Bents Woodworking | Shop Tour

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[@porthose2002]

Love these shop tours, Jay. Thanks for doing them. Lots of good ideas and it makes me want to see more about how each person approached their shop layout and fixtures. For me, videos like this also build the notion of community amongst the KZbin woodworkers, such as yourself, Jason, April, and Nick.

[@MikeTatman]

You two are my favorite channels to follow. I’ve only recently discovered Bents Channel. You both have amazing shops. I’m just getting started into wood working but I appreciate all the info you guys put out! Best of luck to you both.

[@bentswoodworking]

Mike Tatman thank you!!

[@tonyd.4457]

Been following Jason once I came across his cabinet building series. He produces exceptional instructional videos. Thanks for the shop tour Jay!

[@billm4212]

Jay, great commentary, and Jason, your hard work shows up in the way you have purchased and organized your tools. I saw a lot of nice ideas that I will be incorporating into my shop. Both of you are a credit to the woodworking profession and hobby !

[@markkoons7488]

Every shop tour exposes new ideas. The Dustnado is foremost this time because drill press the work is usually far messier than poking a few pilot holes. Also, about 20 years ago I heard Sam Maloof say when he bought walnut by the tree or by the log in quantities of about a thousand board feet he was getting it for 87 cents a foot... just a thought for woodworkers with the space to air dry timber.

[@christobar]

Agreed on the Jessem clear cut guides, those things are fantastic. Makes rip cuts vastly easier and safer.

[@bentswoodworking]

chiggymonkey it’s like having a third hand!

[@bentswoodworking]

Like having a third hand at the table saw

[@Gazfixify]

And how many times do you see in videos people pulling wood away from the fence.....router or saw. I'm pretty ocd so it stands out like crazy. Not with these things ! It's amazing what you notice when watching a video carefully that you would probably miss normally.. Love the shop, and as mentioned, Guy Dunlap has a great channel too...I love the 'engineer' types in woodworking.

[@bentswoodworking]

Gary John thank you!!

[@chriss9340]

Just when I paid off my credit card.... along comes a video like this. Darn you Jay and Bent's

[@rmyukon]

New drinking game: Take a sip every time Jay says "Right on."

[@JayBates2]

Right on

[@ChadMc74]

Everything is housed. Right on. All good fun, great video Jay!

[@lastchancecris]

You would be trashed before the video really begins lol

[@johnbrockjr9464]

And I'm drunk

[@kevinmorley8119]

I died.

[@tonybaggett1984]

Right on, Right on, Right on, - this shop tour brought to you by Matthew McConaughey LOL Nice shop! Thanks for the tour. Lots of great ideas.

[@matthewbennymcgee]

alright, alright, alright....came here to say the same thing!

[@JayBates2]

Right on.

[@bentswoodworking]

Right on :)

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Great video, both channels are fun to watch

[@ThatFoodLife]

That is very cool that you both built the New Yankee Workshop miter station. Another win for Norm Abrams...lol.

[@JayBates2]

That's a negative. Neither one of ours is based upon Norm's.

[@larrydaniels6532]

Certainly an aspirational video for anyone interested in home woodworking,very well done!

[@attarmann]

One of my favorite shop tours

[@jamzach4]

Incredible shop !! Loved it

[@ssquared8076]

Awesome shop tour I love how everything is laid out. Simple and functional.

[@bentswoodworking]

S Squared thank you! Funny thing is I just changed a bunch of things🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@errolpereira8292]

Thanks! Really entertaining. Beautiful shop

[@dannymaloney6300]

thanks for your time great video just setting my new workshop over here in the uk great set up

[@AndreaArzensek]

What a fantastic shop. I love the layout and the light inside is great.

[@bentswoodworking]

Andrea's Workshop thank you!

[@douglasd5226]

GREAT SET UP REALY LOVE IT ,DOUG

[@dal2888859]

Great shop tour, amazing shop. One thing I missed seeing that would have been great would be some discussion about workflow given the layout. The layout is only as good as the workflow it facilitates and that is an important reason I watch shop tours.

[@bentswoodworking]

Dallas Wesley thanks! Funny you mention that cause I recently did a live on IG talking about that. I will look at doing a KZbin video on my channel on this topic

[@CCSandSonsWorkshop]

That is one awesome shop. Goes to show that hard work and grinding really will get you places! Way to go!

