$300 workbench build video! Also for beginners!

[@ronsone8373]

What i like most of this channel.... Finally a good channel who uses metric there ive said it

[@heruvey87]

People who dont know this channel are seriously missing out, best woodworking channel hands down, actual builds for your workshops, un biased tool reviews, tips and tricks, keep up the great work.

[@Redstick007]

That doesn’t look like regular mdf. Is there a rubber coating on it?

[@josephKEOarthur]

@@Redstick007its valchromat,

[@josephKEOarthur]

@@Redstick007more of a imbued colored HDF.

[@Stewart_Bell]

​@@Redstick007Valcromat would be my guess

[@drivethru1835]

Hey 🤫🫣, too good to share , sorry ( not sorry🤭) 🫵👏🫶

[@revergacion]

"This is not a High-end solution" The understatement of the year!

[@ianmurray3820]

If I had a workshop like yours Dennis , I’d get nothing done, I’d be too busy admiring it- not wanting to make a mess.. great vid..!!👍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@frederickmichaud6783]

I watched the previous videos describing the drawer system and workbench multiple times trying to figure out how to build it. I've just purchased the plans so now instead of analyzing, I can start building. thanks Dennis!

[@johnvatistas6569]

You are not just a woodworker. You are an artist. Nice work!

[@pytheas201]

Thank you for this! Being a beginner, I always find inspiration here in the US from your shop designs. Even if I’m starting with something even smaller and more basic, I really like being able to see what’s possible sooner rather than later. Woodworking is a hobby for me to create for myself and close family and friends and be a little self reliant. And as a hobby I like the idea of being able to have a creative space that’s functional and more importantly-a joy to spend time in. Your designs check those boxes for me. As my means allow I’ll be buying your plans soon enough and look forward to more ideas and inspiration to come.

[@mjg6191]

By far my favorite channel for woodworking! Thank you Dennis, love your work and your shop. Definitely inspiring. Keep the videos coming they're awesome. Best to you.

[@js0000355]

Zoals altijd ben je een zeer relaxed en gemotiveerd persoon. De manier hoe jij uitleg geeft en je zaken op orde hebt... Echt een master

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Watching this again. It’s so interesting how you see things differently depending on what your needs are. 9 months ago when this came out I really liked the bench. But now I’m in a different situation. I think as woodworkers we are always striving to make our shops more efficient. And a lot of times the layout is ever changing. Right now I’m trying to plan a new layout. One of the things I plan to build is a workbench. While Im super lucky to have a good size shop…. It’s not a typical shape and has some things to work around which limits where tools are. With each layout I’m always left with…. Where do I put my router table. AND… to add to that… I’m also wanting to upgrade my router table and haven’t settled on what. This workbench solves a couple of issues for me. I’m definitely going to have to consider this in my plans.

[@kirk5030]

I think that your workbench is amazing. It makes my old Black and Decker Workmate look like something from antiquity. So pleased to have found your site. Great videos, made to inspire other woodworkers.👍

[@danielcookeb90]

A fabulous looking bench! "How you do anything is how you do everything" This is why I love your channel. Everything to the best, even if it can not be seen! Chapeau my internet woodworking friend, Chapeau!

[@jortega222]

And now I'm hooked on "Hooked on Wood" channel. Thank you so much for this video!

[@KimvanderMaat]

Fantastisch Dennis. Ik ben aan het oriënteren op mijn nieuwe werkruimte en je ideeen en videos zijn een grote inspiratiebron. Thnx

[@mwoody4560]

Awesome. Great bench. I’ve got a small shop. I’ve been looking for a bench that is multifunctional. 1) MFT dog hole system, 2) European style vises for planing and hand tools, 3) use as an out feed table for my table saw, and 4) router table. So far, I like your design the most. It’s nice looking and efficient. I think I can Tweak it to make it work for me. I’ll be buying those plans for sure. Keep them coming. I’ll buy the plans for your drill press table when they become available as well. I also really like your miter saw station, but I don’t have a Kapex and probably won’t get one. I like the Makita better. Keep it up Dennis, I love your channel. Now if I could get that colored MDF here in the USA for a decent price, I’d be accenting every thing with blue MDF. Have a great week!🎉

