Mobile Workbench & How to Install the Kreg Clamp Track and Vice

[@HewAndAwe]

The save for the dog holes was pure genius bud!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@FixitFingers]

Convoluted but it worked! While they didn't need to be super accurate drilling a straight and clean 38mm deep hole with a spade bit in melamine is beyond my skill. A 10mm reference hole however was possible. 😊 Cheers Ben!

[@julietphillips1991]

You made an awesome portable workbench James! With so many features too...it did require a fair amount of work, but it was well worth it!

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks Jules, pretty proud of this one...and of keeping the video under 20 minutes given the scope of the project 😂

Hello James, A beautiful multifunctional workbench. Being mobile will provide ease of use. For small spaces it is good to have such mobile benches and work tools. Good idea. Congratulations on building your own workbench. You will do a lot of work with this workbench. Thank you for sharing. See you. Big greetings. Kind regards. Your friend Mehmet

[@FixitFingers]

Good morning Mehmet! Yes this bench will be the new heart of the shop for the time being from which I can present, build and assemble. Once I get some better wheels it will be perfect for my needs 😊

@@FixitFingers Good morning James, Yeah. there is always something better. You can update the wheels. I wish you a nice day. Big greetings mate.

[@JesperMakes]

That's a really handy and flexible monster of a jig-table mate!

[@FixitFingers]

Certainly the biggest thing I've built for a while. I love it already. I may also have plans for improvements down the track too 😉

[@Skyrunner13]

First class piece of carpentry. I’ve just built one (from a separate source) I wish I had waited for yours. Nice work.

[@FixitFingers]

Very kind mate. Hopefully there are some ideas here you can incorporate into your new bench. The kreg bench clamps are just awesome.

[@JamesManCave]

Nicely Done James, you will get hours of use out of that bench. Provides plenty of options on clamping different joints and angle's, top work mate 👍

[@FixitFingers]

Yep it will be my main workbench going forward and may let me get into some new joinery too eventually. All part of the master plan ;) Cheers James

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

That is a sweet workbench. I had no idea Kreg made all the things you used. Poor Man wants ALL, but Poor Man cant afford all at once. LOL!!!!

[@FixitFingers]

Kreg Gear is not cheap, but compared to a traditional vice and clamping solutions it's really pretty good value. Yes, the auto-maxx clamps are AUD$50, but a quality an old school doghole hold down _Start_ around $25 and manual screw style ones start around $35. I know which I'd rather have! Time to save the poor man pennies 😄

[@GumtreeHillWoodwork]

Beauty James! You obviously put a fair bit of thought into the bench & it definitely paid off mate. Extremely well executed.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate. The confines of the garage are a great inspiration. I can look at a space and go "Right... what the hell can I fill that with?!" 😅😁

[@BM508]

Thanks for a great video of a project that I’ve been planning for longer than I care to mention.😂 I followed this with great intrigue and an amazing degree of interest however as I was just about to hit the sack I am now faced with a bloody awful chance of getting to sleep as my mind will now be occupied with any ways of improving on your excellent finished project. Btw, I’ve had all the necessary Kregg elements for this project floating around my shed for a few years, but you now may just have given me the incentive to get myself back into action again after a forced layoff. Thanks Heaps, Bob

[@FixitFingers]

You'll be kicking yourself you didn't do it earlier Bob! The clamping options this bench gives me has changed the way I work. Sweet dreams 😉

[@SMee67]

Nice versatile work bench, there.👌🏽 Super build, mate, she's definitely going to be put through the paces! 👍🏽

[@FixitFingers]

This was my most enjoyable build to date. Used up a good amount of scabbed stock and had lots of little challenges. Cheers Bill 🍻

[@SMee67]

@@FixitFingers Nothing like recycling free wood! Pleasure, mate, keep em coming. 👍🏽

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

I'm liking a lot of things about this bench James 🔨👍😊

[@FixitFingers]

