Laura´s Mini Tabletop Workbench

I needed a bench for fine woodworking but i didn´t want to dedicate the space to another fullsize bench
so i built this mini tabletop workbench - also great for smaller shops!
thank you ROCKLER for sponsoring this project-the vise with the built-in benchdog is awesome!
visit them at www.rockler.com
i used maple, plum and (i think)mahogany for this mini bench.
the height is perfect and the weight is still light enough to set it up with ease or to take it with you on a job.
I got inspiration from this build here:
• Building a Low Woodwor...
Check it out, it´s a great channel!
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If you like what i do you can support me at:
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Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)

[@laurakampf]

I built this mini workbench because i needed a bench for fine woodworking projects that doesn´t take up too much space and is portable so i can use it outside. (summer is around the corner!!!) also i found that for precise work like cutting dovetails it is more comfortable to raise the workpiece up quite a bit. this minibench is great for planing and detail work without giving me backpain...it would also be a great solution if you have a smaller shop of need to work at a jobsite.

[@sunnysunnysunny3186]

from entertaining prospective , it is boring because no info tell me in the video what are you doing .however i like the mime bench

[@luciancaliman1617]

Laura Kampf, danke, dass ich an dieser so estetisch ausgeführten Arbeit, samt PASSENDER musikalischer Untermalung, teilhaben durfte.

[@mactriz5411]

Great job Laura ;-)

[@MrDonkrypton]

Mein lieber Schwan - ganz schöner Aufriss für so'n kleines Tool! Aber die Arbeit hat sich gelohnt, denn das Ergebnis ist ja fast zu schön zum drauf Arbeiten. Und was ich ja immer gerne seh', ist, wenn eine Verzinkung so schön fluchtet wie hier bei den Standfüßen! Respekt!

[@whisky1975]

Just fantastic Laura (as always). Can I borrow your idea as it will be my first project when I get home!!! I love it

[@marksuper4920]

It is so satisfying to watch someone who is a master of their craft execute a well thought-out plan. Thanks for making these videos!

[@debh-h6821]

Was about to say the same, awesome job. The skill & awesome tools.... master crafter right there.

[@ravitejajoshi7127]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Very cool! I'll have to try that technique of drilling through tape for gluing in dowels. Oh, and next time the lumber store guy asks what kind of wood I want I'm gonna say "no idea" and see if they have it in stock. Looks like nice wood ;-)

[@laurakampf]

+Jeremy Schmidt haha! let me know what he sold you as "no idea" :) and thanks!

[@jeremykerr5642]

This is one of the most beautiful videos on KZbin

[@laurakampf]

+Jeremy Kerr wow, thanks!

[@smu1129]

"No idea" is the most common type of wood I use.

[@laurakampf]

hahaha!

[@dejanira2]

The most common wood I use is the leftovers of a commercial crate company. lol

[@120Livi]

loads of no idea trees where I live...

[@RoomiesGarage]

Smü I have alot of that no idea around my place too

[@extreamemineing]

Smü I buy most of my wood from the scrap bin at the lumber yard or from the big bucket of unlabeled pen blanks

[@billr2996]

I just got my August 2017 edition of Woodworker's Journal and saw the write up on your mini work bench. You go girl. Great article.

[@naydunne]

Still baffles me how many perfect people there are in the world critiquing the smallest of details. Having no idea of concept, design and craft that not only go into the pieces people like Laura make but in putting it together in the manner they do. Brilliant work, most important the piece is fit for purpose👌Keep on Making👌

[@JBloemert]

Amazing video ! Show everything very detailed from the beginning to the end, good lightning, great camera work and editing ! Love the way you build it, starting with raw peaces of wood, finish as a great, practical, goodlooking work bench. Showing this all in just 6.5 minutes, no words needed. Amazing ! All done by just one person !

[@laurakampf]

thanks for appreciating my video!

[@johngilbert9553]

J Bloemert Well said, I agree. pretty fancy, it is an piece of art.

