you included them, given me hope for this day!!!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Some days a little hope is all we need 😂

[@DerekMJ]

"life is a little better when you take care of your future self." Damned fine quote there

[@fiveduckstudio]

Yes indeed! 🦆

[@TomRubicon5949]

One thing that helped me remember the mistakes I made, was breaking down a project into the different processes and making a step by step plan for for them. E.g.: my process of "drilling a hole" includes a step to stay from edges, one to measure out the depth and another to choose the right type of screws. It looks rudimentary but each of those steps comes from a mistake I made. Working like this helps me turn those mistakes into something positive

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds awesome! I would help cut down on mistakes for sure! I would say that is something I will do going forward, but that would be a lie. I want it to be true, but.... In the moment I would break that rule. 🦆

[@johnnyb362]

Dollar tree sells shower curtains. I wouldn’t recommend them for showering but at $1.25 they’re great for glue-ups.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That an awesome idea! and would work great. Thank you!

[@beabennett5492]

I love that idea, thx

[@fiveduckstudio]

1000%

[@AggrocultureSnD]

total cost never calls out all the pre-owned tools to accomplish this build. These are $$$$. I'd love to start seeing youtubers show both cost for the built with and without all the tools they used. That's the real cost. That being said. I love your breakdown of the build. Details of how you did everything. And the mistakes. Respect.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That all starts to get into the weeds. Then you have to include the power you consumed during the building process, then the man hours, gas it costs to pick up the materials, the wear and tear I put on my car. The cost of the Internet to order the parts, the cost of the pencil and paper I used to draw out my plans and write down my cut list. There is a lot to consider for sure. I used my tools to remodel my house rather than pay someone to do it. A lot of my tools were bought with a remodeling budget. Then my CNC was purchased with a side business money I did after my main job. Now we are deep in the weeds. I get your points, but the list can go on. I'm just a dude filming in my garage at the end of the day. I appreciate you checking out the video and your kind words. 🦆

[@rogerazevedo4094]

I thought I just lost 21:09 of my life by watching this, but I found a positive. I liked the wings and can upgrade my bench.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I appreciate you checking out the video. Glad you were able to find a positive! 🦆

[@cjhawkins7847]

I'm an intermediate woodworker in a small basement shop. I found this video helpful, entertaining, and most of all VERY WELL MADE. I will be watching all you videos, good luck and we're out here with you building stuff and getting better!

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the support! 🦆

[@jamescollier2049]

I love this. Gives me timber biscuit vibes. For your clamp issue, add a large chamfer on the underside of your mdf and that will clear the hole

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! Great idea, cause removing the screw each time is going get old fast!

[@michaelwebb4223]

@@fiveduckstudio Spencley Design Co. on here ran into the same problem in his "you've been lied to for years" video. Took a massive bevel out of the bottom with a 60° chamfer bit.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That seems like the only way to do it! Thanks!

[@HonoredMule]

That's liable to make the T-track clamps even more unstable (and possibly destructive to the worktop's underside) than is already the case. On top of that, it would reduce the depth of the hole which would drastically reduce its resilience when used with bench dogs or holdfasts. Speaking of which... You'd probably have a much better time of it using holdfasts/hold down clamps than those slot clamps. Sure it's another thing you'd have to buy, but radically more convenient, frees up the T-slot clamps (or ratchet clamps) you'd otherwise be using, and _way_ more stable/trustworthy to hold. And as long as there's a little chamfer or bevel on the hole edges (and the holes are at minimum 50% deeper than wide), the worktop should stay in good shape while offering myriad ways to handle clamping, bracing, and jig handling, all via tooling that plugs firmly into those holes. If you make the holes more shallow, you're likely closing the door on a lot of common options that can later enhance overall utility - at least until you go back and reinforce or rebuild the top.

[@fiveduckstudio]

You make some very good points! Thank you

[@chrisestill8825]

I built a workbench from Ron Paulk’s plans while working as a trim carpenter 13 years ago. It’s 1/2” AC plywood with polyurethane. It’s amazingly handy and I still use it today. It’s been setup in the backyard for 4 months now while I build a shed.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds like a solid build! 🦆

[@SrulDog]

Hands down the best quick and dirty shop cabinet build. Thank you for not overcomplicating it.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'm glad you liked it! I try to keep my builds simple. 🦆

[@mentalcog2187]

Love the sense of humor and humility about mistakes!! _Priceless!_ Hilarious! Informative! Fun! Diggin' it Duck!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you kindly! 🦆. Appreciate the kind words and you're watching!

