How to Build a Workbench | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

Any serious DIYer should have their own workbench, so why not use your DIY skills and make your very own.
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[@ThreeTwoVictor]

This is why I choose to watch these videos. Not only because I get to learn something, but because I get to hear a grown man say "Tickity boo." Thank you, New Zealand. Thank you.

[@jdbordelon7752]

wondering how that was spelled......LOL......now to find the definition haha

[@men0fvalour29]

coming from the bottom to secure the table top was a great idea. It gives a clean solid look, I didn't think about that. Thank you.

[@lc10w]

...straight across the guts...ticketty-boo...easy as! Kiwi living in Scotland - and resorting to watching Mitre10 clips to get my Godzone fix.

[@mymistymountainhop]

I'm going to buy a workbench this weekend so I can finally make my own workbench this weekend

[@andrewmcdonald6780]

LOL Was thinking the same thing, step 1 get a workbench to make your workbench.

[@AndysOutdoorAdventures]

Hi , This is one of the best Workbench build i have come across, I am planning on the same design, Great job Sir.

[@KBBAKTHA]

This build design of yours is awesome. Thanks for sharing such a crisp video of its build.

[@r.mercado9737]

Wonderfully made and explained! Great job!

[@secrev]

Great video, luv your detail with the measurements.

[@tyronedomingo2587]

Thank you very much. I just built mine with a nice table top I found at a second-hand store for $10. With your plan and the top, the piece almost looks too good to be a workbench.. :) Subscribed.

[@ronin6932]

Great video! I learn many things. Thank you for sharing.

[@blendraphi]

Short, good and practical. Thanks!

[@stassell]

I just built one of these workbenches using this video. Easy As!

[@tbirdboy]

Love this guy.

[@jeffstanley4593]

Great video and I am a new subscriber, glad I found you.

[@jaredshields4995]

He needs to start saying " There you have it...easy AF" 👌

[@CarlosGlatzos976]

Free hand sawing with a circular saw, a master he is. Damned I shall be. I almost could do it with a track saw, too :) Cheers mate, good videos!

[@mikedb6608]

Thanks. Turned out nice

[@phillipbarton5019]

Wow!! This looks good and simple. I hope to get my workbench started soon, and I was curious if you could go almost the same way to make an office desk or would it be different layout? Thank you Mitre 10! for the ideas and inspiration to do some DIY furniture for the house.

[@DanielElliott3d]

Does anyone know if that corner mitre joint rebate has a name? I cant find any other examples of it online (except for a diyknucklehead video).

[@Donegaldan]

Tickety boo "binch" (bench) Cut the "ligs" (Legs) Love Stan's practical demonstration

[@mitre10nz]

Thanks heaps for the support Sean, glad you've found our video helpful! ^Cam

[@eddieespinosa8743]

Awesome job

[@michaelgabriel4833]

I've just finished building this workbench. Screws and Wood came to a little over $400NZ. I'm an amateur so it was a learning experience for me. I cut the mitres by hand because I didn't have a drop saw. If I was to do it again perhaps I might get a drop saw. Wood have made it quicker and more accurate.

[@mitre10nz]

Glad you gave it a go Michael Gabriel ! Post a picture of it on Facebook if you can. SR

[@jamesmcguire1178]

+Mitre 10 New Zealand You Should Make a Video How to Build an Sawhorse

[@supercheekykiwi]

+Michael Gabriel Wow that was a bit more expensive than I had hoped it would end up. Were the fixings pretty expensive?

[@michaelgabriel4833]

+supercheekykiwi Sorry for the late response. This is what it cost me to build. Shelf 2 x 2.4M MLD RAD SD180x19 (637682) $83.80 1 x 1.8M MLD RAD SD180x19 (637681) $31.44 1 x 1.8M MLD RAD SD180x19 (637677) $23.76 Posts 4.1M 100x100 RAN N1 H5 MG LM (612646) $62.65 (This was actually 90x90MM) Frame 14.4M 75x45 RAD SG8 H3.2 KD MG LM (610701) $79.20 TOP 5.4M 50x300 $113.40 Screws 1 x Timber hex GALV NEO 14Gx100MM 25PK (231699) $18.60 1 x Batten Timber GALV 14Gx75MM 25PK (231199) $11.23 2 x Batten Timber GALV 14Gx75MM 6PK (231204) $7.88 1 x Chipboard SQ ZG 10Gx65MM 50PK (231746) $7.57 Total: $439.53

[@supercheekykiwi]

+Michael Gabriel Thanks for that Michael. I bet it came up really well. Very interesting Breakdown of materials. I'm wondering if it could have worked out cheaper by not using treated wood. Just kiln dried and planed. and maybe utilizing 2x4's. In a couple of weeks i'm going to attempt a workbench. And then ill get an appreciation of everything. :) If only I could set my stupid table saw up. I'm such a noob.

