Building my ultimate workbench. Episode 1

This is a step by step building video of my ultimate workbench and router table.
On my website, you can find free plans for this workbench. Together with this video, I think, everyone should be able to build this workbench.
hookedonwood.online/Shop-Impr...
List of China tools product used in this video
Square
www.banggood.com/custlink/DKv...
Miter Square
www.banggood.com/custlink/3KG...
Straight square
www.banggood.com/custlink/DKm...
Corner clamps
www.banggood.com/Aluminium-Al...
Pocket hole jig
www.banggood.com/custlink/DmD...
Cabinet Drill guide
www.banggood.com/custlink/KDD...
Products I use in my workshop!
Clamps:
Micro jig clamps
US: amzn.to/3iIo20o
UK: amzn.to/3sSAuiP
DE: amzn.to/39dcEGM
Axminster Trade Hold down clamps
UK: amzn.to/2MimMVF
Bessey KRE parallel clamps
US: amzn.to/3qKKA3q
UK: amzn.to/39brNs0
DE: amzn.to/39btgyv
NL: amzn.to/3sVhgsR
Hultafors Talmeter
US: amzn.to/3tT5pvW
UK: amzn.to/377RgkZ
DE: amzn.to/2ZavLLQ
NL: amzn.to/2ZfsmLD
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Festool products:
Festool Kapex
UK: amzn.to/3pcs4zF
DE: amzn.to/2Zc91ew
NL: amzn.to/3ac1p1F
Festool Router
UK: amzn.to/3deDFMe
DE: amzn.to/3b1G9Ld
Festool Domino
UK: amzn.to/3acGzzi
DE: amzn.to/3aeZOZi
NL: amzn.to/3rSR4hr
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Router table
Router
UK: amzn.to/3rMqINN
DE: amzn.to/377Bfex
Router Lift
US: amzn.to/3rRWWrb
You can follow me on Instagram at D.hookedonwood
If you have questions, watch my frequently asked question page on my website: hookedonwood.online/Frequentl...
The material used for my workbench is Black MDF: Black MDF, something similar to Valchromat.
I get it from here: (Netherlands) www.af.nl/voorraad/plaat/mdf-... Black MDF.
For more info about Black MDF: see my website: hookedonwood.online/Frequentl...
A few products from this review were sent to me by Banggood for testing. This does not mean that I do get all my products. I review also a lot of products I bought myself. I started these reviews because from my experience not every tool from China was worth buying. So I wanted to make in-depth reviews to show you which products you should consider and which product you better leave alone. The fact that Banggood sent me products occasionally does not change the way I make my reviews.
I still give in-depth reviews and give you my honest opinion! On this, you can count on! I have a good experience with Banggood.com and they have a lot of woodworking tools nicely organized on their site.
My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood. Subscribe to my channel! kzbin.info/door/uvj...
My KZbin channel is a hobby. This means I try to upload 1 a 2 video's a month. But this is not at a specific schedule. So If you do not want to miss my videos. Subscribe and click the notification.
Products I use in my workshop
Table saw with dust system: Harvey HW110GL Europe edition with sliding table
Harvey / Axminster trade S-12 overhead blade guard
Dust extraction: HBM 200 Oneida Super dust deputy 6”
Workbench: Incra master-R-router lift AEG 1400w router Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60
Different links to products I use Clamps: Axminster trade hold down clamps Piher Rail guide clamps Micro Jig dovetail clamps Bessey parallel clamps Axminster trade parallel clamps Push blocks Micro Jig Gripper Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.
Best regards, Dennis

[@restholzjunkie]

Thanks for choosing "MY ultimate ..." as haeder. Most KZbinr I saw sell their solution as Non plus Ultra for Everyone. The truth is, that each Woodworker has its own personal requirements, environments, tools and space to work. In this Videos you give a possible solution to think about and use your ideas to build the visitors own and practical workbench. This is a very good entry to follow up on your work and see things growing.

[@davidhull1610]

I've seen a few youtube videos proclaiming the ultimate workbench, but I think this is a very serious contender for the title. The structure is well thought out and very strong, and I particularly like the tall apron for vertical clamping. An excellent build Dennis, and that black valchromat looks really good. 10 out of ten 👍

[@HookedonWood]

Thanks David, of course it all a bit click bait, but it is definitely, MY ultimate workbench! :-)

[@jonasmjanssongmail]

@@HookedonWood it’s only click-bait if the video doesn’t live up to the promise. I’m planning to build my version of your bench this spring.

