How To Build a Simple Cheap Work Bench

[@scottap30bot]

Another quick tip, make your top bigger than the frame/Base, if you leave a 2" over hang on the front and if you want both ends, it leaves you space to use g claps to clamp stuff to the bench to work on it easier.

[@BIZARBIES]

This is something I wish I had done... oh well.

[@Sawta]

@@BIZARBIES it'd look ugly, but you could always secure some 2x4's onto the top of the bench. Bolts or fasteners would work. Just make sure you don't strike the previous screws that were drilled.

[@premiumblue1637]

Damn good idea!

[@randolphtolbert3825]

scott parker And a vise.

here's a tip, it's bigger than, not bigger then.

[@sawdustandsurvival]

I love this. I watched another video claiming to advise us how to do the same thing. He then went on to build a table in a premium workshop with a huge table saw, a Dewalt conveyor/planer and all sorts of other equipment in a huge workshop. Yours seems great and totally doable! Thank you.

[@mcmtv2]

Thanks to MCM fan Emilio who sent in an email asking us how to make a cheap workbench for his garage! We hope this helps you out!

[@rel8m868]

Good stuff guys.

[@obsgr1]

Ryobi Advert?

[@TheRAMPAGE572HD]

Nice, you guys should do more stuff like this :)

[@RhinoPengers]

obsgr1 no doubt all tools from super cheap

[@t94xr]

That's fucking cool!

[@Acco__]

Finally a video that wasn’t “a cheap and super easy way to make something (provided you are a qualified chippy, have a workshop the size of a house and own thousands of dollars worth of tools”. I’m building this today!

[@santiago24601]

I can't believe I just found a woodworking video that uses metric! :')

[@Hoaxla]

+Xantiago P I know right! Metric is the only way

[@tuomollo]

+19brownboy81 Yeah.. and also ISO 216 paper sizes based on the metric system are way more practical and easy to understand.

[@S99-c5s]

More precise

[@aptom203]

Imperial is better for folks who aren't good at maths. It's easier to work in powers of 2 and superfactorial numbers like 12 in your head if you're not good at math. Say you wanted do divide a 1m board in three. That's 33.3 recurring CM. Say yo want to divide a 1 foot board in three. That's 4 inches. I'm actually from the UK, and prefer to work in metric. But it's unfair to dismiss imperial as being useless when there are actual real benefits.

[@scra7chy2008]

I agree, it was really hard for me when I worked my last job, when I was home doing things, I would use metric... no one knew what a mm or meter was so it made my life and theirs a tad bit annoying lol.

[@BradBrother]

Thank you for doing a build without the need for a $5k workshop. I dont have an auto planer, table saw, lathe, etc... that is why Im searching for a simple cheap workbench. THANK YOU for the video!!

[@richardparkerr]

I appreciate the fact that you listen to the fan base and care enough to make a video like this one. It's über helpful for me at least and thanks to you now i have a guideline on how to make my own workbench. Cheers to you mates and keep up the amazing work!!

[@mcmtv2]

Thanks mate - we try and do what we can with the time we have! Cheers.

[@penssuck6453]

Finally, a workbench project that can be done with simple tools. I keep seeing "Simple Work Bench" videos which proceed to use thousand dollars worth of machines to rip, plane, drill, and cut the wood. This I can make. Thanks.

[@lextube]

I can see a new series blooming... Mighty Mitre 10 Mods!

[@drillology3800]

Aye aye aye, more sales for me then c;

[@bourkey07]

Yeah nah

[@AlfredoTaken]

@@bourkey07 nah yeah

[@mkawa1566]

Thanks for making a DYI video that is attainable for a beginner. I looked at tons of videos to make a table for a beginner that don't have fancy tools and workbenches.

