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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@stevedsouza9843]

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

[@chrishamilton-wearing3232]

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

[@TheHillyard44]

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

[@FranksWorkbench]

Love to hear this!! Thanks man!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@johnpi314159]

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

[@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.

[@arcticredpanda4598]

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

[@FranksWorkbench]

So true!

[@joshualucas1821]

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

[@bradklaatu]

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

[@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.

[@johndavis7112]

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

[@mdbizzarri]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.😊

[@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 .

[@PaulOhta-o8h]

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

[@mikemeister458]

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

[@TheDroppedAnchor]

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

[@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.

[@rickzwolinski]

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

[@MartinBlizz]

Love this video, man. Really easy to follow

[@camerongalloway4077]

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

[@bkinstler]

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

[@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.

[@kevinengelbrecht8117]

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

[@ordinaryguy6869]

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

[@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!!

[@TheJadedGoblin]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Uswesi1527]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@karelmartel4969]

I think I am going to need a workbench to build that workbench. Great video, traditional craftsmanship,beautiful. Greetings from Holland.

[@williamjones6053]

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

[@davidatkins6919]

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

[@lawski]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@pmdinaz]

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

[@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.

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

I like your mixed use of power tools and non-power tools

[@littlepoolefam3]

Dude...your chamfering with the planer was awesome. I wish I just knew the basics of using a planer.

[@Bjornarp]

best channel on youtube!

[@GuardianAngle93]

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

[@marcweber4599]

Best workbench video I have ever seen !!!

[@silverfox8801]

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

[@395er]

You’re an incredible craftsman, enjoyed the video.

[@bkinstler]

Thanks!

[@FranksWorkbench]

thank you very much!

[@timhalleran3514]

Strong build!! I liked and subscribed!

[@nikolakarovic6509]

highly skilled carpenter, great to watch

[@OscarDad]

Fantastic work !! This bench is a TANK !!

[@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.

[@KeithWSchloemp]

I have watched this video dozens of times.

[@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!

[@willembyleveldt7782]

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

[@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.

[@itzcaseykc]

What an awesome job you did there!

[@jameshammond8573]

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

[@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

[@jims2286]

Great Job Nice work looks fantastic! I think I would make the bench vice out of plywood so it dose not Crack.

[@DThunder85]

I know I'm late, but this was satisfying to watch.

[@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!!

[@TheSMEAC]

That scrub plane makes things sooooo much easier 👍

[@techheck3358]

Awesome build. 11:55 why not place it on the left of the leg? That way longer boards can be supported by the leg

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Loving the lamination approach for the construction.

[@paulmonte7642]

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

[@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.

[@jamesaldabo7767]

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

[@supertaco22]

@0:26 i admire that you are cutting with the speedsquare. but have you tried it with the pointy end of the square pointed away from you. try it out. it will make sense. since the saw is being pushed away from you. the lip on the square will be holding the wood, vs your fingers clamping the square to the lumber while your other hand pushes the saw against it. you get a much larger mechanical advantage with the square pointed away from you =)

[@13daniel1974]

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

[@mihailmihaylov9617]

Merry Christmas, Frank. I really like this channel. Hope you are doing fine and will continue to publish content. :)

[@michaelmastin9908]

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

[@henrylarose5440]

Thanks! do you sell plans for this handsome bench?

[@FranksWorkbench]

yes sir, and thanks for the superthanks! www.franksworkbench.net/product-page/2x6-workbench

[@michaellee8198]

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

[@FranksWorkbench]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ThePolishChef]

I liked the way you work.

[@ThunderfuryBBotWS]

I got 3 stitches in my hand from a chisel injury a week ago.... u got lucky lol nice bench, worth the blood!!

[@SofiaisSunshine]

Sweet tools, need to install some shop lights in that cave.

[@satiminsatimin673]

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

[@PulseNein]

Glad to see you hit the big numbers brother....ur past in the ditch worker...

[@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!