How to Build a Workbench. Easy, Cheap & Sturdy 😁

[@mcnabit]

Never built a thing in my life before (I'm 61) but today thanks to this video I have a brand new self built workbench in my garage.Still trying to get my head around the fact that I actually did it... thanks Shane!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

That's fantastic mate! So glad l could help out :-)

[@pershop4950]

Yea I love the feeling that comes from seeing something we made or using something we made, every time we do something with that thing that we made!

[@IWANTTHATVIDEOS]

Per Shop would love to see a pic of your final work!

[@danbytp]

I've been doing this for about 1 1/2-2years and having a blast!😁 And you're right,there's nothing like the pride of making something yourself and the wife telling you did a great job and very proud of you.I remember the first time my great wife told me that.Especially when she showed her friends on of my finished projects with a smile.

[@markweir1142]

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[@WowHeyNow]

Gotta love this guy for reminding "it's not plugged in" In almost his every video, one of the best woodworking youtuber I love And I just realize it was 7 years ago video, what a consistency

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁.....Cheers mate...appreciatethe feedback 👍😁🇦🇺

[@haydenwilsonx]

This is the best and most straight forward tutorial on KZbin..! Actually helping with DIY :) Thankyou Uncle knackers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍....No worries at all Hayden!....Thanks for the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@neilgibson1243]

Best basic work bench out there. Gold Knackers👍🏻

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Neil! Appreciate the comment mate and thanks for watching 👍 Have a great weekend mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@joshwalty9408]

Almost a decade on and this is still my favorite workbench to build! Thanks for all the great content! Love it!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure Josh! Glad you liked it mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@lloydduston707]

Best workbench design I have found so far. And this guy's instruction is simple and straight forward. I built this bench in just a couple hours with some 2X4 lumber I had laying around. Bought the plywood for the top at Home Depot and they cut it down to size for free right there at the store. Thanks to the gentleman who did this video.........OUTSTANDING!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

That's fantastic Lloyd! Glad you found the video useful and well done on the build. Cheers 👍😁

[@nelsonw2096]

I"ve seen probably 10 make a workbench videos, and this one is by far the best.

[@jean-frustre8594]

Nelson Whipple same here ! Gonna start building in couple days

[@cmart9240]

Man it really is! I just bought a house, and am more of a mechanic than a wood worker, but would still love a strong, functional workbench to lay parts on etc. I've been studying up on videos for a few days, trying to get ideas on what I want to make, and this is by far the simplest video I've seen yet!

[@rick2bees]

Even 7 years later this how-to video still is one of the better ones I found. Simple, sturdy and doable for a beginner.... #simpleworkbench

[@43braden]

The only thing I don’t like is the screws in the top of the ply.... he could’ve used a pocket jig to screw it from the bottom. Also, he went through the trouble of lap joining the top, then why not cut out the laps for shelves as well??

[@MatzeMaulwurf]

@@43braden yes, same as i thought. The bench is great and well done! But I wouldn’t glue the top ply on it. And screw from beneath. But that’s a thing everybody can adjust as he she it likes. We are all capable of think by ourselves.

[@billgoldbergmania]

Going to build this one today, wish me luck :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good luck Bill! 👍😁🇦🇺

[@hamisha330]

Nice one Shane. A great, study workbench with really clear instructions. I made it pretty much like the video. I did use 30mm ply for the top which makes it a little more solid but also allowed me to screw it from below through the frame with 100mm screws (also recessed 15mm or so into the frame so the screws ran about 25mm into the ply) so that I didn't have screw heads showing / interrupting the smooth surface of the work top. Turned out really well. Thanks very much for all the ideas, Shane.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Well done Hamish! Sounds like you did a great job mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@JesperMakes]

I really enjoy your "vintage" videos - good advise everywhere. Is that Dewalt Mitersaw the same as the one who lost it's life by "accident" in the recent Lego-video 😍💥😍 ?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hahahahaha.....very well spotted mate 👍👍 You'll be pleased to know that the saw is now off life support 😂

[@tdurden77007]

The video is awesome. I put this together based on the example provided and it came out perfect. Since that day, i've probably spent about $1000 at home depot since i can't stop building stuff now...... My wife thanks you. Not really.