[@Lordspaghett]

I'm grateful that both you and Marty use your fame to help others, this is such a useful informational video. Thanks guys

[@SongsByTroy]

Thanks for the tutorial. I made the bench and it cost me about $50. I had the hardware store make the cuts for me for just a couple of dollars, so that saved time. The corner clamp would have helped immensely. It was a little tricky getting those 2x4s screwed together without a clamp or a helper, but I figured it out. I put a little soap on the screws, which helped to drive them in easily and without splitting the wood. The biggest obstacle was imperfect cuts and imperfect 2x4s. It doesn't take much to be off to have things not line up perfectly, or if the wood is even slightly twisted, to get some wonky corners and legs. I had to do a little filing and sanding to get it right, but it's a garage piece, not a museum piece. I am an extreme novice when it comes to this kind of stuff, so it took me four hours instead of one, but that's me. Besides the clamp, a good work bench would have helped me make this work bench. troythibodeaux.com/temp/workbench.jpg Thanks again.

[@arenassempersolaris3074]

I converted mm into inches on a website. 1x bench top (47 1/4 inch x 23 5/8inch) Bench frame 2x (47 1/4 inch) Bench frame ends 2x (21 17/64inch) Legs 4x (38 inches,choose what u want) Leg supports 2x (23 5/8 )

[@blazerguy778]

IrvingArenasSempSol Roofer thanks

[@michaelrobinson4677]

Thank you!

[@KamiCrit]

This is probably the best quick and easy workbench video on youtube. I've moved into a small bedroom, still trying to figure out how to squeeze in a workbench.

[@just-dl]

Love it! for extra rigidity on the top, you can layer up 2, 3 or more sheets of ply (laminated) to give a seriously massive top. The one I'm planning will have 4 layers of 3/4" (I think that's 20mm in French...feel free to check my math), for a 3" (80-90mm?) thick top. I do plan to bang on it with enthusiasm, so 2 layers is probably sufficient. 3 is overkill. 4 is more my style! :-)

Still using it? If so, how is it?

[@NiallMar1]

Just used this design and it worked great - I can't believe i built a workbench let alone in a few hours! Thank you!!!

[@Azlak]

THANK YOU, Thank you for using the metric system!

[@raymondmendoza2428]

Great cheap work bench. I have seen about 15 different designs. They were all great but $100+ dollars. And to heavy for an old man to move around in a limited work place. Thanks and God Bless.

[@Triple259772]

I need a workbench to build a workbench

[@brokentoedspoon]

Well shit...

[@DaCake2]

Haha same. Buying a cheap Harbor Fright bench so I can build a better one 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jg1007]

Keter makes a mobile workbench that is pretty good. Just my .02

[@vogarro7292]

I did it using my back yard

[@Strider1313]

That's like needing a mallet to hit my chisels making a mallet 😂

[@stevegoodwin9067]

Nothing like a quick and cheap "How to" to inspire bettering the garage. Nice!

[@RandomGenera7ed]

If you need a smooth surface, free of dents and scratches to work on; just nail on a sheet of plywood on top of your existing tabletop. As the plywood experiences regular wear and tear, you can pop the nails off and put a new sheet so you don't have to make a new bench every time, especially as pine can be quite soft.

[@JW-yi7lv]

Hi, Im 4 hrs in and still to do the support bars. This is my first project and husband helping (thank goodness). Taking a break and will finish tomorrow, thanks this is such an easy to understand clip. Cheers

[@aiquelindo]

Thank you for the metric system!

[@georgeksirakis8898]

one the best how-to videos around... clear , straightforward and simple . thank you

[@Designandrew]

will it fit in my honda though?

[@TheSimsterC]

*Cuts to Turbo Yoda not caring*

[@WTGRacing]

honda owners dont need workbenches cause the cars are so reliable. unless the owner is a maad enthusiast and mods the mess out of it

[@zackjohnson4452]

This site will show you some great woodworking plans: HootWood. com

[@ArticReaper]

When I googled "work bench plans" I was not expecting to see a MCM video there. Must say, Not disappointed and very impressed. Cheers for this, Def going to be building this.

[@timmy112kirk]

Mighty Homes and Gardens

[@Holako92]

lol

[@Maacccaaaa]

MCM is so massive now, it's actually really nice to see you guys taking the time out to reply to comments and even make video's like these. Thumbs up guys!

[@joannapocock6055]

Thank you so much for this video !!! I have been looking for a easy bench to make and this seemed perfect so i made one it took me around 4 hours or so but at least i did it and is all my husband did was hold the wood whilst i drilled and screwed !