[@tonyburdick5512]

I haven't laughed this hard with an instructional video, ever. Nothing like watching someone make the same mistakes you have, and offering hilarious commentary at the same time. I've been doing woodworking for nearly 50 years, much of it as a professional, but I'm now setting up my last shop, and you've offered some great insights. Thanks!

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 thank you for the kind words!

[@ourv9603]

In 1987 I built my workbench modeled after the heavy bench I had admired in my Grandfathers shop as a boy. I began with 6 - 4X4 legs with a 2X4 frame. A double stack of drawers down the middle & 2 large bins on either end for power tools. For the top I used 2X12 X 8ft long. This bench has served me well thru 3 houses & enumerable projects. It is heavy enough to support a big vise on one end. !

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's awesome! You've definitely put that bench to good use! 🦆

[@jameshalleron7484]

It's refreshing to see a KZbinr admitting the mistakes they've made. I'm fortunate in the Ron Paulk lives near by me in Florida. Of course, I would not knock on his door and ask him endless mind numbing questions but you've done a great job answering mine. I just subscribed to your channel and look foward to your projects. I like how you added a little of the outstakes like Fishers Shop invented.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for that I appreciate it! I have a lot of projects planned for the rest of this year, can't wait to share it with you!

[@kylelwiley9743]

Thanks!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you so much 🙏 I appreciate it more than you can know! 🦆

[@imakedookie]

i would have suggested using melamine covered particle if you were going that route. add an edge band or glue/paint edge finish, and your bench would last a lot longer when exposed to oils/liquids that would expand the cells of the particles in the board, leading to warpage down the line. you can get around this by occasionally blocking down the work surface, or buzzing it with a sander, but dipping in the surface is also resultant. more scratch/wear resistance is a plus as well. all these benefits for a moderate price increase in material.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Very true! I thought about using melamine, but for the life of me, I can't remember why I didn't 😅. it might have come down to the fact I had almost a full sheet of MDF already to make the top and the wings. and I don't have mel on hand for the project. I do plan on sealing the MDF with shellac and wax.

[@korgan7779]

I wanted to take a moment to tell you I really appreciated this video and it made me smile because I can relate to a lot of things here. Started college for Forestry & Wildlife Management before switching to Network Systems and Security because I knew there weren't enough jobs for the amount of students in the classes since I had several friends in the line of work and knew there wasn't that many to be filled. Working IT, while far from wealthy, I certainly had more money then I do now since I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis at the end of 2017 and ended up on Disability. So lack of $$ I have followed very closely with my father's teachings of the "Just make it work" principle. Being a couple years older then you (currently 41) I had already made the comment of "Work/think Smarter, not Harder" in my head with the mental picture of Scrooge McDuck from Duck Tails loudly in my mind. Then hearing you say it followed by the Duck stickers made me smile even brighter which is impressive since I've always been a rather monotone straight faced kinda guy. So thank you and I look forward to watching some more stuff by you!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for choosing to share some of your story with me. I'm honored that my video could make you laugh. Making it work with what I have is a pillar of my wood working journey. Which translates to life, and appreciating what you have. I hope you are doing well these days. I'll say a prayer for you 🙏

[@MJLWoodWorks]

Another great video showcasing the value of OSB and how to overcome all those obstacles a lot of creators don't include in their videos! You really have a gift for explaining the process and the sly little jokes inserted everywhere Joseph! I too need to continue to remove the "Human error which is me" from my builds! Love it!!!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for all the kind words! HAHA... I'm always going to get in my way, but I love the journey!

[@78tag]

So that explains the "cut twice - measure once" comment ??? 😁

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@78tag no comment 😂😂😂

[@78tag]

@@fiveduckstudio I'm glad you took the sarcasm in stride - I really did enjoy this video.

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@78tag I got you. I'm having too much fun. This is entertainment, not to be taken too seriously. I take it all in good fun! 🦆

[@InventorEvan]

Great build! I'm going to use some of these ideas on my upcoming workbench. Quick tip: to counter-sink over an existing hole with a forstner bit (like you tried to do around 12:00), first use the same forstner bit to drill a hole in a piece of scrap wood. Then clamp the scrap over the spot you want to drill. The hole in the scrap will act as a guide to keep your bit steady while you drill.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Great tip! Glad you enjoyed that video!