[@samueladams584]

Thank God there's a channel for knuckle heads

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍....there's plenty of us out there Samuel!! Thanks for watching mate and have yourself a great weekend 👍😁🇦🇺

[@DanielWiley]

I think this is the best bench I've seen on KZbin!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Daniel Wiley Appreciate that Daniel. Glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to leave me some feedback. Cheers mate

[@alexdodd6768]

Life changing video. Watched and followed this 2 years ago and now after using this method to build a workbench in a horsebox that i then sold coffee from. I now have a shop and a micro bakery

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Well done Alex 👍😁🇦🇺

[@jeremya987]

You have a gift of teaching in such a direct manner.You seem to relay your ideas and methods with such clarity and understanding,Things that may seem complicated to most is now simple as butter on toast. Thanks to you we can now obtain "MasterKnacker" skills from the one and only ........."THE TOOLER RULER"!!!!!!!!!!. Thank you Sir.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

It's because he talks to you like you're a kid.

[@opfla]

I love the idea of cutting the frame at a 45° angle; it looks so much better

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍

[@shawnh7930]

Built this for my shop. Easy to follow and a great result! as the title says, Cheap, easy and sturdy. Thank you sir!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all mate....glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@natarajansugumar5671]

Your Techniques of joining the wood with simple machines help me to do these type of work easily .👍💐

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Fantastic! Thanks for that Natarajan! 😁👍🇦🇺

[@borne_free5510]

I've been looking at work bench videos all morning for ideas on the bench I'm about to build and I choose yours!!! Great bench, great video and greater host!!! That bench is MacDaddy

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Premiersharpening. Good luck with the bench! Cheers :-)

[@CruzPerez01]

This is the best way to build a workbench and the strongest one on youtube. THANKYOU....

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that Carlos. I'm glad you liked the bench. Cheers mate.

[@DamonParke]

Just built the workbench. It came out great thank you!

[@BarryScott-g8n]

Very good instructional work item build. Enjoyed it immensely. I am 80 and love working with mt hands.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Barry! Glad you liked it mate and well done on still making stuff at 80....brilliant! 👍😁🇦🇺

[@andzio27]

I've just completed this as my first woodworking project, and I love it! Great video! I modified mine slightly by adding a second shelf & putting it on wheels, and I'm really pleased with it. Couldn't have done it without this brill video, thanks Uncle Knackers!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

That's awesome mate👍 Well done and thanks for watching 😁👍🇦🇺

[@pamelaallen6543]

I'm from Central California, where the oranges and walnuts are grown. I'm a 71 year old great grandma, and I love woodworking. I love your humor and your DIY content. I'm in the process of redoing my kitchen, and I will definitely be using a great many of your ideas. Thank you so much. I am a woodworking Knucklehead for sure.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

That's awesome Pamela! Well done on getting out there and having a go 👍👍 Good luck with the kitchen Reno....l'm sure it'll turn out great 👍😁🇦🇺

[@kevinsmith030990]

Very, very helpful! Thanks so much for both the video and the list of parts and dimensions. I have been looking at buying a workbench but they are way over-priced and flimsy. This is affordable and with the help of your video, fairly simple to put together. I will be building this soon. Thanks so much!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that Kevin and good luck with the bench. Cheers mate. :-)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the feedback Kevin and good luck with the bench. Cheers mate.

[@olivercoleman2214]

the best workbench plans and step by step videos I found were in the *mysecretblueprints. com* vault. materials and supply list are perfectly laid out

[@Jolleseileren]

I've been looking at several «How-to»-videos today - I'll do it your way!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍....You'll love it!