It's already become invaluable. Plus it's had few upgrades 😉

[@FixitFingers]

Want to build it? Get your plan here: www.etsy.com/au/listing/1076328150/clamp-track-workbench-with-kreg-clamp. These are my first set of plans for sale. They are very detailed and in both metric and imperial. Let me know what you think! (PS - Discounts available for channel members!😁 ) If you don't need the plans but want to say *"Thanks"* using the Heart above that would be awesomely appreciated - James

[@sumosprojects]

Bloody well love it James from the base construction to the Top dog holes & the end vice it’s something that you shall get loads of use with. Ultimately we would all love a humongous workbench but considering workshop constraints customising what we can is the go. Happy Woodworking 🍻🇦🇺👍

[@FixitFingers]

My limited space presents challenges which have to be overcome and from that a gain a lot of enjoyment. The hobby keeps on giving, the fun of the design, the build and then the use 😁

[@woodfather]

those clamps look really handy with the quick auto adjust... 🤔 one of these days i need to make an assembly/tablesaw outfeed table, i might grab a couple of the tracks and make something like this as well 👍

[@FixitFingers]

You know where to find the links 😉 Don't worry, I won't tell timbecon 😂

[@ryanlaurenceflores9170]

This is a great build bench Sir James! im truly impressed with your works & ideas! your videos & channel inspires me so much. Thank you! More power to you Sir James!

[@FixitFingers]

Hey thanks for binging a few vids today Ryan, glad you are enjoying the content. Hope to see you around in the comments in the future.

[@paulangus715]

That looks great James, gotta love bed slates! An excellent source of wood.

[@FixitFingers]

They may not be flat or straight but can be beaten into submission 🤣 Hardware aside, the actual bench cost me nothing 😁

[@twotone3070]

Was good enough for Stalag Luft III.

[@FixitFingers]

@@twotone3070 had to Google that one... The photos do look like bed slats buildings!

[@twotone3070]

@@FixitFingers Tom, Dick and Harry, you sort of need to see the film. It's a bit of an esoteric reference.

[@SujMenon]

Mega build James, well done. That bench is going to be very handy 👌 😁👍

[@FixitFingers]

It took a number of weeks. I was lucky I had #woodjigs21 running to distract folks from the lack of actual woodwork content 😂

[@Wackywoodworks]

Looks good.. and will be more useful than you realise with the Kreg rails etc... I have them and use them all the time

[@FixitFingers]

Can't wait to get a project on it. Got a very different undertaking on this week, hopefully next week ;)

[@SmallFryCreations]

Great build James and super handy!!! So many options to get you out of trouble!!

[@FixitFingers]

I almost decided to build this on a whim without having a specific project need. I don't usually do that. I think it is the kind of project that continue to find new uses for a long time. Thanks for watching Ains!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Sweet as mate 👍 Plenty of awesome clamping options right there and l love that magical timber lengthening trick 👍👍 Great job James…ya gotta be happy with that one 👍😁🇦🇺

[@FixitFingers]

So very happy and it's only just built. Believe it or not, it's still just one piece of the puzzle. There will be another smaller bench nested underneath and possibly some more additions 😋 Just came up with the magic extension trick on the fly, probably osmosis from multiple sources 😊

[@diyforknuckleheads]

@@FixitFingers Looks very cool mate 👍

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

This is a very handy looking bench. I'm looking for ideas for a roll out bench to fit the space on the left of my mitre station.

[@FixitFingers]

Thought you'd like this Dave. Yes a rolling bench in that space would be great. I really like this bench, it's been super useful. I'm planning a smaller bench to next underneath it but you could easily modify it for drawers or cabinets too.

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Nice bench mate. I do like the way those face clamps auto adjust. I'm gonna have to get myself one or two soon.