[@aaronblackford981]

I appreciate your humility throughout the video. That’s kinda how I work currently as. Just thinking everything is well planned.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That is the worst problem to have .... Thinking you have a plan... Well I can only speak for me. 😂 thank you!

[@hardrock1826]

You did a great job with the materials that you used. I repeatedly had issues with that cheaper material many years ago same as you experienced. So I never used MDF, OSB or Particle Board for projects ever again. I spent the extra money for the best of materials. And for me it was the right decision. I found I spent less time putting out fires and trying to overcome the limitations of my materials choice. And the end result was a better finished product. I'm making a tool chest top now. My material for that is 2" X 9" X 8' Construction Spruce. I will make it smooth and flat. It will be burned, wire brushed and stained with bright red and blue Unicorn Spit. And finally treated with Wipe-On Poly. The edge will be hit with a round over router bit before the finishing process. The tool chest is finished except for my drawer fronts. It's all constructed from 4' X 8' X 3/4" Sanded Pine Sheets.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds cool, let me know how it comes out!

[@Cédric-x3w]

great video! I'm from a professionnal woodworker family and it please me to see a youtuber who shows his mistakes! When you make mistakes you have to be a master in fixing it, and it's a part of a being great woodworker ;)

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for the kind words! Woodworking is a journey....with highs and lows. But it's a great journey to be on! 🦆

[@100BearPaw]

Truly appreciate leaving in and showing the fixes to the mistakes that we all have and will make. Great work and great video.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching. Wait I could have left the mistake out! 😂

[@hashimhalstead]

This is the type of content DIY KZbin needs, but doesn’t deserve. You, my friend, are the hero of this genre

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 I will live long enough to see myself become the villain 🦆

[@hashimhalstead]

@@fiveduckstudio or become a god amongst men like goku 🤣

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂😂

[@FracKen_A_Priv2]

Great Video! For adjusting the extenstion use a through bolt that has a nut locked where it keeps the bolt top flush, but can still spin without the top moving, then you can simply turn the bolts from the top to adjust the level, instead of sticking things into it.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Awesome! I love that idea, I'll have to try it. Thank you. 🦆

[@meudell1]

Great video, shows us little guys without 100k of tools we can still do it Keep up the good work

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you!

[@ogearbox6132]

Regarding the extension wings. I like the second set with the lock plate, in wood working “really secure” wins the day keeping costs low and making sure all my fingers are in tact.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Can't disagree!

[@wendellkelsey356]

I really like how you did not edit out your blunders. It's refreshing to see some authentic and raw realism. You're like the Scorcese of woodshop youtubers.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🦆

[@wendellkelsey356]

@@fiveduckstudio FYI, No woodworker in history (in this or any other galaxy) has ever owned enough clamps. It's a fundamental, immutable, physical law of the universe... as we can understand her.

[@wendellkelsey356]

@@fiveduckstudio If I could post images, I'd show you a picture of the massive wooden painted sigin that hangs in my shop right next to racks and a giant heep of clamps. It says in 14 inch tall words: "You can never have enough clamps!"

[@fiveduckstudio]

Very true 😂😂😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds like a great sign! I'm looking to make one that says " we do this not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be" 😆

[@salem132]

I often start to build a protoype,, and then use it until it fails. I think this will last you a good long while and if you are like me,, as long as it is working,, no rebuild needed, and the additions to the plan will keep coming and when it you do have to, it will really be something.. Can't wait for that one,, Great job.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! That's me too! The OSB/MDF top to a MDF/MDF top is the major change I want to make, that way the wings will be easier to take off and re-install. But better nothing else is going to be replace till it need to be, and even after that it still might take me a year to do it. LOL.