[@AdamB5000]

Finally. I found a basic work bench video that isn't too complicated for this beginner. Many thanks!

[@RabFFS]

Mighty CARpentry Mods :)

[@ChrisWiggins96]

Best one so far :)

[@mcmtv2]

You win!

[@RabFFS]

Moog does look like your average lumberjack nowadays, it's that Chin Bush he's grown

[@cerealsgames3118]

was going to make a joke like this but yours blows it out the water haha

[@kellymatriub2905]

There is a nice collection of woodworking plans on diywoodbuilder.com

[@tomb-rider]

Well done mate, someone who says simple & then it actually is. No dowel rods or rabbet joints in this baby!

[@ippolitofred]

Nice, simple, practical and well presented. Thanks.

[@coscorrodrift]

OMG This is a budget workbench tutorial and it has better cinematography than many tv series

[@SMCca]

Sometimes it's also nice to have the table top overhang the edge of the frame, that way you can use c-clamps and the like along the edge of the bench without having to fit them around the frame.

[@gavinweaver3390]

Thanks for the video! I followed this example and built my own workbench, took me a bit longer than an hour but got there! Cheers again!

[@HabideenOlaniran]

Very helpful video. With a basic understanding and interest, I was able to assemble this. Thank you for the post.

[@annettestockwell1363]

Just a beginner and so happy to find a easy bench I could probably make by myself. The hard part is figuring out the metric system. Back to the drawing board.

[@JonnyStevenshfx]

I made this table this afternoon. Super easy and fun.

[@Hebdomad7]

Pro tip... put wheels on it... heck put wheels on everything... you'll thank me later...

[@Marathown]

very useful indeed.

[@petej222]

except on the bed.

[@Marathown]

petej222 hahah, had to laugh at that one m8

[@jetjazz05]

petej222 *Especially* on the bed.

[@Sallyhearts]

But my bed has wheels on it lol. And I'm not kidding. A lot of beds do.

[@mitchfer7068]

Cheers Moog the 60 min workbench was 3 days for me but shes great followed step by step most important is to counter sink the screws to insure a flat workbench & for people that asked in the comments i used 10G x 55mm Timber screws

[@mr.m2695]

“You don’t need special tools other than what you see here” 5 min later using a miter saw lol

[@0x45Swims]

There was handsaw in front of him. This is 100% doable with a handsaw

[@mr.m2695]

@@0x45Swimsbruh he didn’t use the hand saw lol

[@FaidosWorkshop]

@@mr.m2695he did not use it, but it is possible

[@mikebevan1034]

Very doable with a hand saw or Lowes/ Home Depot will make the cuts for you if you ask.

[@BenjaminGoose]

Gave this a go myself, made it a 90x30 frame and put a long 40cm-wide sheet on it, and cut the end so that there would be an overhang of about 5cm each side for clamping. I used a height of about 82cm, which in retrospect is pretty tall for such a narrow table, so it's not the most stable of things but it works! Thanks for the video. :)

[@fordshop11]

Thats some better homes and gardens shit right there haha

[@TheSethhunt]

Only actually useful

[@ianmeyer7606]

that awkward moment when you only find this because you were looking for wood benches, knew moog liked wood, AND had been watching since shortly before the mira scrappu incident, thanx for being there moog, my new electric bench wont do mad skidz, but will rock

[@MisterNBG]

3:02 That song gets me everytime

[@yolandafranklin2998]

This is an incredible worth for money [Link Here== *TopFineWoodworking. Com* ]. I have been looking for something like this for quite a while now. I'm happy there are opportunities like this out there. This woodwork plan made a clear presentation with regards to building sheds. Much thanks to you.?

[@Charsept]

That's gotta be the cleanest tool shed I've ever seen.

[@bbuildingmarch7060]

what is this... better homes and gardens?

[@RAKITHA9]

mighty carpentry mods

[@adultanimations469]

+Rakitha Peiriz you win

[@CarlosRamirez-xg1qj]

There's only one thing better than learning how to build stuff, learing how to build stuff from Moog!