[@bentswoodworking]

CCS and Sons Workshop thank you!

[@MrBubbajohnson1]

Nice shop Jason! Thanks for your service also!

[@bentswoodworking]

MrBubbajohnson1 thank you!

[@selcukbugan3769]

Hey Guys, unbelivable, so nice your workshop, a dream!! greeting from germany✌🏻

[@handcraftedworkshop]

Kinda cool seeing you do his shop tour. I was just told over the weekend at a woodworking show in Columbus ohio that Jason Bent was the next Jay Bates in the KZbin woodworking arena. AWESOME shop Jason. I really enjoy your videos.

[@bentswoodworking]

Handcrafted Workshop thank you so much! Quite a compliment

[@handcraftedworkshop]

@@bentswoodworking you're welcome.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Jason is a great guy and has an awesome shop! Great choice

[@bentswoodworking]

Penalty Box Woodshop thanks buddy 😉

[@rjmills126]

I love the shot tour tour. Helps me get ideas for my shop. Great stuff

[@jporterfield]

GREAT shop tour.

[@southpaw6167]

Great shop !

[@chillyspoon]

Crash in the background -> "oops" on the soundtrack -> brilliant :D

[@ltwoodproducts3265]

Inspiringly organized

[@marcovelez942]

I enjoyed the shop tour, thanks for sharing 👌💕💯

[@bentswoodworking]

Marco Velez thanks!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

Hey Jay, Right on!!

[@joelely5464]

Right on... Another great video of another awesome shop. Nice work, Jay.

[@JayBates2]

Right on.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks!

[@TxStang]

very nice shop setup .

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks

[@slickwoodworks5452]

Is a very very nice shop I like it's nice and clean

[@bentswoodworking]

william allen thanks

[@chevroletdieselnation]

Awesome shop

[@bentswoodworking]

Chevrolet Diesel Nation thank you!

[@WoodenCreationz]

Nice shop tour!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@s9plus20]

Nice, very practical shop!

[@SmokingDeWalt]

Right on, awesome shop!

[@bentswoodworking]

Smoking DeWalt thanks

[@SmokingDeWalt]

@@bentswoodworking is your Saw Stop a 1 3/4 hp or 3 hp? I've had my eye on saw stop professional cabinet saw and was wondering if the 1 3/4 has enough power. If I get 3 hp I will have to upgrade electrical.

[@bentswoodworking]

Smoking DeWalt I have the 3 HP

[@ku3kyc]

Right on

[@specialks1953]

60's and 70's are back? It sounds silly now that I am 65

[@JayBates2]

Right on.

[@rjjrrailsgscalesolenske5231]

Wow ,wow ,wow awesome shop !! Im building mine now but boy yours is sweet !!

[@bentswoodworking]

RJ&JR RAILS g scale Solenske thanks!

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That was an interesting shop tour. I’ve been following Jason for a while.

[@michaelreyes9696]

WoodIce.xyz is an amazing book about woodworking. I am a graduate of a one year carpentry course from a local tech college. Of all books I`ve read during my study about carpentry, I think this is the finest book I`ve read so far. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos

[@geoffb6555]

Must be the most successful woodworker of all time if he made this much profit in 2 years!!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Very nice shop~! Ditto on the abundance of natural light. Wondering if Jason would share the name of his wood source. I'm "down the road" from him at Fort Gordon, GA, and we have nada for woodworking in Augusta, so I'm often driving to specialty stores (Rockler, WoodCraft, Highland WW, etc...) for wood, supplies, and such. Also, thanks for turning us on to his channel~!

[@bentswoodworking]

Andrew Brown I use Suwannee lumber

[@nicholaszizzamia116]

Right on right on right on

[@robertmayton1]

Nice setup.

[@bentswoodworking]

robertmayton1 thanks!

[@beanzie99]

RIGHT ON!

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Nice Shop Tour thx

[@MrPotato2]

Beautiful!

[@bentswoodworking]

MrPotato2 thanks!

[@derekwalkerrr]

Such a clean and organized shop!!!

[@bentswoodworking]

walkerandwood from time to time 🤣

[@congruewoodworks1474]

Nice shop.

[@bentswoodworking]

Congrue Woodworks thank you!