[@rexseven93]

I like your design method with the plywood beams. I built an outfeed table with an MDF top and 90 degree side wall because of your previous videos. In the US I had to use regular MDF and shellack finish. I probably won't do MDF again. It isn't very durable. Maybe the black that you use is better. As for the frame, years ago I built an assembly table ago with construction lumber. I laminated after jointing and planing in the same method. I actually like it better because of the weight and it has stayed pretty stable and I really like it. Yours is a great build and probably easier for beginners and you don't need a jointer or planer. Another great video.

[@cooperised]

Yeah valchromat is denser than regular MDF and definitely tougher.

[@whitebeard2407]

Thankyou Dennis for your approach to your hobby. I appreciate your attention to detail and your desire to not only make something practical but also something that looks good and is affordable. Your unique solutions to workbench drawers, dust collection and the inbuilt router table are inspiring.

[@marcosbatista6227]

Simplesmente perfeito, muito capricho e trabalho pesado supera qualquer coisa, realmente me inspira muito o seu trabalho, eu amo muito marcenaria, e você tá de parabéns pelo lindo trabalho, 🙏

[@colindoesdiy]

Hi Dennis, as you will hopefully remember, I have built three Workbenches now to your designs in my small workshop. Every time I walk into my workshop I can't believe that I built them because of how good they look and that is all down to your expert advice and guidance. I now try to keep my workshop as tidy as I can so it is easily usable when I want to use it. I have yet to build drawers under my workbenches and this has been delayed mainly because of the difficulty in obtaining Birch Throughout plywood so will have to use some less quality plywood just so I can get things finnished. Not sure if you have the same difficulty in obtaining Birch Throughout Plywood in the Netherlands but it has made things very difficult for a lot of projects. Hopefully the world will get back to normal soon for everyone's sake. Keep up the great work. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@HookedonWood]

I thought you would say you have difficulties because you are on holiday every week (I believe) 😀. But Yeah, it becomes problematic, also in the Netherlands and the prices are becoming insane!.

[@colindoesdiy]

@HookedonWood 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yes, we have just got back this evening from holiday No. 5 this year. We are just trying to decide if we can fit another one in during September before we pack the Caravan away for the winter. Who knows, if I could convince my wife to do it, we might travel north with the Caravan into the Netherlands one day, but probably too old for that now 😁

[@ronsnyder2209]

Wonderful to hear that we can buy your plans. I definitely will purchase them. By the way your son looks just like you. I had a good laugh. Thank you, Denise.

[@HookedonWood]

Yep, he does 😊

[@nosreuter]

I only needed half the intro (and the fact that you're wearing blåkläder) to subscribe 😁 Now I'm excited to binge watch your videos!

[@apowell389]

Dennis, you never fail to provide awesome content. I love your approach to your builds. I am hopeful to see how you built the bench that maintains your laser engraver. Keep going. If I ever strike it rich I would fly you here to help me setup a new workshop. You are the best!

[@norm5785]

Most definitely a fantastic affordable workbench build. I like it. Thank you for sharing your awesome workbench with router build with us. Love the magnetic hole covers and the drawers system. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@edmundhayes7982]

So happy I saw this tutorial. All of your videos are amazingly good.

[@66meikou]

I only just stumbled across you video this afternoon. I really like this bench design and I may use it as I've just moved and I have a modest basement to set up a woodworking area. I'm well into the whole track saw thing but I'm starting over with more modest priced tools. You have a wonderful large workshop and mouth watering collection of tools.

[@onehandedmaker]

Now that is one cool bench! A joy to watch your videos. Always inspiring and I admire your imagination to keep coming up with great ideas and sharing your knowledge. Well done. One Handed Maker - Australia

[@mauserkk98]

I like this bench alot , it's about time I made one .