[@BigAdam2050]

I'd stick the front legs to the OUTSIDE of the front part. Why? If you use chunky wood (I'm using 45x95mm) you get a really nice lip to clap stuff on when you need to. I got a vice too, but some day you just need to clamp it to the workbench and small clamps are dirt cheap compared to massive ones.

[@hyperlogos]

putting them under makes the bench stronger. instead of depending on the screws to support loads, it goes right into the leg through the top which is a composite

[@anthonaut]

Just cut the benchtop slightly larger than the frame so you get some overhang to clamp to.

[@Blo0dredRidingHo0d]

Another piece of wood along the back going length ways would help even more so the legs are rigid towards the bottom though wouldn't it?

[@frozenthorn9619]

@@anthonaut this is the proper answer.

[@TheBrokenLife]

Good vid MCM. I'd like to make a suggestion to other viewers that I used when I built my own benches. Instead of using a sheet of plywood for the top surface, use 2x4s/30x90s. The seams between each board keep things from rolling off the bench (punches, pencils, bolts, whatever), the non-laminated wood (plywood is glued together) will soak up spilled oil and such forever both eliminating messes on your shop floor and preserving the wood, its thick enough that you can lag bolt anything you want to it (grinders, vices, drill presses) anywhere you want at any time without messing with fender washers and such, and if you should ever need to temporarily bolt something down you can replace a single board later for a couple of bucks. On a bench that size it would add about $15 USD to the cost of the bench. Also, put a backstop on it so things don't fall off the back. That should cost like $2.

[@MWXYT]

that bench needs a turbo in it

[@cokbagus23]

+MWXYT dont forget to jack up the bench.

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

+cok Bagus hahahaha

[@AKsmitherz]

Good to see you guys back to DIY in the garage!

[@carmelinakatzman1863]

I made it by myself thanks to woodprix.

[@Bluezulu17]

How does woodprix work, I keep seeing it being mentioned but the website doesn't seem helpful 🤷‍♂️

[@starkaran8390]

My wife use these plans from woodprix and he's very satisfied.

[@Akatsukihi]

Remind me of better homes and garden Well done guys

[@aurick861]

Next video: "How to turbo your budget work bench!"

[@james3drc]

First step is to jack up your bench.

[@decafezilla]

Earned yourself a sub mate. Easy to follow instructions and no rubbish filler content.

[@ausguitarist]

Sponsored by Ryobi.. lol.

[@leanonetheoneoenone2809]

mighty sellout mods.

[@mmogi2]

you offering to sponsor them instead?

[@ausguitarist]

mmogi2 err sorry why would I? I made an assumption due to all the brand new Ryobi tools.

[@DestroyersGarage]

lol, they have been amassing ryobi tools for a few years now as have I, I Even tend to use my Ryobi one tools over my dewalt stuff purely for the 8 in 1 charger.

[@ausguitarist]

destroyeverything34 yeah I have a Ryobi impact driver. works quite well haven't had any issues with it

[@bentschritter4941]

I am 14 looking to get inti woodworking, I have watched plenty of videos. yours has been the most helpful. keep up the good work

[@broski1802]

I'm 12 and I'm trying to get into woodworking

[@garzonlaperle9403]

I prefer to build with woodprix plans.

[@corvair2k1]

I believe the kids say "who asked?"

[@garzonlaperle9403]

@@No_bread-and-circuses Where did you find these plans free??? It's not possible I think ;)

[@MrGarycharters]

nice looking bench. I used my father in laws crapped out dinner table as the top. The legs had one screw each so snapped awesome Harvey Norman. I bolted some new solid pine legs. bobs ya uncle.

[@ItzHoot]

Moog wants a job on better homes and gardens lol

[@waynesanders1406]

Ordered my WorkPro bench on Amazon, put it together in less than an hour. No trips to the lumber depot which takes over an hour by itself.

[@JPTHRICE]

now lower it and make it choo~choo

[@RAKITHA9]

how many kw does it make?

[@adultanimations469]

+Rakitha Peiriz depends on the drill battery ;)

[@JPTHRICE]

plasti dip it for major street cred

[@RAKITHA9]

JP3 lets add more kilowatts to this table with this new ecu upgrade from Haltec

[@dirtyd1886]

Was thinking today i should of listened more when i was at school (wood work and automotive) cheers moog

[@chavirawiser5010]

I am so sure that you will find good way to make it on woodprix.