[@FixitFingers]

You can also get base plates with a key hole designed to plonk in the middle of a bench as an anchor point. Remember your friendly local Carbatec affiliate if you do 😉

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Killer build mate, and brilliantly executed. All those options are going to save you a bunch of time and aggravation.

[@FixitFingers]

It will solve many issues I usually have that's for sure 😁 Wait, we still talking about woodwork? 😂 Should be the new heart of the shop.

[@kingofcastlechaos]

Cool build, unfortunately the Kreg KBC3 is no longer available.

[@FixitFingers]

You had me worried there for a moment! I can still see it on Amazon ( amzn.to/3kpUFT7 ) and on the Kreg website. Just out of stock at your retailer?

[@bocheef]

First time I have seen your channel and it gets a thumbs up from me mate, I really like that kreg vice I think it’s a great idea 👍🏽 I really love out of the box ideas I think I will add one well I will tell my self I need one anyways. Cheers keep up the good work really enjoyed it 🍻

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate! It continues to be the most important thing in my workshop. The only changes I've made to the design is adding a relief cut to the trim so the short clamp track is open at the end and I wedged some material behind the vice (below the trim) to remove a little flex it got under high pressure. Otherwise Im still very happy with it.

[@MindMatterCreate]

Awesome build James ! I didnt get a notification for this video for some reason, sorry for not watching until now mate. Mate that kreg stuff looks the goods. I wouldnt mind one of those pocket hole jigs one day. Cheers Mate !

[@FixitFingers]

They are super handy. You don't need the big bopper 720 to start with, there are cheap little portable jigs that give you the capability. However, if you are going to get into making larger projects I do recommend a proper jig. Once you know what you are doing they are a super fast joinery technique. Cheers mate!

[@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936]

Not sure how I missed this one James. I am in the process of building a mobile outfeed table/workbench which will have t tracks incorporated. I do like that vice gizmo so I'll be checking one of those out. Anyway, great video mate. Keep up the good work, All the best, Brian.

[@FixitFingers]

This is the flagship video :P I love this thing, completely changed the way I can work. I knew I wouldn't use the vice too often, but has come in handy a few times. The top clamping system is now my primary clamping tool, I haven't needed to buy another clamp since! :D

[@samsboringchannel]

Looks a treat mate! That hardware from Kreg looks the real deal too, multipfunctional space that's for sure!

[@FixitFingers]

Not the cheapest kit, but then compared to a traditional vice and some decent hold downs pretty good value for the versatility! Cheers Sam.

[@peterkjrgaard7890]

Planning on building Steve Ramsey's workbench but this is DEFINITELY going into that!! Thanks for the video!

[@FixitFingers]

The reason this one has only 3 sides and is a little high is I'm going to build one of Steve's to roll UNDER this one :D

[@peterkjrgaard7890]

@@FixitFingers that sounds like a good idea!😃👍 the bmw I presume!😉

[@FixitFingers]

@@peterkjrgaard7890 yep! Probably with a router lift in it 😉

[@peterkjrgaard7890]

@@FixitFingers must say that Steve Ramsey has been my mantra and mentor in my woodworking journey so far! But when I stumbled across your channel I loved it and are actually planning to implementing a lot of your ideas into my own workshop instead of Steve Ramsey🤩

[@FixitFingers]

@@peterkjrgaard7890 me too. He is the godfather of KZbin woodwork... But I'm still taking your comment and plastering out on social media as that's about the biggest compliment a self taught woodworker can be given 😂❤

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Sweet work table - that's a lot of functionality in one place!

[@FixitFingers]

Gotta pack it in! Wait until you see the workbench I plan to put under it.... 😉

[@CrudeButEfficient]

@@FixitFingers Can't wait! Or, I guess I'll have to... 🤪

[@FixitFingers]

@@CrudeButEfficient did you catch my "Plopp" reference? 🤣

[@CrudeButEfficient]

@@FixitFingers Haha, it was so natural that it didn't register on the first watch. But I caught it on the second pass! Always nice to see my sticker in the background! 😎

[@justinbyers1441]

That's awesome mate, great build and great video of the step by step

[@FixitFingers]

My new favourite build... though I spent yesterday pulling it apart for upgrades already... 🤣 Stay tuned!