[@brianpatmore8418]

Thank you Dennis. Beautiful project and one most of us can actually do. Well done mate. Cheers, Brian

[@andreasherzberger812]

Fantastic workshop. I like the design with the black MDF very much.

[@andyhello23]

The birch ply looks amazing, very expensive, but looks amazing in your build.

[@F1McLarenFan]

Hi Denis, I’ve followed your channel for quite a while now, and love your work, explanations and projects. It would be a great addition to include a table saw into the workbench.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Dennis! Thanks a bunch for the build and all the tips! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Marcus_Caius]

Wow, what a nice workbench. I may get your plans for it soon :) Thanks for sharing! Love the little boy caméo

[@xerxel69]

Woohoo! We've been waiting a year for this video to drop! Finally! 😛

[@xerxel69]

BTW - Could we use a Shaper Origin to make the dog holes?

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I really like this bench. I love the dog holes in the top. And especially those magnet pieces that you can use. I think I would use my router more if it was in my workbench. My router table is too small of a work surface. Thanks for sharing this!

[@gzaros]

Draw design is amazing!

[@marcelbouwman5182]

Het mooie bij jou vind ik altijd dat het ook mooi mag zijn, functioneel is natuurlijk het belangrijkste maar met mooie spullen werken is ook genieten.

[@jimrosson6702]

The workbench looks amazing thanks for sharing

[@richshulmistra1938]

Awesome video! Great to see the improve,ents- I will be making this one.

[@GhostofTatooine]

good looking bench Denis. Nice and easy to build too.

[@duncanjames914]

Hi Dennis! Thank you for an excellent video review of your workbench design. It is clear that you have given a lot of thought to the features and functionality, which is a big time-saver for me. As Canadians, we are measurement bilingual (but officially metric). However, most wood is only sold in Imperial units of measure, so working with metric plans is difficult (but not impossible). Having said that this will be an excellent addition to my shop. I'm wondering if your cut list is available in a spreadsheet format so that I can convert the measurements?

[@timstratton9]

Clean. Multi functional. Effective and efficient. What else can you ask for?

[@njp1539]

You forgot lovely...

[@jdt1459sja]

Netjes!👍,motiverende filmpjes 🙏

[@gavjav1]

Beautiful build Dennis 👌😎

[@chrishebden1]

So inspirational! Glad i re-found you again! Would you mind sharing the details of the fixed feat adjusters please?

[@operavin]

I don’t even have the tools to build the bench, but I am a piano technician who needs organization, good workbenches, and woodworking capabilities. I’ll just buy the bundle and see how it goes!

[@Philipk65]

That is a fantastic bench Dennis

[@papparocket]

One concern I have with MDF worktop is that over time the forces from hold downs and other clamping tools that cause a significant load on the sidewalls of the dog holes, will cause the holes to wear and the precision and accuracy will suffer. I have a thought that I haven't tried yet, but which might be worth exploring. After drilling the dog holes to 20mm go back with a 25mm forstner bit (probably with a drill guide that can be clamped in place to keep the bit centered) and make the holes larger. A jig with a 20mm dowel and a 25mm disk centered on the dowel and screwed or brad nailed to the dowel would allow a circle to be drawn on the worktop to make sure the 25mm hole is centered on the original 20mm. Then tape off the bottoms of the holes and then fill them with epoxy. After the epoxy has set, drill the dog holes to 20mm using the setup jig as if it was the first time drilling the dog holes. The result will be an epoxy lining of 2mm - 2.5mm thick. I would think that would give a much more durable surface. Or maybe it is just good enough to tape off the bottom of the dog holes and then slather thick epoxy on the walls so that the fibers of the MDF soak up as much epoxy as they can hold. Then use the setup jig again to redrill the holes to clean off any epoxy that didn't soak into the MDF or any swelling of the MDF. Do you think that this might be worth doing, or does the MDF hold up just fine and I am just overthinking this?

[@jablot5054]

Make the top replaceable.