[@jewlsramos6766]

You’re awesome! So many details and you explain everything, even have all the info in the description! Exactly what I’ve been trying to find, thank you so much for this.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Jewls!....glad you found it useful 👍😁

[@MegaYosarian]

I built this bench for my garage in 2015. So impressed, Im doing another for my new workshop. Brilliant video Uncle Knackers. Thank you...from South Holland. Yosser Hughes

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Yosser! I'm glad you liked the design. I use mine nearly everyday and it's still going great guns. Thanks for the feedback mate :-)

[@nothankyoutube]

I've looked at a lot of these designs, and this is by the far the best so far. Good fundamentals!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that Kerrigan. Cheers

[@willen2janer663]

the best workbench plans and step by step videos I found were in the *mysecretblueprints. com* vault. materials and supply list are perfectly laid out

[@nothankyoutube]

shaneconlan1 Just to update, I built my bench following the ideas here, its not exactly the same since my garage is wicked unlevel, but I managed to build in a spot for the chopsaw and a backsplash that can hold a few tools I use a lot. Thanks again, I think I've found a new hobby when it isn't freezing cold in Minnesota. Can I make a suggestion? A whole lot of my friends are having babies and it would be fun to try and make a reclaimed changing table or something like that. Thanks for the great videos again.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Kerrigan M Well done on the bench Kerrigan and thanks for the idea re the baby change table. Cheers

[@wandatrevor3001]

the best workbench plans and step by step videos I found were in the *mysecretblueprints. com* vault. materials and supply list are perfectly laid out

[@eternalfizzer]

I was about to clodge together a raised bed on legs ... and you saved me from making a mess of it :-) Thank you!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad I could help mate 👍🇦🇺😁

[@JahanZeb1976]

Awesome project dear mate. You fixed so many screws and bolts which lead it expensive a bit. I am in a process of building one for my daily jobs not that fancy yours one is but I am trying to make it as cheap as possible. I would upload a video of my way and procedure when I would be closed to the job. Regards,

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks LearningZone and good luck with your bench. Cheers

[@johntink308]

Made a miniature one of these for my daughter as a trial, have not made anything in ages. Made a few mistake but cost about $10 as I used Off cuts and seconds from the hardware store, she loves it and can go to town on it! Now for the real thing!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff John. We all make mistakes so l wouldn't worry about that to much. Good luck with the full size version. Thanks also for the photo share on Facebook. Cheers mate

[@MrUTuber001]

TIP: When using wood screws to join two pieces of wood together. Drill the pilot-hole in one piece of wood a tad wider than the diameter of the screw, so that it slides right through. Now offer up the second piece behind the first and clamp them together. The screw will pull that second piece of wood really tight ...no real need for glue. This works well with both hard and soft wood.

[@cooperdog9956]

I'm 60 years old and I'm just learning how to build stuff,........It's not the prettiest workbench but that baby is solid. I did it thanks to you. Thank you for your informative videos!!! It would have been helpful to have been able to take "shop" classes in junior high and high school but back then girls were person non grata.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Well done on the bench C.D.! It doesn't matter how good it looks as long as it does the job 👍 Thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺

[@JayBates]

I've been watching a lot of your videos lately. Good stuff!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jay, and like l've mentioned before, anyone reading this, make sure you check Jays channel out for some really good woodworking and DIY Tips. Cheers mate

[@Sulliventures]

Jay Bates, this guys is great. So are you my friend. I'm actually down under right now in Australia. Would love to meet him actually.

[@michaellionart4841]

So I’m looking to replace my benches 🤔 . . . .

[@daleriff]

@@diyforknuckleheads could you just use pocket hole screws on the corners of your 45s

[@raydavern2216]

Hi uncle markers, Just built your workbench excellent design and thank you for your help. Just to let you know you should be on television you’re very good at what you do.

[@lorenzobuonassisi3063]

El tipo es loco pero sabe lo que hace

[@ianlees1480]

Loved this construction. I fixed on each corner lockable castors. This makes it easier for me to move the bench to other locations if needed.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍👍

[@adisharr]

8:25 Benny Hill time baby!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

HAHAHH. It sounds just like it:-)

[@metricton8167]

This is the best video I I have found on youtube on how to build a great work bench. So much detail. When I can convince the wife I won't destroy the house I want to build this

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that Rodney. Appreciate the comment mate and good luck with the bench. Cheers

[@tubalcain1]

Very nice and strong........ HOWEVER... You should never glue the top down to the frame. Screws are more than enough to hold that top down. If you ever need to replace that top because of damage or spills or whatever the case may be it will be much easier to remove it just by removing the screws. It would be a fiasco to remove it if it's glued down.