[@henk1810]

Laura Kampf of

[@mjallenuk]

OK so this is the first of your videos I've watched properly and I'll admit I'm utterly hooked! I can't wait to find the time to go through your back catalogue... All the best

[@Vermeulenisdenaam]

Wow, this is filmed so awesome, this qualifies as proper woodwork pornography. What a great attention to detail and inventive use of your authentic tools, I've literally got 25 new ideas to try out.

[@user-oq9vk2bp8f]

What I like the most about this video is that she didn't talk or even show her face. And let The work speak for it self 👌

[@MorningNapalm]

We saw her face :) But very little. We know it anyway, and this video was perfect as is.

[@saskiesasaki]

What i really love is the editing~ It's so good~

[@ludwigbarnes3058]

Great job. I just watched April's new video. I can't wait to show my daughters your videos along with April's!

[@itchyoldfart]

All I can say is WOW... Beautiful work.. I'm a metal fabricator ...after watching your videos, I might like to try some wood working... You make it look so easy ....lol...thank you

[@betlejuice247]

You and ms Wilker have the best channels.

[@Mikhandmaker]

Excellent workbench, I love the contrast of the woods! Great edition!

[@JoshuaRes]

Laura, this has to be one of my favorite videos you have put out! I love the Happy Machine ;) and and the rest, but something about the care and quality is very impressive here. Nice work!

[@konaok1]

You have the BEST EVER video's on KZbin. The music rocks, the photography is so professional and the content is EXCELLENT! And we have a "Daughter" from Cologne. She say's thingy too.

[@kennykyle4813]

I didn't read the title to the video I just saw the little table and at first I thought it was going to be one of those Japanese Tea Tables then I realized it was going to be useful furniture and was pleasantly surprised. Great work and video.

[@lynxcub7693]

I have this overwhelming desire to buy Rockler products now! ;-) ;-P Joking aside, love the traditional woodworking mixed with a few bits of the modern. Thumbs up...

[@29ginad]

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[@mariellecb1]

How nice that you pressed those old planes into the service of creating this elegant mini workbench! I am excited by the fine woodworking foreshadowing, and a more mobile Laura. Looking forward to ordering some Laura Kampf merch so we can import some style to Ohio. 😊

[@laurakampf]

shirts are ordered! i just came home from shooting the final episode of the tv-show and now it´s time to play with smudo! he LOVES the toy you gave him :) can´t wait to use that bench outside in the sun

[@alsmith1025]

God i wish i had your brains and skills. Your videos are amazing but they're nothing next to your true skill with making. Absolutely beautiful work!

[@michaelcauser474]

Only found your site yesterday and I have fallen in love with it, and your skills. You are the perfect example of what I have been telling kids, including my daughters, for the last 50 years that there is nothing that a girl can't do if she wants too. Even taught an 8 year old girl how to use my 1200mm bed metal lathe while I would not let her brother near any of the machine tools. Keep up the good work.

[@seanyb960]

I love your work Laura!! Such a great idea :)

[@rocktruckrob]

awesome video as always...love your shooting style...thanks keep up the good work,looking forward to the next one

[@RoomiesGarage]

rocktruckrob I agree with you I was about to write the same that I love her shooting style... cheers

[@ahmedgharib6357]

You are not a woodworker,,, You are an ARTIST Thank you and keep up the awesome work.

[@MrJKellerLewis]

This was the first Laura Kampf video I've seen. Hats off! Amazing craftsmanship, and great shooting! Whoever gave gave that video a thumbs down must be cranky and wants to share their crankiness

[@heikow.7627]

Das ist kein Video mehr. Das ist ein Kunstwerk! WoW

[@laurakampf]

vielen dank, heiko!

[@luciancaliman1617]

Heiko W. Du sagst es, mein liebster Mitkommentator :-)

[@DavidLindes]

Genau. Sehr wunderschön!