[@worstworkshop]

Nice work! I have a feeling it's gonna work better than you're expecting, and version two may not happen for a looooong time.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Hahaha maybe just the top... I have an idea on how to do it and one that any dog hole bench top can do... When will that happen... No idea 😂

[@kevinblow5029]

Brother... This work bench is awesome!! Love your sense of humor. Thanks for showing us the mistakes you made. Most of all, thank you for the scripture and for wearing that shirt. Be blessed my friend and keep up the good work!!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks, it was a fun project to make. Appreciate the kind words. Always got to represent the One who saved me! 🦆

[@kevinblow5029]

@fiveduckstudio Praise the ALMIGHTY!!! Be blessed my brother and keep up the good work.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Amen! My brother! Continue to walk in the light. My goal is to will into the Lord!

[@kevinblow5029]

@fiveduckstudio Yes sir. That's our whole purpose in this world. To bring Him honor and glory and to make disciples! Keep His commandments and Love your neighbor!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Amen!

[@Oops-IMeantToDoThat]

I think we’re twins! “Overestimating my skill level.” Priceless - and, I suffer from that as well :)

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂 😂 😂 😂 It's a good thing we can laugh at ourselves! 🦆

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

You’re 100% right about plywood costs, I’m in Australia and it’s the same. Sometimes you get lucky and get hold of packing sheets or seconds. I’ve built a few benches over the years and one thing that is consistent is no matter how well you build it there’s always something that you wish you’d thought of afterwards. I’ve got a vacuum extractor attachment for my Makita router and it does save a lot of mess when hooked up to my shop vac. It’s not perfect, but gets most of it. Same with my other power tools. You’ve built a pretty decent and useful bench. Great job!👍🏻

[@fiveduckstudio]

Hopefully one day the prices will finally come down. I need to buy or build an attachment to deal with the mess. Right now it doesn't bother me, but in the summer time I am covered in sweat... Which just leads to the dust being glued to me. Thank you and thank you for checking out the video!

[@trailbuilding]

Hi from uk. So an upgrade improvement. The centre filler piece you had to fit... This should now be a sacrificial strip when doing any cross cuts with your track saw. A couple of Dogs that are in the right place for the track to push up against so the blade is over the centre of that sacrificial piece, you just might need to add those dog holes. Or.. put in a couple of threaded inserts and some blocks with bolts to drop in instead of dog holes

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's a great idea, I totally need to do that! Thank you!

[@erictjones]

Clamp some scrap above an area you need to counter bore and it will act as a guide. Best dust collection for routing cutouts is a jigsaw ;) Your wings are called corbels. Great video and project please keep it going!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thanks for the tips! Thanks for checking out the video! 🦆

[@hillustration]

Nothing goes perfect the first time. The second try includes everything you learned the first time. Thanks for sharing the mistakes with the successes.

[@fiveduckstudio]

💯💪 so true!

[@necrojoe]

Tip for @12:00 You could use that forstner bit to drill through a piece of wood, and then clamp that piece of wood in place to use as a drill guide.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I will remember this for next time! Well... Hopefully 😂

[@scottbagley1565]

Great build and great video! It has everything; Star Wars, OSB, near fatal accidents and round overs! Looking forward to the many projects that will be born on the new bench!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Hey Scott! How are you doing? Thank you! Hopefully no more near fatal accidents! 😅 I got a lot of projects I'm working on this summer. Can't wait to share them with you!

[@RonBroman]

As a fellow beginner. I loved the humility of your lessons learned, and felt each one in my gut. Look forward to seeing more of your woodworking journey. Can you share a link to the leveling feet?

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I have a lot planned for the rest of this year, can't wait to share it with you. Here is a link to the leveling feet: a.co/d/7md0xLf

[@Thedestressguy]

I love your enthusiasm and honesty as you narrate your building of this bench. It's given me some great ideas for my new bench. thanks for putting this out on YT

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I'm glad you got some ideas from it!

[@aaronbono4688]

I am following Stumpy Nubs and have installed my table saw blade guard. I have not noticed any problems or slow downs with it on. I am going to keep it that way unless I have to remove it (dados) because I like my body parts all connected to my body.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I get that, you need to do what your most comfortable with. I feel safe using the table saw without one.

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

dude I've been watching ww vids on youtube since there was a 10min limit on 480p videos, and your delivery and editing are sooo entertaining, yet clear and down to earth instructional. Thank you for creating this awesome content. I mean, who even takes the time or has the idea to search for an MDF James Bond???? lol that was brilliant

[@fiveduckstudio]

Appreciate the kind words! I try to put my all in every video. I'm working for the Lord in the end, so anything less than my best is an injustice in my eyes. 🦆 😂 I forgot about the MDF Bond 😆.