[@classicstudio3527]

Danny Herrera i say man...millimetre ka??? No inci...

[@galland3496]

Well yes and no. If you did need to replace the top some day you could always just put another on the top.

[@johncaulfield8621]

Best cheap and easy workbench I've seen so far. This is the base I'm gonna make for my 4'x4' torsion box top.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks John...glad you liked it mate 👍👍....and good luck with yours as well 👍😁

[@kssnyder2]

But I don't have a workbench to make a workbench!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

The ultimate dilemma :-)

[@pershop4950]

I know you're just joking but in case someone else actually does have this concern, one of the first fun things to make for a new wood-working hobbyist is a pair of saw horses! Along with some kind of plyboard table top, that can serve as a temp (or maybe semi-permanent) work station for a while till you get your own table like this one, made up!

[@hudsonriverlee]

Well Uncle Knacker, I am back to revisit this Awesome Video. Becoming entirely tired of the builder who constructs benches utilizing butt joints relying on screws or bolts to bear the weight of the boards. I built my first ever workbench a few years ago at my old apartment I. Biddeford, Maine. I have once again moved, requiring me to build another workbench. The joinery utilized here is phenomenally strong. I also intend to 3 May 2018, to build and overhead bin storage area atop the workbench. Thanks so much again, for posting this video. These joints are ridiculously strong. Lee From Norway,Maine.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi Lee, thanks for coming back to revisit the video! Yeah it's pretty good workbench. Mine is still going strong and l love it. Good luck with yours and with the overhead bin. I'm sure it will turn out great! Have a good one mate 👍😁

[@sqlgangsta]

Created a mock up of the bench you presented here in SketchUp so I could figure out how much material I needed. kvault.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/need-a-workbench/ Then over the weekend I built it! kvault.wordpress.com/2015/03/08/needed-a-work-bench/ This video was great and helped me out a lot!!! Keep up the good work.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome Chris! Well done mate!

[@Cookieswirlcloverthe1st]

wish i could use Sketchup

[@johankamarudin5155]

I watched a lot of videos on building a workbench, and sincerely this video is one of the most easy to do and easy to understand. Thumbs up for that. Thank you very much.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure Johan! Thanks watching and for the great feedback mate.....Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@johankamarudin5155]

You deserve it..i will built one soon.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

@@johankamarudin5155 👍😁

[@garytomaska1133]

Allright cool, now I just have to buy a workbench so I have something to build my workbench on.

[@L3ston97]

I love how at the end he made little playful scenes on the bench and showed this own stuff on it. This bench is awesome and I’ll definitely try to build it but maybe a little shorter, but thanks for the great design!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Corben! Glad you liked it mate and good luck with yours. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@lsieu]

Hi Uncle Knackers! I recently got back into some handy woodworking and bought some new equipment. Your videos came up in my search. love them for their EASY to understand safety tips and clever designs. I've learn a lot, and refer back to them as needed.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day L....really appreciate the feedback and thanks for taking the time to watch some of my vids.....good luck with your future woodworking projects 👍😁🇦🇺

[@ExpatPhil]

Nice one Shane! the only addition that I personally would make to the bench would be a thin sheet of either ply or mdf on top of the bench, then it can be replaced when damaged, and not have to replace the whole top.

[@markmccall6273]

Just watched a ton of 'how to's' for making benches. This is the one for me. The fact that you're crazy swung the decision for me. Good crazy of course.

[@stephen1896]

I appreciate his eccentricities myself.