[@Borescoped]

This was in my recommended feed just prior to a Stumpy Nubs video, glad I watched. Subbed!

[@emmetworkshop2829]

Great to have you back! Another genius project very well explained.

[@VideoPixelStudio]

I’ve been waiting for your next video and I’ve not been disappointed. Love your bench and your attention to detail. Great work.

[@johndesormier8099]

Great video! I truly enjoy the care you take in your projects. I have liked your bench for quite some time and am glad you made this video. Looking forward to episode 2.

[@danielgeng2306]

Parf guide is awesome, I’m gonna use mine when I build this bench! Love it !

[@ralphlivingston894]

I love this bench! It is the most versatile and is easily the most attractive. Great video and a fantastic bench. Thank you!

[@peterschut63]

Great video, I watched many videos on this subject and I can see you are inspired by many different versions and made it your own. Great to see one from a country fellow. Take care and I look forward to part 2.

[@Crustyswede1]

What a beautiful work table. Amazing job!

[@jaykepley5238]

So nicely done, Dennis! Bravo! 🖖

[@stevexbishop]

Beautiful job Dennis, very impressive! Thanks very much for sharing!

[@Silent-G]

I love your videos! I always learn so much. Keep up the great work!

[@anthonybowyer1874]

Great video from the best woodworking channel on KZbin! 😀 I cannot wait for part 2, nice.

[@MuratKilci]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing the plans and the video.

[@paullalekna5478]

Very pleased to see that even an operator of your level of skill uses the Glulam method of forming beams and legs. After fighting with square drills and chisels to use solid pine legs recently , i switched to laminated plies to make the legs of my project, and so easy, and yet so accurate, and forming the mortices was a breeze

[@samoanSAIYAN]

Beautiful bench!

[@rmojo23]

It does look awesome!

[@jt608]

Nicely done, thank you.

[@rorychallands8516]

That's the neatest workshop I've ever seen.

[@markjervis8558]

Awesome bench my friend !!!!

[@keithflemo]

Amazing work

[@dutenn]

I learned plenty of tricks! Keep on making videos bud👍

[@GarrySanchez]

Awesome build. Looks amazing!

[@dovetails3633]

Nice work Denis, it looks awesome thanks for sharing it with us.

[@shapeit9153]

Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate your attention to detail and easy to understand techniques.

[@kerrychunaco6121]

Beautifully done! Thanks for this!

[@canartdamien4689]

Very nice Denis Thanks !

[@aerobill8554]

Heel mooi Dennis, heel mooi. Subscribed !

[@MrJlucRober]

Brilliant your idea of an apron fully square to the top !

[@katabrontes]

Good to see you back Dennis. Mike

[@Nathan-xi4ey]

Awesome bench! Very good work and attention to detail. Definitely saving this video. Great job

[@DZ-gj6qz]

Wat een top video, mooie werkbank!

[@magnuslito8542]

Amazing workbench! Love your videos.

[@alindorindicu3732]

Very good, thanks! Subscribed!

[@thorstenwalz11]

Einfach tolle Projekte, ich wünsche dir und deiner Familie einen guten Start in das neue Jahr. 🥂 Danke Dennis 👍🤝

[@airnashville3883]

Beautiful work Dennis!

[@smiles2life]

Brilliant Dennis. I've missed your videos. Great work!

[@anthonybowyer1874]

Well said.

[@southernblueblood5402]

This is your first build video I've watched, been binge watching your china tool series and was impressed with your testing methods. This build video is top notch, you explain each step clearly and consistently, going to watch the second part now.

[@QuadDoc]

Another amazing video!! Thank you for sharing Dennis!! 👏🏼👊🏼👍🏼

[@infojunkie1]

way to go buddy a new video really awesome thanks !!!!!!!!!!

[@mattbowers5342]

I ended up at episode 2 first. Excellent instruction from a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing!

[@kensmith6908]

Really impressed with your ideas and methods

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Yes.Your video is very well made and educational.Also a BIG THANKS for the beautiful plans !!!

[@ninopassaquindici6640]

I am just starting now, that I am retired, to work with wood, and I follow many bloggers but let me tell you that you are head and shoulders above for precision and for a great aesthetic taste.