[@justinbyers1441]

@@FixitFingers nice man, looking forward to it.

[@rrr92462]

Great video! I like your blue tape idea for routing. I've never tried that.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Russel, it's my pride and joy this thing in my little shop. Completely changed the way I can work. I'd seen folks use blue tape on melamine for regular cuts and was happy to see it also worked well with router bits.

[@yusufakh]

Great video, really enjoyed watching that! Thanks :)

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Yusuf! Still love this thing.

[@WoodenItBeGrand]

Nice one James! Looks like this'll get a pretty good workout.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Jamie, it'll be doing a lot of the heavy lifting in the shop from now on that's for sure.

[@Saw-IT]

That was a really interesting video and and the bench turned out great.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Matt. It's the new heart of my shop. Without a tablesaw, this gives me heaps of cutting and clamping options.

[@michaelphungtuan758]

Well done for a great job 👍

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Michael, I still love this thing. Plus it has had a few upgrades since then ;)

[@TheGrantAlexander]

You might have missed the CLAMP clamp in your review, but it made it into this video so all is forgiven (also I am sorry I missed this one when it came out)

[@FixitFingers]

Well I wasn't going to say anything... 😅😋

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

That's a workbench and a half! Great result. The only way it could have been better is if you'd used a lamb shank awl/braddle 😄

[@FixitFingers]

😂 well I won't be screwing temporary fences into it or painting on any lyrics, let's put it that way!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

@@FixitFingers you can't beat a temporary fence 🤣🤣

[@JohntheSchreiner]

Nice upgrade!

[@FixitFingers]

I know we makers say this a lot...but I think it's my new favourite project 😉

[@SuperNova-Steve]

Super good

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate. Still serving me well and holding up!

[@paulzirker706]

Great video great project

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Paul, I love this thing. Made a few storage upgrades over the past couple of years but essentially it's the same bench :)

[@daviddura1172]

Outstanding

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks David, hope it spawned some ideas for you - James

[@woodenthumbyt]

Such a good build and design. So versatile. Might look into one of the kreg bench vices as well. They are carbatec?

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate. The confines of having to fit the wagon in the garage leads to some interesting design challenges but that just makes things more interesting 😁 Of course they are Carbatec! 😉 This video is not a sponsored one but I bought all the hardware from there. Affiliate link in the description if you feel the need to lighten the wallet 😊

[@FixitFingers]

Now get to bed young man! 😴

[@woodenthumbyt]

@@FixitFingers awesome will have a look for it on their site.

[@ivanwalker3391]

Cool as ....... Nice one fingers. Keep 'er lit Bro!

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks Ivan, super chuffed with this one 🔥 😀

[@barryroberts6470]

Very nice build well done. I saw that you haven't done the plans yet, according to the description but you have done links for your fellow Aussie and your American friends, don't you have any UK friends? Stay Safe, Barry (ENG)

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Barry, firstly my sincere apologies, I am not yet an Amazon UK affiliate but you are right, that is an oversight I should correct for my friends over your part of the world. I will look into that when I can soon. I will be turning my SketchUp design into detailed plans soon and I'll put a post up on socials and add the link here when I do. Cheers mate, James

[@FixitFingers]

Thank you Barry for the motivation to get set up for the UK. If you check the description now, I've added UK links to Kreg, Makita, and specifically the clamping gear needed to build this bench. If they are successful and I generate a few sales, Amazon.co.uk should let me open a full Tool Shop where I can individually link all the gear I use like I have for the US market. Cheers mate!