[@sabestek8896]

One of the better workbench builds I've seen watched on KZbin thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad you found it useful mate 👍😁

[@JIReitman]

A terrific example of a strong and easy to build workbench....thanks and well done!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Thanks for that Jerry...l really appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁

[@johnj.bluvas8702]

Made a copy of your bench but with a few additions. I use mine for my wood chop sawand now can move it all over my garage.Used metal plates to stiffen all leg joints,plus wheels on each leg. Bolted down the saw on top, along with rollers on each side of my saw. Then made two shelves for wood and tools underneath. Chasing tools is a witch as you know. Love your videos.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+John J. Bluvas Sounds really good John! I know what you mean about chasing tools. One of biggest frustrations. Have a good one mate. Cheers

[@Mbmoney1217]

I've watched many YT videos about building different workbenches, but this is the design I always go to. Strong, cheap, and easy to build. I've just modified the design for my needs. The core design stays the same. Cheers!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Mbmoney...glad you found the design useful. Cheers 👍👊

[@aredamzd1]

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the explanations for those who are not well-versed in woodworking. Again, thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff KK! Thanks for the feedback. Cheers😁

[@keithwest4689]

I have watched this video about 20 times and will probably watch it 20 more lol. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this video. I went to Lowe's and bought all the materials and it came to $76.00, can't wait to start making it but the temperature has been below zero here in NJ so hopefully soon. Thanks again, I really enjoyed the knowledge you have in woodwork.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Keith....glad you liked the vid mate and all the best with your bench! I'm just about to go for a dip in the pool....pretty hot over here. Cheers 👍😁

[@waratah166]

Thanks Shane , I'm going to have a go at this bench. Now if you only have a plan for an outdoor potting bench my wife will be very happy.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good luck with it mate...let me know how you go!! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

[@waratah166]

All done mate. Looks good. A few tiny mistakes along the way but a great little project. Now for the wife and her potting table

[@diyforknuckleheads]

waratah166 A few imperfections gives it a bit of personality mate....well done 👍👍

[@robN64]

You are my kind of builder. No better simple workbench than an “over engineered” one. Just moved to a new(er) home that will allow me to have one garage bay as a dedicated workshop. This will be my first build.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Rob! You'll love it mate 👍🇦🇺😁

[@muhammadjayhancheongabdull4281]

Yes, very creatively done, strong and stable...yet practical in design. TQ for sharing.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for your comment Muhammad. Cheers

[@oddstatschannel]

Probably the best workbench design for DIY..i ve been serving around but found nothing similar in simplicity and strength..many thanks from Crete Greece..

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Bet Akos Hey that's great Bet Akos! I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to leave me some feedback. Cheers mate :-)

[@oddstatschannel]

I wish you and your family all the best for 2016!! Keep giving us great videos. If i had a wish i would ask some videos showing how to use hand tools instead of powered ones when possible. God bless you!

[@backyardbeekeepingmelbourn8861]

Super tutoring..my weekend is going to be busy.. thanks Shane

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff mate! Happy building 👍😁🇦🇺

[@Furball2k]

The trim piece along both the top and bottom sides really shows you went the extra mile... Looks Great!

[@TheEcorristine]

Sweet as, just a set of casters and your Rollin...🤣🤣🤣 she's a beaut , am gonna make one for outdoors with a possible table extension. Love your work.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate! Glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@normanf123]

You started me out making things out of old pallets. I have now made a boat planter windmills garden planters hall way stand garden benches chairs table and lots more I watch you every week and each day I am looking at your projects. I wish I had a big workshop or garage as I am only working out of a very cramped shed. Just to say I am in the UK.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+normanf123 G'day Norman. I feel your pain regarding the small workspace. That's why l do most of my projects in the back yard :-). Thanks for watching and l appreciate your feedback. All the best to you and family for 2016! Cheers

[@secksy77]

Gday Knackers Mate, I just wanted to thank you. You were the inspiration for my son and I to do our first woodworking project together. Neither of us are handymen, and we needed to buy most of the tools required. In saying that it was far from perfect when we finished, but we had a great time learning together. Thanks again mate!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Really appreciate the feedback Andrew! Glad l could be of some assistance mate. Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@secksy77]

@@diyforknuckleheads Merry Christmas!