[@renaudferte5610]

Loved the build ! These wooden planes sure are in great shape ! Keep up the good work :)

[@laurakampf]

thank you!

[@rezaurkhan]

Laura Kampf may I say, you've got beautiful hands, it is a work of art

[@kilowaverider]

Wow I am impressed. Like the video and sound. Neat! No chitchat. Good choice of sequences to suggest or detail the actions. Brava!!!

[@stevenboyd593]

Bench dog in the side pocket be still my heart, plane shavings so thin and curly, with ALL the tools a fella could want, and a deluxe musical background to boot...justifiable circumstantial envy

[@ThisDoesNotCompute]

To anyone wondering which song is used, it's the instrumental version of "Colorize" from Epidemic Sound.

[@JJC15433]

This Does Not Compute you da real MVP

[@TomYourmombadil]

I could not find that title by epidemic siund

[@cerberus0413]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@DeclanMurphyDM]

Great use of No Idea. It brings the project together. Jokes aside, awesome video again Laura :)

[@laurakampf]

haha! i think it might be mahogany

[@eduardvaniersel7535]

I think it might be meranti

[@djIgorSomov]

Laura Kampf my idea - it is Sapele

[@HawksleySummerson]

Yeah, it looks like mahogany to me too.

[@Matthewsala]

I said mahogany as soon as I saw the grain - especially the way it chipped out when it was crosscut.

[@edusszfx]

Your craftsmanship is out of this world! So much care for details! Well done!

[@NMranchhand]

Deceptively simple and elegant. The idea of taking a bit of work outside on a great day is priceless.

[@pepo1627]

It 's not too much for a workbench ?? Looks like ishitani furniture, really...amazing job !!! Congratulaciones and hi from Argentina.

[@rogeriotavares740]

Mais uma vez surpreendendo ... ♠️®🇧🇷®♠️

[@rjwade00]

Watching someone exercise their craft so expertly is incredibly satisfying.

[@ramserr1]

Absolute freaking work of art. Beautiful craftsmanship, reminiscent of Japanese woodcraft.

[@madebymarin8443]

4:39 Oh, the joy of sharp drill bits! Love this build Laura!

[@TheCultOfKaos]

This would also make a wonderful looking riser for a monitor/television. Great job, looks amazing!

[@tim8646]

This is my favourite thing I've watched you build, I'd be so pleased to achieve those dove tailed elements myself.

[@jamesault6314]

What a great idea. I love how beautiful and functionality come together in this project

[@danpryde5503]

Great job Laura! Very well done. I'm glad I found out about you from ModernMakerPodcast! Keep up the good work :)

[@laurakampf]

+Dan Pryde thanks for stopping by!

[@birdsadventuresinwoodandmusic]

Very good work and very good production values on your video. Love the brass bench dog idea. I'm about to build a drop down work table for a wall in my shop. I may use the brass dog idea. I noticed a troll below critiqued your sliding dovetail. He has no idea how good you did that. I doubt he's ever tried to cut one or he'd know better. Hopefully you just got a laugh out of it as I did! Never let the trolls discourage you. They find it easier to be critical than to actually do any work themselves and they will always be with us. Sad really. Just found you and will watch more as time allows. Subbed as well.

[@seansysig]

Beautiful elegant craftsmanship. I would put it on my mantle over my fireplace when not in use!

[@michaelmendillo4614]

A Craftswoman,,,, How nice too see ! Rock On Laura ! Nice shop ! 😁✌

[@WoodByWright]

Extremely sweet! I am in love!

[@Estefannie]

Love it! I need one too. Can we have a Laura Kampf online bidding store? 😄

[@laurakampf]

haha

[@PaulinaPaulino]

I bid $10,000 US! Wait - we ARE bidding on Laura herself, right? :)

[@keeskees8839]

Estefannie Explains It All there is no price for Laura!!!! Priceless as one would say!!!!!!