[@masonoutward9490]

Thank You

[@chrismorris5608]

oh yes

[@chavirawiser5010]

@@chrismorris5608 Glad you like it guys

[@chrismorris5608]

@@chavirawiser5010 oh yes

[@rhiannonangell6828]

Awesome!

[@metaldrumcore]

I may have built my own several times but watching you guys do anything is just better lol. Great video with easy to follow instructions!

[@sherrylkeith9695]

You can go to woodprix if you would like to make it yourself guys.

[@doylemetzinger1774]

agree

[@mcneeseremalf28]

WOW, Nice

[@factsnorefunds]

Ikea is always a good idea to! A full breakfast for a few bucks? Yes please!

[@piracymoney]

I spent an hour just converting all the lenghts from metric to USA standards lol

[@HollyBoni]

It takes about 1,5 seconds to convert pretty much anything. Google: 1m to feet. Or 250kw to hp etc etc.

[@djd479]

hi

[@MarkButiken]

or you can use a metric roler, mine got both metric and inches on it;)

[@xeero101]

I just asked Alexa

[@mrhunterf2869]

Imperial measurement is bad. We might have bad internet in Australia but we got good measurements.

[@Bobele23]

Kudos, cheap and simple. And Moog has trained to cut once and measure twice i see :P

[@shastakennmpx17]

I think you can make it yourself, just loook and learn from woodprix .

[@yurakovalec7292]

all right mate

[@shastakennmpx17]

I'm glad you like it Yura

[@sandrajohnson2489]

Thanks for posting this. I am going to build a workbench out of pallet wood and a sheet of 1/2" plywood. Mine will have to stay outdoors so I will cover it up with a tarp.

[@cvgurau]

"these pieces are already cut to length at 1.2 meters and they're 30-mil by 90-mil. Lay out the 1200-millimeter lengths, then mark and square off two more pieces at 540-mil..." I DON'T UNDERSTAND THESE WORDS WHAT IS THIS STRANGE LANGUAGE????

[@mil3k]

So, maybe you should keep watching cats videos :D No offence, but your comment shows lack of basic knowledge about measurement.

[@TheSatyrblue]

Lol.... he built it using metric measurements. Most of the world uses metric measurements not SAE measurements. Meters, centimeters, millimeter... like yards and inches and fractions of an inch. The size measurements don't mater really as long as you follow the basic pattern for construction. Just make sure the measurements match for the base and top.

[@paraAA82]

Totally agree. I am in the good, old USA. And at first it was a little hard to make the conversation.

[@jefflindsay42]

Watched your vid, built one myself, used it 100 times already. Thank you!

[@RemoteTactical]

As an America ... metric measurements?! I'm so lost :D lol

[@doktorjonsson3860]

Take every measurement and divide it by 25.4 and you have inches :) (if the measurement is in centimeters, just divide by 2.54)

[@mustafarussell]

As an Englishman... you Americans are usually lost... as opposed to we Englishmen, who HAVE usually lost. The Australians will understand that one

[@RecRoom216]

Actually, just BUY a metric tape measure. Stanley (and Lufkin) do make tape measures that are both SAE and metric. I used to work as an installer for a kitchen cabinet company that imported their products from Germany. All the plans and components were metric. Skip the metric to SAE conversion and just use metric measuring tools. It's the simplest method. It will also help you develop a feel for estimating metric distances. Metric is also easier to subtract and add. Having said that, millimeters do take some getting used to since they are smaller than sixteenths and are harder for me to see individually.

[@CIAragDe]

I watched the first 21 sec of the video and I liked this dudes attitude. Yep Go ahead and click the like button!

[@olov244]

carpentry in metrics just seems wrong

[@outsidepranksvlogs5081]

Almost every country in the world disagrees with you...

[@splewy]

Yeah the metric system is fairly common in a lot of things here in the US, but carpentry is one of the few things were the English system is used exclusively. I'm not saying metric is bad (it actually makes more sense, as fractions of inches gets confusing). It just seems so odd as an American to see a carpentry video that doesn't use inches.