[@Sirusdark]

I didn't know these type of screws even existed!! Thanks!

[@jthomas2853]

That bench is tickety boo af

[@Jasminess1738]

Sarjeet h

[@manishapatel2078]

Pi

[@cam_chant_]

Haha I had to watch that part twice haven't heard that slang before

[@matthiasherzog5201]

I'm so going to build one of those. Except that I won't cut 45 degree angles on the frame. Just my taste. :) Thank you so much for showing how simple diy projects can be !

[@phoenix9707]

Hi just wanted to know what wood you are useing because my wood seems to split when i drill a hole in

[@alpha4072]

They should be teaching these in school!

[@Wackywoodworks]

"Tickity boo" I haven't heard that saying in years... Solid work bench.

[@fr7222]

What kind of wood do you use for this set?

[@axk1]

What about wood movement in the tabletop? Just screwing it to the base, won't it crack when the humidity changes?

[@TheVarmitpoontang]

This guys is awesome

[@BurntFaceMan]

This is very useful. only change I would make is to use diagonal supports inbetween to stop the flex. Thanks though.

[@rayclarke5350]

well done mate presentation 10/10 show bunnings a thing or 2

[@midwaynights]

Bunnings put females , who cant really do this kind of work.

[@cawiddis]

Those screws you're putting in to the legs... they look a lot smaller than 10mm diameter. Are the really?

[@dwoo100]

A very informative video.

[@layheang2932]

dwoo100 ui

[@jimmyreuben6919]

Really cool bench. What would really be handy would be a set of plans. Can I pick one up from my local Mitre 10? Thanks.

[@gertsels1377]

What kind of wood are you using?

[@robertop8478]

Hey! Nice workbench... Can u give me the measurements? The higher n length? Please thanks !

[@peterszabo7163]

Szép munkapad! ( Nice workbench)

[@peterrumble6093]

I just finished my build of this workbench!!! It’s not as neat as his one but close enough!!! I love it and I put my one on wheels so I can move it

[@mitre10nz]

Woohoo! So glad to hear your loving it Peter 👍 If your on social media, send through some pics! We'd love to see the final product. Cheers, ^Nathan

[@markb3146]

Maaattteeee that make the Aussie Bunnings video I saw look pathetic.... Great design and super solid, many thanks

[@petermarmo5161]

I'm an Aussie and just watched the Bunnings one also. A pathetic attempt. Searched KZbin a bit more and found this guy. Sure, its a cheap bench but the video is well presented, entertaining and easy to follow. This is the one I will build. Easy as!

[@luigivitali742]

Vero good!!

[@kikimiwa9994]

Why you didnt use your multi tool?

[@DezzaraeOBHAYVE201530]

Wow this is awesome and so simple! I need to start building a new work bench at my job, the current work bench I have is made hideously out of scrap pallets that I banged quickly together with a few 4 inch stainless steel nails. Its not very practical and it sways and wobbles and I keep kicking this one leg thats held in by one nail lol. Thank you Mitre 10!!! I will commence this new project as of tomorrow :-). Also I notice when you were screwing the top boards onto the railing, you came from the bottom up, does it matter which way you screw them in?? or is it just the presentation of not seeing the screw heads??

[@mitre10nz]

Dezzarae O-B-HAY-VE This is purely for presentation so you could also screw through the top. SR

[@DezzaraeOBHAYVE201530]

Mitre 10 New Zealand Thank you!

[@barbjephson]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@layheang2932]

Barb jephson

[@chouxpookie]

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[@yasharenner6681]

I tried screwing the table top from the bottom and ran into problems. I used two types of wood screws, an ordinary 4" wood screw and a 4" hex (Timber LOK) like the one used in the video. The problem is that wood screws are designed to join the pieces with the pressure from the screw head, which means that screwing from the bottom, no matter what kind of screw used, will force the boards up-or at any rate the screws will not pull the top boards down. That was the problem I had.

[@kheperiupuaut]

Drill a hole through the rail the same size as the outer diameter of the screw, then the screw can't push the top up. Otherwise use a clamp near where you are putting the screw in to hold the top down

[@scottredford]

But where am I going to make this? On the kitchen bench?

[@detectiveinspekta]

Cost to build this?

[@tapemantimes]

But what if I don't have a work bench to build my work bench?

[@woodwerkend8608]

good job/

[@kingcod1047]

Great video I'm 13 years old and planning on being a builder these videos are a lot of help

[@jimbo2629]

Buy a vice first and design and build around it. It's very difficult to add after. Better to glue as well as screw. It will wobble less if you have a few diagonals. Use square section wood without rounded corners. Good as gold then.

[@helgemueller232]

And it does wobble.. I might not be experienced enough, but I will need to put some diagonals in.. the build itself was easy enough though... Thanks for the tutorial

[@jimbo2629]

Now add a shelf and put heavy stuff on it like spare timber. Glad you found the advice useful.