[@LotusMorning]

Dennis, you're a genius! I'm so glad I was led to your channel. The build video is incredible and I love the fact that you use very high end tools along side china tools you've tested and given viewers recommendations on with complete honesty. You're an incredible breathe of fresh air. Nobody can honestly complain about a small shop EVER. Not with what you're shown is possible. I'm flabbergasted!

[@elguapo1507]

That's a thing of beauty! Really very nice Denis! 👍

[@eyecandy-gaming]

love the workbench with the router. thanks for sharing.

[@sumandl]

Good Job Denis

[@jackygrosemans7321]

Wawh , wat een mooie werkbank , ook heel mooi op video gebracht . Dank je wel Dennis

[@kirk001]

Your craftsmanship and skill is truly beautiful and you inspire me to keep growing and building. Thank you!

[@MyGrowthRings]

Well done, and yes, I made it that far! Scott

[@peterbolleman]

Super om te zien hoe je kanaal ontwikkelt Dennis! Leuk dat je nu ook de werkbank zelf laat zien, het inspireert weer moet ik zeggen. Er is goed over nagedacht en ik denk dat je er veel plezier van hebt als je aan het werk bent. Dankjewel!

[@CornerfieldShop]

Mooi gemaakt Dennis 👍 Ik ben benieuwd naar deel 2 😄

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Very nice build.

[@comodororelampago5656]

Dennis, I'm from Brazil and I follow several channels of foreign personnel, his teaching is exceptional! Congratulations.

[@fozz7480]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@markhedquist9597]

This is soooooo nice. You are a perfectionist extraordinaire. The overall design, I love. The attention to detail, out of this world. I now understand the value of this style of bench and it has me rethinking my plans for a future build. Thank you!

[@papiwe1]

Great bench love what you have done with small shop

[@Modelpilot]

Echt een fijn kanaal om te volgen, je maakt prachtig werk op een heel vakkundige manier en dat werkt motiverend Vakmannetje ben je 👍

[@mathiasstalter7902]

Hello Dennis, thank you very very much, but i´m already in the middle of building the - your - workbench. So that I can also contribute something helpful for the community, I have another tip to prevent the boards and strips to be glued from slipping ... if you don't have enough clamps, such as me ... Salt! Simply sprinkle a little salt on the adhesive surfaces, this prevents the strips from slipping out of place really good. So have a lot of fun tinkering with everyone, and again ... a big DoubleThanx to Dennis.

[@fngrusty42]

Very nice shop.

[@mikeandlucky]

You are a woodworker who works at the level of a true artist. Thanks for sharing your work and knowledge with us.

[@jefferywright4204]

Thank you so much, Dennis, for making such an excellent video to show us how you made your amazing workbench! I hope that I will achieve a great result when I build mine. I am going to do some smaller projects first to practice some basics before tackling your impressive workbench build. You are truly an inspiration to the viewers of your channel. May God bless you!

[@scottmartin7717]

Love the table - subbed for the obsessive dedication to accuracy and discipline :D

[@mickaeldelahaye4360]

Smart bench 👍

[@DocRonSnyder]

I am learning a lot from you Dennis. Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule and sharing with us. Great video.

[@HookedonWood]

Thanks Ron!

[@danielgeng2306]

Been woodworking for 40 years, 1:52 in I see dovetail clamps on a Paulk style side board , brilliant !

[@sfguy7943]

Beautiful and functional bench and very nice video presentation. Your attention to detail in every step really shows in the final result. I don’t subscribe to many channels, but after watching a couple more of your videos I subscribed immediately. I hope you keep showing us more of your work!

[@johnyates]

Great video and great craftsmanship im going to attempt the work bench

[@Robe999]

Dennis Absolutely Brilliant , thank you for sharing your skills and techniques . your attention to detail and checking is 10/10

[@l.k.1011]

Yes! I was really waiting for that one, Dennis. :) Thank you for the video! All the best, Lukas

[@HookedonWood]

Hi Lukas, I hope it was worth waiting. Good to see you again!

[@l.k.1011]

@@HookedonWood Yes, it definitely was. :) And it is very kind of you to provide free plans - great spirit. I watched so many videos about people building workbenches lately and yours is really outstanding (at least for me) Especially the design with the black mdf fully hits my tastes. Really looking forward to the next part including the router dust extraction. :) Thank you again and all the best for you. Lukas

[@AndrewFriede]

Your videos are top-notch and your English is amazing.