[@robertoconnell8153]

Sooooooo awesome !!! I love my huge assembly table but it would not work well with bench-dogs or a proper vise. Making one of these would be perfect for my situation. You're a ROCKSTAR Laura 👍👍👍

[@davidclark9086]

I normally avoid wood working videos with so many expensive electric tools but this is something else and difficult to describe. I enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for posting.

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Awesome Laura 👍😄 ( 24 unlikes???? What's there to unlike? )

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Subscribed 👌

[@RoomiesGarage]

Gary Thomson Joinery either a mistake or simply jealous people. love her video​s great content

[@Sludgepump]

ego damaged males. Laura rocks... so talented!

[@1lupus]

I will take a guess at the music track. It was a brilliant project, but some people will automatically downvote it because of the audio.

[@JeffreyHallHomestead]

I definitely upvoted her video and loved every second of it, but I do think getting rid of the music in favor of her doing a voice-over describing her build process is much better. There are TOO many YT videos with filler music. Again, however, this video was brilliant and her woodworking and video skills are wonderful!

[@btrswt35]

Not to criticize but those legs look like they have a questionable weak spot right behind the clamping ledge. There isn't a whole lot of wood there plus the grain almost is inline (with the grain) to break off that front foot where it's clamped. It might be OK but certainly don't put to much force on it.

[@gregerledung1449]

David Mm I was thinking the same. Maybe a screw tilted at 45 deg though the weak spot would reinforce it? It would be a shame if this fantastic work bench would break.

[@schmu79]

You also don't want breadboard ends attached like that. They are meant to be loose. so the width of the table can change without putting stress on the breadboard ends. like this: imgur.com/a/Jbvao#FHw99Xv

[@ronkappeler7981]

Even if it would have been a loose breadboard end - the holes for the dowels should have been elongated like so: www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/joinery/breadboard , otherwise the wood can't expand and contract. Nevertheless it might work - my first breadboard end was glued completely and it's still in good order, but nowadays I know it better ;)

[@jamesfranklin4370]

Matthew Schumaker q

[@shanedorries5829]

I am amazed at the skill level. For someone like me just looking at the many tools/equipment that I don't have or access to is quite intimidating. However the creative side of me draws me to continually watch these amazing creators. Thanks for the videos!

[@temiringaruka2888]

I just discovered your channel this afternoon and Im making my way through all your videos. I just had to say - you are such an amazing talent & so inspiring! My 4 year old daughter was watching with me and she was loving it too. The work is awesome, the videos are awesome! Thank you so much Laura (2 new fans from New Zealand)

[@momobhc]

well i was going to go to bed...

[@laurakampf]

:)

[@momobhc]

Laura Kampf love your work, I show it off to everyone that will let me.

[@laurakampf]

sweet man! that is the best support for me! thanks

[@Dragonflywins]

When the video was finished I said "oh, I get it, it's like a tiny little work bench", my dude, it's in the title of the frigging video

[@richardsilva-spokane3436]

Just came across this. Stunning design, construction, and functionality. You’ve inspired me to tackle and reach greater heights 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@Sonster9K]

Beautiful piece of work!!! Looks more like a piece of furniture than a mini workbench.

[@scottr.2074]

all the hand tools, I love it. what a wonderful piece of woodworking. thanks for sharing.

[@user-nd2pc1ih5i]

Dear Laura! I admire your skill. You are very clever. All your projects are very interesting and the videos are beautiful! And yet, you are beautiful, and your smile gives light! Always waiting for your new work. Good luck to you!

[@robertredman6334]

You do some of the best work I have seen on the internet.I always look forward to all your videos.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

thats a masterpiece ideale for small rooms glad i happened upon your programme thank you.

[@jorgecarlos6282]

Quedé gratamente sorprendido Laura, tienes la gran capacidad de convertir la madera es algo hermoso. Me gustó mucho tu trabajo, creo que vale la pena revisar tus otros videos, felicidades.

