GREAT Bench. CHEAP Wood.

[@FranksWorkbench]

I upgraded the vise jaw in a huge way, check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKHNqGN9bZKsr9k

[@gamerdad9916]

Can you make one with just hand tools using no power tools so I can kind of see how much work it will go into

[@christophercarsonsmith5088]

Thanks for this video. I've been referencing it. Can I ask, what kind of inset tail vise do you use?

[@jamesbeecher4431]

I don't get people that want thin benches. I like making outdoor things like Adirondack chairs and raised flower beds. All these things are 24-28 inches wide. When I made my bench I only made it 24 wide so, for now, I keep a 3/4 piece of 4'x3' MDF to lay on top of my bench when I'm making something that is wider. It's a PAIN IN THE ... when I move and set up again I'm going to make a new bench that's probably a full 36 inches wide. That way I can the chairs and swing things around with less fear of them falling off.

[@nathaneverett533]

Is there a build sheet? Materials list and cut sheet?!?!

[@jigsey.]

This is possibly the most satisfying wordworking ive watched on KZbin...visusls spot on, narration spot on, snd the sound of wood being planed, like music..

[@Kr0N05]

Yup, kinda sad it ended :)

[@tengfan7598]

Just finished building my first workbench using your design and process as a guide. Mine had to be built to fit the limited space I have, and is just a touch under 2 feet by 4 feet, with a 2 1/4" thick laminated surface. I'm still in shock that I built something this sturdy! Thank you for sharing, no other video was even close to being as helpful as yours!

[@FranksWorkbench]

Glad it worked well for you and thank you very much for the generosity!

[@eyewala]

Having attained an age of 60 years and that too as a professional ophthalmologist, I learnt that putting one hundred percent of your self is lovable to watch and that others can put their energies again in a composed manner and create a master piece which you rightly did

[@gatekeeper65]

A genuine craftsman ! I was really getting tired of all the channels with posers that can barely make a wooden box, trying to pass themselves off as some sort of guru. Awesome work. SO subscribed.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

I built a workbench pretty much exactly like this 30 years ago and am still using it to this day. that is almost every day use as a professional woodworker. this is a good design you will not regret building it.

[@charliekopp443]

Really liked this. I’m just getting into woodworking, and I really appreciate that you use hand tools and power tools. Whatever is the best tool for the job. I also appreciate you telling us exactly what glues you are using. As a neophyte, I need all the explaining you can provide! What I like most about this is you make me believe I could actually build this. I love the instant mortises created through lamination.

[@starseeddeluxe]

It's a beautiful bench. But of course nobody here in the audience can actually build anything close to that. We can build it with lag bolts, and 4x4 posts, and some plywood on the top. But not many people, except professional antique furniture builders, can make something like that with a chisel and hand planes. It can be done, but the precision of this particular bench, it looks completely machine made, and laser cut. Seriously the highest build quality ever. I am inspired to build a bench now, but I'm going to try to be realistic about using conventional dado cut joints, not a hand chisel.

[@stevenlengyel9701]

I like to see basic tools since I’m also just getting into woodworking the videos with the joiners and planners as well has band saws, are just to much

[@shadowgarr7649]

​@@starseeddeluxe Give yourself. credit for possessing talent and the ability to develop same by using hand tools to build this bench. Wager you can do this. Most mistakes made in a wood project can be corrected with a bit of thought.

[@joshualucas1821]

Good to know I'm not the only one who signs my projects in blood

[@RickyVonPooper]

I've probably watched this build video five times now. Gotta say, it's my favourite bench build video on KZbin. A pleasure to watch!

[@RexKrueger]

This is a really good video, but I think you should make another one about the design. I see you were working on a Nicholson bench before. What made you switch? Why did you choose this design? Why 2x6s for the top? You did a good job of explaining the 30" top, but many other details are interesting to talk about. I'd also like to see the bench in action. How does it handle common operations?