[@theopiner402]

Georgia has been doing me proud lately.

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

Great layout for a medium sized shop. I loved the comment "who payed for all this equipment?" Good job.

[@krizm]

what was his answer, couldn't understand

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

@@krizm he paid for all of it, no donations.

[@bentswoodworking]

I put every dollar I made back into my shop till I was happy.

[@garymccoy2888]

Right On...

[@zaxewoodworks6600]

Awesome shop! Good dude!

[@bentswoodworking]

Zaxe Woodworks thanks buddy

[@kevinclark8311]

Awesome!

[@AGregPalmer]

Jay and Jason: thanks for the shop tour. Lots to think about even without an income stream that would buy the great tools. You guys have some great timbers in North America.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you Greg!

[@geofflester8836]

GREAT SHOP LOVE YOUR IDEAS

[@bentswoodworking]

geoff lester thanks!

[@bmay8818]

That is quite a shop! And so clean! Clearly, a lot of work has gone into "tuning" this shop. One thing: you're probably losing a lot of dust collection capacity by using small diameter hoses/ducts straight from the dust collector inlet. There are also some sharp bends in flex duct. My planer has had a sharp bend in its duct for years, so I don't necessarily practice what I preach, it seems, just thought you might want to know.

[@bentswoodworking]

B May I agree. It’s constantly changing and was not meant to be permanent. I’m trying to see what works before I commit to spending a lot of money on proper duct work

[@bmay8818]

@@bentswoodworking I know it's a contentious topic, but I personally think metal is better for dust collection ducting, as it's more durable and doesn't have static electricity issues (I think it says something that plastic ducting doesn't exist in factories). If you ever decide to go with metal, ignore what the $$-having people say and skip the fancy seamless ducting with the flanges. I used regular HVAC ducting in my shop and it works just fine, though it does require more effort to seal it up. But it's waay cheaper and far more readily available. Just an FYI. Nice shop!

[@bentswoodworking]

B May I totally agree. I look forward to upgrading to metal in the future.

[@benbirdsill4709]

Wow! Nice shop. I feel like an under achiever, but I'll get there. Great tour - right on?

[@bentswoodworking]

Ben Birdsill thank you

[@Cabmaker]

All these shop tours seem to show shops that look like they never get used not an ounce of dust on anything.

[@jqcargle]

Woohoo I'm in Canton, GA. Nice work guys!

[@bentswoodworking]

jqcargle nice! Not far at all

[@curtbrooks7495]

Right On

[@matthewbennymcgee]

I was hoping to see what was in the mini-fridge and what brew Jason was drinking....SweetWater? Great looking shop and Right on,Right on, Right on, Matt

[@JayBates2]

Right on.

[@bentswoodworking]

Nope, it is Creature Comforts Tropicalia IPA

[@matthewbennymcgee]

Bent's Woodworking nice! I’m out in Colorado so I’ve only gotten to try one of their IPA’s during the Great American Beer Festival a couple years ago

[@rjtumble]

Great shop tour and now I have another woodworker to follow. I'm guessing you shot this while you were in town for the two Rockler visits? re: the Jessem Clearcut, it's awesome. I attached mine to a piece of wood cut to fit inside the top of the sawstop fence. Then I put a magswitch from rockler on each end. It's been completely stable but the magswitches let me pop it on and off as needed (vs screwing it to the fence).

[@christobar]

This is exactly what i did as well. Just for people who don't know, like I didn't, magswitch makes a forstner bit for cutting out recesses that fit the magswitches.

[@rjtumble]

@@christobar Cool, I didn't know that.

[@JayBates2]

Great idea! Have a link to the magswitches you used?

[@rjtumble]

@@JayBates2 I picked them up from Rockler, I don't know if it was needed, but I went with the 150lb version: www.rockler.com/magswitch-magnetic-jigs-magswitch-magjigs Credit goes to Dave Stanton for the idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH68k4CYia-XfpI

[@retiredwithwood6586]

You need to come to Iowa Jay.

[@hj8607]

Incra LS super is truly in a class of it's own . BUT the positioner has little ability to keep the wonder fence held down to the table surface . (lift it ) you will see why you MUST anchor the fence to the table OR the Jessem guides will not be able to securely hold the stock and prevent any kick back . Minor problem .

[@Alabamawoodshop]

Thanks for sharing Jay,I just subscribed.