[@marcoweissheimer2627]

Well done, Dennis! Greetings from Germany!

[@mariocrisolli7577]

Always happy to see your videos, so much attention to detail, positive spirit and great ideas for my future workshop :) Keep on doing what you do so amazingly good.

[@HookedonWood]

Thanks Mario, Like to read your comment!

[@suanhak]

Thank you for your excellent video and walk through the tools . Now I am hooked on your video

[@Jvarghex3]

Sir your an amazing woodworker and thanks sharing

[@MariusKramer]

I realy like your workbench and if I’ll Ever have the time to do my own, I‘ll Do it like this. Thanks for the Plans and the Videos

[@stephendixon8575]

Dennis, another great video. Came across this little tip you might be interested in to prevent pieces sliding around when clamping after gluing: Apply glue to the pieces as normal but when putting them together, slide both pieces around each other to both spread the glue evenly and creating an airtight suction grip between them. Then align the edges as desired and put to one side for several minutes before clamping (time will vary according to glue’s specification). During this time the glue will start to absorb and go off slightly, making them very, very difficult to move around or separate. Now when you apply the clamps the pieces will not slide around at all, making it very easy to get the correct clamping pressure without having to worry about mis-alignment! Works like a charm 👍

[@josephKEOarthur]

What is the thick black surface of your workbench. I really enjoy this process. Thank you very much. Much respect sir.

[@jonaswilner2065]

Black MDF.

[@HookedonWood]

Hi Joseph, you can find your answer here: hookedonwood.online/Frequently-asked-questions/ Sorry for my late reply

[@marcioluislorenzi]

My friend. I agree... it's a wonderful bench. Congratulation!

[@Andrew_Sherman]

Love this video, attention to detail is amazing…. 😮

[@tonitrovato]

echt mooi gemaakt. tjonge jonge

[@robertoassi2871]

Dear Dennis Compliments !!! all you do is fantastic! Greatings from Serbia Roberto

[@glynprice3815]

First time here one look at the shop and I knew I had to click. 👍👍

[@WILDKAMERAD]

Holy crab....I built mine to quick. Will keep this video in mind for the next upgrade. Well done Dennis!

[@jerrynix5206]

That is a beautiful and very functional workbench! Not just the bench your entire shop is Awesome!!! I hope one day to have a shop that looks like yours, hope you don't mind haha. I also have to say that I enjoy your channel very much and appreciate all of information that you give!

[@shaurus68]

What a great birthday surprise, thanks Dennis

[@HookedonWood]

Have a nice Birthday. Thanks!

[@longhuang5613]

Perfect working! All parts All details are perfect! The best working in the world!

[@johnd4717]

Knap staaltje werk Dennis, well done Dennis!

[@planespeaking]

I like this bench and the glu-lam style construction. It's also very cool that you give the plans away free. You deserve more views than you get. I watch all the woodworking channels

[@HappyLife-vc1fv]

You are a huge inspiration for me, Dennis !

[@HookedonWood]

Dank u Mevrouw :-)

[@jpchouinard4049]

Your work is all about quality. Very good vidéos. Félicitations pour le beau travail !

[@jayking1073]

This is incredible. I’m a novice so don’t have the skill to build this but I will certainly work towards it. Amazing bench

[@Woudt5]

Hoi Dennis, dit weekend heb ik mijn werkbank project afgerond. Heel erg bedankt voor je video’s en de werktekening, het heeft me enorm geholpen en ik heb veel geleerd tijdens de uitvoering. Nu kunnen we beginnen aan vele mooie projecten op deze fijne werkbank!

[@farawayanyway1962]

Hi Dennis, quality en perfectionisms in every minute of Your video, thank You for sharing with us. All best to carpenters all over the world! ✌🏻🤟🏻

[@williamsmith-ry7ll]

I have a hard time finding lumber here in Czech Republic that is not bowed or cupped and I do not have a joiner or planner. This just solved my problem of building my first workbench! I do not know why building from multiple layers of plywood glued together never occurred to me. I am glad I found your channel, Amazing workbench.

[@ironwood1621]

I didn’t know there was black mdf. I love the look of that. Thanks

[@raular8253]

Fantastic 😊👏👏👏

[@rlamb007]

Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing - Now I want Black MDF! Great Video

[@LotusMorning]

Was thinking the same thing LOL