[@stevemikellides6069]

Good job Mate Anyone know where I can find the specs ?

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Steve Mikellides , All the specs are on our website. www.mitre10.co.nz/guides_and_advice/interior_guides/how_to_build_a_workbench/ Hope that helps, SR

[@moey307]

Hey guys absolutely love your stuff could you please post instructional guides (step by step) to this video

[@mitre10nz]

Hi +Moey Dan , You can find them over on the Mitre 10 website. www.mitre10.co.nz/guides_and_advice/interior_guides/how_to_build_a_workbench/ SR

[@sirwanali4793]

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[@jackguenolepace1690]

yilo

[@eduardoandresvalenzuelapoz4960]

Moey Dan

[@cadehenderson5891]

Jolly Jilly

[@ogwhudz8353]

what would be a good height for your bench if you're 6'4?

[@DANKIEONPCINP]

just put a peice of tape on a wall with measurements on in and find a comfortable height so you arent hunching im 6"3 so ik how u feel aha

[@jiwbink]

EXCELLENT BENCH!!MANY HOUSES ARE NOT THIS STOUT!!

[@alucardhellsing1037]

Metric measurements finally.

[@bigsubful]

Which wood is it?

[@mattharris2018]

bigsubful Radiata Pine

[@NomenNescio99]

Why no glue?

[@robertbrunston5406]

Ok very good.

[@danielf0124]

i really want to see this guy smile or crack a joke. great videos though.

[@chuddledollops]

The ironic thing is you need a workbench to build the workbench on? Maybe you can make a small one then build a slightly bigger one on that and work up to a full size bench!

[@Prashanth546]

Tom Freestone h

[@Wanker59]

Simple, easily made and inexpensive.

[@PeterRatcliffe]

class

[@Sammyy21]

7:06 for those looking for the best part

[@OriginalMangereBoy71]

mean az!

[@user-po4ve7pc1j]

Это в сарай стол?

[@shaunwilson8286]

How do I build my workbench when I don't have a workbench to work on?!

[@michaelgabriel4833]

+Shaun Wilson I had one saw horse and that was enough. Two would have been better.

[@KunkumaIroshBandara]

Better presentation compared to Bunnings

[@tgsyazz28]

Video DIY ni baguih dok ada, korang ape tau, jgn sembang lebih, Tengok jelaa...

[@bankmind80]

No way I have the patience to do all that. I'll just pay you to make it for me. Thanks. Lol

[@fmxfreak101]

A@aa

[@paulf1071]

Did he say what kind of wood he used for this work bench? Any recommendations?

[@mrbungle7586]

Looks like structural pine for the legs and rails. Not sure bout the top and bottom shelf. Mitre 10 could tell you.

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Alan screws.Never seen them before.

[@TyzieNZ]

Thats $135 worth of coach screws alone

[@bluesquadron593]

It was tickety-boo

[@petesmit33]

my old woodwork teacher would be turning in his grave seeing someone use a hammer with a chisel instead of a mallet.....

[@kumarp4858]

the chisel he using is steel top, you use hammer with them, if its not steel top then mallet, your teacher should teach you that. but you know now, cheers

[@chekawana]

wow he looks younger here lol

[@mk196a]

crowd

[@paddyp75]

138 disses so far... Must be Aussies

[@aaronalquiza9680]

tickety boo

[@keesstaps4606]

900 mm to short for people over 195 centimeters

[@rabakomaba4562]

I've heard good feedback about the Woodglut plans.

[@mk196a]

nice could you do it in inches for the American croud

[@andrewford80]

there's 25.4mm in an inch :)

[@thekimzify]

mk196a No American woodwork / diy show I've ever seen has bothered to cater to the Metric crowd...

[@dirtydogg06]

Mean!!

[@jennahkrishna]

song christian

[@parmeshgoundar7620]

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[@oldaxehead655]

right o she's looking tickety boo? wtf lol

[@barbjephson]

I am a rookie!

[@barbjephson]

Is it strong enough to support a clamp? A big one?

[@barbjephson]

Or a big vice?

[@gav17]

It will be able to support what you ask. It's very solid. Tickity boo

[@unacamper6700]

Oh, looks like another Dewalt commercial.

[@88speedo]

UNACAMPER I would argue Mitre 10

[@larrygonzales7410]

oh Yea and instead of leg he calls them leagues 😁😁

[@barbjephson]

Larry Gonzales 😂😂😂 seven league boots! 6'4"

[@chuc555]

No safety glasses ? ..... Over here in America that's a cardinal sin to be operating equipment without safety glasses. good video though. thanks.

[@johncoonradtjr.5141]

Try American measurements much easier for me etc.

[@larrygonzales7410]

😂😂😂😂 why is he measuring for his screws wtf does it matter that much?? I'm laughing so hard right now. instead of doing it simple he makes everything seem so difficult slap the 2x4's together not 2x3's especially the way he says things hurts my head