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thanks brotha, big fan of your channel and message! Love a Nicholson and personally don't think it can be matched for speed and effectiveness. This is a beefy one sort of like a Roubo or the Benchcrafted bench. I wanted more material for flattening the top, less bounce, and no apron. Unlike most benches similar to this, the front rail is higher, this allows sliding a ~18" high tool chest and/or saw bench underneath, which is practically a requirement for my space (and neither of which I have as of yet LOL). Appreciate your feedback!

[@mikehayes2233]

Good feedback you too!! Good to BOTH of ya!!

[@lanceyohe6026]

Excellent feedback. Myself, having “apprenticed” under Paul Sellers, I too started with a Nicholson bench same as Paul’s and then switched to a Roubo. I’m now considering a Shaker?

[@darrelpendergast8203]

@@FranksWorkbench uh

[@wilyjetset]

@@FranksWorkbench so is there less bounce than a 4” top with an apron? That seems surprising

[@stevedsouza9843]

Nice work Frank. Great emphasis on hand tools over power tools, showing focus on skill and accuracy.

[@MichaelYugo]

51 years old and NEVER thought about using multiple pieces of wood for those joins.... Totally replacing my workbench. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@jerrystark3587]

Excellent bench design and build. 👍👍 My first benches were made of construction lumber. My main bench is made entirely of Ash, which is great. The last bench I built is made of construction lumber. If I had it to do over again, I would skip the more expensive Ash and go straight to the construction lumber, preferably Douglas Fir for the frame and Southern Yellow Pine for the top. I'd use the best parts of 2x12s that I selected as carefully as I could to weed out wind, cracks, bad knots, heavy moisture content, etc. Well done! Thanks. P.S. I have used Crubber in my bench vises for years now. It works great.

[@stevenaschoff]

I've just decided that I want to get into wood craft - of any sort. And watching all of these videos I just never seemed to get hits on videos that show hand tools being used very much! Love it! I can tell you are a true craftsman - an artisan. Right tool for the job whether electricity is running through it or not. So many techniques used in this short video - it has inspired so many ideas for me to tinker with as I begin this journey! Nice work! Oh, and I do love the workbench design too!

[@chrishamilton-wearing3232]

How nice to see someone using hand planes. You can really hear them `sing` as you use them.

[@ranticore2]

Damn nice build. I want to get into woodworking, but don't have the space or finances for it. This makes me want to really get into it more. My Grandfather was woodworking all the way into his 70's, and the things that man made always amazed me.

[@TheDublin47]

Wow, my friend that is some bench You are a true trades man a real carpenter which is hard to find. Good luck from Ireland.😊

[@glennwidelko]

Wow … that is an incredible work bench … and inspiring to watch a skill craftsman at work … thanks for sharing!! 🙏

[@christophweeks7428]

Fantastic!! I will forever look at 2x6 with a new appreciation.

[@csipawpaw7921]

I just spent a lot of time watching others making work benches and wondering why they didn't make the legs and braces the way you just did! It just so logical when working with two inch thick boards!

[@johnpi314159]

Scraping that glue off the old bench was the most satisfying thing I think I've ever seen.

[@DarkTouch]

i've made many garage and workshop furnishings from yellow pine or spruce and used each project as a way to learn joinery. rolling clamp rack, saw bench, utility table, miter saw table, table saw off take table, saw horses and the like. a really great low risk way to learn traditional joinery and make useful pieces without risking expensive hardwoods. then when you make real furniture, you have practiced a lot of joint making skills.

[@masonlankford6346]

I’m currently building my first workbench, I’ve probably seen every workbench build on KZbin and this is definitely my favorite. Well done!

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@HansZarkovPhD]

I made one of these in 2016 and am still using it for other projects, i butcher blocked the top so it wound up being about 3 inches thick after rounding the edges and final flattening. No faxteners, i used 3 quarter inch dowels and draw tenons to fasten. I then put a box with four drawers under it between the supports.

[@ericshayer]

It is amazing to see that most times there is a much simpler way to do things without a power tool. Very well done

[@jbratt]

30” wide sounds great! Mine is 24” and there are so many times I wish it were wider. When I saw the thumbnail of this video I thought I was looking at my own bench😀. It’s been a great bench!