[@daniellowe3928]

Very sturdy built Work Bench. The trim ads to the great looks of it. Only thing left would be to stain the wood to really make it Look sharp ! 👍👍

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Daniel. Three years down the track and it's still a good as new....covered in paint.....but good as new 😁

[@webstercat]

I'm at the start of a build of a rustic pallet wood dinning table and hadn't thought the legs and frame. I'm going to use this method! Thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Billy Barton That should work well Billy and thanks for the FB Like. Cheers mate

[@webstercat]

I watch a number of pallet build vidoes and yours are very informative. Your personality is a key part!

[@OpenTechMx]

This is a complete explanation for beginers like me sometimes tutorials are way too complex for beginers, thank you!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure mate! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@joethorn88]

Just finished a smaller version and I put castor wheels on it so I can roll it in and out of my garage. Love the design. Thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Joe. I'm glad you liked it and putting it on castors is a good idea. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers :-)

[@TheBearwithchainsaws]

You...are...a...champion. Great bench, great work. Tip o' the cap Knackers.

[@cameronporter7979]

Cheers Uncle Knackers! Built this workbench over the weekend. It was my first woodworking project and it turned out great! I had to redo one of the leg checkouts as I didn't make enough cuts and was too rough with the chisel, easily fixed and that's how we learn right :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Cameron. It's very satisfying when it all comes together. Cheers mate.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Brent. Mate you can get brackets that are especially designed to attach the legs to the table frame from any big box hardware store. These brackets enable the legs to be removed easily which makes moving a breeze. Hope that helps. Cheers mate

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Nice build. I particularly like the sturdy joint and your explanation on how to make it and why. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Lawrence! I appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@JaseCoates]

I’m back watching this for the second time. Just come from one of uncle knackers other videos. On a bit of a bench building binge

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jason! Appreciate you tasking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@aquatarkus2022]

Just dropped in after helping a bogan out, wish I'd seen this before I built my bench. It came out great though.

[@trudi1962]

Your old stuff is REALLY good!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad you like it Trudi 👍👍

[@gordonclark7632]

Thanks Shane, easy to follow example. I agree with Phil that another piece of ply or MDF over the top and acting as a sacrificial top would be good. Not my fault! I have put a number of your tips to good use and now am up to making comments :)

[@bennyhalftail]

I made this workbench last weekend and it turned out great--thank you so much for your videos. For a newbie to woodwork so many videos overwhelm me with the complicated steps, but you break everything down so simply and yet build things right.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome!...really appreciate the feedback Lisa and well done on the bench 👍😁🇦🇺

[@dahaze140]

Excellent way to explain and to teach! Step by Step! Great video!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Rob! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍 Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄

[@jacobmcguffie]

Hey Knackers, just wanted to let you know that a while back I used this design to build a set of shelves for the shed. I just ran the inside stick of the leg the full height and the outside piece spaced and supported the rails. We sold the house recently and I had to leave it there, it was a tank. The aliens will find it when they're searching through the rubble in a thousand years. They'll have to leave it too. Thanks mate, continuing to enjoy your videos and inspiration. Cheers!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hahahahaha....good work mate....built to last 👍👍 Thanks for watching the vids 👍😁🇦🇺

[@hjboots]

Jolly good old chap, i`ll be making me one like yours. I like the way you demonstrate the process of making the workbench excellent. Thank you!!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries J.B......good luck with it mate 👍🇦🇺😁

[@preachersilva7929]

Thank you so much. I will be trying this project soon. Excellent teaching abilities.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers David! Glad you found the video useful mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺

[@indyhotdog7652]

I built a very similar workbench 15 years ago. I topped it with one ply of 1/8" tempered hardboard. This protects the plywood and helps absorb any liquids spilled on the top. i used 1" brads to "nail it off" and that allows me to replace it periodically turning the bench into a new workbench!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good work Indy HotDog. The Hardboard is a good idea. Cheers mate

[@markbonham3477]

I like it for a standard light weight work bench and you were very through in detailing the work to build it. Thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Mark....glad you liked it mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@gosiaplummer4794]

I have some old benches already, but now I want to make this one!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