[@katekeough9819]

This is wonderful I need a bench like this awesome Dennis xo

[@thehittmann1981]

Looks great Dennis

[@fengli9808]

Great workbench! I like it.

[@michaelmenard8614]

I know this was posted a while ago, but I would really like a tour of your other bench. The one that is height adjustable, that seems really cool.

[@nijhuus]

Looking great! Ik ga de plannen bestellen! Hoog tijd voor een nieuwe werkbank hier. Thx!

[@HookedonWood]

thanks! enjoy

[@gregsarsons1221]

I love the look and functionality (but would be afraid to mark the top😂). My current bench is classic thick top with holdfasts, planing stop, and leg vice. I wonder if I could adjust to your assembly style top? Would love to try your design with the built in router, maybe in my next shop.

[@generalsworkshop]

Great job.

[@marcbarash6045]

Thanks Dennis!

[@danielkuster3783]

Hi Dennis, just bought your plans for this wonderful workbench. May I ask you a few questions, which turned up by watching your video? - Do you think it is worth it to buy a nailer for this work, or do you see another simple solution? - Which pocket hole jig would you recommend? Thank you very much for your advice and help! Greetings from Switzerland! daniel

[@HookedonWood]

Hi Daniel, I find the Nailer a very nice tool, but you can do perfectly without it. Just be careful with clamping. I would clamp first with not too much pressure, after 2 minutes increase the pressure. I like the Enjoywood that I get from Banggood very much. It is still a bit affordable, but you get a lot for the money. Good Luck!

[@danielkuster3783]

@@HookedonWood Many thanks, Dennis, that is very helpful to start this project!

[@CarstenDittrich2014]

Well done - thank you for the inspiration 😉

[@gordonmullingsmeditation]

great stuff and truly inspiring

[@wozzie1492]

Cheers Dennis.

[@LMSchut1990]

jaloers op deze werkplaats

[@tomraes9985]

Prachtig werk.

[@glynprice3815]

And another great vid. Thanks

[@HansHoffmeister]

Dennis, great video! I have been enjoying your workbench design now for three years. Not exactly the same, have have the black MDF and a sheet of plywood laminated together without bench dog holes, but might consider a modification since you showed the hole plugs that are magnetic. I feel compelled to buy the plans just to support all your awesome videos, ideas, and clear reviews.

[@allent555]

May I ask, where did you find the Black MDF?

[@HookedonWood]

In the Netherlands it is widely available.

[@HansHoffmeister]

@@allent555 i purchased mine in Seattle from a place Crosscut Hardwood

[@fivedays68]

Its just an awesome workbench. 😊

[@robertboughton11]

Good evening Dennis.

[@dgperforms1]

That's awesome!

[@chris-murray]

Your videos always make me jealous that we can't easily get valchromat in Canada.

[@mloverine]

You may try applying a gel stain to regular MDF. Besides adding color, it also provides a good water barrier and protectant. I’ve used a black gel stain and it looks very good.

[@superchile9640]

I love this bench

[@Steve-dr7rr]

Hi Dennis sorry to bother you but I’m looking at trying to make your workbench and was wondering would you be able to tell me what the length and width are if possible so I can see if it will fit and also the black material you use on top I don’t know what it’s called so not sure if I can get this in the U.K. another awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻 many thanks steve 👨🏼‍🦽 P.S. keep up the fantastic work you do 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WarriorKidd06]

Very nice build

[@timothywozniak6952]

How does the black MDF hold up to use? Glue cleanup? Do you finish the surface? Excellent design. Thank you.

[@--peter]

Love the workbench. It is going to be perfect in my workspace. Wondering if there was a reason you didn't add a vice to the bench?

[@90FormulaE8]

The algorithm brought me to your channel. Glad it did! I have to keep the bench mobile, do you have a recommendation on wheel type for best results? Thanks. Awesome bench and awesome shop by the way.

[@richardtrepanier228]

His son appears out of nowhere. Boom he is there.

[@addo106]

Hi what are the adjustable feet on the inside of the workbench please? Great idea

[@mrmajestic345]

Is there plans or a video for the workbench on the Felder Fat table, is what i'm really interested in?