[@kenparnell4297]

I have a friend who is a serious woodworker and he built a workbench out of crazy expensive woods, mahogany, Purple Heart, Hard Maple, Ebony and honest to Heaven it's a very nice piece of furniture, but I told him I just didn't feel good about using such a nice workbench. He claimed almost all of it was wood left over from previous jobs and that might have been true but5 if he had enough leftover wood to build a workbench like that I felt he might have been gilding the lily just a bit much for his customers. I'm glad to see someone else builds thing like workbenches out of regular wood.

[@joshosenbaugh7529]

Someone's been reading the Anarchists workbench! Mine is almost finished, it's upside-down right now waiting on the leg mortise to be cut. Yours looks so much better than mine! I don't have a thicknesser so I just glued up the 2x6 as they were and I flattened up all the edges after glue up. Because of that there's some gaps and it was lots of work to clean up the parts

[@FranksWorkbench]

That's exactly what I would do without a thicknesser too! Epoxy and/or super glue will take care of those gaps, I had to do a bit of filling due to knots and defects too.

[@joelporter7100]

I’m in the process of redoing my workshop which has been a horrible mess for far too long. I have a workbench I built about 25 years ago and it has served me pretty well. I bought the Anarchist’s series a few months ago and can’t wait to get to work on the workbench.

[@ethfun]

I saw this title and assumed it would be a bench I could build as my first ever bench. Then I got an absolute masterclass in attention to detail and craftsmanship, which was a beautiful lesson in things I didn't know. This was awesome.

[@FranksWorkbench]

I appreciate it!!

[@spoonie11]

You make hand planing look simple. It's never been that smooth for me!

[@優さん-n7m]

Oh!

[@starseeddeluxe]

Yeah this video is so unreal. Everything is done so easily, it is surreal. I have to believe that this man is one of the best woodworkers on KZbin. I've watched hundreds of videos, and nobody has ever made the hand work look this fast.

[@actionjksn]

This is a really nice bench and one of the better looking ones I've seen on here. That big plane does a great job of flattening the top and a lot less mess than using a router and jig. I found a good way to harden the surface of wood and even MDF, this works great on dog holes. It is penetrating epoxy for boats and it has about the consistency of water and mixes 2:1. It soaks deep into the wood and hardens up really well. I used a product called Total Boat penetrating epoxy. I bought it to restore park benches that were in pretty bad shape. I had plenty of leftover for personal projects.

[@mdbizzarri]

Impressed with the hearing protection, then saw no eye protection. Great video and explanation!

[@tigglebiddys]

This is pretty much 100% the work bench I've been thinking of. thicc and cheap, assembled easy but effective

[@justinbaird_]

Cutting out the notch and glueing the legs together to create a mortise blew my mind lol what a great build. Liked and subbed 👍🏻

[@FranksWorkbench]

right on man, thank you!!

[@donnielong1692]

Workmanship and thinking ahead are the parts i take away from this video. Sure to be reflected on my next adventure which should be a doghouse and then a big workbench for woodwork. Thank you for spending the extra time and editing and producing such valuable content.

[@TheDroppedAnchor]

Mister, it must be tons of talent and experience to work a plane like that. Mad Respect from this metalworker.

[@Wildersport]

That is a nice bench build. I am gathering and letting Home Depot 2x6s acclimate to my shop. Something to consider for anyone looking to do this. Even with the DW735, planer snipe can, and does happen. If possible, joint, and plane your stock to desired thickness before cutting it to length. You will end up loosing less to planer snipe. No shame in the 2x game though.... Especially if you can source up Southern Yellow Pine. My basic bench is getting long in the tooth, and I need to build a better one. Time for me to get after one of these builds...

