GREAT Bench. CHEAP Wood.

I show how to make a huge workbench with 2x6 construction lumber. This sucker is totally legit and super stout with all drawbored mortise and tenons.
I wanted a change from my Nicholson style bench and came up with this. The design inspiration is from benchcrafted bench, roubo, anarchist, and Bob and Dave's good fast and cheap bench.
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www.franksworkbench.net
**TOOLS LINKS**
My hand plane - amzn.to/3PO9GeC
My Block plane - amzn.to/3oMLayx
Circular Saw - amzn.to/3pqRBYV
Thickness planer - amzn.to/3M7cXnX
Delta Table Saw - amzn.to/3vsdI5i
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Drill/impact driver combo set - amzn.to/3K1ssMd
Crubber vise liner (gasket material) - amzn.to/3C3S9sP
3/8" pencil sharpener for pegs - amzn.to/35wUpN8
Gents Dovetail saw - amzn.to/3655jqX
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Marking knife - amzn.to/3sOl3Im
Starrett combination square - amzn.to/3iL4bxO
Thorex mallet - amzn.to/2Y2MFeV
Combination marking/mortise gauge - amzn.to/2Y2BfYB
Stanley benchtop tape measure - amzn.to/3o5wecl
Dividers - amzn.to/3w8Xr2H
Combination oil stone - amzn.to/397qXfW
Translucent Arkansas stone - amzn.to/3vIUyWk
square awl - amzn.to/3q8UjAT
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---Consumables---
Liquid Hide Glue (old brown glue) - amzn.to/3a8tzut
Green Honing Compound - amzn.to/3cQNBtM
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Tried and True Varnish Oil (linseed oil+ resin) - amzn.to/3TDkOMC
CAMERA EQUIPMENT (most budget-friendly setup on youtube)
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[@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?!?!

[@joshualucas1821]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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!

[@jttasb]

Very nice build and documentation, well done, look forward to doing something similar to this in the future! Thank you!

[@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!

[@stuffwithkids7127]

Excellent build. I plan to follow most of your plan for my build in the next two weeks. Thanks for the info!

[@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.

[@mfrutchey]

Great video. Just getting into woodworking, and learned lots. Thanks!

[@alongfortheride2034]

What a great build. Amazing how professional it looks just from 2x6!

[@miteytuff1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelmastin9908]

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

[@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

[@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

[@christophweeks7428]

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

[@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.

[@roumeniordanov3767]

Perfection & precision!!! Bravo

[@user-fq9lq6oy5z]

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

[@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

[@koryjames8361]

Fantastic looking bench. Great work sir. 👍

[@johnzx14rk94]

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

[@paulmonte7642]

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

[@watermain48]

Great looking bench. Thanks for the video.

[@ocuanadesigns]

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

[@pmdinaz]

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

[@stevedsouza9843]

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

[@chadryk5]

This is outstanding work!

[@OscarDad]

Fantastic work !! This bench is a TANK !!

[@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!

[@brandonlepage474]

Looks perfect for what I need! Plans purchased! Thank 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.

[@itzcaseykc]

What an awesome job you did there!

[@bkinstler]

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

[@johndavis7112]

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

[@glennwidelko]

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

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Loving the lamination approach for the construction.

[@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..

[@TheDroppedAnchor]

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

[@scott8351]

Thanks for sharing your finish formula.

[@srikandiwarion1422]

wow such a craftsmanship!

[@mcgannpster]

Beautiful work

[@spoonie11]

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

[@user-ww2lc1yo9c]

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.

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

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

[@chrishamilton-wearing3232]

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

[@willembyleveldt7782]

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

[@lawski]

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

[@TheAhmetcanization]

These video's man...everything is being explained and build for people with tons of experience, knowledge and expensive equipement.

[@395er]

You’re an incredible craftsman, enjoyed the video.

[@mdbizzarri]

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

[@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!

[@jamesaldabo7767]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@jameshammond8573]

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

[@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.

[@noelgreen9381]

Nice bench. I love how you use your hand tools. I learn a lot just watching! Thanks.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@ChathamJackTar]

Superb job. Thank you!

[@jeffforbes3772]

Wish I'd seen this earlier. Great job and thanks or sharing.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

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

[@makita883]

Awesome job..! I especially love your mortising idea on the legs… very clever. 😎👌

[@FranksWorkbench]

thanks!

[@TITTIEDADDY]

Really enjoy watching your videos!

[@FranksWorkbench]

Glad to hear it!!

[@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!!

[@quirtdrozario856]

Marvellous build.

[@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.

[@anthonyvilgiate6711]

beautiful work

[@sal1964]

Beautiful job

[@camerongalloway4077]

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

[@user-ru7kg8dc2s]

完璧な仕事ですね！

[@88rushrocks]

Looks good and solid

[@johnveglio4433]

BEAUTIFUL JOB, I WISH THAT I HAD YOUR TOOLS !!

[@johnpi314159]

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

[@silverfox8801]

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

[@TheSMEAC]

That scrub plane makes things sooooo much easier 👍

[@littlepoolefam3]

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

[@mfrutchey]

Wow....Great video. I'm just completing my first workbench construction and already I want to work on this. Just subscribed.

[@FranksWorkbench]

Haha thanks man!

[@iwawibawa7642]

Amazing. Good job

[@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.

[@thomasbalka9882]

Really nice work.

[@michaellee8198]

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

[@FranksWorkbench]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@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!

[@lelandstone35]

That was awesome!

[@jonathanbolding4164]

very nicely done!

[@skiponeill8927]

I really like the bench i need to make me some. Great video thanks Carl from Florida

[@matthewsalomone3800]

Beautiful!

[@gregmize01]

Awesome job!👍👍👍👍

[@bene3943]

Nice one! Really enjoyed watching.

[@FranksWorkbench]

😁 glad you liked it!

[@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.

[@mtyquinn6]

Nice! some nice ideas I will incorporate into my workbench!

[@FranksWorkbench]

Awesome, very glad to hear it!

[@abad_gtr1123]

great production all around (bench and video). that bench is built like a tank. subbed...

[@FranksWorkbench]

Awesome, thanks!

[@guytremblay6928]

Awesome work❤

[@scottk8245R]

Solid skills my man. Nicely done 👌

[@FranksWorkbench]

Thanks man!

[@xPangu]

That thing is a TANK. Good video man

[@bobbyplatt7654]

Awesome job well done sir..

[@karelmartel4969]

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

[@honkingdonk3981]

Great video!

[@tigglebiddys]

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

[@19JEFFRO67]

Awesome Build Man. 💪😎