[@Monstretundersengen]

splewy That's how we feel when americans use imperial units. :) '5/16" socket onto a 3/4" ratchet' and so on.... I don't know wether that's telling me to cut my socket into bits and put it on the world's tiniest ratchet or if they are actual sizes, or pizzas...

[@splewy]

Monstretundersengen Lol, we hardly use imperial sized sockets on anything anymore, it's almost all millimeters. Oddly though, we still us imperial units for the size of the ratchet itself, so we'll have a 12mm socket on a 3/8" drive. Yeah, it's weird.

[@Anarchy522XD]

I know what you mean, but the metric system over the imperial system is so much more accurate.

[@adamcharlottelotan4558]

Practicle, simple and easy to implement - even for an old novice like myself. Thank you!

[@ThuyNguyen-nf9js]

I assembled a shed with these plan [Link Here== *TopFineWoodworking. Com* ]. The guidelines were clear and simple to execute. Indeed, even an amateur can have the capacity to construct quite fast using this plan. I'm glad I purchased the plan. It additionally spared me much cost.?

[@sherrylkeith9695]

I think you can learn more about it on woodprix website.

[@waitersluvhjy66]

Thanks Sherryl :*

[@richardleetulio7441]

those woods are gorgeous

[@hotwire96]

A nice workbench for preparing all those parts for the GRAMPS BUILD!!

[@toddmoon602]

I'm in the USA. big fan while watching video it seemed like your screws are in reverse in the southern hemisphere.. is all threads in reverse haha. Lop. like the video. many fans will be grateful

[@naushadakj2120]

thx for sharing its easy, solid n very less materials used

[@ronsteelable9405]

I've had this video bookmarked for a while now and I'm finally getting around to picking up a Porter and Cable Circular saw, clearing out my garage, and making a couple 3 ft wide benches. Awesome video! A lot of similar plans out there but this one's, by far, the simplest.

[@SeanDS89]

ahhh its refreshing to see a workbench building tutorial that DOESN'T require a ton of expensive tools I've never heard of LOL

[@xpoohx105]

In all my time as a carpenter I've never seen anyone take a file to wood... Car guys working on wood projects always make me laugh a little bit :P

[@lees5097]

One of the best simple workbench videos I've ever seen, even thought the metric crap is lost on me lol...thanks buddy!

[@sprue_goose]

Thanks for this video. Thanks to the clear instructions and video I made my bench within in an hour with zero (that a big ZERO) of woodworking experience. It was straightforward really. Thanks a lot! Unfortunately, the whole project cost about $80 AUD in 90x30 wood for the frame and about $60 in a pine laminate top all from Bunnings. In truth, it is cheaper to buy a workbench but then you wouldn't have the fun and satisfaction of building one to your own exacting specs. I guess it would be cheaper if you had wood lying around you could reuse.

[@sprue_goose]

Picture of my benches made with your video. imgur.com/a/4imHZ

[@robertweston7712]

Great video mate! I just need something small for my office where I can tinker with things when it’s to cold or hot to be in my barn. Thanks for the video!

[@yuriboiblu]

this is the one im lookin' for right now, fast & cheap for my bike workbench in the basement! thanks mate!

[@BushcraftMo]

Nice simple build just what i was looking for as i have a pile of scrap wood time to get the saw out big thumbs up and sub from Dave & Moe in Thailand🙋‍♂️🤘🙋‍♀️🙏💐

[@timtereshchuk7217]

That was fantastic! You should do more of this kind of stuff.

[@Mr_Recons]

moog is such a talented person, omg

[@aaronf5346]

I used an old dining room table I had it’s huge and very sturdy but I will be making one of these too

[@jenmartin9277]

That's absolutely brilliant, thankyou so much for that tutorial!

[@nigelstorey2325]

Awesome . Very easy to understand and the use of proper measurements

[@karljcraig]

glad to see you boys are really cracking it with some sweet bunnings money next series will be all exotic cars now

[@TheJsbehr]

Beautiful work guys. I did mine years ago holding the 2x4s square with my hands. Oh My GAD! They is such a thing as corner braces?!?!?!? Must have.... must have!!! Thanks

[@letthiswork11]

i just wanna say.. i love you guys