[@FranksWorkbench]

Good stuff. I should have let mine acclimate another month or two but got too excited for the build 😆

[@johndavis7112]

Too nice to work on needs to be on display in a museum lol !! Great work & A big Fan

[@TheHillyard44]

Never been more happy with a KZbin recommendation for a video.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Love to hear this!! Thanks man!

[@rickzwolinski]

I like the fact that you use a lot of hand tools. In many ways they are easier and more satisfying to use.

[@jamesaldabo7767]

Enfin du travail manuel avec des outils à main de qualité et une excellente maîtrise artisanale Félicitations

[@PaulOhta-o8h]

You are quite the craftsman. I enjoyed watching all the detail work that others might not do, but sure made it pretty.

[@pmdinaz]

For my skill level, this is great! I like Jay's bench. A lot. I like this one too. Plans purchased! Thank you!!

[@fly4doe2]

@10:30 fully assembled behemoth that you can't lift. And right on que...he says he had some help. Gotta say, overall, I learned several tricks that I would like to use on my bench build. Gorgeous product from cheap wood.

[@rafaelmercado6210]

Am so impressed with workmanship. Youve done it with ease; with the technique, It seemed so easy for you. Wish could do it myself.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thank you very much!

[@marshallmurrell4583]

Great build. I built my first (and current) bench a few years ago from reclaimed 2 x 4 lumber found on the sidewalk in front of a house in the neighborhood that was being remodeled. Its finished size is 23" x 68". I only had 17 of these really (40 year old) seasoned timbers to use for the top and eight for the legs and three for stretchers. The bench stands 38" tall. The stretchers are single timbers and the legs are doubled. The length was dictated by the space I had available for a bench in my garage shop (in which we still park two cars) and the width was dictated by the amount of timber I had available to make it after making allowance for the stretchers and legs. I made my mortises in the same manner you illustrated -- much easier than chopping them out. I really would like a wider bench so the next one will be wider. Due to lack of storage options, and perhaps being a bit lazy, there is a lot of c**p that lives on my bench top which takes up a lot of the available square footage. Maybe I should address that issue first. 🙂There is a plywood shelf across the top of the stretchers. As I look at it, it is not the best use of the space since there is quite a bit of vertical space that is open. Maybe some drawers would help with other issues. I definitely have the issue you described with my face vice. I replaced the jaws with walnut which I milled but still had the problem. I couldn't figure out why the jaws didn't make contact like they should. I'll be trying your suggested remedies. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@marshallmurrell4583]

@Dan Gettings Good luck!

[@reaper060670]

I learned something new on this video. I've only recently begun to use Hand planes so this will be a great way to use them to get the mortices correct. I never realised this was a good way to do it.. U can tell I'm relatively new to this whole game but I love it man. Keep up the awesome content..

[@fredcheung1940]

Great job on the workbench. When I made my workbench top, which was about 27 " wide, I had a commercial woodworking shop run the glued-up slab through their thickness sander. There was no tear-out whatsoever. (Trimming the ends was a challenge, however.) The result was dead-flat and had parallel surfaces. I really lack the hand-working plane skills that you have.

[@ipatchee007]

I’m a nurse in my other world…does the urea provide the acidity and that delays the speed of the glue drying? As far as the blood during any project…you are exactly right…I hate it…but I know that at some point the blood sacrifice will be made…but you CANT DO IT ON PURPOSE BEFORE YOU START…lol. Thank you so much. I will probably use a few more power tools to make some of the cuts and hone out the mortises…but you possess the craftsmanship of my great grandfather. Wood art lost to our generation.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

All I can say is - You are good! That is some master woodworking.

[@ThePolishChef]

I liked the way you work.

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Wow. A beauty. As a beginner to hand planes, I can't imagine flattening something as big as that bench top.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thanks my friend! I really shouldn't have said flatten in the video, it was a poor use of words on my part. With the boards all machined and glued up with cauls to keep it flat, it was really just a matter of planning off all the glue squeeze out and cleaning up the surface after that.