[@annielariviere5393]

Very nice shop i use my apron like a rag lol

[@TheDesertRat31]

24×20 shop. Cool, mine is the same size. I see there's hope that it can be set up really well. Mine was built as a garage so the door (16') takes away from wall space, unless I don't open the door or do like Wood Whisperer and build a wall in front of it. My "shop" also houses my lawn mower and all the outdoor stuff. I need to build an addition and move that stuff out.... baby steps... Question on dust collection pipe: why not use 2 45s in the places you have 90s?

[@bentswoodworking]

Bob C I used what I had on hand. I have just been too lazy to change it 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@TheDesertRat31]

@@bentswoodworking gotcha😁

[@19kcolg]

Drinkin some Tropicalia During the tour. I LIKE IT!!! ;-)

[@bentswoodworking]

John Schneider oh yeah 🤣

[@krizm]

those style of miter stations take up so much room

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

That video was "Right on!"

[@bentswoodworking]

Jesse Moree 🤣

[@81bhoke]

Walks into store: “Hi what tools do you have?” “Great I’ll take them...”

[@CanadianMang]

He's got the money!!

[@pac-james3838]

Take a shot every time he says right on

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

Are those home depot red polyurethane casters? I have had 2 table saws and a workbench set on those things. They are wonderful!

[@JPToto]

WHOA. TIL Drillnado.

[@SparkeyDogfish]

Question on your router table. I built my own table. The top as well. I built the cabinet but haven’t installed any drawers yet. It is framed out basically like yours. The space under the router with two draws to the right. Under that space it’s just open. So my two questions, first how is your dust collection setup. I have a 3” port in the back and when I run the router I use a piece of cardboard to cover the front with about an inch slot across the bottom for air flow. It works pretty good except when I turn off the collector the cardboard drops off and of course slides under something. So I am wondering how your collector is setup and how well it works. The second question is how are you using the drawers and would you change anything. Sorry for the long post. Thanks. P.S. your shop is real nice.

[@dougprentice1363]

He likes the incra router table setup so much... Curious to know why he doesn't have incra fence on the table saw.

[@bentswoodworking]

I did on my last TS. Here it is strictly a space issue because I know have the end of my table saw against the wall. When i move to my new shop next year I will be adding it.

[@ericcommarato7727]

Really nice shop...he needs a nice oak floor on top of the subfloor.

[@ericmcrory4668]

I was waiting for your opinion on the Saw Stop table saw but it got skipped. Powermatic versus Saw Stop? Any opinions?

[@bentswoodworking]

I have all powermatic except for the saw. It is a remarkable table saw. The safety feature is a nice added bonus.

[@randolphscudder2372]

Like watching shop videos, the worst part of watching this one was hearing the wood costs two years ago.

[@michaelroot2736]

Nice shop tour. Jason if you are seeing this I was wondering if you were in the Army? I also live in Georgia, but I'm in south Georgia in Savannah.

[@bentswoodworking]

Michael Root I am. I’m a ROTC instructor at UNG

[@michaelroot2736]

@@bentswoodworking I was an 11B Bradley Master Gunner.

[@bentswoodworking]

Michael Root I am also a Bradley MG. 👊🏼

[@michaelroot2736]

@@bentswoodworking That is cool. What year did you go through the course?

[@bentswoodworking]

Michael Root 2007

[@andrewbieger5004]

Another awesome shop tour of another AWESOME shop, Jay. I am envious of the shop space, yet glad he has built this (business) from scratch and apparently done well. I have a question for either/ both of you: What height do you recommend for the miter saw worksurface (measured at the aluminum turntable? It seems that most TS setups and outfeeds are roughly 35" (plus or minus), and band saws are 40- ish. I am sure it varies by person and their preference/height, as Jason appears to be a bit taller than Jay. I am right at 6' tall and every basic MS setup I have done is around 38-40", as it seems the most comfortable, without partially stooping. Thoughts?

[@bentswoodworking]

Andrew Bieger I think you answered it yourself. To me it’s more about comfort. Like the assembly table I built is 38” tall which is comfortable for me.

[@andrewbieger5004]

@@bentswoodworking Thanks for the response and keep up with the good work. I see many sources for inspiration from your shop.