[@niktarasyuk8514]

What a great video, thanks

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Nik, this bench continues to serve me well. I literally just added another row of dog holes closer to the edge to help hold stock for hand tools

[@TELOYSTV]

Sending my full support gdblesss. 😇👍❤️

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate, thanks for the support 😀

[@TELOYSTV]

@@FixitFingers No probs brother 👍

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Looking good mate! Never seen that kreg vice plate thing - interesting. Are you going to get a normal wood vice at some point as well? On the end maybe?

[@FixitFingers]

No I don't see the need for one with this setup. The Kreg Vice is designed to replace the traditional woodworking vice. I've got by 3 years without a vice at all so I reckon this one will do me fine 😁 I do however have an engineers vice (or two :P) I want to restore and make a removeable plate for the bench which will handle the smaller jobs the kreg vice can't handle.

[@anatoliyefimov4984]

what clamps did you use to secure the track from the bottom to hold the track in place?

[@FixitFingers]

Hi Anatoli, those bolts used to secure the track to the bench come with the kit, though I think they are just standard M8 nut and bolts, probably about 2"/50mm long 👍

[@anatoliyefimov4984]

@@FixitFingers Thank you!

[@FixitFingers]

No worries 👍

[@EclaWood]

Joss gandos mbledos gan 👍

[@FixitFingers]

G'day mate, sorry my Indonesian isn't great and google couldn't help me. Little help? Googling looks like Joss gandos mbledos is a musician?😁

[@damiandehaan2968]

Hi mate I have just discovered your KZbin channel Keep up the great work. I have started renovating a caravan but now I need to buy some more tools do you have a discount code for carbatec Or something that helps you with your channel

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Damian. Welcome mate, I hope you find the videos handy and enjoyable. Yes I am a Carbatec affiliate, so if you access their site via the links on any of my videos I get a small commission of any purchases you make that visit. Sadly it's not a discount code, but it costs you no more 😉 Same goes for the Makita and other Amazon links. They are sometimes hit and miss so if you do use the Carbatec ones for something let me know. Cheers for the support! 🍻

[@damiandehaan2968]

Hey mate thank you I’ve just purchased the Kreg k4 from carbatec and I dare say more to come in the following months 😁

[@FixitFingers]

@@damiandehaan2968 legend.Yep that worked! I owe you a beer ;) When you need that $8000 Laguna Thicknesser you know where to come 🤣 Have fun with the K4, it's a solid little unit. I just found you on Insta, looking forward to what you build with it ;)

[@juanbriza4599]

Exelent

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Juan!

[@NotJustSawdust]

Nice! To bad all this Kreg stuff is barely available in our country. (import duties and corrupt -steeling- customs employees make it impossible to order outside EU)

[@FixitFingers]

That's a shame, and good as it is, it's not the cheapest gear to begin with. Im sure you can probably make your own versions of a lot of the jigs, but the auto-maxx clamps are pretty cool.

[@CarbatecTheHomeOfWoodworking]

👋👋👋

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks guys! I love this bench, so many options.

[@sheilbwright7649]

I do hope that Kreg is paying you enough.

[@FixitFingers]

Not for this one! While the wood was all free I paid for the hardware. I do make a little if folks chose to use my links to Carbatec or Amazon though. They are just really suitable products for my workshop...and the right colour 😂

[@sheilbwright7649]

@@FixitFingers Kreg has a fabulous business model. All these KZbinrs giving free ads with a miniscule kickback or the occasional free product.

[@FixitFingers]

I'm lucky I do get paid with actual money sometimes with such a small channel. But yep, pitching their gear at the home DIY market for suckers like me to use each week is a bloody good strategy 😅

[@sheilbwright7649]

@@FixitFingers Kreg is a multi national making truckloads. Just because they can take advantage doesn't mean they have to. Mind you they are not the only predators in the woodworking game. Interesting to watch how some of these KZbin sponsorships go very sour. There is famous yellow company where after a while some KZbinrs spray painted the tools a different colour.