[@markklein437]

First time watching and I subscribed immediately. You do a great job of making your videos. Good lighting, good camera angles, you show enough actual woodworking to keep it interesting without showing the same operation repeated ad nauseum. Your verbal description is equally stunning, Fast paced with great diction. I’m a 74 year old woodworker. Been making sawdust over 50 years now. I’ve made dental office cabinetry, kitchen cabinets, furniture, bookcases, children’s toys and literally mountains of sawdust. My barn isn’t heated so all winter long I work on designs and sharpening chiseled and planes. On the first day above 60 degrees I head out to the barn to run an oak board thru my table saw. The barn fills with the scent of freshly cut white oak and I’m in heaven.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Yes! Nothing beats the scent of fresh cut white oak! Thanks for the kind words, very glad to have you as a subscriber!!

[@ceb964]

Ditto here, 1st encounter & sub'd on the spot. Very simple, effective and no frills approach is what we all wanna see.

[@makenchips]

@@FranksWorkbench and no stupid music - just good video and explanation on what's happening or going to happen!

[@snelgrave101]

Making sawdust, that's classic scripture Mark I'm gauna have to "borrow" that phrase, I have to disagree about the oak scent though, fresh cut pine scent does it for me it takes me back to my papa's workshop when I was very young .

[@varleyfitch6544]

Really enjoyed this video. I’m getting ready to build my first workbench and I think I’m going to build it like yours. Thanks

[@MyGrowthRings]

Thanks for waiting to ask for a thumbs-up. It always makes me shake my head when a creator hasn’t delivered any value and yet they are already asking for a like and a sub. Nice bench and vid. Scott

[@marcweber4599]

Best workbench video I have ever seen !!!

[@paulmonte7642]

Incredible ! This guy is amazing... don't think Ive ever seen sharper blades

[@arcticredpanda4598]

Building a work bench is so much easier when you already have a work bench. Nice job.

[@FranksWorkbench]

So true!

[@joeurban3724]

I made a temporary bench like this over 20 years ago. Just a bench to get by until I could make a fancy one.... I still have it and have made tables, dressers, etc. . The top is getting a bit worn, but this temporary bench has been good to me.

[@bradklaatu]

Your handsaw skills/techniques reminded me of my Dad's. It's how I learned how to use a handsaw.

[@johnzx14rk94]

Fantastic work. Beautiful table. I am going to build the same table. You sure make it look easy.

[@mikemeister458]

Yewwww! You’re a bad boy, Franky! You make it look too easy. Especially with dimensional lumber.

[@bkinstler]

That was a truly great build, and I admire the way you work. Lots for me to steal from.

[@silverfox8801]

Videos like this remind me that I love being a carpenter 👍

[@13daniel1974]

Appreciate your hand tool abilities. I like how you, also, chamfer the bottoms of your legs. That is often overlooked. Very nice bench.

[@SacredSerpentry]

Dude you made this look easy and it’s a great looking bench!

[@camerongalloway4077]

Nice bench, helps having a full wood working work shop set up, not your average diy experience

[@lawski]

satisfying. so nice to see handmade products in this world. i would buy

[@moonlightsnowfall6734]

Nice work, thanks. 2 x 6 from Home Depot look pretty nice. Stuff around here is 50% knots, 50% hook, and 50% twist

[@FranksWorkbench]

Hahaha I feel your pain! I lucked out and got it all on one trip

[@WARinMYhead1]

it was a joy watching you make this! I definitely need to invest in some hand planes, you made very good use of them here. Cheers!

[@joekoscielniak8576]

Good looking work bench. It's heavy, and has a good size work area, I like it. I'm setting up a new wood working shop area in my garage and the bench looks well suited for my purposes.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Right on!

[@satiminsatimin673]

Pekerjaan yg dikerjakan seorang yg prof. hasinya sangat memuaskan, jadi terimpirasi seola aku duda kembali.

[@nosnibor800]

Truely excellent from a craftsman. I particularly like the way you did the mortice and tenons. Also the stirdy thickness of the bench top. A heavy solid work bench. Thanks.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thank you much!

[@gunnarguggs2725]

Solid work! You used more wood on that table than is in my whole house.