You won't be disappointed with it Gosia 👍👍 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁

[@treblethehusky6026]

LOVE the design for the legs! Super sturdy and easy too!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment Treble the Husky. Cheers

[@standingout1389]

Ok, I'm a legit knucklehead when it comes to thing stuff. I'm 15, and need to build a workbench for our shed. This vid was awesome, brother. EDIT: If your shopping at Bunnings, get the guys in the Wood Shop to cut your ply/other boards for you, it'll save you a ton of time.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Fantastic mate! Good luck with it 👍🇦🇺😁

[@JunkworksGarage]

cheep strong but looks good to thanks definitely going to use this

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad you liked it Sam and good luck with the build. Cheers mate

[@jademcclymans1112]

Great video again mate. One thing that would make that bench more appealing would be to add some castor wheels to it so you can move it around the work shop.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jade. I actually did add castors a little way down the track and they work really well 👍😁

[@drkj3di]

Gday UK (Uncle Knackers 😄) I built a workbench some years ago and didn't think of the half lap type fixings... I might have to do some rejigging and rebuild after watching your classic video! 😄 Bonza!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Jeremy! The half lap works really well mate 👍🇦🇺😁

[@thomasweaver905]

I've watched at least a dozen videos on bench builds, yours was one of the best. Despite not using Imperial measurements I picked up some great tips. I have been accused of over building but now see there are others of the same persuasion. Would like to see more of your builds.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Thomas.....yeah mate, it's a pretty solid table. Mine is still going strong after many years of continual use. Thanks for taking the time to watch and for the feedback...very much appreciated. Just letting you know that the Plans that l supply have Imperial measurements as well as Metric. Cheers 👍👍

[@fourwood8451]

Just found your channel. Thank you for making something for knuckleheads like me! People who don't have unlimited funds or massive workshops. You're a life saver.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Mark! I'm glad you found the Channel and thanks for the feedback👍 I hope you can stick around as there are plenty more to come 😁

[@teresaalmada739]

excelent piece of solid workbench , greetings from Argentina!!!!!!!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thank you Teresa! Glad you liked it and thank you for watching all the way from Argentina 👍👍 Greetings from Australia 👍🇦🇺

[@MrEqp123]

who else is watching this in 2020 LOL tanks for some great video from California

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Eduardo! Glad you found the video useful mate and thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺👍

[@MrEqp123]

Got yourself a new sub, i like your videos

[@diyforknuckleheads]

@@MrEqp123 Thanks mate....appreciate the sub 👍😁🇦🇺

[@tbdwoods]

Great video just started building my mitre saw stand using this approach. I did the cutouts on all 4 of my legs at the same time, made it easier to keep the saw stable, and also faster. Also start the cuts from the end moving in I did it the other way the first time and it came out ugly much more stable cuts out to in. Thanks Shane!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries at all Taylor! Sounds like yours turned out great...well done mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@chriseaton7741]

wine racks and workbenches, a man after my heart lol. nice finishing touches on the bench- will make my other bench look awful! Thanks for the awesome vid

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Chris. I'm sure yours will turn out just great. Cheers

[@marcel1016]

Beautiful and easy to make. Thanks Uncle Knackers.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Marcel....sometimes simple is the best 👍😁🇦🇺

[@luisadorno1103]

Very well built looks really sturdy and very clean all the way around good job I think I'll build a couple.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁...You'll love it Luis and it's very easy to build! Good luck with it 👍😁🇦🇺

[@jamishep]

Shane, mate, just wanted to say how good this video is. I used it 4 years ago to build my work bench, with the checkouts. Talk about strong joints. Since 2016 that bench has been stood on, bashed, hammered, belted, banged into walls (and cars... oops), you name it, and it's still as solid as the day it was made. Bloody good on ya cobber! I'm so glad I found your vid back in the day.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Jamie! Thanks for that mate....the bench is a rippa!.....mine is still going strong....good as the day it was built apart from the obvious wear and tear damage from wayward saws etc 😂 Have a good one mate 👍😁🇦🇺