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

Fantastic build Dennis! I bought a set of plans for my own shop, and I'll adapt it for my own space. Any idea what the weight limit might be for the top?

[@PeterConnor]

Hey Denis. Great work as always. Good to see the little foreman is making sure you’re doing the right work. I’ve two questions when you’ve time. 1) I see you’ve the FELDER scissor table, with a table built on it. Will you be doing a video on that? 2) Do you ever think you’ll get the Shaper. Thanks. 👍

[@HookedonWood]

The little foreman, wants to continue the channel :-) so I still have a long way to go. I will do a build video about that, but the problem is, I need to build it again, this one has some flaws that I can not live with. So, when I build that one, I will record it, and place it online. Yes, sometimes I do think of a shaper, but for most of the work, I think a template with my laser works easier. Maybe I will change that view in the future.

[@PeterConnor]

@@HookedonWood Good stuff - keep up the good work. You're the only original woodworker on youtube.

[@walravenish]

Do you have a summary of what the costs are for the setup you have shown us in the video? Very clean build, well done!

[@HookedonWood]

I will going to calculate that. come back to you later:-)

[@markwilkes-qj5hd]

Hi Dennis, I love the look of this table and think the idea of making it double thickness is great but how do you get round that thickness when you want to use clamps in the dogholes and they won't fit through? What system do you use for this?

[@SophthilifeYT58]

How do you organize your screws and what kind of wood screws are you using. What sizes do you always have in shop.?

[@BobMuir100]

I have the same question, let’s see what you offer up?! “How do I, a novice, build this without the bench you are using to build the bench?” So not the chicken/egg but what comes 1st the bench or the bench? Now dont say one doesn’t need a bench, if so why am I building one? Lovely video and narration. Bob England

[@eherlitz]

Awesome and simple build Dennis, those magnetic benchdog plugs was awesome as well! What would you say is the preferred height for a workbench like this? It would of course depend on your length but in general for someone in the mid euro-height e.g. 178-180 cm.

[@clivecherry5494]

the plans look fab and the video is great. In your cutting list it mentions 2500 1250 boards not 2440 1240. can you get oversize in holland?

[@Tilburger72]

What a great workbench. Do you have any idea how heavy it is? I wander if a mft style workbench is heavy enough to also use a handplane for example. What's the size of the bench if I would build it according your plan? (I'm not sure if it fits my small workshop.

[@Alan-tj4vh]

The double thickness of the top seems important, especially when integrating a router table. But what is the best hold-downs to use when standard L-shaped MFT-type hold-downs won't fit in a 36 mm deep hole?

[@loafackman]

Hi, just bought the plans. Will definitely build! However, I do not believe that $300 is nearly enough. The kind of plywood quality (B/BB?, baltic birch) you show in the video will easily cost 125-200 eur per sheet. And then you still have to buy the Velchromat (or plain MDF), which is not cheap either. Or am I missing out on some unknown cheap supply source? :)

[@HookedonWood]

With birch plywood and Black MDF it cost about 500 euro. With Radiate plywood that I used before, it is 320. Black MDF cost around 100 euro a sheet. You need 1.5 sheets. Birch plywood I got for around 120, 2 sheets of that, the rest is cheap MDF and some underlayment. Valchromat is indeed much more expansive, but full colored MDF here in the Netherlands is half of that price.

[@Ylriell]

Where I live its probably around 700 (incl tax: Birch Plywood in acceptable quality is ~220€ per sheet. But those are 3x1.5m. Black MDF is ~170 for a sheet 2.8x2m 90 for the 9+18mm MDF (full 2,5x1,2 sheets each) Buying the cheapest quality (eucalyptus + plain mdf) its somewhere around 450-500

[@jamescollard9724]

I love the channel and the bench design but I have one question. Is it possible to add an end vise like the Rockler quick release 12" end vise or the Rockler heavy duty quick release front vise? If yes, do you have a video or guidance on how to do it?