[@kedespo]

I just found your channel today, thank goodness I did. I feel like I must have cameras in my shop and your videos are based on that footage. It sure feels good to know I’m not alone. Now I need to watch the rest of your videos to see what else I’m about to do next in my shop that may be sketchy. Thanks, Ed

[@fiveduckstudio]

You are not alone! The flock is large. Woodworking is a journey... With highs and lows. But it's a great adventure! 🦆

[@ericsandifer1]

I made the base of my workbench the same way about 3 years ago, except I used 1/2" plywood. I liked the laminating strips and bridal joints so much that I built a sewing table the same way for my sister. For the top I doubled two sheets of 3/4" MDF to make a strong and flat top that could be cheaply replaced. Nice job, and I hope it serves you well.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I wish I would have done a 2 layer MDF top would have been the right way to go. Thanks I'm going to start putting it to the test tomorrow!

[@michaelault3180]

Chamfering the dog holes top and bottom can help to get the clamps in. I think I have watched Scott Brown Carpentry build some extension for hid Paulk style bench like those in the past. Not sure though. Parallel thinking is a thing.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Prefect idea! I'm definitely going to be doing that. Is 100% possible, I search the best I could online, but could find anything. But I'm sure some one else has done this already.

[@331SVTCobra]

regarding level floors: I put rolling wheels under my bench. They can be locked in place and then ratched up or down individually so that wherever I'm using the bench I can level it.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That would have been the best option, but I didn't want to take away from storage space, which would have been at least one of the drawers for sure.

[@cabman86]

Every time I go to Harbor Freight, I always add 4-5 clamps to whatever I have to buy. I have about 60 clamps now.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's a good Idea. My closet Harbor Freight like an hour away and is a part of town I wouldn't want to be at.... well at night. So the less time I have to go the better! 😂

[@cabman86]

@@fiveduckstudio Closest one to me is 18 miles away.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's quite a distance!

[@PJRayment]

@@fiveduckstudio Nah, he's close. Really close. My closest Harbor Freight is 7,917 miles away!

[@fiveduckstudio]

@@PJRayment 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I stand corrected

[@tyrsafray4640]

You can drill a countersink size hole in scrap wood and use it as a guide for your trying to countersink a pre-drilled hole. Works every time

[@fiveduckstudio]

That’s a great way to do it! Thank you 🦆

[@kevinstuckenschneider7688]

💫My brother, Your edits and videography are some of the highest quality I've seen on KZbin! Your video was engaging, entertaining and extremely helpful to an amateur such as myself. I loved all your references especially the Ecclesiastes verse (Jesus is King!). Keep up the wonderful content! God bless you and your family! 🥰

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the support, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Jesus is king indeed! 🦆

[@josephdryden2256]

Love the video. You are hilarious! "Hindsight is a powerful drug." Words to live by my friend. Ha ha! I am going to steal that one!

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂😂 it is your to use however you see fit! 🦆

[@saml7279]

Hello! It was fun watching your workbench build. It's the first time I've ever seen one made from OSB. I particularly enjoy the DBZ sound effects you edited all over the video. I wanted to share a quick tip for countersink holes with a forstner bit after you have already drilled out the screw/bolt hole with you! You can try to make a jig out of a piece of mdf/plywood that has a hole already drilled out of it with the forstner bit in the size of your countersink. Then, you can position the plywood/mdf with the hole over the spot where you want to drill your countersink, clamp it down to your work surface, and then use it to keep your forstner bit aligned and prevent it from wandering.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's genius! I will remember that for next time. Thank you! DBZ!

[@arbigs02]

Glad to see someone else thought about combining Ron Paulk's upper design and Dennis from Hooked on Woods modular cabinet design. I am in the process of building out my dream workshop and have designed interchangeable drawers for a miter saw station, an assembly table, and an outfeed table for my table saw. I have been using a pair of 6ft plastic banquet tables (side by side) as my cheap outfeed table for about 12 years. They work, but no organized storage underneath. I look forward to your version 2.0

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! 😂 I think you're not doing it right if you never have used a plastic table as a work surface!

[@howardbecdove9780]

Entertaining. And that is the best compliment you can give a presenter.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so!