[@bodhisatba]

I really like this video, great sensibility, I put it on a new playlist to not lose it.

[@tobortine]

Every video is a pleasure to watch. You had me at the label _"No idea"_ on the wood.

[@samirataubmann]

Your imagination and craftsmanship is just amazing! What a beautiful workbench!

[@woodstoney]

I guess a lot of us just enjoy watching your methods and craftsmanship. The outcome is always the icing on the cake! Nicely done as always!

[@josepcb2882]

Todos los trabajos son Geniales , y lo mejor es el cuidado que tienes al trabajar la madera, saludos desde Barcelona Catalunya

[@CRYP2NYT]

Fabulous, this is a truly talented woman!

[@MichaelOlsen-Engineer]

WOW! What a beautiful and functional portable bench top. Impressive and nicely done Laura.

[@danielgallegos1528]

Such a great production. Music is purrfect and your style is only outshined by your attention to craft. Cheers!

[@daviferrer681]

Com um dom e um ferramental de excelente qualidade a coisa vai de vento em popa, maravilhoso, parabéns a todos.

[@TheJamshaw]

Amazing work Laura! Just the type of thing I need seen as I live in a flat and space is at a premium! Awesome as always!

[@alejandramontiel7206]

Súper chingon que le quedó a la wera

[@spdy3926]

Amazing work. Old school craftsmanship! That's a beautiful work bench. You work like a professional.

[@Alan.livingston]

I've always needed something exactly like this. Great inspiration.

[@denislostinlondon199]

Brilliant video production, as always. I could watch this video for relaxation therapy. If stressed, play it on a loop. This is art.

[@wood4sheep]

Love this, it’s still on my todo list since you U/L’d! Thank you.

[@gutembergmao]

Fiquei impressionado com sua habilidade Laura. Parabéns 👏👏👏👊

[@DanaHWhite]

Just now found this video. This thing is a piece of art. Great small workbench surface. Very nice!

[@nathanhiggins1438]

This is the best woodworking video I've seen I appreciate that you actually put some time into the camera work.

[@JamesMichaelDoyle]

I think I'm in love. :D such great craftsmanship is rare to see nowadays. glad that some people still take pride in their craft.

[@mjkmojofool]

Beautiful, functional, elegant. Thanks for posting this.

[@cjfishtales2238]

Love watching a master wood worker. Very cool video

[@jasperrogers7887]

Great Job Laura! Did not expect to see you using so many hand tools. Love it!

[@SpanishFly801]

Found this somewhat therapeutic, filmed beautifully and the contrast between woods looked awesome. Good job.

[@gabyquiroga2364]

What a beautiful work you have done, Laura. I´m really enjoyed it. I follow your work since more than a year , congrats and thanks a lot Gabriela from Cordoba, Argentina

[@MrJonthebassist]

This is fantastic!! I love the idea of putting tape down to catch the glue from the pegs!

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

This is a work of art. Nothing new from Laura, but this really stands out. Gorgeous work, and useful.

[@LOSTTEMPLAR]

That is one elegant work. It is beautifully made. She made it look simple and easy. Great job!

[@DaceyMark]

OH MY GOODNESS! LAURA, THAT'S AMAZING! ✊

[@myermedia]

I like your style Laura. You have an obvious passion for woodworking and a unique style of production. Great combination. Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your vids.

[@papuette]

Great job, Laura. You're doing great. Girls ruling. Always.

[@andreluizregis]

Perfect job, It was beautiful, it won a fan from Brazil !!!!!!!!!

[@alanhancock9401]

That was amazing. The ideas you come up with are so far outside of my thinking. I have enjoyed your videos and the music you chose. Thanks for what you do and please continue.

[@ScottAnders62]

Laura, I really enjoy watching your work. Clever designs, outside the box thinking, and excellent skills!

[@ProyectoMueble]

Excelente!!! muy buen video, trabajo e idea!!!

[@FilippoMaver]

This is just amazing. From the idea to the execution.