[@ChrisPiJo]

Gaaf Dennis. Kijk al weer uit naar je volgende video. Waar koop jij eigenlijk het RZ dusk mask en de filters. Ik probeer die te vinden bij een Nederlandse webshop, of een winkel in de omgeving Arnhem. Maar nog niet gelukt

[@HookedonWood]

Ik heb dat van amazon.de

[@brionicarr686]

Awesome work but really expensive living in Illinois prices of plywood itself runs about 60 to 90 bucks a sheet for pine or other species for furniture projects.

[@bremg9185]

Even more expensive in the netherlands where Dennis is from.. 60 - 90 is a radiata pine to Finnish pine underlayment in the netherlands. Furniture rated multiplex is 150+ euros.

[@markpapp8784]

That's great. It's completely unsuitable for my garage, but the construction principles are excellent and I'll adapt them for my use. Quick question: I've just had a look at the Banggood website at hose inspired castors, but can't see the clips as a separate item - were you able to buy the clips for other bits of kit? Many thanks for this (and all your previous) video(s).

[@byronhester3956]

Do you accept American currency and if so, could you tell me what would the price for your workbench plans would be? I love design and the simplicty of the construction of this piece!

[@andiatbaden9990]

Hello Dennis, great workbench, i think i will build the workbench. In one Video the black MDF looked like polished. Can you tell, how you did this? Merry Christmas!

[@HookedonWood]

I use rubio pute monocoat. That is gives a nice matte finish finish. Sometimes I do the edges two times with some sanding inbetween.

[@andiatbaden9990]

Thank you

[@rogerwhoareyou]

I love the work bench and watch every new video that you make, but have a question. You used a wood bottom as the slides for your drawers rather than steel drawer slides for cost. I imagine that you probably use a paste wax or similar so that the wood surfaces slide easily against each other. My question is, approximately how much weight can the drawer contain before the friction of wood against wood becomes an issue. I am hoping you see my question and can orovide some kind of guess on the weight as this will help me determine if I will be able to purchase/use your plans without some sort of modification.

[@HookedonWood]

Hi Roger, I do not know how much weight, but I have a drawer where I place my screws stock and that is pretty heavy. Of course you can get this open but you feel there is more friction. Because it is stock, I do not use that regularly so it is not a problem. You also have to take into account that the bottom is 9mm MDF and will have a limit in weight also. When the bottom holds it, sliding is not problem. But when you use it for heavy tools, stock or whatever, I would opt for steel sliders. This is not a better alternative than steel sliders, but it makes the proces so much easier en the costs so much lower. I rather have these sliders and buy a INCRA Fence for the money I saved.

[@billanderson2809]

Dennis, Wonderful bench. I was surprised to see you have added a second layer to the top. Doesn't that eliminate to use of the Festool style "L" clamps that need clearance to get the elbow through the holes? Do you modify the bottom on each hole or just don't use those style of attachments?

[@HookedonWood]

Yes, you can not use them anymore. But there are enough alternatives available for affordable prices. I choose double layers for the top to create more mass and make it more of a full range workbench. Better micro vibration control and when you have to work with your planers, just more mass to make it stable.

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Very cool Dennis, as it always is!👴🏻🇦🇺

[@emmanuel4333]

Hello! What material is that black top? I understand that it's MDF, but I can't find MDF that's black all the way to the inside, only with a laminate black top.

[@VincentLaFiura]

Hi Dennis, what finish do you suggest when using the Matte Black MDF? A Hard wax or Danish oil? What is beat to protect from glue and other things like water spills and so on? Thank you!

[@HookedonWood]

I use Rubio Monocoat Pure. Danish oil requires too many layers. But on the workbench I use for Gluing, I also finish it with some wax. But I do this a week after the Rubio. I refresh my workbench top regularly when I think it is necessary.

[@scott98390]

As soon as I get my garage finished, I am going to buy these plans for sure! ... And the dust extraction plans, and the drill press table, the miter station... LOL😂.