[@dustinandrew67]

I ran 2 channels of t track vertically 4" apart all down the sides of my bench keeping the corner ends open and just run bolts thru ply or whatever to hold in place and made alot of things I can attach to it like some hold downs or a utensil box for a glue bottle an pencils even made a tilted phone holder with a charger slot that sits above my work surface and all it's worked great plus I used longer screws to hold it down so it doesn't pull out no issues after almost a year of use

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing. I was thinking about trying that.... But I'm not sure that and OSB will go together.

[@lauramarshall6376]

Love your outlook on wood working. Your sense of humor is great. And your wings are .... well .... brilliant.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words! 🦆

[@chrism2966]

We have all made these or similar errors. It is how you learn. Kudos to you for being brave enough to mess up & fess up.

[@fiveduckstudio]

It's all part of the journey! Thanks for checking out the video. 🦆

[@chrisisnl]

Check the workbench from Scott Walsh. He had the same issue with the clamps in the dog holes and had an easy solution. Just champfer the holes from the bottom.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'll check it out! Thanks! Sounds like a great solution.

[@hulqb.smashing6112]

I appreciated the video. I thought I was too good for OSB and bought plywood and 2x4s when building my workbench. I made so many mistakes I need to a complete Do Over. I appreciate showing the thought process mistakes and all. Wings were great idea! Subscribed.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I appreciate you subscribing! 🦆 Woodworking is a journey and the road ain't always smooth! 😂.

[@allenriff9242]

I like the work bench kooks great finished I ave seen thinking of making some shop drawers out of OSB since a full sheet of OSB is $16 and BB Plywood is $65..Keep up the good work. 😃

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! Yeah for shop furniture... I'm not big on spending money on it.

[@lesgraham7722]

I have learned some good ideas from this. Will certainly come back for more. I just made a workbench and then took it apart and redid it again. I dont have all the machine room tools, I am just a home DIYr, working in my room. I am going to take your extension idea to a more extreme level. I am going to build a unit just to fit the my mitre saw and replicate that unit to create extensions so I can add an extension to cut various sized cuts or a workshop bench. Each unit providing stability and working area as needed. I particularly like the side extension idea

[@fiveduckstudio]

That sounds awesome! Please share the results with me at [e-mail] or send me a message on Instagram! I would like to see what you come up with. 🦆

[@TNH91]

Always dry fit things before gluing them. That way you can change the things before it becomes permanent.

[@fiveduckstudio]

The sad thing is I did! But for some reason I decided the blunt force method was the best option... Which it wasn't.

[@TNH91]

@@fiveduckstudio I mean, it _worked,_ didn't it?

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 technically yes 😆

[@peterbeyer5755]

You can cut a router dust shroud from a plastic bottle using a rubber band to secure it, attach the vacuum hose to the opening.

[@fiveduckstudio]

I'll have to try that out! Thank you! 🙏

[@edwardhugus2772]

I thought the idea of the removable wings was fantastic. Here is hoping you one day soon can put a really nice top that is even without shims......I find that if I have to do a bunch of extra assembly to do 1 or 2 things, I say "The heck with it" to "save time" (which sometimes make it a longer harder process.) A nice flat top with universal wings will end up saving you time and money in the future.

[@fiveduckstudio]

You hit the nail on the head, sometimes the extra work isn't worth it! Which is why I have not removed the wings since setting them up 😂. They are very helpful when you're assembling things, especially table legs.

[@allsurf]

I found that spending a bit more for better materials is worthwhile as I have stuff that’s 20 years old and no sign of wear. The labor time is not worth having to rebuild. Hopefully this last awhile. 🤙🏻

[@fiveduckstudio]

Things inside my house..yes. For the shop I still don't know what I need and one day will build a new workbench to fit my new needs. I'm still figuring it out. 🦆

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Great bench! I hope to build a Paulk style as well at some point. I'm going to have to point out that Gizmo and Darkwing are your 2 best ducks.

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂 thank you. I'm working on V2 of the top to make it easier to extend the wings.. I think I got a pretty good idea. I loved Gizmo so much as a kid 😆

[@timloer5419]

When trying to be cheap, mistakes can be costly! My new favorite quote! I laughed for quite a few minutes. Thanks!