[@monsterq6]

That looks pretty good for construction wood! Also I love that you use both hand and power tools to very good effect. Cool video

[@John3.3]

I liked your practical approach with the use of timber thats the width of your mortice & tenons,ive thought about using that system it has to be time saving, nice share.

[@kevinengelbrecht8117]

Great Build Frank! That's definitely a model I'd like to use

[@terryharris3393]

Wider 2x structural lumber is made mostly made from southern yellow pine, which is dense and heaven, two things a bench should be. #1 SYP is easily purchased from big box stores. But always remember and don’t ever forget that all structural lumber is case hardened so balance the dimensions removed during thicknessing and ripping to keep the wood from moving.

[@miteytuff1]

Great job! I love being able to use construction grade lumber to make beautiful furniture (or a work bench).

[@eladyihie2502]

מדהים עבודה מדוייקת!! בטח חזק בטרוף....

[@OscarDad]

Fantastic work !! This bench is a TANK !!

[@davidatkins6919]

wow, such a good looking bench, built just like I would want one built, terrific video!

[@nethead72]

My old edge jointed 2x6 workbench on a base made form 4x4s and pegs is getting old. Maybe time for something like this. Nicely done, and it looks like a good size for me. I would definitely add 1200lb casters.

[@williamjones6053]

I wish I had three men with your pride in craftsmanship to build cabinets and run custom trim ..

[@olegchubykin5206]

This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

[@Uswesi1527]

Honestly, I can’t find the exact words that describe your achievement. However, I will follow your steps and make similar table. Thanks

[@michaelmastin9908]

As always great video, excellent tutorial and superb craftsmanship Frank!

[@michaellee8198]

As I've already said, enjoying your style and content, so much.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@willembyleveldt7782]

I love your style my brother Really enjoyed watching you getting stuff done

[@infocpctrainer]

just found you from the myriad of woodworking videos. particularly like you presentation style. too many others are shouty type and put me off so I don't get to the end. will now go back over your other videos to catch up. thank you.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Awesome, thank you so much and welcome aboard! hope you enjoy the other videos too!

[@ntdtv]

Hello, I wanted to kindly remind you that I sent you a message regarding your videos. Do we have your permission to use them? We would be happy to know if there is any special requirement for publishing your videos that we could fulfill. Thank you! :) Sincerely, Divya

[@ta3355]

Awesome ingenuity with the mortise and tenons! Prefabrication using precut lumber is an excellent solution when you don’t have the tools. They’ll also be just as strong and they look precise. Well done, I subscribed, and I want one!!

[@Halz0holic]

When you don't have tools? Dude literally used a holy trinity of jointer, planer and a contractor saw. It's cheaper to own handsaw, trim saw, mallet, jackplane and chisels.

[@jameshammond8573]

Great job. I'll absolutely take some tips from this video today.

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Loving the lamination approach for the construction.

[@samla2404]

Nice video - if you get a chance to build another bench in the future, kindly make a detailed video which can help us beginners to follow the plans along with the video for the steps - thanks a bunch

[@ocuanadesigns]

Great video. The shavings you getvoff those planes are soooo satisfying

[@岡田信広]

完璧な仕事ですね！

[@395er]

You’re an incredible craftsman, enjoyed the video.

[@GuardianAngle93]

This is really nice. Far, far, far too nice for my lawnmower garage.

[@snelgrave101]

Great bench Frank, I've subscribed for the simple fact you don't play annoying music in the background at an un-tolerable rate of volume (I like listening to music when I'm working but some people let their choice of crap music ruin their videos, Bit of Pink Floyd at a reasonable volume you can't go wrong), Making my own bench in the coming days nothing fancy at the moment just a place to work from I will revamp it in the spring when I have more time (in the middle of a house build just now so got insulation, painting, furniture etc to contend with) And when I start on the bench "there will be blood" my wife dreads me going to the shed to work as I either cut, stab, bash, scrape my hands on just about every trip (who doesn't).