[@bentswoodworking]

Andrew Bieger thanks so much

[@froztikilla]

Wow, what an amazing shop. Have you kept track of how much you have in equipment and accessories?

[@bentswoodworking]

Zach Budano thank you. Yes, I have a rough idea.

[@naynay5637]

I'd hope so. Every woodworker with any kind of equipment should be keeping receipts/purchase logs in case of an unfortunate accident or loss. For me, that means scanning every receipt over $20 into a Drive folder.

[@bentswoodworking]

NayNay I have receipts for everything as it’s my business

[@AGregPalmer]

Jason: given you have used the MFT without its leg supports, in hindsight would you get a Parf guide II and make your own table and top instead?

[@bentswoodworking]

Absolutely not. I got the MFT so I can take it to the jobsite as well.

[@AGregPalmer]

Bent's Woodworking . Ah. It looked like it was a permanent home there.

[@XaeroR35]

hmm. I have a 20x24 shop and it is a wreck. I have no idea how you have so much empty space in there?

[@bentswoodworking]

I just continually am changing things around and trying new things.

[@philipruhland2624]

Where do you keep your extra or spare wood pieces you don't use on the projects you bought them for?

[@bentswoodworking]

Philip Ruhland my garage mostly

[@markharris5771]

I find it rather disturbing that people on KZbin have to justify where they got their equipment, it’s the same with photography. What the heck does it matter as long as they are bought honestly. Why do people resent young people who are willing to work hard? I say well done, you have an amazing shop.

[@bentswoodworking]

Mark Harris thank you so much

[@markharris5771]

CementRoots I understand what you are saying, and maybe as a newbie I need that more than anyone. However, if someone is young and successful they have every right to buy the tools that enable them to work faster, cleaner and in a way they are comfortable working. We can’t hold back people from their success because we are hobbyist. There used to be a young lad on KZbin who I think looked younger than he was, I’ve totally forgotten his name, but every second comment was about his parents buying his tools for him. I’ve no idea if they did and I don’t care, all I know is I didn’t buy it so it’s none of my business. In photography people get really nasty about makes of camera, type etc, I just don’t understand it. People have the right to spend their money on what the want. They are certainly entitled to buy equipment that improves his workflow.

[@TetraCNC]

Only thing missing is a Walnut Cup holder. Sooooooo jealous - such a nifty shop

[@bwhite220]

“Right on”

[@JayBates2]

For sure.

[@joecahill8165]

Can we get a “right on” count

[@seanhenry744]

Jason, beauty shop. Did you build it specifically for woodworking? And the floor, plywood over concrete or? Thanks! And keep up the great work.

[@bentswoodworking]

Sean Henry I didn’t build the actual shop but the guy that built it was also a woodworker. It was quite a bit different before and no it’s not on concrete unfortunately. Wish it was

[@cuttingedgehomerepair9905]

@@bentswoodworking why is the plywood over concrete better? Im looking at a shop that has a concrete floor and was thinking about adding plywood. Awesome shop

[@bentswoodworking]

Chris Land I don’t like the wooden floors. I want concrete.

[@rickstills6716]

I'm a non-drawers kind a guy also. Stuff gets lost in drawers and go there to die. LOL

[@kensmith2822]

All the 90° bends in the dust collection, doesn't that cause issues with suction?

[@waysaunut]

I was wondering if everyone thinks you need the ground wire on the vacuum hoses

[@jronmanbuilds]

where did he get that Festool floor mat in front of the Kapex miter saw?

[@JayBates2]

I believe he said a Festool rep. gave it to him.

[@bentswoodworking]

Jay is right. A festoon rep came to my shop one day and gave it to me as a gift

[@photojed]

The Festool rep got it at a local Wal-Mart.

[@regibson23]

I'm always curious what phrase you'll repeat during the shop tours. On this one it's "right on". With your neighbor's shop it was "fancy".

[@lucasblack9993]

Right on! lol

[@bentswoodworking]

Lucas Black 🤣

[@savagehenry7667]

Am I missing something or does this guy not have a Work Bench?? The shop is obviously amazing but I can't see an area to use a vice or anything for actual work.

[@carlwoodward7478]

You don't need a workbench for fantasy football! What a bundle of sticks.

[@larrydaniels6532]

You must have a vice "or anything" for actual work to occur,I think you missed the fact that this is a wood shop.