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 you're welcome! Thanks for checking out the video

[@ryanflessing7898]

You know, that gap in the middle you could use a shorter bit of mdf in there and fasten it down some other way and use that as a cut channel so you can have a replaceable insert where you can use your track saw on. You might have to fabricate a hinge for your kreg track, but it might be a nice feature to add. I like the build.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! That's a great idea! That would really come in handy

[@TheJonathanNewton]

10:09 That quote is something I will take to heart! Together with your honesty, you just earned yourself a new subscriber here.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and got something out of the video. Welcome to the flock. 🦆

[@paulhume8083]

Just came across your channel. Great presentation style and enjoyed it. It has also given me a couple of ideas for my own bench so thank you for that. From the UK (where plywood is also extortionately priced).

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I'm glad it inspired you! 🦆

[@fransiscoalvarezinski6293]

I liked the wings. I also like your human side, like when you tended to duck it up. Good job.

[@fiveduckstudio]

How did you know I was a robot 😂. 🦆 It up! 🤣 Thank you!

[@ghostshadow1]

Dude! I love the extension wing idea! My shop is almost the same width (11.5 ft W x 18ft L) and have the same problem with space. I have a general 6ft workbench along one wall but no good surface for assembly and outfeed. Really dig the idea of having a modular surface, you could totally make all kinds of different wings that have specific features like slots, holes, mount points, rollers, etc. Very cool idea!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Looks like we're in the same boat, or should I say workshop! Happy to inspire some creativity in your space.

[@lightflip607]

Awesome video… entertaining, educational, and real! The authenticity in your videos is captivating and refreshing! Well done grasshopper!!! The workbench looks great!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙏 I don't know how else to be but me 😂

[@garbo8962]

Got lucky when I built my work bench 50 years ago. Recycled 3 pieces of 20' long ( had several split spots ) 3 by 10' where I got 3 six foot long pieces and only had to purchase two 4 by 4's for the legs. Found a rusted piece of 4 by 4" angle iron in work that I used to secure the top to the legs. Have a good size vise that does not move the extra heavy work bench. Had two large window air conditioners on top while a friend was repairing them. Put masonite on top to provide a smooth work surface.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Sounds like a pretty solid build! Thanks for sharing 🦆

[@MrBigMalT]

“Cut twice, measure once” 😂😂

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂😂 Yes indeed 😆

[@BennettCabinetry]

Great video Man. Love to see people getting out and sharing what they learn! "Overestimating" your skill just means your willing to tackle a new thing and build some skill. Keep up the goo work!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you. Your right! You're now growing if you're not pushing yourself. Which means you're going to fail, but it's only failure if you give up. 🦆

[@dougpeterson1236]

Only 6 minutes in and we have DBZ, Dodge Ball, and Transformers: The Movie references 😄 subscribed

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂😂😂 welcome to the flock! 🦆

[@chrisford8403]

Sweet bench! Get yourself an extra long Allen wrench for the levers and cut off the L portion then, chuck it in your drill and you'll have powered adjusters. Before buying any lumber at the big box stores check with your local lumber yards. In my area most of the lumber yards have equal or better product for less money. I have a hardwood lumber yard near me that sells birch plywood at the same cost as HD; the only difference is that the lumber yard's birch plywood is the old school 13 ply with a much thicker veneer vs HD's 7 ply and tissue paper veneer. Avoid the cabinet grade trash at HD at all costs. I used it to make 2 tall cabinets and they warped bad; also, after a coat of primer and 2 of paint they both have some bad bleed through.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Well that great for you! But that is not the case for a lot of people 🦆

[@groverw7507]

the extensions should be handy for processing full sheet goods - good on ya!

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! It most certainly will.

[@MakersStudioFAY]

I like the "wing" idea. I was thinking that you might solve the problem with them being flush with the work surface if you added some horizonal "pins" to the side. Something similar to when you add an additional section to a dining room table.

[@fiveduckstudio]

That's a great idea! I'll look into that for version 2. Thank you!

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

you made me laugh, that's not easy, great video, you should watch this guy if you haven't already UNDER DUNN, he has the same sense of humor, and never takes himself too seriously

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you! No, I haven't heard of under dunn, I will check him out!

[@jasonma2184]

For the countersunk holes you can take a piece of sacrificial scrap and put it over the hole, drill in to that until it hits hole creating your countersink.

[@fiveduckstudio]

Thank you for sharing this top! 🦆